Washington — President Trump is in New York to attend the first day of the 45th Ryder Cup , the prestigious golf tournament pitting the best players in the U.S. against the best in Europe.

The Ryder Cup got underway early Friday morning at Bethpage Black on Long Island, one of the most challenging courses on the pro golf circuit. The competition takes place every two years, alternating between a course in the U.S. and one in Europe.

Mr. Trump's arrival at Bethpage in Farmingdale, New York, came as tight security was in place for the thousands of fans who packed the stands around the course. The president will return to the White House in the afternoon.

"I'm going to go for a little while to represent the United States at the Ryder Cup, which is very exciting, and we'll be watching

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