An article on the 2025 Ryder Cup:
Is it 2025 yet? For golf fans across the globe the countdown to the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, has already started despite the fact the 44th playing of the biennial bash between the United States and Europe is just one day in the…
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A close match, new Captain America and more way too early predictions for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black
New York fans will be BRUTAL to the Europeans
Fans cheer for Dustin Johnson on the 14th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black.
I’ve always appreciated how European fans can go from bipartisan applause and respect for their opponents to the most creative insults you’ll ever hear in a matter of moments. It’s truly an art form of fandom.
New York crowds, however, can be as vocal and hostile as they come, so the Europeans better not be expecting any pleasantries when they step foot on Long Island in 2025, especially after the beating they gave the Americans for most of last week. That said, the first tee atmosphere is going to be electric, believe that.
Who takes the reigns as captain?
Given the fallout with LIV Golf, Team Europe has seemingly moved on from past stalwarts like Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Graeme McDowell and Henrik Stenson, who was slated to captain this year’s squad before he made the jump to the Saudi-backed circuit.
The Europeans would be off their rockers to not select Donald again for another go, especially given how the team rallied around him this year.
As for the U.S., it’d be shocking if Zach Johnson returned as captain. Maybe Steve Stricker gets another run at home to try to revitalize the 19-9 magic he stirred up at Whistling Straits. Tiger Woods has long been rumored to captain the U.S. side in 2025, especially after Phil Mickelson’s actions over the last year and a half has seemingly removed him from contention.
American captains have been easy to predict in recent years, but after another loss on the road, our Eamon Lynch wrote that changes are afoot for the U.S. squad, so don’t rule out a pivot to a new way of thinking, either.