The Ryder Cup opens Friday in Rome with the U.S. looking to defend its title and Europe aiming to defend its turf. Here's what to know.
Friday, Sept. 29 — 1:30 a.m. ET-12 p.m. ET — USASaturday, Sept. 30 — 3 a.m. ET-6 p.m. ET — NBC/PeacockHow does the Ryder Cup work? What’s the format?
In fourball, each member of a two-man team plays his own ball, meaning four balls are played every hole. Each team counts the lowest of its two scores on each hole . The team with the player who has the lowest score wins that hole. If the matches end in a 14-14 tie, the winning team from the prior Ryder Cup retains it. More details can be foundThe tee times and pairings for Friday’s foursomes were set Thursday, with notable names opening the action:1:50 a.m. ET: Max Homa and Brian Harman vs. Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Åberg 2:20 a.m. ET: Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood Despite Team USA’s history abroad in the Ryder Cup, the U.S.
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