Europe will take a 5½-2½ lead into the second day of the Ryder Cup after extending their advantage in dramatic fashion on the 18th hole as the sun set at Bethpage Black.

The wait is over as today’s morning Foursomes pairings that will kick off the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black were announced.

The Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony is usually the end of the anticipation, with the announcement of the pairings for the opening session at its conclusion signalling the finish of the build-up. This year, with the showpiece brought forward 24 hours due to weather concerns, that crescendo was missing but the pomp, the spectacle and noise was all there.

Team Europe’s quest to earn their place in history is forged in a shared purpose and sense of belonging chronicled in a poignant video released at the start of Ryder Cup week. Our Time. Our Place celebrates the pioneering players who each played their part in the four European Teams who were victorious on US soil in 1987, 1995, 2004 and 2012.

As the excitement for the 2025 Ryder Cup builds at Bethpage, onlookers have been given a first glimpse of team tactics and possible pairings as today’s official practice take to the course.

Dundalk golfer Caolan Rafferty wrote his own piece of golfing history after winning the North of Ireland Championship at Portstewart to become the first golfer to complete the Irish provincial Grand Slam.

Ireland claimed all three of the 2025 Senior Women's and Men's Home Internationals titles after a thrilling finale against England at Ferndown Golf Club in England.

The Kilkeel Golf Club duo of Marie Walls and Michelle Hughes experienced the trip of a lifetime as they eased to success in the 2025 Coronation Foursomes Grand Final in St Andrews.

Alex Noren claimed his 12th DP World Tour title as he defeated Adrian Saddier in a play-off to win his second BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club.