The wait is finally over.
The 45th Ryder Cup tees off Friday at the Black Course at Bethpage Black State Park in Farmingdale, New York.
The U.S. will again try to hold serve on its home soil; the host team has won each of the past five matches. The last time a visiting squad captured the Ryder Cup was Europe's memorable 14½-13½ victory at Medinah Country Club in Illinois in 2012.
The Europeans have won eight of the past 11 events, including a 16½-11½ win at Marco Simone Golf Club and Country Club outside Rome in 2023.