Ryder Cup 2023: Live, dates, schedule, teams, format, venue, where to watch

The US will put their best efforts into defending the Ryders Cup that will begin in Rome on Friday morning. It will offer an opportunity for the Europeans to avenge their defeat two years ago at Whistling Straits. Luke Donald's team will come to the golf course to record an eighth victory in 12 meetings for Europe at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. Europe have won the past six tournaments this side of the Atlantic, while the US registered their last victory on European soil in 1993, beating them 15-13 at The Belfry, in England.

Venue, Date, Time

The Ryder Cup will be held from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1 at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy. It will begin at 7.35 a.m. on Friday or 6.35 a.m. Irish time.

Where to watch

The Ryder Cup can be watched on Sky Sports. BBC will show the highlights of the event every day.

Teams

European Team

Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg, Nicolai Hojgaard, Sepp Straka.

Captain: Luke Donald

US Team

Scottie Scheffler,Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka,Brian Harman, Wyndham Clark, Max Homa,Justin Thomas, Sam Burns, Xander Schauffele.

Captain: Zach Johnso

Tee-times and pairings

Friday morning foursomes

6.35 a.m. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton v Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns

6.50 a.m. Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg v Max Homa and Brian Harman

7.05 a.m. Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka v Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa

7.20 a.m. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood v Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay

Format

Twelve players on each team will play the team gold for the first two days on the fourballs and foursomes system. They will play singles on the final day. One point will be awarded for winning a game and a half point for a halved match.

FAQs:

Q1. When did the US defeat Europe last time on their soil?
A1. The US registered their last victory on European soil in 1993, beating them 15-13 at The Belfry, in England.

Q2. When will the Ryders Cup 2023 be played?
A2. The Ryder Cup begins Friday, September 29 and it will come to an end Sunday, October 1 at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy. It will begin at 7.35 a.m. on Friday or 6.35 a.m. Irish time.