Will a first-tee stand that looks more "London Stadium than Upton Park" provide an intimidatory advantage for America's players at Bethpage Black?

The foursomes is arguably the format that most accurately tells us where a Ryder Cup team are at in terms of mood and form, writes golf correspondent Iain Carter.

After all the talk of a Bethpage "bearpit" in the build-up to this week's Ryder Cup, Monday's opening exchanges between the captains in New York could not have been more cuddly.

Ryder Cup legends Sir Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie, Tony Jacklin and Justin Rose tell BBC Sport why and how Europe can win at Bethpage.

Will a first-tee stand that looks more "London Stadium than Upton Park" provide an intimidatory advantage for America's players at Bethpage Black?

Europe’s captain was roundly booed but took his chance to subtly highlight the issue of payment for the USA team, too

Club-tangling rough, narrow fairways and a tough workout: Ewan Murray unpicks what lies in wait for USA and Europe in the 45th Ryder Cup

With the past five Ryder Cups won so convincingly on home soil, will Bethpage be any different as the US look to win back the trophy that Europe regained in Rome?

Team Europe jumped out to an early lead in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, winning five of the eight matches contested on Day 1.

The American talisman’s barnstorming start proved deceptive on the opening morning as Europe tamed the course to finish the day with a three-point lead

US president Donald Trump arrives to watch the fourballs on day one of the Ryder Cup amid a partisan atmosphere at Bethpage Black.

Spectators and staff experienced huge queues as a result of Donald Trump’s attendance at Bethpage Black in New York

Europe lead 5½-2½ after the first day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, with the visitors winning both the foursomes and fourballs sessions

The past six times Europe have led at the end of day one they have gone on to win the Ryder Cup, and they have got off to an ideal start at Bethpage Black.

The Ryder Cup continued Saturday at Bethpage Black. Europe has a commanding lead on the USA heading into the final day.