Celebrities Set to Shine in Ryder Cup All-Star Match at Bethpage

The Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match will feature an exciting lineup of celebrities showcasing their golfing skills at Bethpage Black on September 25, 2024. Among those confirmed to participate are Brooklyn Beckham, Noah Kahan, and Eli Manning. This unique event allows fans to see their favorite stars compete in a friendly yet competitive format, coinciding with the prestigious Ryder Cup.

The All-Star Match pits Team Europe against Team United States in a 10-hole scramble event, held just two days prior to the main Ryder Cup competition. Each team comprises eight well-known figures from various fields, including music, cinema, and sports. This year, Team Europe features Brooklyn Beckham for his inaugural appearance, alongside actors Tom Felton and Oliver Phelps, who are best known for their roles in the Harry Potter series.

Other notable European participants include three-time NBA champion Toni Kukoč, two-time NBA winner Pau Gasol, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, chef José Andrés, and ice hockey legend Teemu Selänne, who had a celebrated career in the NHL spanning over 20 years.

Team United States boasts an impressive roster as well, featuring seven-time Grand Slam singles champion John McEnroe, two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning, and former NFL player and current television presenter Michael Strahan. The music scene is well-represented by chart-topping singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, along with country artists Miranda Lambert and Kane Brown, who has been recognized as a rising star in the genre. Completing the American team are Colin Jost, the Saturday Night Live presenter, and renowned chef Bobby Flay.

Match Format and Scoring Explained

The competition will utilize the first, 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th holes at Bethpage Black, with each hole played twice. The event consists of four matches, where two players from each team face off in a head-to-head format. The scramble format allows every player to hit a tee shot, after which both players from each team will play their next shot from the best position. This process continues until the ball is holed, with only the best shots counting towards the team’s score for that hole.

Each hole offers one point, and ties will grant half a point to each team. The matches can yield up to 10 total points each, with the first team to reach 20.5 points declared the winner of the All-Star Celebrity Match.

Looking Back at Previous Matches

In the inaugural Ryder Cup All-Star Match, Team Monty, captained by Colin Montgomerie, triumphed over Team Pavin, led by Corey Pavin, winning the contest 7-4 during a seven-hole event at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. The previous edition featured stars such as Gareth Bale, tennis icon Novak Djokovic, F1 driver Carlos Sainz, and former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko.

Fans interested in following the action can catch live updates from the All-Star Celebrity Match as part of the “Live from the Ryder Cup” show, airing on Sky Sports Golf starting at 13:00 BST. Highlights will also be available on the Sky Sports website and app.

Sky Sports will provide comprehensive coverage throughout Ryder Cup week, beginning on September 22, 2024, as Team Europe aims to regain the trophy with a historic away victory in the United States. The opening day’s play will have continuous coverage, starting with live build-up from 09:00 BST on September 26, 2024.

This blend of celebrity and sport promises to deliver an engaging experience for fans and participants alike, showcasing not only the fun of golf but also the personalities that contribute to the sport’s widespread appeal.