Guide to Live TV Coverage of the 2023 Ryder Cup in the UK and US

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Can Team USA claim their first victory on European soil since 1993? – Reuters/Yara Nardi

Europe look to reclaim golf’s biggest team prize in Rome having been thrashed by the USA 19-9 at Whistling Straits in 2021 – the biggest margin of victory in the modern era of the tournament.

Team Europe, now led by Luke Donald will be up against Zach Johnson and co with the 2007 Masters champion leading America’s charge.

Donald will be hoping to harness home advantage in Italy after their iconic win at Le Golf National in 2018 while the USA will be aiming to capture their first win on European soil since 1993 at the Belfry.

When is the 2023 Ryder Cup?

The 44th Ryder Cup will officially get under way on Friday, September 29 and conclude on Sunday, October 1.

Where is it hosted?

The 44th Ryder Cup will be hosted by Italy, for the first time in its history.

A general view of the 18th green before the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy

The Ryder Cup is in Italy for the first time – Getty Images)/Ramsey Cardy

The venue is the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club just outside Rome, which has previously hosted the Italian Open. Read a full hole-by-hole guide here.

How to watch on the TV in the UK

Sky Sports will once again be the home of the Ryder Cup for UK viewers, with all three days of action from Rome delivered on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event with expert analysis.

This year the first group go out at 6.35am in the Friday foursomes.

Friday, September 29

Saturday, September 30

Sunday, October 1

BBC Radio 5 Live will also have commentary from the event, with a highlights show to be shown on the BBC each evening.

How to watch on the TV in the United States

NBC and the Golf Channel are the broadcasters and will ensure not one shot is missed for American viewers of the Ryder Cup, with in-depth coverage across every aspect of the action from Rome.

Viewers will either have to stay up late or wake up very early to catch the morning sessions on Friday and Saturday.

When the Ryder Cup was played in France five years ago, play began at 2.10am Eastern Time, with the afternoon sessions starting at a more civilised 7.50am Eastern Time.

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