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The Ryder Cup officially got underway with a glitzy opening ceremony at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York on Wednesday evening.
While all eyes will be on the players this weekend, their wives and girlfriends also drew plenty of attention as they stepped out in coordinated outfits to support their teams.
The European WAGs wore striking all-white ensembles, while the Team USA WAGs opted for classic navy as they posed ahead of the tournament.
The tradition of WAGs supporting their partners at the Ryder Cup has become a regular feature of the biennial event, with many travelling across the world to attend.
Over the years, their appearance at the opening ceremony has become something of a fashion moment, with coordinated outfits often organised by the team or players’ partners themselves.
This year’s event sees Team USA looking to retain the trophy on home soil after their defeat at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome in 2023.
Partners and wives of Team Europe players pose for a photo ahead of the opening ceremony
Wives and Partners of Team United States walk on stage at Bethpage Black on Wednesday
Captain Keegan Bradley of Team USA stands on stage in Long Island, New York
US captain Keegan Bradley will be hoping for a strong start from his side as they take on a European team led by Luke Donald.
The Black Course at Bethpage is known for its challenging layout and has previously hosted major tournaments, including the U.S. Open.
With large crowds expected throughout the weekend, the atmosphere is set to be lively both on and off the course.
The WAGs are expected to be in attendance throughout the tournament, often seen following their partners from hole to hole or cheering from VIP areas.
Many of them have built public profiles in their own right, with some working as models, influencers, or entrepreneurs.
Elsewhere on the day, New York Governor Kathy Hochul was met with loud boos from the crowd during the opening ceremony.
The Democrat governor - a vocal critic of Donald Trump - was shown on screen during a welcome speech at the event at Bethpage Black on Long Island.
The Team Europe WAGs opted for a white ensemble for the big day
While the Team USA WAGs went with a sleek navy outfit as they made their stage appearance
The WAGs are expected to be in attendance throughout the tournament, often seen following their partners from hole to hole or cheering from VIP areas
But as she was introduced, large sections of the crowd responded with audible jeers.
'Your friend and mine, Governor Kathy Hochul,' said host Carson Daly, who stood on stage while a camera cut to Hochul in the crowd.
'Governor, thank you for being here. And thank you to your team too for getting us ready for the Ryder Cup in New York.'
Despite the friendly welcome, the crowd's reaction was unmistakably hostile.
