Europe has controlled the modern rivalry, but the tournament is back on American soil. The U.S. has won its last two Ryder Cups as the host.

At the Team Cup in January, where Great Britain and Ireland went up against Continental Europe, Donald ordered PA speakers to be set up. “U-S-A, U-S-A” chants were blasted out, as well as baby noises and coughs. On one par three, an American comedian was hired to hurl insults.

The first two days of the Ryder Cup (Friday, Saturday) are firmly entrenched in team-based golf. Golfers from the United States and Europe will compete in two sessions each day: foursomes (alternate shot) in the morning and four-ball (best ball) in the afternoon. Day 3, held Sunday, will see golfers compete head-to-head in singles matches.

One of the biggest challenges heading into the Ryder Cup matches is figuring whether golf might have the power to unite a divided country.

This longtime Ryder Cup agitator best days might be behind him, but he still has some trash talk left in the tank.

Word that Luke Donald had provided members of the European Ryder Cup team with a VR headset to help simulate the noise at Bethpage Black drew plenty of headlines.

One of the world’s greatest sporting events is set to kick off on Long Island. Top-tier golfers will go head-to-head at the Ryder Cup on Bethpage Black. And with hundreds of thousands of fans expected to swarm the area, expect road closures and major traffic delays. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

The American fans are yet to provide the expected intimidating presence, but Morikawa’s rallying cry could inspire a hostile environment on Friday for Team Europe in their bid to retain the Ryder Cup