Weather threatens to disrupt practice before Ryder Cup: what the forecast looks like for the days ahead.
According to The Sun: Ryder Cup fans should prepare for rainy weather, as forecasts for the coming days promise troubles.
Practice rounds began on Monday at the Bethpage Black golf course in New York.
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The teams from the USA and Europe are actively preparing for the official games starting Friday. However, weather conditions may hinder these plans: according to AccuWeather data, the situation in Bethpage, New York, does not look too promising.
The gloomy forecast has already led organizers to move the opening ceremony from Thursday to Tuesday to avoid the worst.
Tuesday is expected to bring hot and humid weather with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Wednesday will bring worsening weather: rain is expected on the course, and humidity will increase.
The last day of practice on Thursday is likely to be the most challenging. There is an 88% chance of precipitation and possible thunderstorms.
The wind will be southerly, at a speed of 19 km/h, and gusts during thunderstorms may reach 50 km/h.
Up to four hours of rain is forecasted, and these estimates may still change.
Such conditions are not at all suitable for playing golf, so players should take full advantage of their opportunity to practice while they still can.
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Heavy rains could lead to delays in the tournament's start if the weather remains the same on Friday morning.
This is not the first time this prestigious course has faced delays due to rain. For example, the 2002 U.S. Amateur Championship also had similar issues, and in 2009 the last day was moved to Monday.
If the course withstands the bad weather during practice, improvements are promised for Friday: rain will alternate with sunshine, and wind speed will drop to 9 km/h.
If the first day goes off without delays, the subsequent games promise to be calm. The weather will improve over the weekend, with the chance of rain decreasing to 25% on Saturday.
The sun is expected to take its place in the sky, and temperatures will rise to 26 degrees Celsius ahead of Sunday, creating perfect conditions for the tournament's conclusion.
Players must endure wet conditions during practice and hope that thunderstorms on Thursday will not be too severe. If they manage to get to the weekend without delays, an incredible contest will be prepared on the East Coast.
This contest promises to be exciting: the USA team seeks to reclaim the title after losing in Italy in 2023.
Even President Trump has joined in preparing for the event, stating that he has communicated with American team star Scottie Scheffler.
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy will be a key figure for the European team this year, as the Europeans are ready to compete against a hostile crowd in New York.
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