One of sport's most gripping emotional rivalries adds another dramatic chapter starting Friday when the 45th Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black.
With U.S. President Donald Trump set to boost the intensity with a visit on the opening day, the biennial matchup between the United States and Europe that has produced a "War by the Shore," "Battle of Brookline," and "Miracle at Medinah" could unleash something new to engage or enrage at Bethpage.
More than 50,000 spectators are expected each day at the suburban New York layout, where raucous home fans are likely to provide deafening support for the U.S. and merciless heckling of the Europeans.
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