Torrential rain hammers Bethpage

To say the rain is hosing it down at Bethpage would be an understatement. Waterproof ponchos are the sartorial choice for Bethpage staff, with a quick dash needed between cover for those who have to wander around the site.

Ryder Cup sign
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Good job today is not Friday. Because the start of the Ryder Cup would be a complete washout.

To say the rain is hosing it down at Bethpage would be an understatement.

The weather, as expected, has taken a turn for the worse and is why the opening ceremony was brought forward 24 hours from tonight to Wednesday evening.

Practice rounds for the players are going to be compromised - it looks unlikely the players will get on the course at all - and means the 10 stars still to speak to the media will all doing their pressers today.

The television interviews, done outside in the sunshine next to the putting green so far, will require a change of venue - or a huge brolly.

Waterproof ponchos are the sartorial choice for Bethpage staff, with a quick dash needed between cover for those who have to wander around the site.

The noise of the drops bouncing off the roof of the media tent is so loud it is hard to concentrate on writing.

Thankfully, the storms should clear off by tomorrow's 7:10am (12:10 BST) start. So maybe the golfing gods are looking down on us after all.

A wet putting green
[BBC Sport]
A wet driving range
[BBC Sport]

Category: General Sports