The weather at Bethpage Black on Thursday is still forecast to bring plenty of rain but the front that threatened to washout the day’s play has shifted to the north.

Competition at the 2025 Ryder Cup begins Friday at Bethpage but a day ahead of that, fans should expect some rain to fall at Bethpage.

There is precedent for preferred lies at the Ryder Cup, however. The rule was invoked for the 2010 matches in Wales, which were soaked the entire week, leading to an infamous situation with leaky U.S. rain suits and play ultimately finished on Monday.

The 2025 Ryder Cup promises to be one of the most thrilling in history as Team Europe look to beat their American arch rivals in New York. Luke Donald led Europe to a dominant win over USA in Rome

It's a shame, because the weather in this part of the world over the last few days has been rather nice. On the plus side, a soft course, even one as long as Bethpage Black, should encourage plenty of attacking play - which is just want we want to see at a Ryder Cup.

Bethpage Black was under a weather warning early Sept. 25, receiving about an inch of rain by 9 a.m., including several heavy downpours.

A statement on the Ryder Cup website read: "Due to the forecast of inclement weather on Thursday, September 25, the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony has been moved to Wednesday, September 24. The Opening Ceremony pre-show will begin at 3 p.m. with the Opening Ceremony set for 4 p.m.