Today: U.S. captain Davis Love III announces at Hazeltine National the first three of his four captain's picks (10 a.m., Golf Channel). It's also the start of a week in which many of the U.S. players will travel to Chaska to spend time playing and studying the course.
Sept. 20: The Ryder Cup Trophy Tour arrives in Minneapolis for a lunchtime event at the Star Tribune Building (650 3rd Ave S.) and that night's Twins-Tigers game at Target Field. The trophy goes to the PGA Shop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport the next day and opens the Ryder Cup merchandise shop at Hazeltine National on Sept. 23.
Sept. 25: Love announces his fourth and final wild-card pick at halftime of NBC's "Sunday Night Football" game.
Sept. 26: Both teams arrive in Minnesota for three practice days.
Sept. 29: Hazeltine National's driving range turns into an amphitheater seating 20,000 for afternoon opening ceremonies.
Sept. 30: The first ball is set to be struck at 7:35 a.m. in foursome (alternate shot) play. The first two days have both morning (foursome) and afternoon (four-ball) sessions.
Oct. 2: Ryder Cup concludes with 12 singles matches.
