Bethpage Black has opened its door to the public and one of the most anticipated Ryder Cups in history is upon us. talkSPORT has touched down in New York to bring you all the sights and sounds from what promises to be a true sporting highlight of 2025. The stage is set for the Ryder Cup to begin on FridayGetty With more than 225,000 spectators expected over the week, mostly consisting of New York’s famous sports fans, a Ryder Cup in this famous city has the potential to explode. But right now, let us walk you through the calm before the storm and give you a taste of what is happening already here at Bethpage…Outrageous beer prices The cheapest beer on site is Michelob ULTRA or Bud Light – and it will set you back $15 for a can. That can is 16oz – about 470ml – so not a pint. These are 4.2 per cent beers and ‘premium’ options are available for a slightly higher price.A larger can of Michelob ULTRA is available at $18 for 25oz – which works out roughly at £13.30 for one-and-a-half pints. So if our maths is correct, the cheapest value pint at Bethpage works out around £8.85 – which is slightly more in line with big sporting events. It is also worth noting that the ticket price includes unlimited free soft drinks and snacks, although that ticket did cost a whopping $750. So if you want to get a bit unruly at this Ryder Cup, you better have deep pockets. Team Europe might well look at those beer prices, alongside the option of free bottled water, as a positive. Heading to the Ryder Cup? These are your beer options at the barIt does not get any cheaper in the official merchandise shop, either, where the cheapest golf polo costs about $100 plus tax. We found out the hard way, and in the words of ex-Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale: should we have spent so heavily in the past? Probably not. But we lived the dream. Boos for Rory McIlroy already Team Europe got their first taste of the atmosphere, albeit a diluted one, as their official practice rounds began on Tuesday.It was 9:30am local time, the bars were shut and the grandstand behind the first tee was barely half full.Nevertheless, a number of home fans took the opportunity to give us a little taste of what is to come. McIlroy was given a frosty reception on the first tee on TuesdayGettyAs Shane Lowry walked onto the first tee, boos quickly drowned out a tiny smattering of applause. Those jeers got louder as Rory McIlroy followed him moments later – and Europe’s talisman responded with a polite wave and a smile. Interestingly, there were no boos for Tommy Fleetwood, whose popularity appears to transcend Ryder Cup rivalry. “You’re alright, Tommy,” one American fan shouted. And while this is a deeply partisan crowd, one or two Europeans have got here early to offer their support. Kill them with kindnessTeam Europe famously went on a charm offensive in 2004 to inspire one of their four away victories. As the Americans adopted a ‘no-autograph’ policy, the visitors made a conscious effort to sign every single autograph.Europe will happily play the good guys all weekGettyLast time the Americans hosted, Padraig Harrington famously dressed his players as ‘cheese-heads’ to appease the Green Bay Packers fans in attendance. Europe are doing their best to endear themselves once again, particularly amid the backdrop of American players asking to be paid while their opponents play for free. Luke Donald‘s men went out of their way to sign everything during the practice rounds.And there was one particularly interesting moment on the driving range. Moments after Matt Fitzpatrick had bent over a staircase to sign as many autographs as he could, American player Harris English walked past the same group without signing anything. English did address the fans and tell them he was on a tight schedule, which is probably true, but as Matt Le Tissier would say: it makes you think.