Some big names from the worlds of sport and entertainment have been confirmed for the Ryder Cup All-Star Match, which takes place at Bethpage Black on Wednesday.
Two years ago at Marco Simone, the inaugural match saw Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin lead teams of six representing a mix of nationalities, with Team Monty winning 7-4.
This year, teams of eight from the USA and Europe will compete over 10 holes in a two-person scramble format.
For the hosts, two of the standout names are retired New York Giants stars are Eli Manning and Michael Strahan.
They will be joined on the US team by music stars Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert and Noah Kahan, chef Bobby Flay, Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and tennis great John McEnroe.
Country music star Miranda Lambert is on Team USA
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The European team will feature actors Catherine Zeta Jones, Oliver Phelps and Tom Felton, basketball legends Pau Gasol and Toni Kukoc, former NHL star Teemu Selanne, chef Jose Andres and model Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of former England soccer captain David Beckham and Spice Girls star Victoria Beckham.
Actor Tom Felton plays for Team Europe
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Ryder Cup All-Star Match Format
The teams will compete 2 vs 2 in four matches with one point available per hole and a tie awarding 0.5 points for each team.
As a result, each of the four matches will offer as many as 10 points, with the team reaching 20.5 points declared the winner.
The duos will be playing scramble, meaning each person plays every shot and they choose which ball to take for their next.
The action gets underway at 7.45 EDT (12.45pm BST) on the first hole, followed by the 15, 16, 17, and 18, played twice.
Ryder Cup All-Star Match Line-Ups
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Team USA |
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Kane Brown |
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Bobby Flay |
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Colin Jost |
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Noah Kahan |
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Miranda Lambert |
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Eli Manning |
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John McEnroe |
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Michael Strahan |
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Team Europe |
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Jose Andres |
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Brooklyn Beckham |
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Tom Felton |
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Pau Gasol |
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Toni Kukoc |
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Oliver Phelps |
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Teemu Selanne |
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Catherine Zeta-Jones |
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