With it now 32 years since Team USA won a Ryder Cup in Europe, a return to home comforts is a very welcome one.
Plenty has changed since the defeat in Rome two years ago, with only six of that team teeing it up again this week.
Keegan Bradley captains the side and in any other circumstance he would be playing at Bethpage having risen up to 13th in the world rankings, but he opted against picking himself.
It is somewhat of a new era for Team USA, the likes of Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler not in the fold this time. Bradley instead has four rookies getting their first taste of the Ryder Cup cauldron.
Standard Sport takes a look at the American side looking to win back the Ryder Cup...
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The dominant world number one has six wins to his name this year, including PGA Championship and the Open. Ryder Cup record of 2-2-3 will surely improve significantly and will take some beating in any format.
JJ Spaun
Ranked outside the top 100 in the world a year ago but holed a monster putt to win the US Open champion, having only missed out on The Players in a play-off against Rory McIlroy. Intriguing to see how the 35-year-old rookie performs.
Xander Schauffele
Start to his season was hampered by a wrist injury and largely quiet since then by his standards. Disappointing in Rome, losing all three matches before a singles victory over Nicolai Hojgaard.
Russell Henley
The 36-year-old is likely to partner Scottie Scheffler on the opening morning - pair won two points together at Presidents Cup last year. So consistent off the tee and from the fairway, and now up to third in the world.
Harris English
Only previous Ryder Cup appearance came in 2021, when he went 1-2-0 despite a record-breaking USA win. Better player now though, at 36, and he is world class on the greens.
Sole LIV representative on the team. Six top tens in his last eight major appearances and more popular than ever. He will whip up the New York crowd. Vowed to "chirp in his ear" if he faces McIlroy.
Justin Thomas
Once again needed a captain's pick. Relishes this stage, though, and is 3-0-0 in singles matches. Some doubt over his partner in the absence of Jordan Spieth.
Collin Morikawa
More than four years since his last win on home soil. Poor in the majors this year and continues to have real short-game struggles. Winning record in foursomes and fourballs, though.
Patrick Cantlay
Sparked the debate over pay when not wearing a hat in Rome. Off his best this year but a timely return to form when second at Tour Championship. Strong 5-2-1 Ryder Cup record.
Ben Griffin
Two wins in a month earlier this year and has backed it up with remarkable consistency since then. The rookie required a pick from Bradley but it would have been incredibly harsh to leave him out.
Cameron Young
Home match for the New-York born 28-year-old. First PGA Tour win at Wyndham Championship last month and among the most-in form American players.
Sam Burns
Arguably the main beneficiary of Bradley not picking himself. One of the best putters in the world but no win in two years and 1-2-0 on quiet debut in Rome.
