Ryder Cup Weather Forecast: Bethpage Black Soaked On Wet Thursday

A Ryder Cup flag blowing in the wind with wet weather forecast for Bethpage Black in New York.

The Ryder Cup has been hit by some pretty terrible weather over the years. Celtic Manor, South Wales, 2010. Remember that one? It was an absolute mud bath.

Let's hope Bethpage Black can cope well with a few downpours, because sadly the forecast isn't looking that great for the three days of competition in New York.

We've just received the latest official weather update from the organziers. Heading to Bethpage? Well, it's not too late to buy yourself a decent rain poncho.

Here's the weather forecast for Thursday, the last Ryder Cup practice day, plus a look at how things are looking for the rest of the week.

RYDER CUP WEATHER FORECAST: THURSDAY

Time	9am	11am	1pm	3pm	6pm
Summary	Scattered rain, isolated t/storm	Scattered rain, isolated t/storm	Scattered rain, isolated t/storm	Rain, few embedded t/storms	Rain, few embedded t/storms
Rain probability	60%	60%	60%	70%	70%
Lightning probability	20%	20%	20%	30%	30%
Temp (min/max)	69	71	72	75	72
Wind (mph)	S/SE 10-15 G20	S 12-16 G22	S 13-17 G23	S 14-18 G25	S 13-17 G23

RYDER CUP WEATHER FORECAST: FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Day	Thu Night	Fri AM	Fri PM	Sat	Sun
Summary	Periods of rain and scattered storms	Diminishing showers by 5am, patchy fog prior to 8am	Mix of sun and clouds, isolated passing shower	Mostly cloudy, isolated PM showers	Patchy fog before 9am, scattered AM and few PM showers
Rain probability	80%	60% → 30%	20%	20%	50% → 30%
Rain amount (in)	0.50” – 0.75”	0.05” – 0.15”	< 0.01”	< 0.05”	0.10” – 0.25”
Temp (min/max)	Low: 64°F	Low: 64°F	High: 79°F	62°F/76°F	62°F/74°F
Winds (mph)	S → W 10-15 G20	W/NW 5-10	W 10-15	N/NE → SE 3-8 → 7-12	NE → E 5-10 → 10-15

UMBRELLA WARNING!

Donald Trump is scheduled to be at the Ryder Cup on Friday (Image credit: Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump is planning to be at Bethpage on Friday - which is sure to create chaos.

Those attending the Ryder Cup have been warned to expect enhanced security measures and additional restrictions.

Spectators have been advised to arrive as early as possible (gates open at 5am for ticket holders) and allow extra time as they move about throughout the day.

In addition to security screening at the entrance, spectators will be subjected to TSA-style screening points around the clubhouse, adjacent grandstand and surrounding areas.

Guests have also been advised to restrict personal items to a minimum.

Meanwhile, "large umbrellas" are prohibited - which surely won't go down well - although small retractable umbrellas are allowed.