Ryder Cup organisers ask Donald Trump to delay Bethpage arrival to avoid security chaos

Donald Trump delayed the US Open men's singles final on Sunday. Pic: Seth Wenig/AP

Ryder Cup organisers have asked that Donald Trump does not arrive for the opening tee shots at Bethpage this month amid fears of security chaos similar to the scenes that caused a delay to the start of the US Open tennis men’s singles final.

Whether the message is heeded at the White House remains to be seen. While Ryder Cup officials have no issue with the US president arriving at the New York golf course as planned on the first day, they believe logistically it would be far easier if Trump attends for lunch and the Friday afternoon session.