Ryder Cup bans common golf equipment over Donald Trump sniper assassination fears as part of security ring of steel

DONALD TRUMP will have a ring of steel around him at the Ryder Cup after enhanced new security measures were announced.

The US President will arrive at Bethpage in New York on Friday flanked by a fleet of armed Secret Service guards.

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The POTUS will be protected by undercover agents planted around the 88-year-old Black course, along with hundreds of cops.

Fans have been warned of a major security operation on the opening day of the three-day historic event.

TSA airport-style checks will be in place to protect Trump in the wake of the assassination of ally right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

He survived an attempt on his life himself last year after a sniper bullet struck his ear at a rally in Pennsylvania.

And Ryan Routh was found guilty of trying to assassinate him at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, last September.

Ryder Cup organizers announced on Wednesday a number of common items have been banned from Bethpage on Friday.

They include golf ball range finders over fears of another long-range sniper attack on the President.

“Those attending the Ryder Cup on Friday, September 26, should expect enhanced security measures and additional restrictions in place at Bethpage Black,” a Ryder Cup statement said.

“Ticketed attendees are strongly urged to arrive as early as possible and should budget extra time as they plan their 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.

“If spectators leave these secure areas, they will need to be screened again prior to reentering that area.

“Gates will open for ticket holders at 5 a.m. Guests should make every effort to restrict personal items to a minimum.”

A long list of items has been sent out to attendees which have been banned from the first tee grandstand and Clubhouse area.

These include portable folding chairs, large vapes, torch-style lighters, large umbrellas and metal/hard plastic insulated beverage containers.

Fans who have even bought merchandise at Bethpage will be stopped from using them in restricted areas.

Fans will not be able to use umbrellas in certain areas of the course to give a clear view to officers.

“Range finders will NOT be permitted inside the golf course on Friday, September 26,” the statement continued.

“All bags, personal items and their contents may be subject to inspection.

“Laptops and tablets will NOT be permitted in the Bethpage Black Golf Course.”

Trump is expected to be at Bethpage Black for the afternoon session, and skip the morning action.

Thousands of fans from around the US and Europe have flown in to New York to watch the tournament.

The top golfers in the world, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, are all playing.

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THE 45th Ryder Cup takes place from September 26-28 with the US team desperate to wrestle back the crown from Europe.

Scottie Scheffler and the American side will battle Rory McIlroy’s European team in New York.

The infamous Bethpage Black course will be the venue for the latest edition of the pulsating golf tournament.

NBC will broadcast the competition in it’s entirety in the United States.

Friday’s foursomes and fourballs will be live on USA Network from 7 am ET to 6 pm ET.

Saturday’s action will take place during the same hours live on NBC.

And Sunday’s singles will also be on NBC from 12 pm ET to 6 pm ET.

Fans can sign up to Fubo TV by CLICKING HERE and watch the Ryder Cup through NBC’s channels.