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The 2025 Ryder Cup returns to American soil for what promises to be one of the most electrifying golf spectacles of the year. After Team Europe’s commanding victory in Rome two years ago, the United States is eager to reclaim the trophy on home turf at one of the world’s most challenging golf courses.
Key Details: Date, Location & Venue
Dates: September 26-28, 2025 (with opening ceremony September 25)
Location: Farmingdale, New York, United States
Venue: Bethpage Black Course, Bethpage State Park
The Bethpage Black Course will host the Ryder Cup for the first time in its storied history. This legendary A.W. Tillinghast-designed course, which opened in 1936, has previously staged major championships including the U.S. Open (2002, 2009) and PGA Championship (2019). The course is notorious for its warning sign at the first tee: “The Black Course Is An Extremely Difficult Course Which We Recommend Only For Highly Skilled Golfers”.
Tournament Format & Scoring
The Ryder Cup follows a match play format over three intense days of competition:
Day 1 & 2 Schedule (Friday-Saturday)
- Morning Session: 4 foursomes (alternate shot) matches
- Afternoon Session: 4 fourball (better ball) matches
- Total Points Available: 8 points per day (16 total after two days)
Day 3 Schedule (Sunday)
- 12 singles matches featuring all 24 players
- Final Points Available: 12 points
Scoring System
- Total matches: 28
- Points to win: 14.5 points required for victory
- Tie scenario: 14-14 tie allows defending champions to retain the cup
- Individual match scoring: Win = 1 point, Tie = 0.5 points each team
Team Captains & Leadership
Team USA Captain: Keegan Bradley
- At 39 years old, Bradley faces the unique possibility of becoming the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963
- Currently ranked 9th in U.S. team qualification standings, raising speculation about a dual role
Team Europe Captain: Luke Donald
- Returns for his second consecutive captaincy after masterminding Europe’s 2023 victory in Rome
- Seeking to become the first captain to lead successful back-to-back Ryder Cups in decades
Current Team Standings
Team USA Qualification Leaders
| Rank | Player | Points |
| 1 | Scottie Scheffler (qualified) | 27,770.33 |
| 2 | Xander Schauffele | 12,706.10 |
| 3 | J.J. Spaun | 12,271.85 |
| 4 | Russell Henley | 11,166.85 |
| 5 | Bryson DeChambeau | 10,318.00 |
| 6 | Justin Thomas | 10,078.31 |
Source: Latest standings as of July 2025
Team Europe Qualification Leaders
| Rank | Player (Country) | Points |
| 1 | Rory McIlroy (NIR) – qualified | 3,138.45 |
| 2 | Tommy Fleetwood (ENG) | 1,237.43 |
| 3 | Tyrrell Hatton (ENG) | 1,216.55 |
| 4 | Robert MacIntyre (SCO) | 1,212.11 |
| 5 | Shane Lowry (IRE) | 1,202.11 |
| 6 | Sepp Straka (AUT) | 1,146.33 |
Source: European standings as of June 2025
The Bethpage Black Challenge
Bethpage Black presents a formidable test for both teams:
Course Specifications
- Total Length: 7,459 yards, making it one of the longest courses players face annually
- Par: 70
- Notable Holes:
- 7th Hole: 524 yards, longest par-4 in U.S. Open history when played in 200913th Hole: Par-5 stretching over 600 yards
- Multiple par-4s: 7th, 10th, and 12th holes all exceed 500 yards
The course’s thick rough, strategic bunkering, and demanding length traditionally favor power players, potentially giving Team USA a home course advantage.
Ticket Information & Costs
The 2025 Ryder Cup has generated significant attention for its premium pricing structure:
Ticket Prices
- Practice Days (Sept. 23-24): $255-$370
- Opening Ceremony (Sept. 25): $535
- Competition Days (Sept. 26-28): $750 per day
Despite controversy over the $750 daily ticket prices—more than double the $350 charged at the 2021 U.S. Ryder Cup—all tickets sold out within 48 hours with over 500,000 people registering for the random selection process.
Historical Context & Records
Overall Ryder Cup Record
- United States: 27 victories
- Europe: 15 victories
- Ties: 2
Recent Form (USA vs Europe Era, 1979-present)
- Europe leads: 11-9-1 in 21 matches
- Europe’s away dominance: USA hasn’t won in Europe since 1993
- Home advantage: The home team has won the last four Ryder Cups
Defending Champions
Team Europe holds the cup after their convincing 16.5-11.5 victory at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome in 2023. Rory McIlroy led Europe with 4 points from 5 matches, while the U.S. suffered one of their most lopsided defeats in recent memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
NBC holds the television rights for the 2025 Ryder Cup, though specific broadcast schedules have not yet been announced.
This marks the first time Bethpage Black has hosted the Ryder Cup, joining only Oak Hill Country Club as New York venues for the event. The course’s reputation for difficulty and the passionate New York crowds promise an electric atmosphere.
Yes, LIV Golf players remain eligible for Ryder Cup selection, though the lack of world ranking points makes automatic qualification challenging. Players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau are expected captain’s picks.
U.S. captain Keegan Bradley will announce his six captain’s picks after the TOUR Championship (August 21-24), while Luke Donald will make his selections following the British Masters (August 21-24).
Conclusion
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black represents a pivotal moment for both teams. Team USA seeks redemption on home soil with a potentially historic playing captain in Keegan Bradley, while Team Europe aims to achieve something remarkable—their first away victory since the legendary “Miracle at Medinah” in 2012. With the tournament’s challenging venue, star-studded lineups, and the backdrop of golf’s most passionate team competition, September 26-28 promises to deliver unforgettable drama in Farmingdale, New York. Will the Americans finally break Europe’s away dominance, or can Luke Donald’s squad make history with consecutive victories?
