Shane Lowry secured the half-point that guaranteed Europe would retain the Ryder Cup, before Tyrrell Hatton added another half-point to make the victory official. Captain Luke Donald therefore led Europe to back-to-back wins after the team’s 2023 success in Rome and became only the second European captain to win both a home and an away Ryder Cup.

Who Won the Ryder Cup 2025?

Team Europe won the 2025 Ryder Cup 15–13 against the United States.

Europe dominated the opening two days at Bethpage Black, winning all four team sessions and taking an 11½–4½ advantage into Sunday. The United States responded with an 8½–3½ singles session, but the comeback fell just short.

Lowry’s tied match with Russell Henley moved Europe to the 14 points required to retain the trophy as defending champions. Hatton then tied Collin Morikawa to push Europe beyond 14½ points and confirm an outright victory.

Ryder Cup 2025 Location

The 2025 Ryder Cup was held at Bethpage Black Course in Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, New York. It was the first Ryder Cup played at Bethpage Black and the first edition staged in the New York metropolitan area.

Bethpage Black is known for its demanding layout, narrow landing areas, deep bunkers and difficult greens. The course has hosted several major championships, and its combination of length, rough and strategic approach shots made it a strong match-play venue.

September conditions in New York can change during the day, so spectators are best prepared with flexible layers. Useful options include lightweight golf polos, midlayers, golf sweaters and a light golf jacket. Comfortable golf trousers and supportive footwear also help when walking the course for a full day.

Ryder Cup 2025 Schedule and Results

Ryder Cup week ran from Tuesday, 23 September to Sunday, 28 September 2025. Practice sessions and the opening ceremony took place before the three competitive match days from Friday to Sunday.

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Practice Day

• Players began official practice at Bethpage Black and worked on course strategy, pairings and match preparation.

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 – Practice and Event Activities

• Both teams continued practice while Ryder Cup week activities took place around the venue.

• The Celebrity All-Star Match was also staged during the build-up to the main competition.

Thursday, 25 September 2025 – Final Practice and Opening Ceremony

• The teams completed their final preparation before the first competitive session.

• The opening ceremony and pairings announcements set up Friday’s foursomes and four-ball matches.

Friday, 26 September 2025 – Day 1

• Morning Foursomes: Europe won 3–1.

• Afternoon Four-Ball: Europe won 2½–1½.

• Score after Day 1: Europe 5½ – USA 2½.

Saturday, 27 September 2025 – Day 2

• Morning Foursomes: Europe won 3–1.

• Afternoon Four-Ball: Europe won 3–1.

• Score after Day 2: Europe 11½ – USA 4½.

Sunday, 28 September 2025 – Singles and Final Day

• The United States produced a strong comeback and won the singles session 8½–3½.

• Shane Lowry tied Russell Henley to secure the half-point that allowed Europe to retain the Ryder Cup.

• Tyrrell Hatton’s tied match with Collin Morikawa then confirmed Europe as outright winners.

• Final Score: Europe 15 – USA 13.

Ryder Cup 2025 Results by Session

2025 Ryder Cup Format

The Ryder Cup is a match-play team event with 28 points available across three days. Friday and Saturday each feature four foursomes matches in one session and four four-ball matches in the other. Sunday finishes with 12 singles matches.

Foursomes

Two players from each side form a partnership and play one ball, taking alternate shots. The pair that completes a hole in fewer shots wins the hole.

Four-Ball

Each golfer plays their own ball. The lower score from each pair counts for that side on the hole, and the lowest score wins the hole.

Singles

One player from Europe faces one player from the United States. All 12 players normally compete on Sunday.

Each match is worth one point. A tied match gives half a point to each side. A team needs 14½ points to win the Ryder Cup outright. If the overall contest finishes 14–14, the team that already holds the trophy retains it.

Ryder Cup 2025 Tickets

Tickets for the 2025 Ryder Cup are no longer on sale because the event has finished. During the build-up to Bethpage Black, fans could purchase practice-day tickets, match-day tickets and premium travel or hospitality packages.

Official match-day pricing was significantly higher than a standard PGA TOUR event, while third-party packages varied depending on accommodation, transport and hospitality. Anyone planning to attend a future Ryder Cup should use the official Ryder Cup ticket platform rather than relying on old 2025 resale prices.

Read More: Golf Dress Guide: What To Wear To Golf Tournament?

Ryder Cup 2025 Team USA Players

Keegan Bradley captained the United States at Bethpage Black. Six players qualified automatically through the U.S. Ryder Cup points system and six were selected as captain’s picks.

Automatic Qualifiers

• Scottie Scheffler

• J.J. Spaun

• Xander Schauffele

• Russell Henley

• Harris English

• Bryson DeChambeau

Captain’s Picks

• Justin Thomas

• Collin Morikawa

• Patrick Cantlay

• Ben Griffin

• Cameron Young

• Sam Burns

Ryder Cup 2025 Team Europe Players

Luke Donald returned as European captain after leading Europe to victory in Rome in 2023. The final team included six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks.

Automatic Qualifiers

• Rory McIlroy

• Robert MacIntyre

• Tommy Fleetwood

• Justin Rose

• Tyrrell Hatton

• Rasmus Højgaard

Captain’s Picks

• Ludvig Åberg

• Matt Fitzpatrick

• Viktor Hovland

• Shane Lowry

• Jon Rahm

• Sepp Straka

Key Moments from the Ryder Cup 2025

• Europe won each of the first four sessions and built an 11½–4½ lead before Sunday singles.

• The United States responded by taking 8½ points from Sunday singles, turning what looked like a comfortable European win into a close finish.

• Viktor Hovland was unable to play his Sunday singles match because of a neck injury. Under the Ryder Cup envelope rule, his scheduled match with Harris English was treated as a tie, giving half a point to each team.

• Shane Lowry holed a crucial putt on the 18th to tie Russell Henley and guarantee Europe would retain the trophy.

• Tyrrell Hatton’s half-point against Collin Morikawa officially secured Europe’s outright victory.

• Luke Donald became only the second European captain, after Tony Jacklin, to win consecutive Ryder Cups and to lead Europe to victories both at home and in the United States.

Ryder Cup 2025 Prize Money and Player Payments

The Ryder Cup does not have a traditional tournament purse or winner’s cheque. Players compete for their team rather than individual prize money.

For 2025, each United States player was allocated up to $500,000 through the PGA of America arrangement. Of that amount, $300,000 was designated for charity and $200,000 was available as a personal stipend. European players did not receive an equivalent personal payment for taking part in the event.

When Is the Next Ryder Cup?

The next Ryder Cup will be played at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, from 13–19 September 2027. The three competition days are scheduled for Friday, 17 September to Sunday, 19 September 2027.

The 2027 edition will mark 100 years since the first official Ryder Cup in 1927 and will be the second time Ireland has hosted the event.

Ryder Cup 2025 FAQs

Who won the Ryder Cup 2025?

Team Europe won the 2025 Ryder Cup by a final score of 15–13 against the United States.

Where was the Ryder Cup 2025 played?

The event was played at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

Who captained Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup?

Luke Donald captained Team Europe and led the side to a second consecutive Ryder Cup victory.

Who was the United States captain?

Keegan Bradley was the captain of Team USA.

What was the score before Sunday singles?

Europe led 11½–4½ after winning all four foursomes and four-ball sessions across Friday and Saturday.

How did Europe retain the Ryder Cup?

Shane Lowry earned the half-point that took Europe to the 14 points needed to retain the trophy as defending champions. Tyrrell Hatton later added another half-point to secure the outright win.

When is the next Ryder Cup?

The next Ryder Cup is scheduled for 13–19 September 2027 at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.

Final Thoughts

The 2025 Ryder Cup delivered one of the closest finishes of the modern era. Europe’s dominance across the first two days gave Luke Donald’s team the advantage they needed, but a powerful United States comeback on Sunday kept the result alive until the final matches.

Lowry’s pressure putt to retain the trophy and Hatton’s half-point to secure the outright win gave Europe a memorable 15–13 victory at Bethpage Black and their first Ryder Cup win on American soil since 2012.