The 2025 Ryder Cup will start from September 26 to September 28, 2025. Team USA has 27 wins and Europe has 15 wins to date. In the 2025 event, Team Europe is the defending champion after the 2023 edition.

Ryder Cup 2025 Location

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black Course in Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, New York. This is the first time the Ryder Cup is being played in New York. Previously, it was held at Oak Hill Country Club (1995).

Bethpage Black is famous for its tough layout, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens. Hole 4 (Par 5) is long, and hole 5 (Par 4) is a dogleg right hole with a tight fairway and bunkers on both sides. The tricky hole is 10 (Par 4) with a narrow landing area and an elevated green. 17 (Par 3) is one of the iconic and toughest par-3s, with small greens guarded by bunkers.

September weather in New York is cold and unpredictable. Dress in layers, such as lightweight golf polos with midlayers or golf sweaters, and wear waterproof jackets for rainy conditions. Joggers or trousers should be breathable and stretchy for comfort and mobility. Golf caps or bucket hats are a must-have for head protection on the course.

Ryder Cup 2025 Schedule

The Ryder Cup 2025 will be held from September 23, 2025 to September 28, 2025. Here are further details of the Ryder Cup 2025 dates:

1. Tuesday, 23 September 2025 — Practice Day 1

• Time: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

• Players can practice freely on any hole or the whole course.

• Gates are not open to the public, mainly for player practice.

2. Wednesday, 24 September 2025 — Practice Day 2

• Time: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Players practice shots and strategise their game plans.

3. Thursday, 25 September 2025 — Opening Ceremony

• Time: 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM

• This day features a morning practice session, an opening ceremony, fan entertainment, final team pairings, and match schedules for foursomes/four-ball.

• Team captains announce their lineups and pairings, and there are performances for the crowd.

4. Friday, 26 September 2025 — Round 1

• Gates open at 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

• The morning session is a foursome, where two players share one ball and take alternate shots. The afternoon session is a four-ball where each player plays their own ball, and the best score counts. 

• Round one includes eight matches (4 foursomes + 4 four-ball), which continue till evening and end around 9:00 PM.

5. Saturday, 27 September 2025 — Round 2

• Gates open at 5:30 AM.

• The morning session is a foursome, while the afternoon session is four-ball. 

• Round two also includes eight matches. For both teams, this day is crucial for the Ryder Cup 2025 Golf Leaderboard as it sets the tone for the final day.

• The closing time is 9:00 PM.

6. Sunday, 28 September 2025 — Final Round

• Gates open at 7:30 AM.

• 12 singles matches are played throughout the day. Each player plays a singles match, and each is worth 1 point. 

• The champion is crowned with the Ryder Cup trophy in the presentation ceremony.

• The closing time is 9:00 PM.

2025 Ryder Cup Format 

The Ryder Cup is a match-play event with 28 matches over 3 days (Foursomes, Four-balls, and Singles). Day 1 (Friday) follows a morning session with 4 Foursomes (alternate shot) matches and an afternoon with 4 four-ball (better ball) matches. Day 2 (Saturday) follows a morning session with 4 Foursomes and an afternoon with 4 four-balls. Day 3 (Sunday) follows 12 singles matches where each player plays against one opponent. 

Two players form one team and play one ball, taking alternate shots. One player tees off on the odd-numbered holes, the other on the even-numbered holes. The team that completes the hole in the fewest shots wins the hole. If the hole is tied, both teams get half a point. 

Each player plays their own ball, and the team’s lowest score on each hole is used. If a European player has the lowest score, Europe wins that hole. If tied, both teams get half a point. 

Each player plays against one opponent. The player with the lowest score on each hole wins that hole. If the hole is tied, it’s halved, and each team gets half a point. 

On Day 1 and Day 2, 8 players play in each session, and the captain changes the line-up for each session. On Sunday (Singles), all 12 play. There are 28 points available. To win the Ryder Cup, a team must win 14½ points. If the score is 14-14, the defending champion keeps the cup.

Ryder Cup 2025 Tickets

Tickets are now on sale. Buy Ryder Cup 2025 packages and tickets according to these details: 

1. Practice Days (Tuesday–Thursday)

• The prices for Tuesday (Practice Day 1) and Wednesday (Practice Day 2) are approximately $255.27

• The prices for Thursday (Practice + Junior Ryder Cup, Celebrity Matches, and Opening Ceremony) are approximately $423.64.

• Each match-day (Friday to Sunday) ticket costs approximately $749.51.

• Prices may vary due to market fluctuations and additional fees. 

2. Packages 

Here is the list of tournament packages available: 

a) On Location – Official Travel Packages

On Location is the Official Travel Package Provider for the PGA of America. All packages are “All-In Pricing”, meaning everything is included and there are no hidden fees. Its daily ticket packages include:

• Grand Central Package: It includes daily grounds access tickets and entry to a night event at the Five Iron Golf facility in Grand Central. On-course food and beverages included. 

• Herald Square Package: You can get easy access near Penn Station. Food and beverages are also included.

b) Travel Packages (Hotel Stay + Ticket)

• 1-Night Package: 1 night at Hyatt Centric Midtown, grounds access ticket, food and beverage, Ryder Cup Takeover Event, and round-trip train transportation. It costs around $2,435 per person.

• 2-Night Weekend Package: 2 nights at JW Marriott Essex House (Sept 27-29), Sunday grounds access, food and beverage, and round-trip train transportation.
  The price is $4,140 per person.

• 3-Night Package: 3 nights at The Times Square Edition, Saturday and Sunday grounds access, food and beverage, Ryder Cup Takeover Event, and round-trip train transportation. Its cost is $4,615 per person.

• 4-Night Deluxe Package: 4 nights at Le Meridien 5th Avenue, Friday through Sunday, grounds access, food and beverage, Captain’s Reception, and round-trip train transportation. Its price is $6,860 per person.

• Custom Packages: Custom packages are available with behind-the-scenes access, legend meet-and-greets, golf course access, and more.

c) ABSOLUT Sport Travel Packages (Luxury)

ABSOLUT Sport packages start at $5,850 per person. Each package includes official gallery access tickets to watch the action up close on the course. You can enjoy a premium hotel stay in 4 or 5-star hotels in Times Square. Round-trip motorcoach transportation is also available from the hotel to Bethpage Black. On-site support team, event staff, and concierge service are available throughout the stay. This package is perfect for group travel or corporate guests.

d) Benchwarmersports 

• Red Tee Package: 3-night stay (Thursday–Saturday), Friday and Saturday match tickets, daily continental breakfast, unlimited food and beverages, and on-site tour host. You can also add a Sunday match. The total cost of this package is $3,995 per person.

• White Tee Package: Same as the Red Tee package, but with airport transfers. The cost is approximately $4,250 to $5,795, depending on hotel tier.

• Blue Tee Package: 3 match days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), transfers, and additional amenities are available at the price range of $5,795 to $6,650.

e) A Trip for the Ages

• 3-Night Value Package: Four days and three nights (September 26–29) with Farmingdale accommodation and Saturday and Sunday grounds access. Its price is $5,595 per person.

• 3-Night Elite Package: A hospitality pass including meals and beverages, accommodation, and match access is available for $6,850 per person.

• 5-Night Package: September 24–29 with Manhattan accommodation, Statue of Liberty tour, dinner credit, Friday–Sunday match access, round-trip train transport, and NFL game ticket. The package costs $7,695 per person.

• 7-Night Package: September 24–29 with Manhattan accommodation, Top of the Rock VIP, Tonight Show ticket, additional tours, all match days, NFL game, and transport. Its price is approximately $11,095 per person.

f) PremiumExperiencesUSA – VIP Day Packages

One day VIP packages available for Saturday, September 27:

• Grounds Package: Single-day grounds access, $50 food and beverage credit, and official Ryder Cup gift. It costs around $3,345.

• Pavilion Package: International Pavilion access (climate-controlled space with upgraded food and restrooms), $50 food and beverage credit, and an official gift are available for $3,105.

• Ryder Cup+ Package: Single-day grounds access with unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages, $50 credit, and official gift. Its price is approximately $1,780.

Some New York politicians urged Governor Kathy Hochul to pressure the PGA to reduce pricing or create public-friendly options like a “community day” so regular people could also attend the event.

Fans must pre-register on the official Ryder Cup website to enter the ballot. Tickets are distributed through a “random selection” registration system. Interested fans register, and selected individuals are notified to purchase. SeatGeek also offers tickets where you can buy daily passes or packages, but prices may reach $1,400 or more, depending on the package. TickPick has tickets at much higher prices. Tuesday weekly pass is currently starting at $5,300 with averages of more than $7,700.

Ryder Cup 2025 Players United States

 

Six players earned automatic qualification via the Ryder Cup Points List. An additional six players were chosen as Captain’s Picks by Keegan Bradley. The point system used is:

• 2024 Majors and The Players Championship: 1 point per $1,000 earned for players who made the cut.

• 2025 Majors: Each $1,000 earned counted for 1.5 points.

• 2025 Regular PGA Tour events (through the BMW Championship): 1 point per $1,000 earned. Opposite-field events did not yield points.

Automatic Qualifiers (Top 6)

• Scottie Scheffler will be playing his third Ryder Cup. His Ryder Cup record is 2-2-3, but his consistency and leadership are the backbone of the team. 

• J.J. Spaun is one of the most exciting rookies this time. He won the 2025 U.S. Open and qualified through points. 

• Xander Schauffele will be playing his third Ryder Cup.

• Russell Henley is another new face who qualified automatically this time. 

• Harris English will be playing his second Ryder Cup. He qualified late in the season, but he was strong in majors with a runner-up finish at the Open Championship.

• Bryson DeChambeau will be playing his third Ryder Cup. 

Captain’s Picks

The players picked by Keegan Bradley include:

• Justin Thomas is an experienced Ryder Cup player with a 6-2-1 record.

• Collin Morikawa is a captain’s pick. He’ll be playing his third Ryder Cup and his record is solid. 

• Patrick Cantlay has played two Ryder Cups already. He comes in with a great record of 5.5 points in 8 matches.

• Ben Griffin is another rookie pick. 2025 was his breakout year with wins at the Zurich Classic and Charles Schwab Challenge.

• Cameron Young is a local talent from New York and his 2025 is highlighted by a 6-shot win at the Wyndham Championship. 

• Sam Burns is playing his second Ryder Cup. 

Ryder Cup 2025 Players Europe

 

Six players qualified automatically via a consolidated single Ryder Cup Points List (a new format compared to previous years). Six further players filled the team as Captain’s Picks, chosen by Luke Donald. The point system used is:

• Majors: 5,000 points each

• PGA Tour Signature Events, The Players, and FedExCup Playoffs: 3,000 points

• DP World Tour Rolex Series and PGA Tour regular FedEx Cup events: 2,000 points

• DP World Tour Back 9 events: 1,500 points

• DP World Tour Global Series and PGA Tour Opposite Field events: 1,000 points

Automatic Qualifiers (Top 6)

• Rory McIlroy is a Ryder Cup veteran and a four-time major winner.

• Justin Rose is a Ryder Cup legend.

• Robert MacIntyre is a Scottish talent ranked second in points.

• Tommy Fleetwood is the fan favourite and an experienced Ryder Cup player..

• Tyrrell Hatton is an informal leader.

• Rasmus Højgaard is a rising Danish star who earned qualification from the Betfred British Masters.

Captain’s Picks

Luke Donald will name his picks on September 1, 2025. Expected selections include:

• Shane Lowry is the 2019 Open Champion.

• Jon Rahm is a LIV Golf regular and is expected to be a near-automatic pick. 

• Shane Lowry missed automatic qualification by a quirk of the schedule. His strong form and experience will get him into the tournament.

• Viktor Hovland is the FedExCup 2023 champion and fits the team’s needs.

• Ludvig Åberg got attention after the European Masters. 

• Sepp Straka is close in the rankings..

• Matt Fitzpatrick is a Ryder Cup veteran and a steady player for a U.S. course.

Other expected wildcards mentioned include Sergio García, Nicolai Højgaard, and Harry Hall. 

Ryder Cup 2025 Prize Money

The Ryder Cup is traditionally a match-play, team-based event where players don’t get direct prize money. Each American player and captain (12 players and a captain) will get $500,000. Of that, $300,000 must go to a charity of their choice. The remaining $200,000 is for their personal use. This is the first time American players get personal benefit; only charity contributions were allowed before that. 

European players get nothing. Their stance is that the Ryder Cup is about pride and honour, not money. Captains sometimes give gifts, for example, in 2018, Thomas Bjørn gave his winning team personalized Rolex watches. European players, such as Rory McIlroy and David Howell, say the Ryder Cup is about legacy and honour, not financial reward.