The 2025 Ryder Cup is set to deliver one of the most anticipated golf showdowns in recent memory. This biennial PGA spectacle pits Team USA against Team Europe in a three-day match-play format that blends world-class golf with national pride. With the action returning to American soil at the legendary Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, fans can expect drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments.
Venue: Bethpage Black – A True Test of Golf
- Location: Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, New York
- Course: Bethpage Black, Par 70, 7,352 yards
- History: Hosted the U.S. Open (2002, 2009) and PGA Championship (2019). Known for its brutal rough, narrow fairways, and iconic warning sign at the first tee: “The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.”
- Impact: The setup favors power hitters, but precision and putting under pressure will decide the Ryder Cup.
Dates & Format
- Dates: Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Day 1 & 2: Morning foursomes (alternate shot) and afternoon fourballs (better ball).
- Day 3: 12 singles matches.
- Scoring: 28 total points available. First team to 14.5 points wins the Ryder Cup. If tied 14–14, Team Europe retains the Cup as defending champions.
Weather Forecast (Bethpage, NY)
- Friday: Clearing skies after early showers, highs near 72°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, chance of light showers, mid-70s.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, crisp fall conditions, highs near 70°F.
- Impact: Weather could influence morning sessions, but overall conditions favor firm, fast play.
Team News & Captains
Team USA (Captain: Keegan Bradley)
- Youngest U.S. captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
- Key Players: Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Cantlay.
- Strength: 7 of the world’s top 10 players, all 12 ranked inside the top 25.
Team Europe (Captain: Luke Donald)
- Retained captaincy after 2023 triumph in Rome.
- Key Players: Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland.
- Strength: Chemistry, resilience, and history of thriving as underdogs.
Team Records & Recent Form
- Team USA: Seeking redemption after a heavy loss in Rome (2023). Dominant at home, winning last two Ryder Cups on U.S. soil (2016, 2021).
- Team Europe: Defending champions, winners of 5 of the last 7 Ryder Cups since 2010. Last away win came in the Miracle at Medinah (2012).
Series History
- All-time: USA leads overall, but Europe has dominated the modern era.
- Recent: Europe 16.5–11.5 in Rome (2023), USA 19–9 at Whistling Straits (2021).
- Trend: Home team has won every Ryder Cup since 2012.
