Ryder Cup 2025 - All important information about the golf highlight in Bethpage Black

The Ryder Cup is no ordinary golf tournament. Every two years, the best golfers in Europe compete against the best golfers in the USA. It is a continental comparison that is not about prize money, but about pure prestige, honor and the famous trophy. The unique match-play format and immense team spirit make it one of the most emotional and exciting sporting events in the world - even for those who aren't usually much into golf.

Ryder Cup 2025 at a glance: The most important facts

• Date: September 26 to 28, 2025
• Venue: Bethpage Black Course, Farmingdale, New York, USA
• Captains: Luke Donald (Team Europe), Keegan Bradley (Team USA)
• Mode: Team and individual match play
• Teams: 12 players each for Team USA and Team Europe
• Prize money: No prize money (bonuses for Team USA)

Where will the Ryder Cup 2025 take place? - Venue Bethpage Black

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be played on one of the most iconic and challenging golf courses in the world: the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA. This public course, which is part of Bethpage State Park, enjoys cult status. A sign on the first Tee warns: "The Black Course Is An Extremely Difficult Course Which We Recommend Only For Highly Skilled Golfers" - and this warning is meant seriously.

Bethpage Black has hosted major tournaments, including the 2002 and 2009 US Open and the 2019 PGA Championship, and its rough conditions, long holes and dense Rough are predestined for a match-play spectacle that will test the best golfers in the world. Its location in the New York metropolitan area also promises a unique and raucous fan atmosphere worthy of the Ryder Cup.

Read more about Bethpage Black, the venue for the 2025 Ryder Cup, here.

When will the Ryder Cup 2025 take place? - The exact date

Mark these dates in your calendar: The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place from September 26-28, 2025. The actual competitions will take place over these three days, starting with team matches on Friday and Saturday, followed by the decisive individual matches on Sunday.

The Ryder Cup Tee Times - the exact start times of the matches - are set each day. As a rule, the morning sessions on Friday and Saturday start at around 7:00 a.m. local time. The end is difficult to predict, as a duel in match play mode can be decided by the tenth hole.

Which teams will compete in the 2025 Ryder Cup? - Team USA vs. Team Europe

As always at the Ryder Cup, Team USA and Team Europe will face each other with twelve of the world's best golfers. The composition of the teams is a hotly debated topic and only develops in the months and weeks leading up to the event. Six players per team qualify via a points system that takes into account their performance in major tournaments over a longer period of time. The remaining players determine the captains with the so-called "Captain's Pick". The qualifying phase for the Aericans ends with the BMW Championship in mid-August. After the British Masters, Team Europe will know who the six directly qualified players are.

Here you can find an overview of Team Europe.

Here you can find an overview of Team USA.

Who are the captains of the 2025 Ryder Cup? - The strategists at the helm

The role of the captain at the Ryder Cup is of immense importance. Not only are they mentors and motivators, they are also the strategic minds who set the match pairings and guide their teams through the nerve-wracking game of Players.

The captains are in place for the 2025 Ryder Cup: Luke Donald will once again lead Team Europe after winning the last clash in Rome with Team Europe. Keegan Bradley will lead Team USA and may even play himself. Both are experienced Ryder Cup veterans who know what it takes to be successful in this unique competition. Their decisions on the tactical set-up of the matches can have a decisive influence on the outcome of the entire tournament.

How does the Ryder Cup 2025 work? - The "Match Play" mode

The Ryder Cup is played in Match Play, which makes it fundamentally different from most golf tournaments (Stroke Play) and ensures its exciting dynamics. In Match Players, players or pairs compete directly against each other and the aim is to win as many holes as possible. There are various forms of play spread over the three days of the tournament:

• Fourball (Best Ball): Two players from a team each play their own ball. At the end of each hole, only the better score of the two players counts. The team with the better score wins the hole.
• Foursomes (Alternate Shot): Two players from a team share a ball and take turns hitting. One player tees off, the other takes the next shot and so on. This requires maximum precision and coordination.
• Individual matches: On Sunday, all twelve players from both teams compete against each other in direct duels. Each match is a one-on-one encounter in which the aim is to defeat the opponent.

One point is awarded for each match won. In the event of a draw (halved), each team receives half a point. The first team to reach 14.5 points wins the Ryder Cup. In the event of a 14:14 draw, the defending champion retains the trophy.

Here you will find a detailed explanation of the rules and forms of play in the Ryder Cup.

Will there be prize money at the Ryder Cup 2025? - Honor instead of dollars

A special feature that makes the Ryder Cup so unique is the lack of prize money for the participating players in the traditional sense. Unlike weekly tournaments, where millions are at stake, golfers compete in the Ryder Cup solely for honor, their team and their continent. Nevertheless, the players receive a form of compensation: each Team USA player receives 200,000 US dollars from the PGA of America, with a further 300,000 US dollars being donated to charitable organizations. The European players will receive a gift chosen by their captain, but no direct cash bonus.

Read more about whether there is prize money at the Ryder Cup here.

How do I get tickets for the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The Ryder Cup is one of the most coveted sporting events in the world and tickets sell out extremely quickly. Even though the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is already sold out at this stage, it is worth taking a look at the ticket categories and prices as they were offered at the start of sales. Typically, different ticket packages are offered, from day passes for the practice rounds and competition days to multi-day passes or hospitality packages offering access to exclusive areas and catering.

• Day passes (practice days): from 255 USD
• Day passes (competition days): from 750 USD (per day)
• Hospitality packages: from 1,500 USD upwards

Where can I watch the Ryder Cup 2025 live? - TV broadcast & livestream

For all those who cannot be there live, the Ryder Cup 2025 will be broadcast live on TV and via livestream. As the tournament takes place in New York, European viewers should be prepared for a time difference. Matches usually start in the morning (New York local time), which means the afternoon and evening in Central Europe.

• TV broadcast: In Germany and Europe, the pay-TV channel Sky Sport holds the rights to the Ryder Cup. It will broadcast the entire event. All matches will be shown here.
• Livestream: Sky will also broadcast the Ryder Cup online in a livestream. The Ryder Cup will be broadcast both on Sky Sport and the streaming platform Wow. In recent years, there have also been free streams from the driving range and summaries.

Here you can find the broadcast times of the Ryder Cup on live TV and in live streams.

The history of the Ryder Cup: a tradition full of drama and legends

The Ryder Cup is not just a golf tournament, but a living history full of legendary moments, emotional triumphs and narrow defeats. It all began in 1927, when English businessman Samuel Ryder donated the trophy to establish a competition between the best British (later European) and American golfers.

Over the decades, the Ryder Cup has written many unforgettable chapters:

• The dominance phase of the USA: In the first decades, the US teams mostly dominated the action against the teams from Great Britain.
• The expansion to Team Europe (1979): This was a turning point that breathed new life into the competition and made it much more balanced and exciting.
• "The Concession" (1969): Jack Nicklaus gifts Tony Jacklin a Putt to split the match and save the Ryder Cup - a symbol of sportsmanship.
• "The Battle of Brookline" (1999): A controversial but incredibly dramatic victory for the USA after trailing by a large margin on the final day.
• "The Miracle at Medinah" (2012): Team Europe makes up a historic deficit on the final day to win sensationally.

These moments, characterized by outstanding players and passionate captains, have made the Ryder Cup what it is today: an event that inspires millions of people far beyond the sport of golf.

What can we expect at the Ryder Cup 2025?

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black promises to be another top-class golfing spectacle. The choice of the challenging course in New York, which is open to the public, guarantees an electrifying atmosphere and a real challenge for the players of both teams. The New York crowd is notorious for its passionate support, but also likes to make the opposing teams feel their dislike.

It will be a battle for every point, characterized by strategic decisions from the captains, brilliant shots from the players and the boundless passion of the fans. Whether you are a die-hard golf fan or simply want to experience a thrilling sporting event, the Ryder Cup 2025 offers everything your heart desires.