Ryder Cup 2025: As the world of golf turns its attention to the iconic Bethpage Black Course, the stage is set for the 45th Ryder Cup. This year’s event promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with Team Europe looking to defend their title on U.S. soil against a determined Team USA. From the captains to the course, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Ryder Cup.
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Ryder Cup 2025: Schedule and Venue
The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the legendary Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. The tournament schedule is as follows:
- Friday, September 26: Morning foursomes (alternate shot) and afternoon fourballs (better ball).
- Saturday, September 27: Morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs.
- Sunday, September 28: 12 singles matches.
The competition is a match play event, with a total of 28 points up for grabs. Team Europe, as the defending champion, needs 14 points to retain the cup, while Team USA needs 14 1/2 points to win it back.
How to Watch the 2025 Ryder Cup’s Matches?
For those not attending in person, there are multiple ways to catch all the action:
- United States:
- Friday, September 26: Live coverage will be on USA Network from 7:00 AM ET.
- Saturday, September 27: Live coverage moves to NBC and Peacock from 7:00 AM ET.
- Sunday, September 28: The decisive singles matches will air on NBC and Peacock starting at noon ET.
- Streaming: Featured matches will be available for live streaming on RyderCup.com, the official Ryder Cup mobile app, and the NBC Sports app.
- United Kingdom and Ireland: Exclusive live coverage will be provided by Sky Sports Golf, with extended build-ups and featured feeds. Streaming will be available via Sky Go and NOW.
- India: FanCode has announced that it will be the exclusive broadcast partner for the Ryder Cup in India.
The Teams and Captains
This year’s teams are a blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars, each led by a veteran captain.
- Team USA: Led by captain Keegan Bradley, the U.S. team includes automatic qualifiers Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, J.J. Spaun, and Bryson DeChambeau. Captain’s picks include Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Cameron Young.
- Team Europe: Returning as captain, Luke Donald leads a formidable European squad. The automatic qualifiers are Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Højgaard, and Tyrrell Hatton. Donald’s captain’s picks are Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, and Sepp Straka.
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Beyond the Competition: What to Know
- The Course: The Bethpage Black Course is renowned for its difficulty and is famously marked with a sign that reads: “WARNING: The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which is recommended only for highly skilled golfers.” It has hosted major championships in the past, including the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship. Its demanding layout and raucous New York crowd will undoubtedly add to the drama.
- Tickets and Travel: Tickets for the event are available through official channels like On Location and ticket marketplaces such as TickPick and Ticketmaster. Given the immense popularity of the event, tickets are often sold as part of travel packages that can include hotel accommodations and transportation.
- Ryder Cup History: Team Europe is the defending champion after their victory in Rome in 2023. This year, they will be looking for their first win on American soil since the “Miracle at Medinah” in 2012. Meanwhile, Team USA is hoping to reclaim the cup in front of a home crowd.
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