Welcome to the Ryder Cup!

We are thrilled to be hosting golf's grandest event in 2025. If you're interested in attending this week-long event, read on to learn event information, the game's setup, how points will be scored, and other information to plan your trip.

Ryder Cup Format

The first two days of the 2025 Ryder Cup will consist of one four-match session of four-ball and one four-match session of foursomes. Four-ball is when two-person teams each play their own ball to create four balls in play at each hole. Foursomes are when two-person teams alternate turns in playing one ball per hole.

The final day of the Ryder Cup will consist of 12 singles matches.

Points Scoring

Each match in the Ryder Cup is worth one point. Matches ending in a tie are worth a half point to each side. Whichever team reaches 14 and a half points wins the entire Ryder Cup. If a 14-14 tie were to occur, the winners of the previous Ryder Cup will continue to hold the title of champions.

History of the Ryder Cup

For almost 100 years, the best golf players in the United States and Europe have come together to compete in the biannual Ryder Cup. Founded by Samuel Ryder, the first Ryder Cup was held in 1927. Hosted at the Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, the match was between the United States and the United Kingdom respectively. The United States secured their first victory after winning nine matches, defeating the United Kingdom by seven points.

The next match in 1929 was held at Moortown Golf Club in Leeds, England. This match signaled the tradition of the Ryder Cup to be hosted in alternating countries each year, the host destination switching between the United States and Europe, It was also the match where Europe secured their first victory over the United States thanks to a 7-5 victory.

For the next 44 years, the Ryder Cup would alternate between a hosting venue in the United States and a hosting venue in England. It wasn't until 1973 that the Ryder Cup was first held in a European country outside of England. Taking place at Muirfield Golf Club in Scotland, this match included the first hole-in-one recorded in Ryder Cup history performed by English golfer Peter Butler.

The last time England hosted the Ryder Cup was in 1993, and the tournament has since been hosted in other European countries such as Spain, France, Wales, and Italy. Since the event's creation, the United States has won the most overall tournaments over Europe with a 27-14 lead. In 2025, each team will be looking to secure one more victory. And you'll be able to witness it here on Long Island at Bethpage Black Course!