FARMINGDALE, NY (September 23, 2025) — New York State is set to host more than 250,000 spectators at Bethpage State Park for the 45th Ryder Cup, a prestigious golf competition between Team USA and Team Europe, running September 23–28. The sold-out event at the Bethpage Black course, dubbed “The People’s Country Club,” is expected to generate over $200 million in economic impact statewide, officials announced today.
Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted the event’s significance, stating, “New York is proud to host the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and welcome fans from around the world to experience all that Long Island and New York State have to offer.” She emphasized the opportunity for visitors to explore Long Island’s beaches, wineries, and historic towns, as well as New York City’s dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions, noting, “The Ryder Cup provides a gateway for fans to experience all that makes them say, ‘I LOVE NY!’”
The event marks a milestone in the nearly century-long history of the Ryder Cup, which began in 1927. Ryder Cup Director Bryan Karns said, “Hosting the 2025 Ryder Cup on Long Island marks a significant milestone in the nearly 100-year history of golf’s greatest team event. New York State provides a world-class stage, and we are grateful for Governor Hochul’s support.”
Bethpage State Park’s preparation for the event, which began planning in 2013, includes what the PGA of America calls “the biggest buildout ever for a golf event.” The setup, launched May 19, 2025, features 3.5 million square feet of temporary structures, 1.6 million square feet of decking, 74,000 square feet of retail space, 350 tents, 20 helicopter landing zones, 950 portable toilets, and a 5,000-seat first tee stadium, with over 20 miles of rope and fencing.
Randy Simons, Commissioner Pro Tempore of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, said, “The Ryder Cup is more than a world-class competition, it’s a celebration of the people who make it possible. Hosting one of golf’s greatest events highlights how State Parks not only enrich lives but also deliver powerful economic benefits to New York’s communities.”
The event will also showcase New York’s tourism and agriculture through the “New York State of Play” Fan Zone, presented by I LOVE NY, New York State Parks, and Taste NY. The zone features products from over 60 Taste NY wineries, craft breweries, cideries, and food producers, offering items like coffee, baked goods, chocolates, and oysters. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “It’s awesome to have Taste NY back at Bethpage State Park for the Ryder Cup, providing our farms and food and beverage businesses the opportunity to showcase their unique products to hundreds of thousands of people.”
Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner Hope Knight noted, “Major events like this draw massive domestic and international crowds that support the region’s restaurants, hotels, and small businesses, and help to generate dividends for the state’s tourism economy.” Empire State Development Board Chairman Kevin Law added, “Hosting the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Long Island to the world.”
The event, broadcast to over half a billion households in 200 countries, will draw fans from all 50 states and more than 45 countries. The weeklong program includes a celebrity tournament, junior competition, team practice rounds, and an Opening Ceremony on September 25, followed by three days of match play. Discover Long Island COO Sharon Wyman said, “The influx of fans, players, and media are set to deliver a tremendous economic impact for our region’s hotels, restaurants, attractions, and small businesses.”
New York’s partnership with the PGA of America will continue, with Bethpage State Park hosting the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the 2033 PGA Championship, and Oak Hill Country Club hosting the 2035 PGA Championship.
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