While golf is renowned as a sport of individual achievement, the biennial Ryder Cup transforms it into a passionate team-based spectacle. Every two years, 12 of the top professional golfers from Europe face off against a 12-man team from the United States in a three-day, match-play competition that has become a premier event on the global sports calendar.
Named for its founder, English entrepreneur Samuel Ryder, the tournament is celebrated for its dramatic competition and unique camaraderie. Here is a complete guide to the 2025 Ryder Cup.
When and Where is the 2025 Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, at the Bethpage Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.
How to Watch
Broadcast coverage of the 2025 Ryder Cup will be available on NBC, the Golf Channel, and USA Network. The event can also be streamed live on Peacock.
Team Rosters
Team USA
The U.S. team, captained by Keegan Bradley, is composed of six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks. The six players who automatically qualified based on the Ryder Cup standings following the BMW Championship on August 17 are:
- Scottie Scheffler
- Xander Schauffele
- J.J. Spaun
- Russell Henley
- Harris English
- Bryson DeChambeau
Bradley’s six captain’s picks are:
- Justin Thomas
- Collin Morikawa
- Ben Griffin
- Cameron Young
- Patrick Cantlay
- Sam Burns
Team Europe
Captained by Luke Donald, Team Europe also consists of six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks. The six players who secured their spots through Ryder Cup points after the Betfred British Masters on August 24 are:
- Rory McIlroy
- Robert MacIntyre
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Justin Rose
- Rasmus Højgaard
- Tyrrell Hatton
Donald selected the following six players to complete his team:
- Shane Lowry
- Viktor Hovland
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Jon Rahm
- Sepp Straka
- Ludvig Aberg
Competition Format
The Ryder Cup is a three-day event consisting of 28 total matches, each worth one point. A tied match results in each team receiving half a point.
The first two days feature pairs competitions in two formats:
- Foursomes: Two-man teams play one ball, taking alternate shots. The team with the lowest score wins the hole.
- Four-balls: Each of the four golfers plays their own ball. The lowest individual score on a given hole wins that hole for their team.
The final day consists of 12 head-to-head singles matches. The first team to reach 14.5 points wins the Ryder Cup. If the competition ends in a 14-14 tie, the team that won the previous Ryder Cup retains the trophy.
Prize Money and Player Compensation
The Ryder Cup famously does not offer prize money to the competitors. Each member of the U.S. team receives $500,000, with $300,000 of that sum designated for charity. Players representing Team Europe are not compensated.
Ryder Cup History
The United States leads the all-time series with a record of 27-15-2.
Recent Winners
- 2023: Europe 16½, United States 11½
- 2021: United States 19, Europe 9
- 2018: Europe 17½, United States 10½
- 2016: United States 17, Europe 11
- 2014: Europe 16½, United States 11½
- 2012: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 2010: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 2008: United States 16½, Europe 11½
- 2006: Europe 18½, United States 9½
- 2004: Europe 18½, United States 9½
- 2002: Europe 15½, United States 12½
- 1999: United States 14½, Europe 13½
- 1997: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 1995: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 1993: United States 15, Europe 13
