Statewide Economic Impact of International Competition Expected to Exceed $200 Million
State’s Recreation, Tourism and Agriculture Industries Highlighted at Event
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is set to welcome more than 250,000 spectators to Bethpage State Park on Long Island during the 45th Ryder Cup. This historic international event, taking place September 23–28, continues the strong partnership between New York State and the PGA of America. The sold-out biennial match between Team USA and Team Europe is projected to generate more than $200 million in economic impact statewide.
“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,” Governor Hochul said. “It is a great distinction that the PGA of America selected a State Park golf course for this world-class competition. Beyond the excitement on the course, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Long Island–New York City region, where they can experience world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions while supporting local businesses that make this area so vibrant. From iconic landmarks and Broadway shows in New York City to Long Island’s celebrated beaches, wineries, and historic towns, the Ryder Cup provides a gateway for fans to experience all that makes them say, ‘I LOVE NY!’”
Drawing on the success of past major golf events, including the 2021 Ryder Cup in Wisconsin and the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, officials project that the 2025 Ryder Cup will deliver more than $200 million in economic impact. Since New York State secured the event for Bethpage State Park in 2013, the PGA of America, alongside state employees and partners, has devoted years of planning to ensure a world-class experience at the publicly owned course. The PGA notes that the 2025 Ryder Cup will be the largest staging in the competition’s history, building on nearly a century of tradition since its debut in 1927. With decades of experience hosting three major championships and the PGA Tour Playoffs, Bethpage is preparing for what the PGA calls “the biggest buildout ever for a golf event” at what’s known as “The People’s Country Club.”
The Ryder Cup buildout, planned over 60 months and launched on May 19, 2025, is the largest ever, featuring 3.5 million sq. ft. of temporary structures, 1.6 million sq. ft. of decking, 74,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 350 tents, 20 helicopter landing zones, 950 portable toilets, and a 5,000-seat first tee stadium, with more than 20 miles of rope and fencing.
The Ryder Cup is a global spectacle, broadcast in 200 countries to more than half a billion households, with 1,000 media representatives on site. The weeklong program features a celebrity tournament, junior competition, team practice rounds, and the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, September 25, leading into three days of match play. Fans are from all 50 states and more than 45 countries are expected to converge on Bethpage Black to witness the action. The Ryder Cup consists of five matches contested over three days between the two 12-member teams from the United States and Europe. The competition alternates host sites every two years between American and European venues.
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