Ryder Cup Returns to Bethpage Black with Rowdy Atmosphere

Bethpage Black, Long Island, New York, September 25, 2025

News Summary

The Ryder Cup is set to make a comeback at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York, igniting excitement among local golf fans. This year marks the first time in 90 years that the event is hosted in the New York metropolitan area. Expectations are high for a tumultuous and passionate atmosphere reminiscent of classic rivalries with the defending European team facing a fervent American crowd. The atmosphere is anticipated to test the nerves of players with rowdy crowds and intense home-team fervor. Local supporters are eager to showcase their pride as they cheer and jeer throughout the event.

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Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black: Expect a Rowdy, Full-On Sporting Soap Opera

Golf fans, strap in. The 2025 Ryder Cup is set to take place at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York, and anyone expecting polite applause and genteel nods will be in for a rude awakening. This is a big return for men’s team golf to the Northeast, and the mood on Long Island is already electric, loud, and perfectly ready to get messy.

This is the first Ryder Cup hosted in the New York metropolitan area in 90 years, with the last held in 1935 at Ridgewood Country Club. It is over 25 years since the Ryder Cup was held in a major East Coast market, the last being in Brookline, Massachusetts, in 1999. Local fans in the tri-state area have not had a major men’s team championship to cheer and jeer for since 2011, and they are ready to show up in force.

Hostile Environment Ahead

Talk around the course and in the locker rooms is about one thing: atmosphere. The expected atmosphere has been described as a hostile environment for the European team, compared to the intensity of a classic baseball rivalry. Players and pundits are already talking about rowdy crowds, heckling, and home-team fervor that will test even the steadiest nerves.

The European team comes into the event as the defending champions, having won 13 of the last 19 Ryder Cups. That record will be one of the many targets for a pumped-up American side and its vocal supporters.

Not Just Noise — History and Personality

American markets are known for being theatrical and blunt, and New York sits at the top of that list. Expectations for vocal, in-your-face support are high, with savvy observers comparing the mood to the kind of primal sports passion seen in Boston and Philadelphia. Commentators have made clear that New Yorkers are famous for energetic behavior and a tendency to create absolute chaos when big events hit town.

That chaos is part of what makes the Ryder Cup unique. The championship has traditionally drawn strong reactions from fans, with heckling and noisy crowds a recurring theme. Past Ryder Cups, including the one in Brookline in 1999, saw aggressive crowd behavior aimed at visiting players. Some current and former players accept a certain level of heckling as part of the competition, while others warn about the limits where sportsmanship must be protected.

Players, Captains and VIPs

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley has framed the event as an opportunity to defend Bethpage Black as a public course accessible to locals rather than a private, exclusive venue. That local angle is fueling the intensity: these fans feel ownership.

Kathy Hochul, governor of New York, was booed during the opening ceremony, a sign that tensions were running high even before a ball was struck. President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the Ryder Cup, with players like Scottie Scheffler emphasizing his importance for morale and national representation. Off-course events have already felt the heat — a Ryder Cup gala allowed players and captains to dress up while building team spirit, but the spotlight never left the crowd dynamics.

Veterans of the game have weighed in: Jim “Bones” Mackay noted that American players faced intense crowds in the previous Ryder Cup held in Rome, and that European players should expect similar treatment in New York. Phil Mickelson and Justin Leonard, among others, have talked about heckling as an accepted, if grating, part of Ryder Cup lore. And Luke Donald has used some in-game banter to underline the moral and financial edges that sometimes surface in elite team competition.

Atmosphere Makers: Sponsors, Breweries and Local Flavor

Major sponsors and local breweries are leaning into the party aspect. Long Island’s Blue Point Brewing Co. is one of several local names adding to the event atmosphere, and plenty of tailgate energy is expected as fans merge golf tradition with neighborhood flair.

Analysts have been discussing what counts as acceptable crowd behavior and what crosses the line. Some believe a certain level of rowdiness adds to the spectacle; others want firm boundaries to protect players and the integrity of the competition.

Logistics and Timing

The opening ceremony was moved up by a day due to forecasted bad weather, but the announcement of Friday’s pairings has been postponed until the next day. That last-minute shuffle adds a touch of unpredictability to an event already heavy on drama.

All told, the 2025 Ryder Cup will feature potential rivalries and individual player stories that will feed the frenzy. Fans are ready to cheer and jeer in equal measure, and both sides will have to be ready for the long, loud grind of match play at one of America’s most notorious public layouts.

Bottom Line

This is golf with a megaphone. Whether you love the electricity or worry about over-the-top behavior, Bethpage Black is about to host a Ryder Cup that will stick in memories for years. Expect passion, expect noise, and expect some classic Ryder Cup drama.

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• Golfweek: Ryder Cup 2025 Gala Photos
• Fox News: Hochul Booed at Ryder Cup
• Golf Digest: Rory McIlroy’s Experience
• The New York Times: Ryder Cup Live Updates
• Reuters: Europe vs. New York Fans
• Wikipedia: Ryder Cup
• Google Search: 2025 Ryder Cup
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• Encyclopedia Britannica: Ryder Cup
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