PGA Faces Backlash Over 2025 Ryder Cup Fees

The PGA of America is facing backlash for the high ticket and volunteer fees for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, with general admission tickets priced at $750 per day, including food and non-alcoholic drinks. This marks a significant increase from the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, where tickets cost $185. Additionally, volunteers must pay a $350 fee for a basic package, the highest ever required for a golf event. Fans have expressed outrage, labeling the event as increasingly exclusive and expensive, suggesting it caters primarily to affluent attendees. Championship director Bryan Karns defends the pricing, comparing it to major sporting events like the World Series and insisting the prices reflect the premium experience and high demand. The controversy raises questions about accessibility and the commercialization of golf events.