Bradley, Donald Lead Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

The 2025 Ryder Cup is being held at Bethpage Black, the public municipal course on Long Island famed for its warning sign, jungle rough, cavernous bunkers and tight fairways and the first municipal course to host the event. The U.S. team is captained by Keegan Bradley and features leaders including Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, while Europe is captained by Luke Donald with players such as Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick. The 7,100-yard layout, partisan crowds and feverish tailgating create an intimidating, home‑field atmosphere for the visiting side. Recent Ryder Cups have strongly favored home teams, making an away victory especially prized. Behind the scenes, course superintendents worked to get Bethpage into championship condition for the storied match.