The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is poised to be a spectacle. Luke Donald’s European squad will face off against a stacked U.S. team captained by Keegan Bradley. Every fan dreams of this kind of sporting event—a challenging course, bitter rivalries, and jaw-dropping moments that will leave spectators on the edge of their seats. The Ryder Cup has everything from the smack talk to the nail-biting, down-to-the-wire victories. But while we’re all gearing up for this high-stakes showdown, there’s a major issue casting a shadow over the excitement—the ticket prices. Here's a breakdown:

Ryder Cup 2025 ticket prices:

• Tuesday, September 23, 2025: $255.27 (Practice Day)

• Wednesday, September 24, 2025: $255.27 (Practice Day)

• Thursday, September 25, 2025: $423.64 (Practice Day + Opening Ceremony)

• Friday, September 26, 2025: $749.51 (Match Day, Foursomes | Fourball)

• Saturday, September 27, 2025: $749.51 (Match Day, Foursomes | Fourball)

• Sunday, September 28, 2025: $749.51 (Match Day, Singles)

Ryder Cup 2025 daily breakdown: 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, marks the first official practice day. A day where players loosen up, get familiar with the course and strategize for the upcoming weekend. And yet, if you want to witness this "practice," it will cost you $255.27. Yes, you read that right. This isn’t the first tee-off of the Ryder Cup—it’s a glorified warm-up.

To echo the legendary Allen Iverson, “We’re talking about practice.” Not the game—practice. If that doesn’t sound wild, let’s look at Wednesday, September 24, the second practice day—same price, another $255.27 for watching the teams go through their motions. I get it, this is the Ryder Cup, and it's at the iconic Bethpage Black, but come on, man.

Thursday, September 25, is when the action starts to pick up with the practice rounds and the opening ceremony, but now you're forking over $423.64 for the privilege of attending.

Things get out of hand when the actual matches begin. On Friday, September 26, fans will witness the famous Foursomes and Fourball match formats. For those unfamiliar, Fourball is a format where two teams of two compete, but only the best score from each side counts toward the team score. It’s a high-stakes, tactical game that makes for gripping viewing, but what about the price? $749.51. That's almost $750 to watch one day of golf.

And guess what? The prices don’t drop. Saturday, September 27, features more Foursomes and Fourball matches, and it’s another $749.51. By Sunday, September 28, when the individual matches cap off the weekend, you’ll still need to shell out $749.51 for entry.

 Even if you think it's worth it, securing tickets may be a challenge....

Ryder Cup 2025 ticket lottery:

The Ryder Cup is one of the few sporting events in the world where tickets are sold through a Random Selection Process... but we're used to this in golf... 

To enter the lottery, you can do so on The Ryder Cups official website until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Those selected will be notified by late October/ early November.

Consider yourself warned: Ticket quantities are capped. Selected registrants will be able to purchase a maximum of four daily Ryder Cup+ tickets for the event, e.g. a purchase of two Tuesday and two Wednesday tickets. Available inventory may vary depending on an assigned group and purchase window.  The Ryder Cup spells out everything in their Random Selection FAQs.

Are the Ryder Cup ticket prices worth it?

Let’s be real here—the Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious events in golf, and Bethpage Black is a legendary course. But these prices are steep, even for the most die-hard fans. Our main business at Devereux Golf is to grow the game, and the best way to achieve that is by keeping the cost of entry affordable for all who want to experience this incredible sport. Golf already carries a reputation of being exclusive, and ticket prices like these only reinforce that stigma.

Sure, demand is at an all-time high, and the Ryder Cup is one of the most anticipated tournaments in the world. But at these prices, only the elite can afford to attend. What does that mean for the growth of the game? Are we making it less accessible to those who love the sport but simply can’t justify dropping thousands on a single weekend?

What do you think about these ticket prices? Fair or unjust?