Most people do not put New York City and golf together, nor do they consider the game to be a team sport.

The 2025 Ryder Cup is challenging these views. The competition will be held just outside of the Big Apple at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.

Beginning on Friday, September 26, through Sunday, September 28, 12 Americans and 12 European men will go head to head. Let’s take a look at the history and format before covering how to tune in for every stroke and birdie.

The history of the Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup is named after its patron Sam Ryder. He fell in love with the sport after taking it up to help him recover from an illness and wanted to help the game gain international acclaim. The first official event took place in 1927 at the Worcester Country Club

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