Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York to host Ryder Cup for the first time September 26-28, 2025. Notorious for its narrow fairways, roughness, small greens and ruthless bunkers, the course won one of the toughest designs of Aw Tillinghast, where the Blacks won a major in Brooks koepka before the recent 2019 PGA title, but never won the Ryder Cup. New York electric crowds are described as potential “tsunami” that will increase the intensity of the field.
Team and leadership
European team
Luke Donald returns to Captain Europe and maintains continuity, with 11 of the 12 players on the successful 2023 team. His six captain draft picks Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick are all powerful and bring experience and form. Outstanding automatic qualifiers include Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard and Tyrrell Hatton.
Team USA
Keegan Bradley leads the U.S. side As captain onlygive up playing a role and focus on leadership. His choices Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Patrick Cantlay, Cameron Young and Sam Burns bring a wealth of experience and emerging talents. The Americans’ lineup includes heavyweights such as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, JJ Spaun and Russell Henley.
The Challenges of Europe and the Advantages of the United States
Since the 2012 “Medina Miracle”, Europe is bidding for its first victory on American soil. Their last attempt ended with a 19-9 loss in the 2021 Whistle Channel. Rory McIlroy, inspired by his 2025 excellence, including victory in the Masters and Player Championship, was called the European team “more accomplished than ever” and showed cautious optimism. Meanwhile, DeChambeau and American players rallied behind the local energy and called for “tsunami” support.
Betting odds and markets
Betfair puts the United States in 8/11 and Europe 11/8, 12/1 painting. Despite Europe’s defending champion status, this consensus suggests a consistent tendency towards the United States, although the odds in Europe remain competitive.
Another Ryder Cup special offer includes:
A game hole 4/1
Tommy Fleetwood wins 4 points or more 5/1 (Accounted in 2021)
Europe leads 10-6 on the second day 13/1 (Accounted in 2014 and 2018)
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Final shooting: Betting narrative
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Family course factors: Bethpage Black’s penalties may be suitable for the American side of the power batsman, but can also reward strategic consistency, i.e., possible European advantages.
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Momentum and form: European continuity and recent personal forms (McIlroy, Rahm, etc.) contrast with American star power and passionate home energy.
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Tie edge: A tie leads to the European Cup retention, with potential value occupying the buffer risk at 12/1.
