The Ryder Cup never fails to deliver drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments. While the world’s best golfers battle for pride and country, the lessons on display go far beyond professional competition. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or just getting started, here are five takeaways from this year’s Ryder Cup that can help your game.

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York September 26 – 28, 2025. Bethpage Black is a public golf course known for its punishing difficulty and for being one of the few publicly owned courses to host major championships.

After a resounding defeat in Rome, the American Ryder Cup team is returning to home soil with a singular mission: to reclaim the Cup. The stage for this high-stakes showdown is Bethpage Black, a course known for its punishing difficulty and a boisterous, passionate New York crowd. Led by captain Keegan Bradley, the 2025 US team is a blend of world-class talent and new faces, all with the weight of recent history on their shoulders. But what are their chances of success?