Golf’s Ryder Cup will take place at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in New York from September 23-28, 2025. The course has previously hosted the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open.
Spectators planning to attend have several transportation options. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Ronkonkoma Branch provides service to Farmingdale Train Station, where complimentary shuttles will run between the station and the main spectator entrance at Bethpage State Park. LIRR will expand its train service during the event period to accommodate more riders. Public parking is available at Jones Beach State Park, with shuttle buses taking attendees to the venue. There is no public parking or drop-off allowed near Bethpage State Park during Ryder Cup week, and parking passes must be purchased ahead of time.
Accessible parking for those needing lift-equipped transportation is located at SUNY Farmingdale. A valid Disabled Person Parking placard or permit is required, and only vehicles with the person issued such a placard present are permitted entry. Additional accessible spaces are reserved in the public lot for those not requiring lifts but holding a placard or permit.
For rideshare users, a designated lot is situated at 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, close to the main entrance. Uber Shuttle services will also operate flat-fare rides to Manhattan every ten minutes during peak hours.
Visitors can find further details about transportation and event logistics on the official Ryder Cup website.
Beyond golf, visitors are encouraged to explore Long Island’s historic sites such as Montauk Point Lighthouse and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Other attractions include Gold Coast mansions like Vanderbilt Museum & Reichert Planetarium and museums in New York City including the American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Long Island Wine Country offers tastings at vineyards such as Bedell Cellars and Pindar Vineyards, while local breweries like Six Harbors Brewing Co., Jamestown Farm Brewery, Blue Point Brewing Company, and Oyster Bay Brewing Company provide additional options for visitors interested in craft beverages.
Entertainment opportunities range from Broadway shows in New York City to performances at Lincoln Center and local venues like UBS Arena on Long Island.
Accommodations near Bethpage include Viana Hotel and Spa—marketed as Long Island’s only “green built” Feng Shui hotel—and Oheka Castle on the Gold Coast. Other luxury stays are available both on Long Island and in Manhattan.
Sightseeing options feature Central Park, One World Observatory, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Heckscher State Park, Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Roosevelt Field shopping center on Long Island, Fifth Avenue shopping in Manhattan, Rock Hill Golf & Country Club in Manorville, Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course in Montauk, Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington as well as indoor facilities like Simplay and Topgolf.
Sports fans can attend baseball games at Yankee Stadium or Citi Field during their visit.
Dining recommendations highlight establishments such as Blackstone Steakhouse on Long Island; LakeHouse; Hendrick’s Tavern; Red Salt Room by Chef David Burke; Tatiana at Lincoln Center; Eleven Madison Park; The Flatiron Room; T-Squared Social—a sports bar co-founded by Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake.
Family-friendly activities include visits to Long Island Aquarium, Bronx Zoo, Harbes Family Farm, American Museum of Natural History, Greenport Carousel, Adventureland amusement park on Long Island or Coney Island in Brooklyn.
Attendees are invited to share their experiences using #iSpyNY on social media platforms Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), tagging New York State Division of Tourism accounts on Facebook.
