Fifteen landmarks across New York State will be illuminated in red, white, and blue on the evening of September 25 to mark the start of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course. The event, featuring teams from the United States and Europe, is scheduled for September 26-28 in Farmingdale, Long Island.
Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “On the night before 24 of the world’s best golfers take the global stage at Bethpage State Park for the Ryder Cup, New York State is lighting up in celebration of the players, fans and crew coming together for this exciting competition. We are honored to host this prestigious event for the first time at a publicly owned and operated facility, and look forward to welcoming hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world.”
Randy Simons, Commissioner Pro Tempore of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said, “Tonight’s light show around the state is a tribute to the dedication our team brings to visitors every day. This patriotic display reflects the pride we share as hosts, and our State Parks team is ready to showcase their many efforts in this historic competition. We thank Governor Hochul and the PGA of America for bringing this global event to ‘The People’s Country Club.’”
Landmarks participating in this tribute include Niagara Falls, Grand Central Terminal – Pershing Square Viaduct, One World Trade Center, Albany International Airport Gateway, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Empire State Plaza, Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Kosciuszko Bridge, Moynihan Train Hall, MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station, State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center, The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge and Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.
The Ryder Cup alternates locations between American and European venues every two years and consists of five matches played over three days by two teams with twelve members each from both continents.
Bethpage Black Course was designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1936. This year marks its debut as a Ryder Cup host site; previously only Oak Hill Country Club has hosted a Ryder Cup in New York.
