$750 Ryder Cup Tickets? Bradley Better Be Ready

The PGA of America came under fire last year when it announced its ticket prices for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Fans were shocked to learn that a single ticket for one of the event’s three main competition days costs nearly $750—or exactly $749.51 per person. And that’s only for fans who were lucky enough to get through the event’s random ticket selection system.

High Ticket Prices Spark Frustrations and Criticism

Tickets for the earlier practice rounds are also expensive, starting at $255.27 for a single day. These high prices sparked frustration among fans and analysts, with many accusing the organizers of pricing regular fans out of the experience.

These costly tickets fall under a new category called “Ryder Cup+.” According to the Ryder Cup website, these tickets include access to all market concessions, with unlimited food and non-alcoholic drinks included in the price. Still, fans question whether the offer justifies the exorbitant cost. For comparison, a similar ticket package for the first round of the 2025 PGA Championship is priced at just $219.

The pricing gap between the 2025 event and the last Ryder Cup is striking. General admission tickets for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome were far more affordable. Fans paid just over $50 for the practice rounds, and competition days were priced between $250 and $275.

The PGA of America, which organizes the biennial event when the United States hosts it, confirmed the near-$750 prices in October. There has been online backlash over the pricing, which also includes fees of more than $250 for practice-day tickets on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Bradley, U.S. Team Under Pressure To Perform Amid High Tickets Prices

All eyes now turn to Keegan Bradley, who has been officially named the U.S. team captain. The pressure is on Bradley and the entire U.S. squad, as fans who have paid top dollar to be at Bethpage don’t just want to see a competitive team—they want to see a winning one.