Golf Ryder Cup Venues
Quick Answer
The Ryder Cup has been held at 42 different venues since 1927, alternating between the United States and Europe every two years. Future venues are confirmed through 2037.
- The 2025 Ryder Cup was held at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York
- The Belfry in England has hosted the tournament 4 times, more than any other venue
- The tournament has alternated between continents since 1927, with the exception of a gap during World War II
Venues List
| Edition | Year | Location | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51st | 2037 | Bethesda, Maryland | Congressional Country Club |
| 50th | 2035 | TBA | TBA |
| 49th | 2033 | San Francisco, California | The Olympic Club |
| 48th | 2031 | Costa Brava, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain | Camiral, a Quinta do Lago Resort |
| 47th | 2029 | Chaska, Minnesota | Hazeltine National Golf Club |
| 46th | 2027 | County Limerick, Republic of Ireland | Adare Manor Adare |
| 45th | 2025 | Farmingdale, New York | Bethpage Black Course |
| 44th | 2023 | Rome, Italy | Marco Simone Golf and Country Club |
| 43rd | 2021 | Wisconsin, United States | Whistling Straits, Haven |
| 42nd | 2018 | France, Europe | Le Golf National, Île-de-France |
| 41st | 2016 | Minnesota, United States | Hazeltine National Golf Club, Carver County |
| 40th | 2014 | Scotland Europe | Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire |
| 39th | 2012 | Illinois United States | Medinah Country Club (No. 3), DuPage County |
| 38th | 2010 | Wales Europe | Celtic Manor Resort, Newport |
| 37th | 2008 | Kentucky United States | Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville |
| 36th | 2006 | Ireland Europe | K Club, County Kildare |
| 35th | 2004 | Michigan United States | Oakland Hills Country Club, Birmingham, MI |
| 34th | 2002 | England Europe | The Belfry, Warwickshire |
| 33rd | 1999 | Massachusetts United States | The Country Club (Brookline), Norfolk County |
| 32nd | 1997 | Spain Europe | Valderrama Golf Club, Andalusia |
| 31st | 1995 | New York United States | Oak Hill Country Club, Monroe County |
| 30th | 1993 | England Europe | The Belfry, Warwickshire |
| 29th | 1991 | South Carolina United States | Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Charleston County |
| 28th | 1989 | England Europe | The Belfry, Warwickshire |
| 27th | 1987 | Ohio United States | Muirfield Village, Franklin County |
| 26th | 1985 | England Europe | The Belfry, Warwickshire |
| 25th | 1983 | Florida United States | PGA National Golf Club, Palm Beach County |
| 24th | 1981 | England Europe | Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey |
| 23rd | 1979 | West Virginia United States | The Greenbrier, Greenbrier County |
| 22nd | 1977 | England GB & Ireland | Royal Lytham & St Annes, Lancashire |
| 21st | 1975 | Pennsylvania United States | Laurel Valley Golf Club, Westmoreland County |
| 20th | 1973 | Scotland GB & Ireland | Muirfield, East Lothian |
| 19th | 1971 | Missouri United States | Old Warson Country Club, St. Louis |
| 18th | 1969 | England Great Britain | Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Merseyside |
| 17th | 1967 | Texas United States | Champions Golf Club, Houston |
| 16th | 1965 | England Great Britain | Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Merseyside |
| 15th | 1963 | Georgia United States | Atlanta Athletic Club, Atlanta |
| 14th | 1961 | England Great Britain | Royal Lytham & St Annes, Lancashire |
| 13th | 1959 | California United States | Eldorado Country Club Indian Wells |
| 12th | 1957 | England Great Britain | Lindrick Golf Club, Nottinghamshire |
| 11th | 1955 | California United States | Thunderbird Country Club, Riverside County |
| 10th | 1953 | England Great Britain | Wentworth Club, Surrey |
| 9th | 1951 | North Carolina United States | Pinehurst Resort (No. 2), Moore County |
| 8th | 1949 | England Great Britain | Ganton Golf Club; Yorkshire |
| 7th | 1947 | Oregon United States | Portland Golf Club, Portland |
| 6th | 1937 | England Great Britain | Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club, Merseyside |
| 5th | 1935 | New Jersey United States | Ridgewood Country Club, Bergen County |
| 4th | 1933 | England Great Britain | Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club, Merseyside |
| 3rd | 1931 | Ohio United States | Scioto Country Club, Upper Arlington |
| 2nd | 1929 | England Great Britain | Moortown Golf Club, Yorkshire |
| 1st | 1927 | Massachusetts United States | Worcester Country Club, Worcester County |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the 2025 Ryder Cup held?
The 2025 Ryder Cup was held at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.
How often does the Ryder Cup change locations?
The Ryder Cup is held every two years and alternates between venues in the United States and Europe. This alternating pattern has been consistent since the competition expanded to include all of Europe in 1979, replacing the previous Great Britain and Ireland format.
Which venue has hosted the Ryder Cup the most times?
The Belfry in Warwickshire, England has hosted the Ryder Cup four times (1985, 1989, 1993, and 2002), more than any other venue in the tournament's history. This championship course became synonymous with Ryder Cup drama during the 1980s and 1990s.
Where was the first Ryder Cup held?
The inaugural Ryder Cup was held in 1927 at Worcester Country Club in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. This historic first edition established the tradition that has become one of golf's most prestigious team competitions.
What is the newest venue announced for the Ryder Cup?
The Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland will host the 51st Ryder Cup in 2037, making it the most recently announced venue. This prestigious course has previously hosted major championships and will bring the competition back to the Mid-Atlantic region.
Has any course hosted the Ryder Cup more than once besides The Belfry?
Yes, several courses have hosted multiple times. Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire hosted twice (1961 and 1977), Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Merseyside hosted twice (1965 and 1969), and Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club in Merseyside hosted twice (1933 and 1937). Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota also hosted in both 2016 and is scheduled to host again in 2029.
Why was there a gap in Ryder Cup tournaments between 1937 and 1947?
The Ryder Cup was suspended during World War II from 1939 to 1945. The tournament resumed in 1947 at Portland Golf Club in Oregon, with no tournaments held during the war years due to travel restrictions and the global conflict.
References
- PGA of America. (2023). "Ryder Cup History and Venues." Official PGA Championship Records.
- European Tour. (2024). "Complete Ryder Cup Venue History." European Tour Official Records.
- Wood, R.J. (2021). "Major Golf Tournament Venues and Their Significance." Topend Sports Research.
- United States Golf Association. (2024). "Historic Golf Championship Venues." USGA Archives.
- BBC Sport. (2023). "Ryder Cup: Complete Guide to Tournament History and Venues." BBC Sports Coverage.
- Golf Digest. (2024). "The Most Iconic Ryder Cup Venues in History." Golf Digest Magazine.
- The R&A. (2023). "British and European Golf Championship Venues." The R&A Historical Records.
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