Bethpage Black, a public golf course in New York, is set to host its sixth professional tournament as the 2024 Ryder Cup returns to the venue. The course, which has a reputation for its challenging layout and is open to the public, has previously hosted major events like the U.S. Open in 2002, 2009, and the 2019 PGA Championship. This upcoming Ryder Cup marks a return to the course, which was initially announced as a host venue nearly 12 years ago. The delay in the event’s scheduling is attributed to the pandemic’s impact on the sport, which caused a shift in the Ryder Cup’s format to odd-numbered years. Fans from the New York area are eagerly anticipating the return of the tournament to Bethpage Black, with many expecting the event to be a significant milestone in the course’s history.
Named ‘The People’s Country Club,’ the Bethpage Black golf course is known for its accessibility and has a unique feature where golfers are required to camp overnight to gain access to the course before the next morning’s play. The course, which opened in 1936, did not hold its first professional golf tournament until the 2002 U.S. Open. The 2024 Ryder Cup will mark the sixth professional golf event hosted atBethpage Black, following previous tournaments such as the U.S. Open in 2009 and the Barclays (now known as the St. Jude Championship) in 2012 and 2016. The course has also hosted notable players, including Tiger Woods, Lucas Glover, and Nick Watney, who have all won major championships at the site.
Looking ahead, the course is set to host the 2028 Women’s PGA Championship and the 2033 PGA Championship, cementing its role as a key venue in professional golf. The 2024 Ryder Cup is expected to attract a large audience and is anticipated to be a highlight in the golfing calendar, offering fans an opportunity to witness one of the sport’s most prestigious events on a course with a storied history.