President Donald Trump visited Long Island to attend the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, marking a high-profile presidential appearance at the event. As reported by ABC7 New York, Trump watched the tournament from a seat in the grandstand with his customary security measures in place, arriving at the site after touching down at Republic Airport. His attendance not only marked the first time a sitting U.S. president has shown up at the event but also his first visit to Long Island during his second term.
Traffic in the area was impacted by road closures and heightened security measures, including TSA-style screening checkpoints at the venue. According to FOX 5 New York, estimates show upwards of 250,000 visitors are expected through next Sunday, with a projected $160 million economic impact and about 1,000 jobs coming to Long Island.
On the green, today’s foursome matchups featured top players like Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas from the USA facing off against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton from Europe, as per report by FOX 5 New York. The competition was intense, and ticket prices soared to record levels. The cheapest ticket for today’s session sold for $888, a significant increase from the $220 lowest price during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, which was impacted by the pandemic.
For those unable to attend in person, the tournament was widely accessible through home viewing options.
