After Bethpage backlash, 2027 Ryder Cup ticket prices also steep

Rory McIlroy plays a shot during the 2025 Ryder Cup

The Bethpage story seemed to present a cautionary tale for the DP World Tour, which operates Ryder Cup Europe. The PGA of America priced out many local fans and raised the pressure on those who could afford tickets; the resultant environment produced an ugly, drunken affair from which nearly everybody — organizers, players, fans and security — left upset.

The situation also served as a reminder that the in-person Ryder Cup experience is rarely up to par with the rest of tournament golf. Over the first two days of the Ryder Cup, the vast majority of fans are packed into a select few holes, where viewing opportunities are limited. The excitement on those holes can be thrilling, and the environment can be electric, but that’s assuming the golf is competitive, which is no guarantee. And if the golf isn’t competitive come Sunday morning, it’s hard to draw much interest from anyone.

Thankfully, Ryder Cup Europe has learned a few lessons from their American counterparts. According to the tournament organizers, an exclusive ticketing window will be provided for Irish residents, ensuring purchasing opportunities for locals. Practice round tickets will also be considerably more affordable than at Bethpage, with $105 tickets during Tuesday and Wednesday’s warm-up sessions, and $200 tickets for Thursday, which also includes access to the Opening Ceremony. Tickets for juniors during practice days will also be available for roughly $25-35.

The inflation of Ryder Cup ticket prices shouldn’t arrive as a shock. Financial records for both Ryder Cup organizers (the PGA of America and DP World Tour) show that the event plays a major role in the financial picture for each. Also, because Ryder Cups are played only every two years, that means the opportunities to cash in are that much more valuable.

For those looking for Ryder Cup access when it arrives near their hometown, though? Well, you’d better be saving your shekels … or ready to attend a practice round.

The Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Ireland, will be played from Sept 17-19, 2027.

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