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THE BLUEPRINT:
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Ryder Cup 2025 held Sept 23–28 at Bethpage Black on Long Island
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Expected $160 million economic boost and 1,000 new jobs for the region
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Over 250,000 visitors anticipated
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Hotels and Airbnb near Bethpage nearly sold out with premium pricing
Long Island is gearing up to host the 2025 Ryder Cup, scheduled for September 23–28 at the renowned Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale. The PGA of America announced Bethpage as the event’s host back in 2013, setting in motion years of preparation for the tournament.
New projections reveal that the event is expected to infuse $160 million into the Long Island economy, and create an estimated 1,000 jobs, according to the LIA Research Institute, the research arm of the Long Island Association.
The event is expected to draw more than 250,000 people – including President Donald Trump. Of the attendees, at least 65-70 percent will likely hail from elsewhere in the U.S., and other countries, according to the LIA Research Institute. They will look on as 24 of the top male players from around the world compete between Team USA and Team Europe.
“Long Island is an unparalleled place to live and work, and assets like the Bethpage Black Course allows our region to attract world-class sporting events including this year’s Ryder Cup,” Matt Cohen, LIA president and CEO, said in a written statement.
“This preeminent golfing tournament will provide a unique opportunity for Long Island to host visitors throughout the world who will spend their money at our hotels and restaurants and boost job growth both on and off the course,” Cohen added.
The latest analysis considered several types of spending related to the Ryder Cup. This includes direct spending, such as money for tickets and merchandise. It also includes indirect spending, such as expenses at local hotels, restaurants and other businesses. And it includes induced impacts, which refer to how employees may spend the wages they earn from Ryder Cup-related jobs. Overall, the total income earned by workers is expected to be approximately $57 million, according to the report.
Research shows that there are 16 hotels within 25 miles of Bethpage Black, and all are nearly sold out with prices per night at between $900 and $1,000. Airbnb properties within 25 miles were also largely sold out, though at the time of the report’s release, one three-bedroom location was priced at $36,000 for a six-night booking.
Tournament packages, including hotel, transportation, tickets and upgraded food options started at $7,000 and ranged up to $20,000. Week-long passes were being resold for more than $6,000.
Billy Lodato, catering director at Lessing’s Hospitality of Heritage Club at Bethpage – a venue located within Bethpage State Park – has been leading the venue’s preparations throughout the Ryder Cup process.
“It is an honor to lead Lessing’s in executing one of the world’s premier sporting events,” Lodato told LIBN.
“Hosting the Ryder Cup is not just about service, it’s about precision, planning and the relentless attention to detail required to welcome golf’s biggest stage,” Lodato said.
“From meticulously coordinating logistics and culinary offerings to ensuring every guest experience is seamless, this event showcases the true scale and capability of our team,” he added. “Employees from every division, from New York to Florida, have come together, bringing expertise, dedication and pride to make this moment truly unforgettable. This opportunity highlights not only our company’s strength and spirit, but also our unwavering commitment to excellence in every detail.”
And for those who didn’t get tickets, viewing parties will help them participate.
Optimum, for instance, is hosting viewing parties. There is one slated for Sept. 26, from 12-4 p.m. at Bacaro Italian Tavern in Massapequa Park. Another is scheduled for Sept. 27, from 12-4 p.m. at B.K. Sweeney’s Parkside Tavern in Bethpage. And yet another on Sept. 28 will take place from 12-4 p.m. at Sal’s Place in Hicksville in North Massapequa.
The economic impact extends beyond Long Island, officials said.
“When including the entire state of New York, the Ryder Cup will leave an economic impact far more than $200 million,” Bryan Karns, Ryder Cup director, said in a written statement.
“The Ryder Cup economic impact goes well beyond the initial spend by the PGA of America, sponsors and visitors; it creates a ripple effect through Nassau and Suffolk Counties,” Steve Kent, chief economist of the LIA Research Institute, said in a written statement. “Our regional businesses also buy locally and hire locally, so there is a multiplier effect that percolates throughout Long Island.”
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