The LIA Research Institute, the research arm of the non-profit organization the Long Island Association, issued an impact analysis that found that the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale this week is projected to spur $160 million in economic activity in the Long Island region and is forecasted to result in the creation of an estimated 1,000 jobs.
The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious events in the sporting world and occurs every two years with 12 players from the United States going head-to-head with 12 players from Europe. This is the first time the global tournament is being held on Long Island, and it started in 1927 (one year after the LIA was founded). The opening Ceremony for the Ryder Cup will take place on September 25, 2025, and will continue through Sunday, September 28, 2025, concluding with the trophy ceremony.
“Long Island is an unparalleled place to live and work, and assets like the Bethpage Black Course allow our region to attract world-class sporting events, including this year’s Ryder Cup. 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,” said Matt Cohen, LIA president & CEO.
“We extend our gratitude to the Long Island Association for their insightful economic impact study, recognizing the significance of the Ryder Cup in the local region. When including the entire state of New York, the Ryder Cup will leave an economic impact far more than $200 million. Additionally, we look forward to continuing our relationship with Long Island in future championships, including the PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship,” said Bryan Karns, Ryder Cup director.
“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. Our regional businesses also buy locally and hire locally, so there is a multiplier effect that percolates throughout Long Island,” said Dr. Steve Kent, chief economist of the LIA Research Institute.
The PGA of America recently announced additional major championships at Bethpage Black, including the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and the 2033 PGA Championship, which will continue to result in significant economic activity for the region from the planning to the execution of the events.
The LIA Research Institute utilized a variety of inputs to develop the forecast for the 2025 Ryder Cup, including historical trends from past Ryder Cups held in the United States as well as past PGA Championships and U.S. Opens; projected attendance at the Ryder Cup that will be held on Long Island next week; construction spending at the golf course; and hotel availability and pricing. The LIA Research Institute utilized the IMPLAN calculation process to estimate the economic impact of the Ryder Cup, and the $160 million estimated economic activity includes anticipated direct or immediate spending next week, indirect spending such as hotels and meals at local businesses, and induced impacts such as how employees may spend their wages.
Additionally, the total labor income from the Ryder Cup, which is considered into this calculation, is estimated to be approximately $57 million.