Ryder Cup Golf Courses

#1 on trail

Farmingdale, New York

Burbeck and Tillinghast's 1936 public bruiser at Bethpage State Park — the 'People's Country Club' on Long Island — hosted the 2025 Ryder Cup, where Europe won 15–13 to become the first road team to take the Cup since 2012. Also a two-time U.S. Open venue (2002, 2009). Walk-up tee times and a warning sign at the first tee say it all.

#2 on trail

Haven, Wisconsin

Pete and Alice Dye carved this Lake Michigan shoreline layout in 1998, bringing Irish links character to Wisconsin. Host of three PGA Championships and the 2021 Ryder Cup, where the U.S. won by a record 19–9.

#3 on trail

Chaska, Minnesota

Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s 1962 design near Minneapolis has hosted two U.S. Amateurs (2006, 2024), two U.S. Women's Opens, two U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, and the 2016 Ryder Cup — a championship résumé matched by few American clubs. Private club.

#4 on trail

Medinah, Illinois

Tom Bendelow's 1928 layout outside Chicago — much-redesigned since, and overhauled by OCM Golf for the 2026 Presidents Cup — was the site of the 'Miracle at Medinah,' Europe's stunning 2012 Ryder Cup comeback from 10–6 down to win 14½–13½. No. 3 has also hosted three U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships. Private club.

#5 on trail

Louisville, Kentucky

Jack Nicklaus's 1986 design in Louisville hosted the 2008 Ryder Cup, won by the U.S. under captain Paul Azinger. Also a four-time PGA Championship venue (1996, 2000, 2014, 2024), set across rolling Kentucky terrain with tree-lined fairways and demanding water hazards. Private club.

#6 on trail

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Donald Ross's 1918 design, toughened by Robert Trent Jones for the 1951 U.S. Open — where Ben Hogan declared he had brought "this monster" to its knees — has hosted six U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, two U.S. Amateurs (2002, 2016), two U.S. Senior Opens, and the 2004 Ryder Cup. Private club.

#7 on trail

Brookline, Massachusetts

The composite championship routing at Brookline has hosted six U.S. Amateurs and four U.S. Opens — including Francis Ouimet's era-defining 1913 upset of Vardon and Ray, and Matt Fitzpatrick's 2022 win — plus the 1999 Ryder Cup. Rolling, tree-lined terrain across holes drawn from multiple nines. Private club.

#8 on trail

Rochester, New York

Donald Ross's 1926 design hosted the 1995 Ryder Cup — where Europe won 14½–13½ for a rare victory on U.S. soil — plus seven major championships, most recently the 2023 PGA. Tight fairways, severe rough, and small, contoured greens define the East Course's demand.

#9 on trail

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Pete and Alice Dye's 1991 design stretches along 2.5 miles of Atlantic coastline, exposing all 18 holes to ocean winds. Host of the 1991 Ryder Cup — the "War by the Shore" — and two PGA Championships (2012 and 2021).