Ryder Cup set to charge volunteers $350 to help them at Bethpage - Reports

The 2025 Ryder Cup ticket prices are causing quite an outrage amongst the fans, as the PGA of America is charging $750 for fans to attend the three-day event. To add to the controversy, the Ryder Cup is also now reportedly charging volunteers a $350 'package'.

According to Golf.com, the $350 charge is the most expensive amount ever asked from volunteers to help out with the Ryder Cup. The $750 viewing charge itself is the most expensive price in history.

Speaking anonymously, some of the volunteers said to golf.com:

“It’s basically the same package that volunteers received at the 2019 PGA.

“It’s absolutely tone-deaf."

However, the PGA of America has defended its stance on the hefty prices for tickets for the 2024 Ryder Cup. Championship director Bryan Karns said:

“The general price is indicative of A) this market, B) where we position ourselves, where we feel like we are [in the greater sports landscape], and then C) the demand. I think when you get into a situation where the demand is so high, you want to do your best to price it so you don’t create this massively inflated secondary market.”

Despite the volunteers being a critical part of the event, the PGA of America is charging high prices for their help.

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Exploring the 2025 Ryder Cup standings so far

The top six golfers in the rankings are selected for the Ryder Cup through automatic qualifiers. The remaining six golfers are picked by the captain. The captain for Team USA is Keegan Bradley, while Team Europe will be led by Luke Donald.

Following are standings of the top 15 golfers for Team USA:

1. Xander Schauffele - 9,580.956
2. Scottie Scheffler - 9,145.556
3. Bryson DeChambeau - 6,993.000
4. Collin Morikawa - 2,478.133
5. Brian Harman - 2,250.561
6. Billy Horschel - 2,037.223
7. Wyndham Clark - 1,936.213
8. Patrick Cantlay - 1,613.255
9. Russell Henley - 1,600.426
10. Tony Finau - 1,575.878
11. Sahith Theegala - 1,234.287
12. Max Homa - 1,229.883
13. Maverick McNealy - 876.387
14. Harris English - 809.343
15. Taylor Moore - 762.756

Following are the rankings for the top 15 golfers for Team Europe so far:

• Rasmus Højgaard - 399.03
• Rory McIlroy - 354.07
• Niklas Nørgaard - 351.5
• Matt Wallace - 350.5
• Tyrrell Hatton - 295.84
• Dan Bradbury - 274.95
• Angel Hidalgo - 269.17
• Matteo Manassero - 234.76
• Jon Rahm - 205.3
• Alfredo Garcia-Heredia - 194.55
• Tommy Fleetwood - 185.63
• Nicolas Colsaerts - 180.32
• Grant Forrest - 158.7
• Thorbjørn Olesen - 156.96
• Yannik Paul - 154.52