2025 Ryder Cup Betting Trends: Heavy U.S. Backing Over Europe

The Ryder Cup returns to U.S. soil in 2025, set for Sept. 26–28 at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Golf fans can tune in across NBC, Golf Channel, and USA Network, with streaming available on Peacock.

The iconic USA vs. Europe battle will once again showcase 12 of the best golfers from each side, with a mix of automatic qualifiers and captain’s picks shaping both rosters.

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Betting Market: USA Favored, But Europe Attracts Action

According to BetMGM insights, the United States opened at -140 in the 3-way market and has since shifted to -125, capturing 69% of tickets and 74% of the handle. Bettors are still backing the defending Americans heavily.

• Europe (+138) is drawing respectable support, taking 26% of tickets and 25% of handle.

• Tie (+1100) remains the longshot, with only 5% of bets and 1% of handle.

In the “Tie No Bet” market, the lines are tighter:

• USA (-150) has seen 47% of tickets but just 30% of handle, signaling sharper money leaning elsewhere.

• Europe (+120) has attracted 53% of bets and 70% of the handle, a clear indication of value-driven backing.

Ryder Cup U.S. Roster: A Mix of Power and Experience

Captain Keegan Bradley will lead a loaded American roster featuring both proven veterans and hungry newcomers.

Automatic Qualifiers:

• Scottie Scheffler
• Xander Schauffele
• J.J. Spaun
• Russell Henley
• Harris English
• Bryson DeChambeau

Captain’s Picks:

• Justin Thomas
• Collin Morikawa
• Ben Griffin
• Cameron Young
• Patrick Cantlay
• Sam Burns

This roster has balance—elite ball-strikers in Scheffler and Morikawa, clutch putters in Schauffele and Cantlay, and power in DeChambeau and Burns.

Ryder Cup European Roster: Familiar Faces and Fresh Talent

Captain Luke Donald has a potent mix of Ryder Cup veterans and rising stars.

Confirmed Qualifiers:

• Rory McIlroy
• Robert MacIntyre
• Tommy Fleetwood
• Justin Rose
• Rasmus Højgaard
• Tyrrell Hatton

Donald will add six captain’s picks later in the summer, but the foundation already combines proven winners like McIlroy and Rose with next-generation talent in Højgaard and MacIntyre.

Ryder Cup Key Betting Storylines

• USA’s Heavy Public Backing – Bettors are siding with the Americans in raw ticket count, though Europe’s handle numbers suggest sharp action.
• Europe’s Value Appeal – At +120 in the Tie No Bet market, Europe has attracted most of the big-money wagers.
• Home Advantage vs. Pressure – Bethpage Black is notorious for rowdy crowds. Will the U.S. thrive in the face of this noise, or will Europe use it as motivation?
• Star Power and Match Play – McIlroy and Scheffler headline, but Ryder Cups are often won by depth. Europe’s balance may be undervalued.

Ryder Cup Final Takeaway

Oddsmakers and the public view the U.S. as the rightful favorites heading into Bethpage Black, but the betting market tells a more nuanced story. With Europe pulling sharper money in the “Tie No Bet” market, this Ryder Cup could be much closer than the odds imply.