16 Ryder Cup Golf Courses You Can Play

16 Ryder Cup Courses You Can Play

The Ryder Cup is a tournament which evokes passion like no other, golfers from across Europe and America all want to be there. For us fans, every two years we get to experience magical moments and watch these elite players create memories which last a lifetime.

Well, rather than wait to be a spectator, why not get out on the fairways yourself? Here at Your Golf Travel we have so many incredible Ryder Cup host venues where you can stay and play both in Europe and the US; check out the ones below.

Adare Manor

Originally designed by internationally recognised golf architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, the course at Adare Manor was given a major update by Tom Fazio in 2017. Tom has designed a course where each hole boasts distinct character and unique playability, creating a complete golf experience to satisfy all levels of golfer, whether they play from the forward or back tees. <a href="/adare-manor-golf-hotel">More info on Adare Manor >></a> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Adare Manor facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td>Location</td> <td>Co. Limerick, Ireland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Length</td> <td>7,509 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Par</td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Designed by</td> <td>Robert Trent Jones Snr, Tom Fazio</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Established</td> <td>1955</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted Ryder Cup</td> <td>2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted Irish Open</td> <td>2 times (2007-08)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Where to stay</td> <td><a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-breaks/ireland-killarney">Killarney</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> "The Golf Course at Adare Manor is now one of just a handful of courses worldwide to have the patented Sub Air technology, also found at Augusta National, making it a pleasure to play at any time of year." <a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-experts/rob-houston">Rob (UK & Ireland Team: Handicap 16)</a> </blockquote> Call <a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a> to speak to Rob about playing this course.

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

South West Ireland

Rated 10.0 by 12 golfers

1 Night, 1 Round

Bed and Breakfast
1 round at Adare Manor Golf Club

Pinehurst, No.2 Course

In 1951 and before Great Britain teamed up with the rest of Europe to take on the dominant Team USA, the Ryder Cup was held at the famous Pinehurst Resort. Such as the times, Sam Snead led the US to a overwhelming victory with GB only picking up 2 and a half points. The No 2 course at Pinehurst has since hosted three US Opens and is considered as the toughest to have ever done so. The course tests even the most elite golfers and will have you relishing the prospect of taking on the layout where so many pros have played. <a href="/pinehurst-golf-resort">More info on Pinehurst, No.2 Course >></a> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Pinehurst, No.2 Course facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td>Location</td> <td>North Carolina, USA</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Length</td> <td>7,588 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Par</td> <td>70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Designed by</td> <td><a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-architects/donald-ross-golf-courses">Donald Ross</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted Ryder Cup</td> <td>1951</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Established</td> <td>1907</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted PGA Championship</td> <td>1936</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted US Open</td> <td>1999, 2005, 2014 & 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Where to stay</td> <td><a href="/pinehurst-golf-resort">Pinehurst Resort</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> "Pinehurst is known for its crowned, undulating greens, which are some of the most difficult and widely celebrated in the world, it is clear that Pinehurst No. 2’s main design features were born out of Scottish influence, with Ross having cut his teeth at Royal Dornoch before he left for America." Gareth (Long Haul: Handicap 8) </blockquote> Call <a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a> to speak to Gareth about playing this course.

Pinehurst Resort

North Carolina

Rated 9.8 by 15 golfers

5 Nights, 3 Rounds

Bed and Breakfast
1 round at Pinehurst No. 2
1 round at Pine Needles Golf Course (Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club)
1 round at Mid Pines Golf Course (Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club)

Champion Course at PGA National

Originally designed by Tom Fazio, the course has been more recently reworked by golf’s most celebrated player - Jack Nicklaus. Featuring some of the most daunting closing holes on the PGA Tour, the so called ‘Bear Trap’ has ruined the round of the many of the game’s greats. PGA National like it’s refurbisher, is one of the most acclaimed courses in the States having hosted both the Ryder Cup and the PGA Championship - to this day it also hosts the annual Honda Classic which in recent years has been won by Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Adam Scott. <a href="/pga-national-resort">More info on Champion Course at PGA National >></a> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Champion Course at PGA National facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td>Location</td> <td>Miami, Florida</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Length</td> <td>7,045 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Par</td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Designed by</td> <td><a href="/golf-architects/tom-fazio-golf-courses">Tom Fazio</a>, George Fazio, <a href="/golf-architects/jack-nicklaus-golf-courses">Jack Nicklaus</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Established</td> <td>1981</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted Ryder Cup</td> <td>1983</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted PGA Championship</td> <td>1971, 1987</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Where to stay</td> <td><a href="/golf-holidays/usa-miami-south-east#offers">Miami</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> Call <a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a> to speak to our Golf Experts about playing this course. </blockquote>

PGA National Resort & Spa

Miami - South East

Rated 9.4 by 3 golfers

5 Nights, 3 Rounds

Bed and Breakfast
1 round at Champion Course
2 rounds at Fazio Course or Estate Course

The K Club (Palmer North Course)

Became Ireland's first Ryder Cup venue when it hosted the event in 2006 and has improved with age. The stadium-style resort course measures over 7,300 yards from the tips, many commentators have described it as the most difficult inland layout in the country as well as one of the best around Dublin. Arnold Palmer succeeded in working with the existing mature trees and water features to create a magnificent test for golfers of all standards. <a href="/the-k-club-resort">More info on The K Club Palmer North Course >></a> <table><thead> <tr> <th>The K Club Palmer North Course facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td>Location</td> <td>Straffan, Co. Kildare</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Length</td> <td>7,350 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Par</td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Designed by</td> <td>Arnold Palmer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Established</td> <td>1991</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted Irish Open</td> <td>2016, 2023, 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hosted Ryder Cup</td> <td>2006</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Where to stay</td> <td><a href="/the-k-club-resort">The K Club</a> or <a href="/golf-breaks/ireland-dublin">Dublin</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> " Each hole is very individual so can’t see much of the rest of the course as you play it. It exceeded high expectations and thought the design and playability was great, look forward to returning next time I’m in Dublin." Oliver (Marketing: Handicap 1) </blockquote> Call <a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a> to speak to Oliver about playing this course.

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The K Club Golf & Spa Resort

Kildare

Rated 9.2 by 133 golfers

1 Night, 2 Rounds

Bed and Breakfast
1 round at Palmer South Course
1 round at Jameson Golf Links (Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links)

Frequently asked questions about Ryder Cup Golf Courses

Golf's premier team tournament has been played over some of the world's best golf courses. Well, perhaps not world given that it is between the USA and Europe but eitherway these courses are regular features within the world's best golf courses.

Where has The Ryder Cup been held in the UK?

The UK and Ireland has hosted The Ryder Cup numerous times. The Belfry near Birmingham has been the host 4 times, whilst in recent times top golf resorts Gleneagles, The Celtic Manor and The K Club have all held the event. Other courses including Wentworth, Southport and Ainsdale, Royal Birkdale, Walton Heath and Muirfield have all hosted the tournament. In more recent times golf courses have been specifically designed with The Ryder Cup in mind, creating risk and reward holes to provide an exciting finish to the matches.

What are the future Ryder Cup golf courses?

Marco Simone in Rome will be the host in 2023, after that The Ryder Cup heads to Bethpage Black near New York and then Adare Manor in 2027. This will be the first time that any of these golf courses have hosted this team event and are already making changes to create a memorable 3 days tournament between Europe and The USA.

Ryder Cup Golf Courses