Ryder Cup watch parties on Long Island: Where to view the Bethpage golf tournament
Neeru Kumar, of Patchogue, hits some golf balls in the virtual driving range at Birdies in Patchogue. Credit: Elizabeth Sagarin
The 45th Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage Black at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale Sept. 23-28. The biennial golf competition, which officially tees off Sept. 26, features 12 of the top golfers from the United States competing against 12 top players from Europe. Golf fanatics can catch the three-day event on NBC, USA Network and streaming on Peacock (beginning 7:10 a.m. Friday) or up the fun and watch with other fans at local bars and restaurants hosting viewing parties.
Here's where to catch the action.
An aerial view of the Bethpage Black golf course in Bethpage State Park where the Ryder Cup is being held. Credit: Jeffrey Basinger
Sept. 22-28: BIRDIES
17 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue
Alexa Andersen, of Center Moriches, plays simulated golf at Birdies in Patchogue. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
Watch the matches on a screen golf simulator and enjoy drink specials including "The Transfusion" (vodka, Concord grape juice, lime juice and Ginger ale or ginger beer) and the "John Daly" (vodka, lemonade and iced tea). Sign up for the Ryder Cup golf tournament as a two-player team for prizes and $100 per person includes golf and bottomless Michelob Ultra pitchers.
When 3 p.m. Sept. 22-26; noon Sept. 27-28
Cost Free admission; email golf@birdiesli.com to sign up
More info birdiesli.com, 631-786-3353
Sept. 22-28: CHANGING TIMES PUB
1247 Melville Rd., Farmingdale
A serving of wings with carrots and celery at Changing Times in Farmingdale. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
Watch on one of more than 50 TVs. Attendees will find food and drink specials including "The Mulligan" cocktail (lemonade, tea infused with whiskey, soda water, a mint and lemon garnish). Golf-related giveaways include hats, T-shirts and towels.
When 10 a.m. to midnight
Cost Free admission
More info changingtimespups.com, 631-694-6462
Sept. 24-28: B.K. SWEENEY'S PARKSIDE TAVERN
356 Broadway, Bethpage
Catch the action on more than 20 big-screen TVs and dance to live music (5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday). Head to the "Chippo-Palooza!" street fair from 1 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 27, featuring live music, local vendors and an outdoor screen streaming the tournament. Games include virtual golf on a simulator, chipping and putting games and putt-putt miniature golf contests with prizes.
When 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost Free admission
More info bksweeneysbethpage.com, 516-935-9597
Sept. 24: PATRIZIA'S
1040 S. Broadway, Hicksville
Patrons can join a hole-in-one contest for a cash prize and closet to the pin challenge. Tee off at a golf simulator experience and enjoy drink specials including the Mulligan, Transfusions and John Daly.
When 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost $75 includes beer, food and simulator
More info patrizias.com, 516-932-160
Sept. 26-28: EISENHOWER PARK
The Kite Field, parking field 6, Merrick Avenue or Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
Get a front-row seat to the Ryder Cup with livestreamed coverage of the competition on a giant video screen. There will be golf-themed games, including a golf simulator and a nine-hole bucket golf course, putting greens, cigar lounges, food and beverages and official PGA Ryder Cup merchandise for sale. Ryder Cup tickets will be given away on Sept. 26-27 for the following day's matches. Bring chairs or a blanket.
When Noon to 6 p.m.
Cost Free
More info nassaucountyny.gov, 516-572-0200
Sept. 26-28: X-GOLF
1500 Old Country Rd., Suite 101A, Westbury
Play golf, watch the Ryder Cup and enjoy happy hour drinks at Samanea New York in Westbury. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
The indoor golf simulator venue features eight TVs in simulator bays. Sign up for their version of the Ryder Cup, a virtual competition game, for prizes. Happy hour drinks all day.
When 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 26-27; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 28
Cost Free admission; prices start at $75 for bay rental
More info playxgolf.com, 516-490-5845
Sept. 26-28: THE COOP NASHVILLE KITCHEN BAR & LOUNGE
346 Main St., Farmingdale
Wings with Coop BBQ sauce at The Coop in Farmingdale. Credit: Newsday/Marie Elena Martinez
Watch party includes live music and an array of golf-themed cocktails including the "Keegan Bradley" bomber, "Scottie Scheffler" shot, "Star Spangled" lemonade and Cruisers Golf Tea.
When Sept. 26-28
Cost Free admission
More info thecoopli.com, 516-730-8906
Sept. 26-27: TAP ROOM
Patrons can watch the Ryder Cup and win tickets to the tournament. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
FARMINGDALE
206 Main St.
Catch the watch party on multiple TV screens, plus giveaways, putting contests and a guest appearance by Gio of the "Boomer and Gio Show" on WFAN (noon). Flag and Anthem clothing line showcases merchandise while giving away tickets to the Sept. 27 Ryder Cup with a "closest to the pin" golf simulator contest.
When 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26
Cost Free admission
More info taproomofny.com/rydercup, 516-586-8880
GARDEN CITY
919 Franklin Ave.
The celebration includes a golf simulator with "closest to the pin" contests for cash prizes. There will also be giveaways by beer and liquor companies.
When 5 p.m. Sept. 26; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 27
Cost Free admission
More info taproomofny.com/rydercup, 516-830-2827
Sept. 28: LONG BEACH COFFEE & TEE
220 W. Park Ave., Long Beach
The menu at Long Beach Coffee + Tee includes clubhouse-style food such as nachos, hot dogs and pizza, designed to be eaten while playing. Credit: Natalie Arnold
The golf simulator bar and coffee shop features more than 20 TV screens to watch the Ryder Cup, along with three golf simulators. Fans can try for a hole-in-one and win a cash prize. There will be Callaway golf clubs and Team USA golf bag raffles. Deals include half-price drinks, including transfusion cocktails, John Daly and Arnold Palmers. The clubhouse menu features nachos, chicken sliders and hot dogs.
When 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost $65 per hour for a group of four players
More info longbeachcoffeeandtee.com
