Residents are cashing in on the economic boon the Ryder Cup is bringing to Long Island, with rentals for the week listed at $20K — and up.
FARMINGDALE, NY — With the prestigious Ryder Cup bringing a quarter million visitors to Long Island for the event, and an economic boon to the area expected to exceed $200 million — local homeowners are cashing in on the excitement.
As the Ryder Cup unfolds at Bethpage Black Golf Course, residents are offering up their homes, some for tens of thousands of dollars for the week — the event runs through Sunday — while others are inviting guests to park in their driveways, for a fee.
A look at social media posts before the event saw one home, a three-bedroom, two bath house that was touted as a four-minute drive from the course, listed at $39,000. Another three-bedroom, two-bath home in Bethpage posted on Airbnb, listed for just under $18,000 for four nights. And another Airbnb listing for a 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Nesconset, just under five miles away, was priced at just under $24,000 for four nights.
Homeowners listing their properties are required to adhere to the Village of Farmingdale’s short-term rental code, which would require a rental license; violators of that code would face fines.
Homeowners also listed their driveways up for grabs, charging about $75 to $150 to park for the day.
Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul welcomed global spectators to Bethpage State Park, “the people’s country club,” she said.
New York State, she said, was set to welcome more than 250,000 spectators to Bethpage State Park on Long Island during the 45th Ryder Cup.
The historic international event, taking place through Sunday, maintaining, she siad, “the strong partnership between New York State and the PGA of America. The sold-out biennial match between Team USA and Team Europe is projected to generate more than $200 million in economic impact statewide.”
“New York is proud to host the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and welcome fans from around the world to experience all that Long Island and New York State have to offer,” Hochul said. “It is a great distinction that the PGA of America selected a state park golf course for this world class competition. Beyond the excitement on the course, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Long Island–New York City region, where they can experience world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions while supporting local businesses that make this area so vibrant. From iconic landmarks and Broadway shows in New York City to Long Island’s celebrated beaches, wineries, and historic towns, the Ryder Cup provides a gateway for fans to experience all that makes them say, ‘I Love NY!’”
Ryder Cup Director Bryan Karns added: “Hosting the 2025 Ryder Cup on Long Island marks a significant milestone in the nearly 100-year history of golf’s greatest team event. New York State provides a world-class stage, and we are grateful for Governor Hochul’s support. Thousands of attendees will soon experience all this community has to offer and the thrill of match play competition on one of the most iconic courses in the world, Bethpage Black.”
The PGA noted that the 2025 Ryder Cup represented the largest staging in the competition’s history, building on nearly a century of tradition since its debut in 1927. With decades of experience hosting three major championships and the PGA Tour Playoffs, Bethpage prepared for what the PGA called “the biggest buildout ever for a golf event.”
The Ryder Cup buildout, planned over 60 months and launched on May 19, features 3.5 million sq. ft. of temporary structures, 1.6 million sq. ft. of decking, 74,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 350 tents, 20 helicopter landing zones, 950 portable toilets, and a 5,000-seat first tee stadium, with more than 20 miles of rope and fencing.
Empire State Development Board Chairman Kevin Law added: “Hosting the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Long Island to the world. We have so much here — from incredible golf courses and rich history to unparalleled seafood and world-class wine — and this event is the perfect backdrop to highlight it all. The Ryder Cup is known for featuring the world’s best golfers, coupled with the most passionate fans, and as a Long Islander I could not be prouder to welcome them all to experience everything in our region.”
A highlight in the event’s Fan Zone is “New York State of Play,” presented by I LOVE NY, New York State Parks, and Taste NY. The showcase will spotlight New York State tourism and agriculture, inviting spectators to discover the state’s world-class attractions while sampling food and drink. The experience features a rotating selection from more than 60 Taste NY wineries, craft breweries, cideries and food producers from Long Island and across the state with offerings ranging from coffee and baked goods to chocolates and oysters.
Discover Long Island COO Sharon Wyman said, “The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world and hosting it at Bethpage Black is an incredible opportunity to shine a global spotlight on Long Island as a whole.”