Ryder Cup Attendees: Important Security & Access Information for Friday, September 26th
Ryder Cup ticket holders attending on Friday, September 26th, should anticipate heightened security protocols and specific item restrictions at Bethpage Black.
To ensure a smooth entry, attendees are encouraged to arrive well before the 5:00 a.m. gate opening and allow extra time for security procedures.Beyond initial screening at the entrance, additional security checkpoints utilizing TSA-style screening will be positioned around the Clubhouse, adjacent grandstand, and surrounding areas. Re-entry to thes secured zones will require re-screening.
Guests are advised to bring only essential items. Please consult the Ryder Cup Spectators Guide for a thorough list of prohibited items.
Specifically, the following items will not be allowed within the frist tee grandstand or Clubhouse area on Friday, september 26th – this includes items purchased at the Ryder Cup merchandise locations:
* Portable folding chairs
* Large vaping devices
* Torch-style lighters
* Metal or hard plastic insulated beverage containers
* Large umbrellas (compact, retractable umbrellas are permitted)
* Range finders
* Laptops and tablets
Umbrella use may be limited in certain areas of the course and grandstand; rain ponchos are highly recommended.
All bags and personal belongings are subject to inspection. Storage for prohibited items is unavailable inside the Bethpage Black Golf Course, though a limited number of lockers will be available near the main entrance, outside the security screening area.
Please be aware that temporary delays and restricted access may occur in publicly accessible areas both inside and outside the course before, during, and after the event.
