Ryder Cup fans to face extra security measures Friday when President Donald Trump attends

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Fans attending the 2025 Ryder Cup on Friday need to be prepared for enhanced security measures.

President Donald Trump is attending the afternoon session during the opening day of the biennial bash at Bethpage Black, so there's going to be stricter rules for fans attending, especially around the clubhouse.

Per the PGA of America, "Ticketed attendees are strongly urged to arrive as early as possible and should budget extra time as they plan their day. In addition to security screening at the entrance, spectators will be subjected to TSA-style screening points around the clubhouse, adjacent grandstand and surrounding areas. If spectators leave these secure areas, they will need to be screened again prior to reentering that area.

"Gates will open for ticket holders at 5 a.m. Guests should make every effort to restrict personal items to a minimum."

In addition, these following items will not be permitted by the clubhouse or the first tee grandstand on Friday: Portable folding chairs, large vaping devices, torch-style lighters, metal/hard plastic insulated beverage containers, large umbrellas (small retractable umbrellas are allowed), umbrella use may be restricted in certain areas of the course and main grandstand. Rain ponchos are strongly encouraged.

Range finders will not be permitted inside the golf course on Friday, Sept. 26., and all bags and personal items may be subject to inspection. Fans may not bring laptops or tablets, either.

Also per the PGA of America, "Guests should expect temporary delays moving around publicly accessible areas inside and outside of the Bethpage Black Golf Course. These areas may briefly become restricted or frozen spaces before, during or after the event."

Earlier this week, the White House said President Trump helped save the Ryder Cup. And on Friday, he'll be one of thousands taking in the action between the United States and Europe.