U.S. Junior Ryder Cup 2025 welcomes golfer from Maryland high school as part of Team USA
Prepare for an exciting golf event next year as the 2025 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup approaches. This mixed-gender competition, featuring teams of 12 young golfers (six boys and six girls under the age of 18) from the United States and Europe, is set to take place from September 23-25, 2025.
The Junior Ryder Cup serves as the junior version of the Ryder Cup, with a unique format and schedule designed for young players. The event will be held at the Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, New York, and Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
Format and Schedule
The competition will kick off on Day 1 (September 23) with a morning session of foursomes matches, where pairs of two teams alternate shots. The afternoon will see an exciting round of mixed foursomes, with boy/girl pairs alternating shots.
Day 2 (September 24) will feature a morning session of mixed fourball matches, where each player plays their own ball, and the best score counts for the team. The final day, Day 3 (September 25), will consist of morning singles matches, with all players competing head-to-head in the standard match play format.
Each match is scored by points, and the team accumulating the most points will be crowned the winner. The Junior Ryder Cup emphasizes team play and international sportsmanship, reflecting the spirit of the professional Ryder Cup but tailored for juniors.
History and Context
The Junior Ryder Cup was established to provide a platform for the best junior golfers from the U.S. and Europe to compete in an international team format similar to the iconic men's Ryder Cup. Unlike the senior event, the Junior Ryder Cup is mixed-gender and focuses on developing young talent and fostering competition with camaraderie.
The U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team selection involves top junior players, and for 2025, notable players and captains have been announced, indicating the event's growing prestige and competitive excitement.
A Star Player to Watch: Zoe Cusack
Among the talented players representing the U.S. in the 2025 Junior Ryder Cup is Zoe Cusack, a 17-year-old from Potomac, Maryland. Zoe has been playing golf since she was around five years old and fully committed to the sport while in middle school.
Zoe recently secured a spot on Team USA for the 2025 Ryder Cup and is determined to help win the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup. She considers the experience of making new friends and playing with others enjoyable and considers the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup a super cool experience and a learning opportunity.
In addition to her golfing achievements, Zoe has been accepted into the University of Virginia's Women's Golf team and will join in the Fall of 2026. Bethpage Black will host the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup singles matches for the first time, and Zoe is looking forward to competing as part of a team in this prestigious event.
The 45th Ryder Cup will also be hosted at Bethpage Black, making it an exciting year for golf fans. The U.S. Junior Ryder Cup will involve two days of foursomes and four-ball matches, similar to the PGA's Ryder Cup, promising an action-packed event.
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup as the event approaches!
Participants in the 2025 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup will engage in various sportsmanship-centered golf competitions, including foursomes, mixed foursomes, mixed fourball, and singles matches. Zoe Cusack, a star player from Potomac, Maryland, will represent the United States in this event, making new friendships and seeking to contribute to the team's victory.
