The stars of Team Europe and Team USA came together for the official Ryder Cup Welcome Dinner on Tuesday night ahead of the 2025 competition.
The sophisticated gathering was hosted at Hempstead House in Sands Point, New York, where both squads relished a formal evening a few days before starting their matches at Bethpage Black.
The players, accompanied by their partners, arrived impeccably dressed, with the WAGs of both sides capturing attention in their stunning evening attire as they gathered for photos.
Notably, Rory McIlroy was among the early arrivals, donning a traditional black suit and tie, while his wife Erica Stoll chose an elegant black dress for the occasion.
Shortly after, Jon Rahm followed with his wife Kelley Rahm, who wore a bronze gown with crystal detailing.
The pair smiled for photographers as they made their way into the event, part of a united Team Europe contingent under captain Luke Donald.
Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll McIlroy arrive for the the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner
The stars were out for black tie event which took place at Hempstead House in New York
The WAGs of Team Europe pose for a selfie ahead of the dinner proceedings
The European WAGs gathered for a group selfie outside the mansion, sharing a moment of laughter as they captured the evening.
Simultaneously, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, and Viktor Hovland grouped together for a formal team snapshot, all in suits and sharing smiles.
The welcome dinner is a cherished Ryder Cup tradition, giving both teams an opportunity to relax and foster team spirit before the matches commence.
The 2025 Ryder Cup officially begins on Friday, September 26 at Bethpage Black in Long Island – one of the most demanding courses on the PGA Tour.
This year’s occasion highlights the Ryder Cup’s return to the US since its last appearance at Whistling Straits in 2021, where Team USA claimed a decisive win. Team Europe aims to defend their 2023 championship, achieved at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome.
The players will return to practice rounds on Wednesday before final pairings are confirmed for Friday’s foursomes.
However, there are already fears of chaos on Friday morning, with president Donald Trump due to be at Bethpage Black to support Scottie Scheffler and Co.
Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland of Team Europe pose for a photo
Kate Rose, wife of Justin Rose of Team Europe, looks on as she makes her entrance
Scottie Scheffler of Team United States and wife Meredith Scheffler pictured arriving
Captain Luke Donald of Team Europe and wife Diane pictured taking a selfie
Team United States and Team Europe pose for a photo in front of Hempstead House
Police chiefs have also warned of an ‘increased’ risk of someone ‘targeting’ the Ryder Cup to ‘make a statement’ in the wake of Charlie Kirk ‘s assassination.
The conservative political activist, an ally and friend of the president, was shot during an event in Utah earlier this month.
Two weeks on, Trump’s visit to Bethpage has only added another layer of complication to an already vast security operation which is ‘on par’ with a Super Bowl and includes drones and bomb-disposal dogs as well as chemical, biological and radiological units.
The man leading Ryder Cup security admitted they are preparing for the worst. ‘If anything, the likelihood of somebody trying to use an event like this to make a statement is only increased,’ Major Stephen Udice told the BBC .
