President Donald Trump announced he will attend the 2025 Ryder Cup, likely making it the next big sporting event he will attend as president.
The Ryder Cup is a golf tournament between the U.S. and Europe coming up in September in New York.
“At the invite of the PGA Tour, I will be there on Tournament Friday!!!” Trump posted on Truth Social on Aug. 23. Trump also weighed in on the question of who should be on the team, as U.S. captain Keegan Bradley considers playing. The last person to captain and play on the team was Arnold Palmer in 1963.
Trump has made sports a part of his presidency, planning a UFC fight at the White House for 2026, forging a relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and appointing other golf pros to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. What events has he attended?
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What is the Ryder Cup? When is it?
The Ryder Cup is a golf tournament that occurs every other year between 12-member teams from the U.S. and Europe.
The tournament will be played over three days from Sept. 26-28 on the Black Course of Bethpage State Park on Long Island.
Europe has dominated the tournament in recent years, winning five of the past seven events.
What sports events has Trump attended as president?
Much of Trump’s domestic travel has been for sporting events, Newsweek reported. Here are some other events he has attended:
Super Bowl LIX – Trump became the first sitting president to attend the NFL championship game on Feb. 9, 2025.
Daytona 500 – Trump attended the signature NASCAR event at Daytona Beach in Florida on Feb. 16, 2025. It was his second appearance at the event as president.
NCAA wrestling championships – Trump attended the finals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 22, 2025.
Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament – Trump landed the Marine One helicopter on the course at Trump National Doral Golf Club on April 3, 2025. His golf club hosted the event.
UFC Fight – Trump attended the UFC MMA match in Miami, Florida, on April 12, 2025.
UFC Fight – Trump attended another UFC fight in Newark, New Jersey, on June 7, 2025.
FIFA Club World Cup – Trump went viral for celebrating on stage with the winners of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13.
Contributing: Jon Hoefling, Steve Gardner, Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY Network
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