Ryder Cup 2025 set to drive record tourism surge in Long Island, predicts ACTDIVATE’s event intelligence engine
A massive boost is anticipated to the local economy as huge crowds, who are prepared to spend big, are expected to descend on Long Island for the 45th Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup 2025: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for Long Island Businesses
Farmingdale, New York – August 2025 – This fall, the world’s eyes will turn to Long Island as the 45th Ryder Cup comes to the iconic Bethpage Black Course from September 26–28, 2025.
With general admission tickets priced at $750/day and spectator demand at record levels, the event is expected to generate more than $150 million in economic impact across the region.
For local businesses — from hotels to restaurants, bars, and transport operators — this represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capture extraordinary revenue uplift compared to steady-state demand.
Local Economic Uplift Projections
Based on historic Ryder Cup data and regional tourism multipliers, ACTDIVATE projects the following revenue impacts for Long Island businesses during Ryder Cup week:
| Category | Steady State Weekend (2–3 nights) | Ryder Cup 2025 (3 nights, 2 comp days) | Projected Uplift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets / Events | $100 (Broadway, sports, attractions) | $1,500 (2 × $750 GA competition tickets) | +1,400% |
| Accommodation | $500–$700 (2–3 nights @ ~$250) | $1,050 (3 nights @ ~$350) | +50–110% |
| Food & Beverage | $200–$250 | Included in ticket (Ryder Cup+), plus ~$200 alcohol/extras | ~flat to +20% |
| Transport | $50–$100 (subway, Uber, taxis) | $140 (LIRR, shuttles, rideshares, airport transfers) | +40–180% |
| Merch / Extras | $50–$100 | $200 (souvenirs, programs, on-course spend) | +100–300% |
| Total | $650 (avg.) | $2,890 (proj.) | ~+346% (~4.5×) |
Why Most Businesses Miss Out
Despite this massive opportunity, research shows:
Only 1% of event/location data is used to drive business decisions (Harvard Business Review).
Up to 80% of data teams’ time is spent cleaning, not analyzing (TechCrunch).
This means most businesses react after the crowds arrive — leaving money on the table.
How ACTDIVATE Helps Long Island Businesses
ACTDIVATE’s Event Intelligence platform equips Long Island businesses with real-time, actionable insights to prepare in advance:
✅ Predict demand surges in hotels, F&B, nightlife, and transport around Bethpage and nearby hubs.
✅ Staff smarter – match shifts and supply with expected peaks.
✅ Optimize pricing & inventory – dynamic menus, promotions, and booking rates tuned to Ryder Cup demand.
✅ Target the right audiences – run hyper-local ads for Ryder Cup visitors by location and interests.
"The Ryder Cup is set to deliver a one in a generation opportunity for businesses of a projected 4-5x revenue uplift across hotels, restaurants, and nightlife in Long Island. With ACTDIVATE, local businesses don’t just watch the crowds — they’re ready for them,"
Ian Clark, Director of Partnerships at ACTDIVATE
From FOMO to ROI
Together, ticket sales, tourism spending, corporate hospitality, and media rights will make Ryder Cup 2025 a nine-figure revenue generator — estimated at $150 million, equating to 16% of Long Island’s annual tourism revenue in just one weekend.
For Long Island, it’s a chance to turn international attention into local prosperity.
ACTDIVATE ensures businesses maximize their share of this historic event — transforming FOMO into ROI.
About ACTDIVATE – Your Event Intelligence Engine
ACTDIVATE helps businesses unlock real-time event intelligence to predict, prepare, and profit from global sports and entertainment events. From staffing to pricing to targeted marketing, ACTDIVATE ensures companies never miss the surge.
If you would like to find out more about this event or other events in your area — and what this can actually mean for your business — please book a demo here
