Ryder Cup 2025: Best alternative betting markets, tips, predictions and specials

Europe arrives with momentum, mixing Ryder Cup legends with youthful firepower.

• Rory McIlroy – A talisman for Europe, the 2025 Masters winner thrives on the energy of this event and is nailed on to play all five sessions.

• Viktor Hovland – Calm under pressure and one of the world’s best iron players, his all-round game is perfect for matchplay.

• Ludvig Aberg – The rookie dazzled in Rome, and with two years of experience under his belt since, he could easily be Europe’s breakout star again.

Our pick: McIlroy – his Ryder Cup record and leadership credentials make him Europe’s most likely top scorer, though Aberg is a tempting outside shot.

When looking across both teams, punters should focus on players who will almost certainly feature in all sessions.

• Scheffler and McIlroy are obvious front-runners.

• Hovland is a strong dark horse, given his ability to grind out wins in tight matches.

• Don’t overlook Collin Morikawa, who thrives in foursomes with his accuracy and could quietly accumulate points.

Our pick: Scheffler or McIlroy - The market often rewards consistency over fireworks, making the world No1 and No2 the likeliest options to top the lot.

Predicting the final scoreline is always a tricky but rewarding market.

• USA 15–13 – The Americans are favourites and could edge a narrow win on home soil.

• Europe 15–13 – Don’t underestimate Europe’s grit; a repeat of their Rome heroics isn’t out of the question.

• 14–14 draw – Rare but possible, and offers big returns for punters who see this going down to the wire.

Our pick: USA 15–13 – Bethpage’s partisan crowd should give the home side just enough to scrape over the line.

One of the most exciting specials each Ryder Cup is whether someone will bag an ace.

• Aggressive players like DeChambeau and McIlroy could provide fireworks on par-3s.

• With four sessions of fourballs where players attack pins, the chances are higher than you might think.

Our pick: Back a hole in one to be made during the week – the atmosphere and risk-reward holes could tempt players to go for it.

• Total matches to reach the 18th hole – Always a tense market, with Ryder Cups renowned for nail-biting finishes.

• First player out in singles – Captains often send out leaders. Expect McIlroy or Scheffler to be early tone-setters.

• Top rookie – With Aberg for Europe and Cameron Young for USA, this could be a fascinating side market.

So that concludes our rundown of the best alternative markets to place your bets on during the Ryder Cup 2025.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.