Scottie Scheffler of Team United States and his wife Meredith Scheffler arrive for the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Hempstead House on September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Carl Recine via Getty Images)
If Tuesday night’s Ryder Cup Welcome Dinner at the opulent Hempstead House is any indication, the battle at Bethpage Black is about to get a whole lot fiercer, and a whole lot more fabulous. With the 2025 Ryder Cup kicking off Friday, Team USA and Team Europe traded their polos for tuxes as players, captains, and their glamorous partners turned the Long Island mansion into a red-carpet runway.
Amid crystal chandeliers and a regal decor, the evening was a masterclass in pre-match pomp: heartfelt toasts, light-hearted banter, and outfits that had social media buzzing louder than a Sunday singles putt.
The Whole Shebang
(L-R Front Row) J.J. Spaun, Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, Keegan Bradley, Luke Donald, Rasmus Hojgaard, Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm (L-R Second Row) PGA of America Chief Executive Officer Derek Sprague, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Ben Griffin, Harris English, Sam Burns, Justin Thomas, Cameron Young, Robert MacIntyre, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry (L-R Back Row) PGA of America Vice President Nathan Charnes, PGA of America President Don Rea, PGA of America Secretary Eric Eshleman, Kevin Kisner, PGA of America Honorary President John Lindert, Brandt Snedeker, Gary Woodland, Webb Simpson, Jim Furyk, Thomas Bjorn, Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari, Alex Noren, CEO of the PGA European Tour Guy Kinnings, and Ryder Cup Europe Executives pose with their partners alongside the Ryder Cup at Hempstead House on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Darren Carroll for PGA of America via Getty Images)
Team USA
Scottie Scheffler of Team United States and his wife Meredith Scheffler arrive for the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Hempstead House on September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Carl Recine via Getty Images)Collin Morikawa of Team United States and his wife Katherine Morikawa arrive to the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Hempstead House on September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Justin Thomas of Team United States and his wife Jillian Thomas arrive to the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Hempstead House on September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Team Europe
Justin Rose of Team Europe and his wife Kate Rose talk with Shane Lowry of Team Europe and his wife Wendy Lowry during the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Hempstead House on September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Diane Donald, wife of Captain Luke Donald of Team Europe takes a selfie with other partners of Team Europe during the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Hempstead House on September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Carl Recine via Getty Images)Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland of Team Europe pose for a photo during the Ryder Cup Teams’ Welcome Dinner prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Hempstead House on September 23, 2025 in Sands Point, New York. (Photo by Carl Recine via Getty Images)
Europe arrived ready to defend their crown in full sartorial splendor. Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll led the charge, with Rory in a sharp navy suit and Erica stunning in an emerald green gown that nodded to her Irish roots — elegant, effortless, and utterly on point.
Justin Rose’s wife Kate turned heads in a sleek black number, while Shane Lowry played the ultimate gentleman, adjusting wife Wendy Lowry’s earring before their group photo, proving chivalry isn’t dead on the fairways.
Captain Luke Donald and the Euros set the bar high, with fans already crowing that their polished looks foreshadow a stylish victory.
Team USA? They brought the swagger and sparked a fashion debate that’s still raging online. Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, rolled up sans tie, sneakers peeking from under his suit, arm-in-arm with wife Meredith in a classic red dress that screamed timeless chic.
Collin Morikawa matched that vibe, escorting Katherine Morikawa in a shimmering dress, while Bryson DeChambeau’s bold energy paired perfectly with his partner’s vibrant ensemble.
As the night wound down with group photos and champagne flutes, the air hummed with that familiar mix of rivalry and respect — Europe eyeing a repeat, USA hungry for revenge on home soil.
