The Ryder Cup Original
Worcester Country Club sits in the heart of Massachusetts, and in September, it’s one of the finest settings in golf. Donald Ross routed 18 holes across the rolling hills west of Boston in 1914, and the club has spent more than a century putting them to good use. The 1925 U.S. Open was played here, but the moment that defined Worcester came in 1927, when it hosted the first Ryder Cup played on American soil. This September, the BTS makes its first visit for a Ryder Cup inspired event, including an 18-hole better ball match between Team Hagen vs. Team Ray. Join us for 27 holes of fall golf in New England, where the foliage is turning, the air has gone crisp, and there’s a lobster roll waiting with your name on it.
The Worcester Experience – Ryder Cup Style
Registration Opens June 9
7:30 AM: Check-In & Breakfast
Grab your gift bags, eat some breakfast, and get warmed up
9:00 AM: Team Hagen vs. Team Ray
Go head-to-head as two teams square off in 18-hole better ball matches
1:30 PM: Lunch
Enjoy some food with your team as recap all the matches
3:00 PM: Free Play
With the matches over, go enjoy a casual 9-hole loop
Registration
Members can register for this event between June 9-12, 2026
Pricing
$750 per person
Included in this experience
- 27 holes at Worcester Country Club
- Cart fee
- Pre-round breakfast
- Lunch, cocktail hour and dinner
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing throughout the day
- Gifts from TGJ & partners
How to Register
- You must be a TGJ member to register and attend Worcester. Not yet a member? Join here.
- Golfer’s Journal members can place reservation requests from June 9 at 9 a.m. ET to June 12 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
An additional thank you to our event partners:
FAQs
How do I register?
- Registration opens June 9 at 9:00 AM ET and closes June 12 at 9:00 AM ET. The field is selected by random drawing.
- You must be a TGJ member and logged into golfersjournal.com to submit a reservation request. You can request up to four spots per entry.
- If selected, you’ll have 24 hours to complete payment. If you’re not selected, you’re automatically added to the waitlist. There is no set order, and spots are filled at random.
- Want a reminder when registration opens? Sign up for text alerts HERE.
Who can attend?
- This event is open to Golfer’s Journal members only.
- All guests in your group must also be active TGJ members.
- Singles are welcome, and roughly half of our attendees come solo. All skill levels are encouraged to register.
What should I know before I arrive?
- Worcester Country Club is located at 2 Rice Street Worcester, MA 01606.
- The dress code is private club attire. No denim, no sandals, and shirts must be tucked in. Hats are not permitted inside the clubhouse. Jackets are not required at dinner but are encouraged.
- A WHS/GHIN handicap is required for this event. Any attendees who do not have an active WHS/GHIN number will play as a 0.0.
How is the event played?
- Worcester will have a Ryder Cup style format with members being split into two teams and competing in two-person better ball matches for points. These will be net matches, members will record gross score into Golf Genius with net double-bogey max.
- Tees are as follows: Men’s II Tees (6,230 yards), Seniors 60+ III Tees (5,842 yards), and Women’s IV Tees (4,915 yards)
- Forecaddies are available. Forecaddies are $80 per bag with a recommended gratuity of $20.
What does my entry fee cover?
- Your entry covers 27 holes of golf (18-hole shotgun tournament, plus 9 hole free play), breakfast, on-course lunch, dinner, a two-hour open bar during the reception and dinner, Golden Road beer on the course, and gifts from TGJ and partners.
- Travel, transportation, and lodging are not included. Forecaddie price and gratuity are not included. Alcoholic beverages on the course beyond Golden Road beer and any pro shop purchases are at your own expense.
What if I need to cancel?
- Pricing is per person. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 7% processing fee.
- Cancellations made within 30 days are subject to a 15% fee and will only be refunded once the spot is filled.
- If the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be issued.
- Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a cancellation.
