Ryder Cup fans run for cover as power line bursts into flames

Wild video captured a power line exploding over golf fans in Long Island, New York, on Friday, Sept. 26, on the opening day of the Ryder Cup.

Sparks from the electrical power line and a loud explosion sent some people running from a crowd waiting to enter the Bethpage State Park golf course, also known as Bethpage Black.

The course is located in Farmingdale, about 35 miles east of New York City.

Shot by Nicholas Teigen and shared on X, footage shows a power line near one of the entrances to the course catching fire.

Moments later, the power line explodes, and a loud zap is heard.

“Even the power grid at Bethpage couldn’t handle the Ryder Cup tension. Come on Europe!” Teigen posted in a caption with the video.

It was not immediately known what caused the explosion.

USA TODAY contacted PSEG Long Island on Friday, Sept. 26, but has not received a response.

When is the Ryder Cup?

The Ryder Cup began Friday, Sept. 26, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 28.

How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup?

Coverage for the Ryder Cup starts at 7:05 a.m. ET on the first day and runs until 6 p.m. ET on the USA Network, with streaming available on the Ryder Cup app and rydercup.com.

On the second and final days, coverage begins at 7 a.m. ET and continues until 6 p.m. ET on NBC, also with streaming options on the app and website.

  • TV: NBC and USA Network
  • Stream: Ryder Cup app and rydercup.com

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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