March 4, 2026
State police extend closures on Round Swamp Road, Quaker Meeting House Road, and Clubhouse Road in Farmingdale for Ryder Cup practice rounds. Drivers face heavy delays near Bethpage Black through late September.
Farmingdale drivers face extended road closures on Round Swamp Road, Quaker Meeting House Road, and Clubhouse Road as Team USA and Team Europe hold practice rounds at Bethpage State Park for the Ryder Cup.
With excitement building around Bethpage State Park—like the recent fire crews battling a warehouse blaze in nearby Central Islip—these closures add to local travel headaches. State police announced the extensions to manage traffic and security for the event, which draws tens of thousands of visitors to Farmingdale.
Round Swamp Road from Winding Road to Quaker Meeting House Road closed Monday at 9 a.m. and stays shut until Monday, Sept. 29, at 6 a.m. This full closure supports practice rounds and event setup at Bethpage Black, with no access from the north to the Walk-in Gate on Round Swamp Road.
Quaker Meeting House Road faces intermittent closures daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 28. Clubhouse Road from Bethpage State Parkway closes except for rideshare vehicles, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily starting today.
Troop L Commander Major Stephen Udice oversees heightened security, with weapons banned in the park except for authorized personnel. LIRR parking at Farmingdale closes Thursday evening, Sept. 18, reopening Sept. 29. Ryder Cup operations manager Evan Crowder noted they coordinate to limit impact on locals.
Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce's Beth Mignone sees upside: "It's inconvenient, but it brings prestige and business to Main Street." Plan alternate routes via Bethpage State Parkway or Thomas Powell Blvd. Check LI Daily for updates on Farmingdale traffic and nearby road disruptions and explore our Transportation & Infrastructure section for more local road alerts.
