Events

The Cup Experience^TM

In its 80-year history, the Ryder Cup has become the most spirited, exciting and compelling event in all of golf. The Ryder Cup is truly one-of-a-kind - which is exactly the kind of thing we do best in Kentucky.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky and Metro Louisville are planning a major fete to compliment the golf matches at Valhalla. The Cup Experience is an all-out, jam-packed, community-wide celebration everyone will enjoy, even if you've never worked on your swing or picked up a putter. So don't worry if you don't have a ticket to watch the players in person. The Cup Experience is full of exciting events and activities that take place outside of Valhalla and are open to the general public.

The Cup Experience Main Events - The Cup Zone, Cup Village, Fightmaster Cup and Soiree Under the Spires - will be supplemented by Featured Events and Affiliated Events that will take place around the Commonwealth and throughout Louisville.

The Cup Zone^TM

September 18-21 - The Kentucky International Convention Center - The cornerstone event of The Cup Experience. Enjoy golf lessons and demonstrations, Kentucky's largest indoor driving range, golf simulators, contests, children's activities, attractions, entertainment, refreshments, golf equipment manufacturers, travel professionals, exhibitors, Kentucky-based foods, and more.Admission for adults is $5 plus a Cup Pin. Admission for children 12 and under is free with a Cup pin.

If you would like to become an exhibitor, please download, complete and return our Exhibitor Reservation Form.

The Cup Village^TM

September 17-21 Fourth Street Live! in Downtown Louisville - The central gathering spot for people from Louisville and around the world with food and fun that will last into the wee hours. There will be live concerts each night along with the local restaurants, bars and entertainment venues - J. Gumbo's, Hard Rock Cafe, Red Star Tavern, T.G.I. Fridays, Sully's Restaurant Saloon, Tengo Sed Cantina, Lucky Strike Lanes, Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge, Angel's Rock Bar, Howl at the Moon, Felt billiards lounge and more. Two blocks from The Cup Zone. Admission is free with Cup Pin. Read more information on Fourth Street Live!

Soiree Under the Spires^TM

September 19 - Churchill Downs - Leave your black tie at home and enjoy an exclusive gala under the historic Churchill Downs Twin Spires. Celebrities, visitors from across the country and around the world will join local folks for Kentucky food and beverage, entertainment and decor; a special event with Kentucky bourbon; as well as a fabulous silent auction. Tickets $500 per person. VIP tickets $1,000 per person.

The Fightmaster Cup^TM

September 12-13-14 - Cardinal Club, Simpsonville, Kentucky - The first-ever competition between North American champion one-armed golfers and their rivals from Europe. These 12-man teams of highly competitive golfers will square off in a three-day, Ryder Cup format international competition. Named after Louisville's own Don Fightmaster, an internationally known, one-armed golfer who has inspired numerous young men and women with permanent disabilities to take up the game of golf. Admission is free with Cup Pin.