Brooklyn Beckham’s Ryder Cup Celebrity Outing Marred by Jeers and Bunker Woes at Bethpage Black

Brooklyn Beckham drew attention for more than his golf during a Ryder Cup celebrity playoff at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. The 26-year-old joined an all star lineup that included former basketball great Toni Kukoč, former NFL quarterback Eli Manning and Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost for the event. The 11‑hole match unfolded under a glare of spectators as Beckham tried to navigate a course that was more hostile to his round than to his team, with constant chatter and a chorus of fans watching closely as he played.

Beckham began the round with trouble on the opening tee, quickly giving way to a sequence of missteps that would define his day. His ball found a bunker early, and a later swing sent it veering into shrubbery where he spent time searching for the errant shot. An insider described a rough start that saw his team pause for longer than the standard three minutes to locate the ball, forcing a restart and leaving Beckham facing a daunting mood as the round wore on. Across the 11 holes, he repeatedly hit balls out of bounds and found the ball stuck in bunkers, drawing remarks from onlookers about the difficulty of the day for him.

The crowd reaction was telling. Some onlookers questioned whether Beckham was truly a celebrity as he labored through the course, while others offered support from the rails and behind the ropes. The scene was punctuated by remarks about his performance, with one observer noting Beckham appeared frustrated and kept his head down as he walked past the cheering sections focused on Eli Manning and Colin Jost.

In the scoring line, Beckham and his European teammates were unable to mount a comeback against the USA duo of Manning and Jost, who won the match 7.5 to 3.5. The result formed part of a broader slate of celebrity matches tied to Ryder Cup festivities, with the overall celebrity competition dropping Europe to a cumulative 25 to 19 behind the United States across the day’s events.

The outing came amid broader personal headlines for Beckham. A widening rift between Brooklyn and his immediate family has kept him away from several family celebrations in recent months, including occasions marking his father David Beckham’s 50th birthday. His wife Nicola Peltz was reported to be in Los Angeles with their four dogs, while Beckham remained in New York for the tournament and other appearances later in the day.

Beckham later opened up about navigating the public reaction. In a bivouac interview with the Daily Mail following the round, he said he was aware fans were not there to root for him but stressed that the experience was valuable and that he was honored to participate. He also emphasized support from his wife, saying that they focus on their own lives and keep their heads down amid ongoing coverage. Beckham described the day as nerve wracking yet ultimately enjoyable, stressing that the experience came with a unique thrill regardless of the crowd dynamics and the scoreboard.

After the golf, Beckham attended a Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One Team Limited Edition Scotch Whisky launch event, a parallel event linked to the Ryder Cup festivities. While the public reaction to his round dominated headlines, organizers said the celebrity matches served as a fundraiser and a showcase for charity partners alongside the touring golf events. Beckham has previously described golf as a new pursuit and said he valued the chance to try a sport at a high level even if results did not meet expectations on the day.

The day’s storyline thus blended sport with celebrity culture, a reminder of how public spotlight can intensify even what began as a lighthearted exhibition. Beckham’s performance became a talking point not only for the game itself but also for its reflection on family dynamics and the scrutiny that accompanies a life lived in the public eye. As with other participants, the focus moved quickly from individual scores to the broader context of the celebrity event and the charitable aims that underpinned the Ryder Cup fixtures.