Team USA is determined to reclaim the coveted Ryder Cup trophy on home soil.
The American squad boasts a formidable lineup, featuring top players like Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau. However, they face stiff competition from Team Europe, whose roster includes golfing titans such as Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Højgaard, and Tyrrell Hatton. The stage is set for an intense few days of golf at the challenging Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.
Below are the key moments and updates from Friday`s opening day.
- Rasmus Højgaard`s Symbolic Debut Moment
- J.J. Spaun`s Stellar Ryder Cup Start with a Birdie
- Afternoon Four-Ball Matches Announced
- Europe Establishes 3-1 Lead After Morning Foursomes
- Europe Secures Third Point in Morning Session
- Team USA`s Opening Match Ends in Defeat
- Hatton and Rahm Earn Europe`s First Point
- Hatton and Rahm Further Cement Their Lead
- Schauffele and Cantlay Gain Momentum
- Scottie Scheffler`s Foursomes Struggles Persist
- Early Day 1 Update: Europe Dominates Foursomes
- Ludvig Åberg Sinks Crucial Birdie Putt
- Rory McIlroy Continues Strong Performance
- Xander Schauffele Delivers Important Putt
- McIlroy and Fleetwood Extend Their Lead to 2 Up
- Jon Rahm`s Remarkable Shot from the Rough
- Rory McIlroy Kicks Off with Birdie on First Hole
- Scottie Scheffler`s Early Birdie Performance
- Europe Registers First Birdie of the Day
- Team USA`s Initial Strong Performance
- Bryson DeChambeau Takes the Lead
- Bethpage Black Alive with Energy
- Arrivals at the Historic Bethpage Black Course
Rasmus Højgaard`s Symbolic Debut Moment
J.J. Spaun`s Stellar Ryder Cup Start with a Birdie
Afternoon Four-Ball Matches Announced
- 12:25 PM ET: Scottie Scheffler & J.J. Spaun vs. Jon Rahm & Sepp Straka
- 12:41 PM ET: Bryson DeChambeau & Ben Griffin vs. Tommy Fleetwood & Justin Rose
- 12:57 PM ET: Cameron Young & Justin Thomas vs. Ludvig Åberg & Rasmus Højgaard
- 1:13 PM ET: Sam Burns & Patrick Cantlay vs. Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry
Europe Establishes 3-1 Lead After Morning Foursomes
Team Europe demonstrated strong form in Friday morning`s foursomes, securing three out of four matches to build an early 3-1 lead in the 2025 Ryder Cup. The initial match saw Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas for the U.S. lose 4 and 3 to Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, despite an early birdie from DeChambeau. Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, along with Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, delivered equally convincing victories for Europe. The United States managed to secure their sole point of the morning session through Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, who won their match 2 up. The afternoon session, featuring four-ball matches, was scheduled to commence at 12:25 p.m. ET.
Europe Secures Third Point in Morning Session
Team USA`s Opening Match Ends in Defeat
Despite U.S. captain Keegan Bradley`s strategy to ignite the team by pairing Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas first, the American duo fell to England`s Tyrrell Hatton and Spain`s Jon Rahm with a 4-and-3 victory for Europe. The match concluded on the 15th hole after Thomas missed a crucial 6-foot par putt. Thomas`s struggles with the putter throughout the match suggested he might be rested for the afternoon four-ball sessions.
Hatton and Rahm Earn Europe`s First Point
Hatton and Rahm Further Cement Their Lead
The situation worsened for the American pairing of Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas as Tyrrell Hatton sank an 8-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole, extending his and Jon Rahm`s lead to 3 up with five holes remaining. Europe`s consistent play saw them record four birdies over the preceding seven holes, contrasting sharply with the U.S. pair, who hadn`t managed a birdie since the first hole. Justin Thomas`s putting woes continued to be a significant concern for the American side.
Schauffele and Cantlay Gain Momentum
Scottie Scheffler`s Foursomes Struggles Persist
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler faced ongoing difficulties in the Ryder Cup foursomes. Following a challenging performance in Italy in 2023, including a historic 9-and-7 loss, Scheffler and partner Russell Henley found themselves 4 down against Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick after 10 holes. Despite initial skepticism regarding European captain Luke Donald`s decision to separate the successful Åberg/Hovland pairing, his strategy appears to be yielding positive results.
Early Day 1 Update: Europe Dominates Foursomes
The atmosphere for Team USA at Bethpage Black was tense, as Team Europe delivered a commanding performance in the foursomes. Across the four alternate-shot matches, Europeans secured 10 of the first 13 holes, carding 10 birdies compared to America`s three. This strong start evoked memories of Europe`s dominant Friday morning session from the Ryder Cup in Italy two years prior, setting a challenging tone for the Americans.
