The Ryder Cup will tee off Friday morning at Bethpage Black with a headline matchup: Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas have been paired together for the United States in the opening foursomes match against Europe’s Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. The showdown begins at 7:10 a.m. ET, setting the tone for the 45th edition of golf’s most intense international competition. It marks the first time DeChambeau and Thomas have partnered in a Ryder Cup, a pairing that U.S. Captain Keegan Bradley described as bold, energetic, and capable of sparking early momentum.
DeChambeau, who hasn’t competed in the Ryder Cup since 2021, said he was eager to prove himself and called the moment “an opportunity to create a tsunami of support” from the American crowd. Thomas, one of Team USA’s most experienced Ryder Cup players, brings passion and grit, making the duo one of the most talked-about pairings of the opening session. Across the tee box, Europe’s captain Luke Donald showed equal confidence, calling Rahm and Hatton “a battle-tested pair” and stressing that a fast start is critical for the defending champions.
Friday’s foursomes will continue throughout the morning, followed by four four-ball matches in the afternoon. While the opening pairing is just one of eight matches on Day 1, it could set the tone for a fiercely contested weekend. With both captains leaning on stars known for fiery play, fans can expect a charged atmosphere right from the start.
