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\u2019s Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. The showdown begins at 7:10 a.m. ET, setting the tone for the 45th edition of golf\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DeChambeau, who hasn\u2019t competed in the Ryder Cup since 2021, said he was eager to prove himself and called the moment \u201can opportunity to create a tsunami of support\u201d from the American crowd. Thomas, one of Team USA\u2019s 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\u2019s captain Luke Donald showed equal confidence, calling Rahm and Hatton \u201ca battle-tested pair\u201d and stressing that a fast start is critical for the defending champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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