Team USA is looking to bring a Ryder Cup championship back to the States.
Fortunately, the roster is stacked, with Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau ready to don the red, white and blue. But they’ll have their work cut out for them, with Team Europe fielding Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Højgaard and Tyrrell Hatton. It’s bound to be a dramatic couple of days on the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.
Here are the first four matches for the Day 1 foursomes (alternate shot), which will start at 7:10 a.m. The afternoon will feature four four-ball (better ball) matches.
7:10: Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas vs. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton
7:26: Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley vs. Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick
7:42: Collin Morikawa and Harris English vs. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood
7:58: Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs. Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland
Here are some of the best moments from Day 1 on Friday.
Scheffler’s struggles continuing so far on Day 1
It’s another ugly performance so far for Scheffler in foursomes in the Ryder Cup. The world No. 1 golfer lost two alternate-shot matches in Italy in 2023, including a 9-and-7 loss (with Brooks Koepka) to Ludvig Åberg and Viktor Hovland, which was the most lopsided loss the event’s history. Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick are already 4 up on Scheffler and Russell Henley through 10 holes. European captain Luke Donald was second-guessed for breaking up the Åberg/Hovland team this week, but it’s paying off so far. — Mark Schlabach
Day 1 update: Europe leads in three of 4 matches
The vibe isn’t good for the Americans at Bethpage Black. Let’s hope they’re not getting paid per birdie, as the Europeans are absolutely trouncing them again in foursomes. The Europeans won 10 of the first 13 holes in the four alternate-shot matches, making 10 birdies so far to the Americans’ 3. There’s a long way to go in this morning session, but it feels a lot like it did on Friday morning in Italy two years ago. — Mark Schlabach
Ludvig Aberg with the birdie putt
ÅBERG PUTS THE HAMMER DOWN 🔨#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/BQZY63C7PX
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
McIlroy stays hot
Oh, Rory 😮💨#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/a10vacdJj0
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Xander Schauffele with a big putt
*golf clap*
Schauffele/Cantlay stay 1UP. #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/uPuesdTv7L
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2025
McIlroy and Fleetwood go 2 up
McIlroy and Fleetwood move to 2 UP#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/Ka61acrlPl
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Jon Rahm from the deep stuff
WHAT A SHOT RAHM 👏#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/jOQwWp85gy
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Rory McIlroy with the birdie on No. 1
Rory and Tommy. 1 UP.#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/dTE8TS9HhC
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Early birdie for Scottie Scheffler
Don’t let Scottie get hot. #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/O7n2DxJmK7
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2025
First birdie for Europe
FITZ AND LUDVIG GO 1 UP 💪#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/G0OkXJ8uYn
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Great start for U.S.
Just like we drew it up. #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/yk1OQFhJ5X
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2025
Bryson leading off
Washington crossing the Delaware 🤝 Bryson Driving the 1st Green. #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/PUDOzBmaau
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2025
Bethpage is buzzing
Tired: buzzing the tower
WIRED: BUZZING BETHPAGE #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/z99HK54QMk
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2025
Arriving at Bethpage Black
Friday arrivals 🇺🇸🇪🇺
The 45th Ryder Cup is here!#RyderCup | @BMW pic.twitter.com/aZ2Nzp4Nb5
— Ryder Cup (@rydercup) September 26, 2025
