Ryder Cup fans gripe about audio issues plaguing start of tournament
Audio problems on the USA Network broadcast mar the opening at Bethpage Black as Bryson DeChambeau jumpstarts Team USA and Europe begins to mount a rally.
The Ryder Cup opened Friday at Bethpage Black in New York with a separate storyline off the course: audio issues that frustrated home viewers. Fans on X complained that crowd noise was muted and that the USA Network telecast appeared to lag behind the action.
Bryson DeChambeau delivered an electrifying opening shot for the United States, helping set an early tone in the day’s first session alongside Justin Thomas. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley noted that DeChambeau thrives in high-pressure moments and relishes the moment on big stages.
Europe, the defending champion after its Rome victory in 2023, began to answer back as the morning session progressed. DeChambeau and Thomas were paired against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton in one of the marquee matches as Europe sought to close the early gap.
The broadcast’s audio issues drew attention as fans debated the experience of watching the event at home, underscoring how the Ryder Cup’s drama hinges on both stellar golf and the atmosphere created by the crowd.
As play continued, the rivalry between the two teams intensified, with Europe looking for a momentum swing after the early US push. The weekend focus remains on the on-course action and the live atmosphere inside Bethpage Black as both sides bid for momentum in a tournament that can hinge on a single shot or swing.