Ryder Cup pairings unveiled for Friday’s foursomes at Bethpage Black
DeChambeau-Thomas lead the U.S. opener as Bradley reveals a star-studded lineup for Bethpage
Ryder Cup pairings for Friday's foursomes at Bethpage Black were unveiled, signaling the United States' plan to capitalize on home-course familiarity for an early advantage.
Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas will start the morning at 7:10 a.m. against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. Rahm and Hatton, who went 2-0 as a foursomes duo during Europe’s 2023 triumph in Rome, provide a stern test for the U.S. lineup. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler teams with Russell Henley against Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick at 7:26 a.m. The opening session also features Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood facing Collin Morikawa and Harris English at 7:42 a.m., with Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay meeting Viktor Hovland and Robert MacIntyre at 7:58 a.m.
On the European side, Luke Donald’s lineup pairs the continent’s top talent against the U.S. in the morning session, with the matches set to test depth and chemistry across partners. The day’s rhythm is built around four foursomes across the opening wave, designed to kick-start the competition under the Bethpage lights and banners. Bradley has signaled that he expects DeChambeau to provide an early spark for the U.S. and that the team’s mix of power and precision will be pivotal as the host nation tries to seize momentum from the outset.
The Ryder Cup’s Friday morning slate is part of a two-day opening format that sets the tone for the weekend. The pairings reflect a balance of established stars and rising players, with DeChambeau and Thomas–a pairing renowned for their contrasting styles and on-course energy–slated to lead off in a bid to energize the American side. Europe counters with a veteran-heavy approach anchored by McIlroy and Fleetwood, while the day’s two other fixtures will pit Scheffler and Cantlay against European counterparts in a test of precision and depth.
