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 some of the best moments from Day 1 on Friday.
Rasmus Højgaard imitates his twin’s Ryder Cup debut
2023: Nicolai Højgaard birdies the opening hole on his Ryder Cup debut
2025: Rasmus Højgaard birdies the opening hole on his Ryder Cup debut
Twins. #TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace https://t.co/j28YsjHOma pic.twitter.com/0PJSrLEuRK
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Spaun birdies his first career Ryder Cup hole
A spark from Spaun 💥 to get us started in the afternoon session.#GoUSA pic.twitter.com/KAE3hHSYwJ
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2025
Afternoon four-ball matches announced
12:25: Scottie Scheffler–J.J. Spaun vs. Jon Rahm–Sepp Straka
12:41: Bryson DeChambeau–Ben Griffin vs. Tommy Fleetwood–Justin Rose
12:57: Cameron Young–Justin Thomas vs. Ludvig Åberg– Rasmus Hojgaard
1:13: Sam Burns–Patrick Cantlay vs. Rory McIlroy–Shane Lowry
Europe leads U.S. 3-1 after morning matches
Europe convincingly won three of the four foursomes matches on Friday morning to take an early lead in the 2025 Ryder Cup. After energizing the crowd with a birdie on No. 1, Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas didn’t make another all day, dropping the opening match 4 and 3 to Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. The next two matches weren’t much closer, with Ludvig Åberg–Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy–Tommy Fleetwood winning convincingly.
The U.S. salvaged one point with Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay winning the final match of the morning session 2 up.
The afternoon four-ball matches will start at 12:25 p.m. ET. — ESPN.com
Europe gets third point of morning matches
LOOK AT WHAT IT MEANS 🤩#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace https://t.co/LX5xW7MTN8 pic.twitter.com/IYCkW6ehEw
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
U.S. loses opening match
U.S. team captain Keegan Bradley sent out Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas first on Friday because he thought they’d give the Americans a spark. Welp. England’s Tyrrell Hatton and Spain’s Jon Rahm didn’t have much of a problem in a 4-and-3 victory to put the Europeans’ first point on the scoreboard. Thomas missed a 6-foot par putt on the par-4 15th to end the match. With the way Thomas putted, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him sitting in the afternoon four-ball matches.— Mark Schlabach
Hatton and Rahm put first Europe point on the board
What a pairing 🔥#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace https://t.co/V7dhViCuW3 pic.twitter.com/izba1MhNQ1
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Hatton and Rahm extend their lead
Things are getting even worse for the Americans. England’s Tyrrell Hatton just made an 8-footer for birdie on No. 13, and he and Jon Rahm are now 3 up on Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas with five holes to play. The Europeans have made birdies on four of the past seven holes; the U.S. pair hasn’t had one since No. 1. Thomas can’t get his putter going, which isn’t a good sign. — Mark Schlabach
Hatton & Rahm move to 3UP 👀#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/vUp4Zdwmsk
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025
Schauffele and Cantlay move ahead
Xander keeping Red on the board.
Schauffele/Cantlay 1UP thru 8. #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/kPqoBopUmi
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2025
Scheffler’s struggles continuing 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 3 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