After months of build and weeks of chatter, the 2025 Ryder Cup began at Bethpage Black on Friday. Europe took a commanding 3-1 lead after the first session of Friday foursomes with four-ball set for the afternoon, necessitating respective captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald to choose four new pairings.

The host team has won the last five matchups, and eight of the past nine. But Europe has jumped out to an early lead after a strong opening session. The last time the Ryder Cup was held in the United States,

After shaking hands with Bryson DeChambeau, the president escorted him to the first tee to start the Friday afternoon session at the Ryder Cup.

The biggest X-factor for the United States team at the 2025 Ryder Cup is Bryson DeChambeau. After being left off the 2023 squad, he returns for a third Ryder Cup as the lone LIV golfer on the U.S. roster and is the most fascinating figure on the U.S. side.

In a weekend interview with The Guardian, Rory McIlory went beyond typical Ryder Cup trash talk when asked about Bryson DeChambeau.