Overview

• Play began with Bryson DeChambeau finding the opening fairway near the green and Jon Rahm driving into the right rough as an energized first-tee grandstand set the tone.
• The morning foursomes feature DeChambeau/Justin Thomas vs. Rahm/Tyrrell Hatton, Scottie Scheffler/Russell Henley vs. Ludvig Åberg/Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa/Harris English vs. Rory McIlroy/Tommy Fleetwood, and Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay vs. Robert MacIntyre/Viktor Hovland.
• Ryder Cup officials prepared for roughly 50,000 spectators per day, with enhanced security in place for President Donald Trump’s planned visit during Friday’s play.
• The competition comprises 28 points across three days, with the United States needing 14.5 points to win and Europe retaining the trophy with 14.
• The United States entered as slight favorites seeking to reclaim the cup after 2023, Europe defends after its Rome victory, and Bethpage Black’s demanding setup is expected to shape aggressive tactics.