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US captain Keegan Bradley remains calm and confident despite his team trailing Europe 5.5-2.5 after the first day of the Ryder Cup.


Bradley assured his team won't panic, emphasizing there's still plenty of opportunity to turn the tide and secure the necessary points to win the Cup...


US captain Keegan Bradley expressed confidence in his team's abilities, stating, “We feel confident,” despite falling 3 points behind Europe on the first day of the Ryder Cup. Europe holds a 5.5-2.5 lead after dominating the foursomes and four-ball matches at Bethpage Black.


Key Losses for the US Team:

  • Scottie Scheffler's Double Loss: The top-ranked golfer lost twice, including a 5&3 defeat to Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Åberg.
  • Bryson DeChambeau's Setback: DeChambeau also lost twice, with one of his losses coming against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, who won 4&3.



Despite the deficit, Bradley emphasized that his team won't panic and is focused on making a comeback in the Sunday singles matches. The US team will look to bounce back and secure the 14.5 points needed to win the Cup.


“We've got a long way to go and our boys are still in great spirits and excited to get back out there,” Bradley said. “We feel really confident about this lineup.”


“We're sticking to our plan. We're not going to panic and make those sort of mistakes. We've got to just go out there tomorrow and make a few more putts and it'll be a whole different story.”




Europe made history with a dominant performance, winning the first three matches on US soil for the first time in Ryder Cup history. This impressive start left the American team reeling, as they struggled to contain the European momentum. The US team had been undefeated at home since the 2012 “Miracle at Medinah,” but Europe's strong play has shifted the momentum in their favor, setting the stage for an intense competition.


“We've got to come out and fight hard,” American Sam Burns said. “They're all great players and they're going out throwing punches and we've got to do the same tomorrow.”


US captain Keegan Bradley rallied his team after a tough day, emphasizing that the Ryder Cup is far from over. “The message to the team is things just got started. We still have a long way to go,” Bradley said, reminding his golfers that the event is only 25% complete. This motivational message aims to refocus the team and spark a comeback in the Sunday singles matches.


“We can just turn this thing around in one quick session. You go out and you try to win one session, then you try to win the next one. You don't need to get all four points in one session.”


US captain Keegan Bradley praised Europe's strong performance, highlighting key contributions from several players. Notably, Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood each secured two wins, while second-ranked Rory McIlroy added a win and a tie to Europe's tally. McIlroy's unbeaten record in the Ryder Cup continued, showcasing his skill and consistency on the biggest stage. Bradley's acknowledgment of Europe's performance underscores the challenge his team faces in attempting to mount a comeback.


“The Europeans played great,” said Bradley. “It was really incredible to see the Europeans come into a hostile environment and go out there and perform the way they did.“


“We have to go out and match what they do and make a few more putts.”


US captain Keegan Bradley remains confident in top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, despite Scheffler's struggles on the first day of the Ryder Cup. Bradley's trust in Scheffler's abilities suggests he believes the golfer will bounce back and contribute crucial points for the US team in the remaining matches.


“When you're the number one player in the world, you have a day that maybe it wasn't his best, normally you bounce back,” Bradley said.


“We're not worried about Scottie Scheffler. He has been in great spirits in the team room. He's eager to get back out there tomorrow.”


DeChambeau said the “experience was great” but his results left him "pretty disappointed.”


“I played good golf, just not good enough, and they made everything,” DeChambeau said. “Luck is on their side right now.”


Bryson DeChambeau aims to improve his performance by focusing on two key areas: making more putts and enhancing his iron play. This targeted approach could help him overcome his struggles and contribute more effectively to the US team's chances in the Ryder Cup.


“I felt like I was clutch when I needed to be,” he said. “But there were so many putts that just didn't go in for us that went in for them.”




The Ryder Cup competition continues on Saturday with eight more pairs matches, featuring foursomes and four-ball formats. The stage will then shift to 12 singles matches on Sunday, where each player will compete individually, vying for crucial points that will determine the ultimate winner of the Cup.


“We're going to have to step on the gas tomorrow,” American Ben Griffin said.




US captain Keegan Bradley expressed confidence in his team's abilities despite falling 3 points behind Europe on day one of the Ryder Cup. “We feel really confident about this lineup,” Bradley said, emphasizing that his team won't panic and will stick to their plan. Europe seized a 5.5-2.5 lead after dominating the foursomes and four-ball matches at Bethpage Black. Bradley praised Europe's performance, noting that they played great and made crucial putts when it mattered. He remains optimistic about his team's chances, stating they still have a long way to go and can turn things around.¹
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