On a disastrous Day Two of the Ryder Cup, September 28th, 2025, Team USA fell into a massive 11.5 to 4.5 hole against Europe, setting up a monumental task for Sunday's singles matches.
The Scheffler Shock
- World Number One Scottie Scheffler made Ryder Cup history for all the wrong reasons, becoming the first player since 1967 to lose all four of his opening matches as Team USA's anchor completely unraveled at Bethpage Black.
- "I'd like to think that I'm not difficult to pair with people," a confused Scheffler said, as his overall Ryder Cup record plummeted to a shocking 2-4-3.
- The media was quick to draw comparisons to Tiger Woods' own well-documented struggles in the team-play format, raising questions about Scheffler's role in Sunday's singles.
Captain's Calls & On-Course Clashes
- Captain Keegan Bradley faced intense scrutiny for his pairings, particularly the statistically worst-ranked duo of Morikawa and English, while a heated argument between Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Rose on the 15th green provided a rare spark of American fight.
- Bradley defended his strategy by invoking a famous comeback: "Twenty eight to three. I was at that Super Bowl."
- The on-course conflict, which Rose admitted he "didn't say it as politely as I could have," was seen by many as a welcome, if late, sign of passion from the struggling American side.
The Bethpage Roar Backfires
- The boisterous New York crowd tried to be Team USA's 13th man, but their attempts to rattle Rory McIlroy on the 16th hole backfired spectacularly, fueling the European star to hit a dagger of an approach shot.
- After telling the hecklers to "shut the heck up," a furious McIlroy immediately stuck his shot close, silencing the gallery and helping secure another crucial point for Europe.
- The incident served as a perfect example of how the intense, often-hostile Ryder Cup atmosphere can motivate the very players it's meant to intimidate.
Quick Hits
DeChambeau & Young's dominant win • J.J. Spaun's clutch birdie on 17 • USA needs 9.5 points for a 'Miracle at Bethpage.'
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