Bryson DeChambeau says the presence of President Donald Trump will "inspire" the United States to victory over Europe in the 45th edition of the Ryder Cup. President Trump, who is a keen golf fan, will visit the Bethpage Black course, a short distance outside New York, once the competition gets under way on Friday. "I think he'll be a great force for us to get a lot of people on our side," said DeChambeau, who has previously visited Trump at the White House.
Bryson DeChambeau says the presence of President Donald Trump will "inspire" the United States to victory over Europe in the 45th edition of the Ryder Cup.
President Trump, who is a keen golf fan, will visit the Bethpage Black course, a short distance outside New York, once the competition gets under way on Friday.
"I think he'll be a great force for us to get a lot of people on our side," said DeChambeau, who has previously visited Trump at the White House.
"I think it will be interesting and exciting to see how the crowd and everybody reacts," DeChambeau said. "It's going to be an electric environment."
After not being picked for the 16½-11½ loss to Europe in Rome in 2023, DeChambeau also said he returns to the US team with "a fire" in his stomach and is ready to get the home fans "riled up".
Earlier this week, team-mate Xander Schauffele said the two-time US Open champion DeChambeau sees himself as a "gladiator", was an automatic qualifier this time around having not played in Rome after leaving the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf.
"It sucked - I wanted to be there," DeChambeau said. "Didn't play well enough in the majors.
"Knew what I was up against when I went to LIV. That's a whole other conversation. I still wanted to make the team and wasn't able to.
"Seeing the guys lose really put a fire in my stomach and I wanted to make the team this time around. I feel like it's an amazing opportunity."
The 32-year-old's showmanship and willingness to interact with those around the course places him as a key figure in Bradley's ranks and one that will be aiming to ignite the home fans.
"New York fans are incredible," he added. "I've been up here a few times playing and as rowdy and ruckus as they get, they still love the game of golf,
"Having Keegan being from around here and what he's done to fire up this state, this city and our team, ultimately, is inspiring for us as a team to go out and represent the best way possible.
"I couldn't be more excited for the opportunity to hopefully get them riled up and excited for what's to come."
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