American captain Keegan Bradley is backing Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas to "thrive" as they lead out the home team in the 45th Ryder Cup. Both Americans will feed off the energy of what is expected to be a boisterous crowd in New York but Bradley denied that was the sole reason he decided to put them out in match one in foursomes on Friday. Bradley opted to put world number one Scottie Scheffler out in match two where he will partner Russell Henley, a player he won two matches with and lost one at the Presidents Cup in 2024.
American captain Keegan Bradley is backing Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas to "thrive" as they lead out the home team in the 45th Ryder Cup.
They will face equally feisty Europeans Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton in a blockbuster start to the competition.
Both Americans will feed off the energy of what is expected to be a boisterous crowd in New York but Bradley denied that was the sole reason he decided to put them out in match one in foursomes on Friday.
"They are fiery players and are both going to relish the opportunity to lead out our team," he said. "They are just two guys that thrive in that.
"But they are also both incredible players. They are two of our better players - and they bring the energy. We want that."
Bradley opted to put world number one Scottie Scheffler out in match two where he will partner Russell Henley, a player he won two matches with and lost one at the Presidents Cup in 2024.
"Scottie's a leader - he's the guy that our players look up to for leadership," Bradley said. "He has a quiet aspect but he's been an incredible team-mate, and again another guy that's been willing to play with anybody and do whatever it takes to win."
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