The Saturday afternoon matchups for the Ryder Cup have been announced. The U.S. team, trailing by five points at 8.5 to 3.5, needs a strong performance to close the gap.
Captain Keegan Bradley made some changes for today’s fourball. He paired Scottie Scheffler with Bryson DeChambeau and moved rookie J.J. Spaun to play with Xander Schauffele, who didn’t play in the first session. Ben Griffin will take a break, joining Collin Morikawa, Harris English, and Russell Henley on the sidelines.
On the European side, there’s just one change. Ludvig Åberg and Rasmus Hojgaard will sit out, replaced by Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick. Viktor Hovland was set to play but had to withdraw due to a neck injury.
Here are the highlights for the session:
- 12:25 p.m.: Justin Thomas/Cameron Young (U.S.) vs. Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry (EUR)
- 12:57 p.m.: J.J. Spaun/Xander Schauffele (U.S.) vs. Jon Rahm/Sepp Straka (EUR)
- 1:13 p.m.: Sam Burns/Patrick Cantlay (U.S.) vs. Tyrrell Hatton/Matt Fitzpatrick (EUR)
- 1:41 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler/Bryson DeChambeau (U.S.) vs. Tommy Fleetwood/Justin Rose (EUR)
The pressure is on for the U.S. team to perform today. Historically, similar comebacks have occurred, but they require unity and skill. As fans gear up for the matches, reactions on social media highlight both excitement and nerves.
For the latest updates and live coverage, you can check Ryder Cup live.
With the tournament in its final stages, every match carries significant weight. Let’s see if the U.S. can turn the tide.
