Ryder Cup 2025 Day 2: Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler Team Up as Europe Extends Lead at Bethpage Black
The 2025 Ryder Cup saw continuing dominance from Team Europe as they extended their lead over Team USA to five points after a competitive Day 2 at Bethpage Black in New York. While Europe kept the momentum strong, the American pairing of Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler stood out as the highlight for the US team during the afternoon fourball matches.
Europe entered the day holding a 5.5-2.5 advantage after Day 1 and further extended their control with a 3-1 win in the morning foursomes session. Bryson DeChambeau secured his first victory of the tournament alongside Cameron Young in the opening match, showcasing resilience despite the overall US struggles.
Morning Foursomes: Europe Strengthens Grip
Luke Donald’s European side once again displayed their mastery in the foursomes format, winning three of the four morning matches. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood successfully held off a late rally from Harris English and Collin Morikawa with a 3&2 victory. Jon Rahm, the star performer of the tournament so far, delivered yet another dominant display alongside Tyrrell Hatton, clinching their fifth win together. The pairing of Bob MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland also edged out world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley in a tightly contested match.
Afternoon Fourballs: DeChambeau and Scheffler Spark US Efforts
The highlight for Team USA in the afternoon came with the pairing of Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau in the fourball session. Despite Scheffler’s rough form earlier in the tournament, both players showed compelling synergy and determination to stay competitive against the strong European contenders.
Other matches saw Europe’s persistence with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry taking on Justin Thomas and Cameron Young, with tight scores through the early holes. Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose continued the challenge against Scheffler and DeChambeau. Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka also took on the US duo of J.J. Spaun and Xander Schauffele.
Europe’s Tactical Edge and US Challenges
Europe’s skipper Luke Donald demonstrated sharp tactical acumen in his pairings, leveraging team chemistry built across both foursomes and fourball formats. The USA, captained by Keegan Bradley, struggled particularly with Scottie Scheffler unable to find form, leaving a critical gap. Despite this, pairing Scheffler with DeChambeau in the afternoon fourballs brought some hope as they aimed to halt Europe’s onslaught.
The crowd was energized on Saturday with an unexpected visit from President Donald Trump, who rallied the US supporters before the afternoon session, notably inspiring Bryson DeChambeau teeing off. However, Europe’s momentum remained firm, extending their lead to a commanding 8.5-3.5 by the end of the day.
Looking Ahead
With Europe holding a significant lead and strong teamwork displayed throughout Day 2 at Bethpage Black, Team USA faces a stern battle on the final day. While Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler’s partnership offered a standout moment amid a tough weekend, the Americans must mount a substantial comeback to prevent a historic away victory for Europe.