Bryson DeChambeau has long been known as golf's 'mad scientist, but his Team USA compatriots instead hailed him as 'explosive', a 'gladiator' and their 'X-factor' ahead of this week's Ryder Cup.

DeChambeau missed the USA's 16.5-11.5 loss to Europe in Rome two years ago after leaving the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf, but qualified automatically this time courtesy of some stirring displays in the majors since - six top-10 finishes in eight, including a second US Open triumph a Pinehurst No 2 in 2024.

Once seen as one of the game's great disruptors, and though his methods are still a touch unorthodox, the 32-year-old's popularity has soared of late, thanks in large part to his growing social media presence and YouTube channel.

"I'm excited to kind of unleash him this week," world No 1 Scottie

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