Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas of the United States will meet Europe’s Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton in Friday’s opening foursomes match at the Ryder Cup under pairings revealed Thursday.
The clash will help to build an electric atmosphere with President Donald Trump set to attend day one of the showdown at Bethpage Black, where more than 50,000 spectators are anticipated.
US captain Keegan Bradley and Europe captain Luke Donald turned in their four twosomes pairings in order without knowing what picks their rival had made.
Friday’s first foursomes match will begin at 7:10 a.m. local time (1110 GMT) with two-time major winners Thomas and DeChambeau against two-time major winner Rahm of Spain and England’s Hatton.
The European duo and DeChambeau all play in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf L