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They're off and running at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The first day is in the books and the U.S. already has some serious work to do.
Here's a look at all of the action from the Friday four-ball matches. To catch up on Friday morning's foursomes action, head over to our opening session updates page.
Ryder Cup live scores
Get the latest scores, matchups and player information for the 2025 Ryder Cup. The Americans secured the final point of the morning session and started the afternoon matches down 3-1. See the latest scores.
Updated score: Europe 5 ½, U.S. 2 ½
Final match is a tie
Rory McIlroy flipped his putter after missing a putt on the 18th green that would have given his team a full point on Friday, but the European squad extended its lead as McIlroy and Shane Lowry split with Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay. That meant the visitors got out of the opening day of the event with a three-point edge and look in a solid position heading into Saturday's action.
Justin Rose hits winner to get victory over Bryson, Griffin
Justin Rose stepped up and buried a key putt to lead the European team to its fifth point of the day on Friday as he and Tommy Fleetwood downed Bryson DeChambeau and Ben Griffin 2 up.
Bryson DeChambeau drops putt, match going to 18
Bryson DeChambeau needed to make a clutch putt on the 17th hole to push his match to a final hole. DeChambeau and Griffin are 1 down with one to play, but can still manage a half point against Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood if they can win the final hole.
Rahm, Straka defeat Scheffler, Spaun
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is now 0-2 at the 2025 Ryder Cup. Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka have defeated Scheffler and U.S. Open champ J.J. Spaun 3 up to earn the Euros a fourth point in the matches. It was Straka who made the clinching birdie putt for the 3-and-2 win.
Rory McIlroy had a near 360-degree lip out to aid U.S.
The American duo of Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay knotted its match against Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry on the 13th hole after the U.S. made birdie and then McIlroy's matching birdie attempt did a near-360 around the lip of the cup and stayed out, much to the delight of the fans surrounding that hole. They are all square through 13.
Young, Thomas win big over Aberg, Hojgaard
Cameron Young, in his Ryder Cup debut, had a 15-foot putt for eagle on the 13th hole and while he just missed, the birdie was conceded and that gave the Americans a 6-and-5 win and put a much-needed point on the board. The Euros now lead 3-2 but the U.S. trails in the other three matches.
Young circled the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on his calendar as a goal to be part of the American 12-man squad a long time ago. “Since it was announced,” the 28-year-old native New Yorker said of the 2014 decision by the PGA of America to bring the Ryder Cup to the People's Country Club. “I think I would have been in high school. It's been quite some time.”
Keegan Bradley huddles with Jim Furyk
Rory McIlroy gives the New York fans a one-finger salute
McIlroy, playing with good buddy Shane Lowry in the afternoon fourballs, flashed the middle finger as he was leaving the green in the direction of some fans. Or it was another hand gesture but sure looked like the middle finger. No word on what sparked it. The two were leading Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay 2 up through 11. McIlroy earned a point for Europe earlier in the day in foursomes paired with Tommy Fleetwood.
Cam Young, Justin Thomas go 4 up against Ludvig Aberg, Rasmus Hojgaard
Justin Thomas just made a birdie putt on the 11th hole to give the Americans a 4-up lead in that match, the only afternoon fourballs match the U.S. is leading.
Tommy Fleetwood ties match, Euros regain advantage in afternoon session
The Euros are officially leading the Friday afternoon fourballs session. It was a great start for Team USA, but it's becoming a scene similar to the one we saw Friday morning, with Euros making putts and the Americans, well, missing them. One of those makes came at No. 11, where Tommy Fleetwood poured in this birdie to bring himself and Justin Rose even with Bryson DeChambeau and Ben Griffin.
Europe leads two matches, the U.S. leads one, and this one is now tied as of 3:55 p.m. ET.
Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka grow their lead
Scottie Scheffler might be the World No. 1, but he looks as mortal as ever at the 2025 Ryder Cup. He's struggling, big time, and J.J. Spaun is essentially playing Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka 1-on-2. The Euros are 3 up through 11 as of 3:45 p.m. ET.
Cameron Young extends the lead, feels the love from the New York crowd
Native New Yorker Cam Young is enjoying himself in his Ryder Cup debut. He sunk this put to give himself and Justin Thomas a 3 up lead over Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hojgaard thru 9 as of 3:35 p.m. ET.
Rory McIlroy catching fire Friday afternoon at the Ryder Cup
Two years ago, Rory McIlroy said winning a Ryder Cup on the road was the biggest achievement in golf right now. And he's on a mission to get it done.
McIlroy/Lowry move to 2 up on Burns/Cantlay as of 3:15 p.m. ET
Rory McIlroy lets the crowd hear it after sinking a birdie putt
Rory McIlroy cruised to a win Friday morning with his partner Tommy Fleetwood, but he's in much more of a dogfight this afternoon. He made this putt just before 3 p.m. ET to put himself and Shane Lowry 1 up on Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay through six.
Sepp Straka extends the lead with a birdie
Straka and Rahm are now 2 up on Spaun and Scheffler through eight holes as of 2:50 p.m. ET.
Ben Griffin drains long birdie putt, Justin Rose answers with one of his own
Welcome to the Ryder Cup, Ben Griffin. Enjoy yourself...
...but don't get ahead of yourself.
Griffin and DeChambeau remain 1 up on Rose and Fleetwood through 7 holes as of 2:45 p.m. ET.
Michael Jordan enjoying himself at the Ryder Cup
Everyone knows the GOAT is competitive. Even as a spectator, apparently.
Bryson DeChambeau crushes a 362-yard drive on No. 6 at Bethpage
I mean, c'mon! DeChambeau ultimately couldn't capitalize on this bomb, missing a short bride putt, but his drive was certainly something to behold. He and Griffin remain 1 up on Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose as of 2:30 p.m. ET.
Both Hojgaard brothers birdied their first hole of Ryder Cup action
As if they weren't already similar enough...
Two years ago, Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard made a birdie on the first hole of his Ryder Cup debut. Nicolai isn't on this year's European squad, but his twin brother, Rasmus, is. He also birdied the first hole of his Ryder Cup career. Maybe if he keeps making those, his teammates will stop calling him by his brother's name.
Bryson DeChambeau pours in birdie to take the lead, fires up crowd
This is the exact reason why Bryson DeChambeau is on this team. The dude is pure energy. Plus, he's pretty good.
DeChambeau/Griffin go 1 up on Fleetwood/Rose as of 2:10 p.m. ET.
Team USA showing some fight Friday afternoon
After a nearly completely disastrous morning session where the Americans managed to escape with a point, Team USA is showing some fight.
As of 1:45 p.m. ET:
- Jon Rahm/Sepp Straka (EUR) 1 up on Scottie Scheffler/JJ Spaun (USA
- Tommy Fleetwood/Justin Rose (EUR) tied with Bryson DeChambeau/Ben Griffin (USA)
- Justin Thomas/Cameron Young (USA) 1 up on Ludvig Aberg/Rasmus Hojgaard (EUR)
- Patrick Cantlay/Sam Burns (USA) tied with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry (EUR)
Justin Thomas throws a dart into No. 2
There were lots of questions regarding JT's worthiness of being sent back out there after a lackluster performance Friday morning, but he's delivering so far. Thomas/Young are 1 up on Rose/Fleetwood through two holes as of 1:35 p.m. ET.
New York native Cameron Young receives thunderous applause in Ryder Cup debut
It's a homecoming for Cam Young in his Ryder Cup debut.
Final match of Friday afternoon fourballs tees off
The (sort of) Irish duo of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry battle Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay in the final match of the Friday afternoon's four-ball session.
Cantlay and McIlroy were both victorious in their respective matches Friday morning, while Burns and Lowry are seeing their first action of the 2025 Ryder Cup in this match.
Sepp Straka chips in for birdie to tie match
Quite nifty here from the Austrian. The Euro duo of Straka and Rahm has tied it up with Scheffler and Spaun.
Third match underway during Ryder Cup Friday fourballs
The third match, featuring Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hojgaard vs. Justin Thomas and Cam Young, is officially underway at Bethpage Black.
The first match, Spaun/Scheffler vs. Rahm/Straka, is tied through two holes as of 1:05 p.m. ET, while the DeChambeau/Griffin vs. Fleetwood/Rose is also tied after one.
Bryson DeChambeau tees off in front of Donald Trump
POTUS is in the house and he's standing by his buddy Bryson DeChambeau. Trump came down from the stands to greet DeChambeau and Ben Griffin before walking them to the first tee, where he stood and chatted with Captain Keegan Bradley and Bradley's father, Mark.
Match No. 2, DeChambeau and Griffin vs. Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood, is underway.
JJ Spaun helps Americans go 1 up in first match
Someone forgot to tell J.J. Spaun that Ryder Cup rookies are supposed to be nervous on the first hole.
Not this guy. Not the U.S. Open champ. He throws a dart into the first green and taps in for birdie to put Team USA 1 up in the first match of the afternoon.
First match of Friday afternoon fourballs is underway
Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka vs. Scottie Scheffler and J.J. Spaun is first on the docket Friday afternoon.
Rahm is 1-0 thus far with a dominant win Friday morning alongside Tyrrell Hatton. Scheffler, meanwhile, suffered a beatdown at the hands of Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, who dusted he and his partner Russell Henley.
Spaun and Straka are seeing their first action of the 2025 Ryder Cup.
What are the Friday afternoon four-ball matchups, tee times?
12:25 p.m. ET: Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun vs. Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka
12:41 p.m. ET: Ben Griffin, Bryson DeChambeau vs. Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose
12:57 p.m. ET: Cameron Young, Justin Thomas vs. Ludvig Aberg, Rasmus Hojgaard
1:13 p.m. ET: Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay vs. Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry
What are the hole locations for Friday afternoon?
Ryder Cup format
The Ryder Cup uses three formats over the three days of competition: foursomes (also called alternate shot), fourballs (also known as better ball) and singles. There are morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs on Friday and Saturday. Eight of the 12 players on each side will compete in those matches. On Sunday, it's singles. All 12 players will compete in these 1-on-1 matches.
Where to watch, how to follow the 2025 Ryder Cup
Friday, Sept. 26
- Afternoon fourballs, USA Network, RyderCup.com and Ryder Cup app, till 6 p.m. ET
- Afternoon fourballs, SiriusXM radio, till 6 p.m. ET
- Live From the Ryder Cup, Golf Channel, 6 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET
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Ryder Cup player records
Who's got the best track record on each team in the Ryder Cup? See how the Americans have done and the Europeans stack up all-time in the competition.
Ryder Cup yardage book
Bethpage Black is listed as being 7,486 yards long on its standard scorecard, but the American team can adjust yardages daily. The total par is 71. Check out the yardage book provided by PuttView for details on every fairway and green at Bethpage.
Ryder Cup series history: U.S. leads all-time
The U.S. holds a 25-17 all-time record in the competition. It's worth noting that since 1979, when the team became all of Europe (it had been just Great Britain and Ireland for many years), the Europeans lead 12-9-2.
Future Ryder Cup sites
The Ryder Cup location alternates between the U.S. and Europe. With the competition every two years, each side is host every four years. There are five future Ryder Cup golf course hosts on the docket:
- 2027: The Golf Course at Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland
- 2029: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota
- 2031: Camiral, Costa Brava, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- 2033: The Olympic Club (Lake Course), San Francisco
- 2037: Congressional Country Club (Blue Course), Bethesda, Maryland
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Ryder Cup Friday fourballs: European team extends lead
Reporting by Todd Kelly, Nick Stavas, Cameron Jourdan and Tim Schmitt, Golfweek / Golfweek
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