Sat Sep 27 15:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The U.S. Ryder Cup team faced a disappointing first day at Bethpage Black, falling behind the European team. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled, losing both of his matches and failing to secure a full point since 2021. Putting woes plagued several American players, including Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau. Despite the setback, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley emphasized the need to stick to the team’s plan and avoid panic. He also highlighted the opportunity for the team to rebound and overcome the deficit in the remaining matches. The U.S. team is facing the fourth-largest deficit on Day 1 of a Ryder Cup on home soil.

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**U.S. Ryder Cup Team Stumbles on Day 1, Scheffler Struggles**

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The U.S. Ryder Cup team is facing an uphill battle after a disappointing opening day at Bethpage Black. The Americans fell behind the European team, struggling with their putting and failing to capitalize on opportunities.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, expected to be a dominant force, had a particularly tough day, losing both of his matches. Scheffler, who partnered with Russell Henley in the morning and J.J. Spaun in the afternoon, admitted his putting was the primary issue.

“We gave ourselves plenty of opportunities,” Scheffler said. “It really just came down to me not holing enough putts.”

Bryson DeChambeau echoed Scheffler’s sentiments, also losing both of his matches and blaming the European team’s hot putters.

Despite the setbacks, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley remained optimistic, stressing the importance of sticking to the team’s game plan. Bradley is keeping most pairings together for Saturday, including the struggling duo of Collin Morikawa and Harris English.

“We’re sticking to our plan,” Bradley said. “We’re not going to panic and make those sort of mistakes. We’re going to stick to what we know.”

Bradley emphasized that only 28% of the total points have been decided and the team still has a chance to rally. The U.S. faces a significant deficit, marking the fourth-largest Day 1 hole they have been in at home. Only once before in history has a team come back from a similar hole on home soil and won, at Brookline in 1999.

“What a stage, what an opportunity that they have to go out there tomorrow and prove to everybody that now they are down, now they have got to go catch up. I like that.” Bradley said.

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