Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas drape USA flag on first tee as fans sing national anthem at Ryder Cup

Team USA members Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas walk out to the first tee at Bethpage Black Friday to thunderous applause to kick off the 45th Ryder Cup in New York.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The Ryder Cup is underway, and Americans brought every ounce of energy before sunrise.

With the first tee time slated for 7:10 a.m., fans walked from the Farmingdale Long Island Rail Road station to Bethpage Black in the dark at 5 a.m., just hoping to get a glimpse of the first tee.

For those who made it in time, it was an unforgettable experience.

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Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau of the United States hold a U.S. Flag on the 1st tee during the Friday morning foursomes matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on Sept. 26, 2025, in Farmingdale, New York.  (David Cannon/Getty Images)

EDM music blared, USA chants were yelled, and even some profanities were directed at Rory McIlroy when he was shown on the big screen.

But the patriotism came out on multiple occasions, including not one but two renditions of fans singing the national anthem impromptu.

A flyover occurred shortly before 7 a.m., and minutes before they took the first tee, Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas walked out together, putting aside LIV Golf and PGA Tour differences to drape an American flag over their backs.

Fans wait at the first tee for the start of Ryder Cup competition at Bethpage Black. (Peter Casey/Imagn Images)

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DeChambeau almost drove the green and then made a birdie putt to win the first hole of the event. And one could tell DeChambeau was extremely