Bryson paired with Thomas as Ryder Cup Friday foursomes set - ESPN

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Golf fans won't have to wait long to watch Bryson DeChambeau at the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Friday.

The two-time U.S. Open champion will partner with Justin Thomas in the first match of foursomes (alternate-shot) at 7:10 a.m. ET. They'll face the European duo of Spain's Jon Rahm and England's Tyrrell Hatton.

«Besides the fact that they're both phenomenal players, they both bring a spark to our team,» U.S. team captain Keegan Bradley said of DeChambeau and Thomas. «Bryson has been an incredible teammate in the locker room, and we really want him to lead our team out with Justin in the first match.»

7:10 a.m.: Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton (-115), Europe vs. Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas (-115), U.S.
7:26 a.m.: Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick (+130), Europe, vs. Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley (-180), U.S.
7:42 a.m.: Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood (-180), Europe, vs. Collin Morikawa and Harris English (+130), U.S.
7:58 a.m.: Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland (-105), Europe, vs. Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay (-130), U.S.
— Odds per ESPN BET

DeChambeau and Thomas never have played together in a Ryder Cup match.

«We've got a big responsibility and role,» DeChambeau said. «We're going to be going up against a great team, Rahm and Hatton. They're a formidable force, but we want to send a message.»

When DeChambeau was asked what he expected from U.S. fans on the first tee Friday morning, he added: «Tsunami of a wave of support.»

Hatton and Rahm went 2-0 in foursomes in the last Ryder Cup, which the Europeans won 16½-11½ at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club outside Rome two years ago. Rahm is 4-0 in foursomes in three previous appearances.

«We want to start strong,