Scottie Scheffler ‘excited to unleash’ Bryson DeChambeau at Ryder Cup this week

Scottie Scheffler says the United States team are ready to “unleash” under-fire Bryson DeChambeau as they chase Ryder Cup glory this week.

DeChambeau is part of the US team trying to regain the trophy from Europe following their heavy loss in Rome two years ago.

The two-time US Open champion, who plays on the LIV Tour and rarely sees his team-mates, has come under criticism from outspoken Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee, who says DeChambeau will be a “captain’s nightmare” and is more interested in pleasing his 2.3million YouTube subscribers.

But his team-mates have come out in unwavering support as preparation for the three-day event at Bethpage Black in New York hots up.

World number one Scheffler said: “Bryson is a tremendous competitor. He’s a great partner as well.

“I partnered with him in 2021 at Whistling Straits and he was a tremendous guy to be out on the golf course with. He’s a great guy and a good friend and he’s been great in our team room.

“He brings a lot of energy, the people love him, and I think he loves the opportunity to be able to represent his country.

“He’s a multiple-time US Open winner, and that means a lot to him. Being an American I think means a lot to him as well.

“I’m excited to unleash him this week.”

Xander Schauffele described DeChambeau as a “gladiator golfer” and believes he could be America’s no-so-secret weapon this week.

“I was telling Keegan (Bradley, US captain), I feel like Bryson could be the difference for us in a strange way from the standpoint of feeding into these fans, the style of golf he plays,” he said.

“And also how I’ll make a putt, and you won’t see too much of a reaction. That’s just who I am. That’s kind of how I operate.

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