Live updates as Day Two at Bethpage gets underway
Europe holds a 5½-2½ lead after a confident opening day, and the morning foursomes on Saturday promise another high-stakes chapter in the 2025 Ryder Cup. The roars of the crowd mix with tense, focused putts as players look to swing momentum in a match-play battle that is already shaping the weekend. With the USA aiming to narrow the deficit and Europe intent on extending its advantage, every shot counts and every mini-win matters.
Key morning matches and turning moments
DeChambeau/Young vs Fitzpatrick/Åberg
On the first tee for the day, the US pairing of Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young bursts onto the scene with energy. Young, in particular, delivers a centre-cut wedge that lands 15 feet past the flag before skirting back to tap-in distance for birdie. Åberg replies for Europe, while Fitzpatrick remains in the hunt. The opening exchanges hint at a high-octane session, with DeChambeau and Young setting a tone for a day of big drives and sharper iron play.
English/Morikawa vs McIlroy/Fleetwood
Harris English finds a semi-rough down the right as the morning match unfolds, testing the tactical approach of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. The match stays competitive early, with both sides looking to seize control as the wind shifts and the greens start to read true under Saturday light.
Other matches on the course
European nerves calm quickly as Fitzpatrick and Åberg combine to answer American power at the top of the order, while DeChambeau’s booming drives continue to put pressure on the Europe duo. The contrast between Young’s precision and DeChambeau’s raw power promises a test of balance and nerve for the rest of the session. The crowd’s energy fuels a buzzing atmosphere that underlines why this event is so famously unpredictable.
Fan atmosphere and momentum shifts
Ryder Cup crowds bring a distinctive electricity, with chants and rallying cries filling the air. A fresh fan chant for Cameron Young emerges as the day starts, alongside the familiar U.S. cheers. The mix of color, noise, and discipline in match play creates a theatre where every birdie, every fairway miss, and every halved hole matters. The energy is palpable as Europe’s players look to extend a lead that grew on day one, while the Americans push to turn the tide early on Saturday.
Looking ahead: Saturday schedule
Saturday’s morning foursomes feature four matches in BST time: 12:10pm — Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young vs Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Åberg; 12:26pm — Harris English and Collin Morikawa vs Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood; 12:42pm — Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton; 12:58pm — Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler vs Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland. Europe will be aiming to close the gap or extend the lead, while the United States looks for early, momentum-building points in the day’s opening matches.
Why Day Two matters
Ryder Cup history shows the second day can swing the weekend. While Europe entered Saturday with a robust cushion, the day’s early results can redefine nerves, morale, and strategy across both teams. Expect aggressive shot-making, tactical risk-taking, and a few dramatic swings as players push for the crucial points that will decide the sting of Sunday’s singles.
