Justin Rose says how he really found having to play against Bryson DeChambeau at the Ryder Cup after beating him

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Team USA’s star pairing, Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, endured an embarrassing Friday at the Ryder Cup. 

Scottie Scheffler became the first world number one since Tiger Woods to lose both matches on a Ryder Cup Friday, and Bryson DeChambeau suffered the same fate.

Scheffler played poorly, no doubt about it. He couldn’t buy a putt all day, leading to suggestions that Keegan Bradley may bench him for one of Saturday’s sessions. DeChambeau, however, played well in both sessions and fought Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood to the 18th green.

He was the emotional driving force for the home fans, but DeChambeau came home empty-handed after day one. Rose, after sinking the winning putt against the LIV Golf star, revealed what it was like to play against the home hero.

Justin Rose ‘relished’ playing against Bryson DeChambeau

Rose went up against DeChambeau and Ben Griffin alongside Fleetwood, and took a 1 Up victory with a match-sealing putt on 18.

DeChambeau, who got Team USA underway that morning with a thunderous drive, proved a stern test for the Ryder Cup veteran, Rose. But Rose’s experience saw him sink dagger putts throughout the latter stages.

After the round, the Englishman told the Golf Channel how he felt playing against the hard-hitting American: “Bryson is always fun to play with and against. He brings a lot. He brings a crowd and the energy. So it was nice to be a part of that matchup.

“I thought I relished the energy. Ben Griffin as well, he’s a rookie but he plays a flamboyant game as well. So you never knew what you were going to get from those two, so Tommy and I were fighting until the end.”

Rose said he was carried by Fleetwood after the round, but at the age of 45 his performance was incredible. Making big shots in important moments is exactly what Luke Donald needs him to do, and he certainly delivered that.

Justin Rose credits Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick for ‘unbelievable golf’

Keegan Bradley sent out his big names early, hoping for a hot start in front of his home fans. But Scheffler lost alongside world number three, Russell Henley, taking the air out of Bethpage Black.

They were defeated by Scheffler’s old Ryder Cup nemesis, Ludvig Aberg, who played alongside Matt Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick led all players in strokes gained at the end of Friday.

Rose was quick to compliment his European teammates for beating Scheffler and Henley. He said, “There was depth everywhere. Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley, one and three in the world, lining up in foursomes.

“Both hit the ball so straight. That was always going to be so tough. I think Fitzy and Ludvig played unbelievable golf. Good golf can trump reputation at times and 18 hole match play is always a sprint.”

The match may be a sprint, but the Ryder Cup is a marathon. And there’s a lot of golf left. Europe may lead by three for now, but that can turn on its head in a single event. Guarding against complacency on Saturday is now Europe’s biggest task.