Keegan Bradley has proven Rich Beem completely wrong with brave decision on day two at the Ryder Cup

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Bryson DeChambeau was one of the biggest disappointments on day one of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

DeChambeau was expected to set the tone for the US Ryder Cup team on day one at Bethpage Black, but things didn’t quite go according to plan for Keegan Bradley.

The 32-year-old LIV golfer was tasked with pumping up the New York fans but the crowds really didn’t have too much to shout about aside from the putt he holed for birdie on the very first hole of the day.

Bradley invested in DeChambeau to be his main man but just like almost every other American player, he flattered to deceive.

All the talk ahead of the first match at the Ryder Cup was centered around DeChambeau’s explosive power off the tee being a key asset for the United States at Bethpage.

However, he lost both the matches he played and now Europe are really on the front foot.

That’s not to say all is lost. To bench DeChambeau for the Saturday morning foursomes would have been the easy, safe decision from Bradley.

However, not only has he kept the LIV golfer in the team but he has also sent him out first once again.

Talk about a Ryder Cup defining decision!

Keegan Bradley’s brave Bryson DeChambeau decision on Ryder Cup day two

Bradley was actually warned against playing DeChambeau again after his struggles on day one.

Rich Beem was speaking on Sky Sports in the UK at Bethpage on Friday.

The American was visibly disappointed about how things went at Bethpage during the foursomes and four-ball matches.

It was clearly evident that DeChambeau’s brilliant driving was not enough on its own to secure a point for the US Ryder Cup team.

DeChambeau’s average all-round form was mentioned as a key reason as to why the United States players were dominated by the Europeans.

Rich Beem actually suggested that Bradley could leave out the long-hitting LIV star for the morning foursomes at Bethpage.

He said: “I would not be surprised at all to see Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in that first grouping. Put world number one out there and say you have got to go and attack Hatton and Rahm. You have to go get them and beat them. Some way, some how.

“You might see Bryson sit tomorrow morning, which would be strange to say at the start of the week.

“But you might see him sit, right now he’s just not playing well enough in this team format.“

However, Beem has been proven wrong by Bradley and now it’s up to DeChambeau to repay his captain for the faith he showed in him.

Leaving DeChambeau out of the morning foursomes line-up would have been a very bold and extremely risky move from Bradley, but he obviously has absolute trust in the LIV golfer.

The 32-year-old will lead off the American team alongside Cameron Young on day two at Bethpage Black.

And he’ll be desperate to prove a point, and indeed, win one for his team.

Bryson DeChambeau’s surprising stats on day one of the Ryder Cup

Despite the criticisms of DeChambeau’s performance on Friday, his stats during the two rounds he played at Bethpage were actually very impressive.

If he can find a way to sharpen up his iron play on Saturday, he’ll be a very hard man to beat.

Bradley made the correct call not to leave DeChambeau out of his morning foursomes line-up. The two-time US Open winner will be determined to right the wrongs from Friday.

DeChambeau is the type of player who could inspire a comeback for the United States on Saturday, and sticking with him was the prudent play.

If anyone can lead the charge for the Red, White and Blue on Long Island, it’s DeChambeau. Bradley’s captaincy may well be judged on his decision to roll out the LIV golfer once again on day two, and that in itself proves what a hugely brave and admirable call it was from the 39-year-old.