Tempers Flared in Bryson DeChambeau & Tommy Fleetwood’s Heated Argument

The Ryder Cup erupted into feral confrontation on Saturday afternoon when Bryson DeChambeau’s group clashed with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose during their four-ball match at Bethpage Black in New York.

The tension unfolded on the 15th green, with Europe already holding momentum. Rose was lining up a 15-foot birdie putt when he felt DeChambeau’s caddie, Greg Bodine, was standing too close to his intended line. Rose gestured for Bodine to move back, clearly frustrated at what he saw as a distraction. He then rolled in the putt, raising the pressure on the Americans. Moments later, DeChambeau answered by sinking his own birdie, but the atmosphere had already turned sour.

Bryson DeChambeau’s Later Actions Did Not go Down Well With Fans

As the players and caddies walked off the green toward the 16th tee, words were exchanged between the groups. Reports indicate that Fleetwood and Rose became embroiled in a back-and-forth with Bodine, while Scottie Scheffler’s caddie, Ted Scott, also intervened.

European vice-captain Francesco Molinari stepped in, and Fleetwood ultimately played peacemaker, separating the parties to prevent further escalation. What began as a complaint over positioning quickly escalated into one of the weekend’s most heated moments, highlighting the intensity of the transatlantic rivalry.

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“DeChambeau didn’t like Rose telling his caddie to get out of his peripheral vision while he was lining up his putt, after the guy wandered onto the green twice,” one fan said.

A second fan said: “Bryson’s caddie … heading towards Rose’s putt line. It was clearly Justin’s turn to play. I don’t know if it was intentional or not. Rose’s reaction seemed to suggest that A) it was done with intent and or B) this wasn’t the first incident in the match.”

Another added: “Physical and mental beat down by the Europeans. Americans having a hard time handling it. So the players are crying and the idiots in the gallery are drunk and stupid. Imagine.”

Despite the distractions, Fleetwood and Rose stayed composed and carried their advantage to the finish. The European duo eventually closed out a 3 & 2 victory over DeChambeau and Scheffler, delivering another crucial point to extend Europe’s lead on home soil.

For Fleetwood, the ability to block out the drama and secure the win underlined his reputation as one of Europe’s steadiest Ryder Cup performers. For DeChambeau, it was another frustrating afternoon that ended in defeat, overshadowed by an argument that dominated headlines as much as the golf itself.

Europe holds the upper hand midweek at Bethpage Black, leading 11.5 to 4.5 (combined sessions). With momentum firmly on their side, they’ve staked a seven-point cushion heading into Sunday’s singles. For Team USA, that’s a steep hill: the Americans must not only outperform Europe on depth but also steal momentum early. To overcome, the U.S. must punch above their weight in Sunday’s head-to-head match-ups and hope for major upsets—no room for slow starts now.