The pairings for the first day of the 43rd Ryder Cup have been set. The most anticipated golf event is finally here. Contenders and fans alike are especially anxious after waiting due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its delays. Friday is formatted as alternate-shot foursomes and the pairings are quite surprising, specifically on the American side. The U.S. team will begin the session with its pairings of Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth on Friday morning. They will play against the European matchings of Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia.
The first match is important, but the first day as a whole is what matters. The U.S. is sending out strong leaders against Europe’s all time Ryder Cup point earner, Jon Rahm. Not to mention, he is also ranked number one on the World Golf Ranking. It is intriguing to see how these pairings will set off the 43rd Ryder Cup weekend.
The pairings for Friday’s Foursome
| Match | Team Europe | Teetime | Team USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sergio Garcia | 14:05 | Jordan Spieth | ||
| Jon Rahm | Justin Thomas | ||||
| #2 | Paul Casey | 14:21 | Dustin Johnson | ||
| Viktor Hovland | Collin Morikawa | ||||
| #3 | Lee Westwood | 14:37 | Daniel Berger | ||
| Matt Fitzpatrick | Brooks Koepka | ||||
| #4 | Rory McIlroy | 14:53 | Patrick Cantlay | ||
| Ian Poulter | Xander Schauffele |
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