In a spirited display of enthusiasm, USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley is not letting his team's challenging morning performance dampen his spirits. The St. John’s University alumnus welcomed former President Trump to the first tee at the iconic Bethpage Black course with a lively rendition of his famous “Trump dance,” a shimmy that captured the hearts of many during the 2024 presidential campaign.
At 39 years old, Bradley received an enthusiastic cheer from the gallery as he showcased his dance moves. Trump's arrival at the Farmingdale golf club was accompanied by his granddaughter, Kai Trump, and the atmosphere was electrified with anticipation. Spectators enjoyed a thrilling flyover before the afternoon matches commenced, as the American team aimed to recover after trailing 3-1 earlier that day.
Before Trump's arrival, Keegan Bradley expressed optimism that the president could provide the much-needed spark for his team following a tough morning. “We just had the president fly over in Air Force One, so I got a feeling things are going to turn here,” Bradley remarked, displaying his confidence in the team's potential turnaround.
Bryson DeChambeau, who kicked off Friday morning with an impressive opening swing, shared a fist-bump with Trump as he prepared for his second match of the day alongside Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin. “I hope he will inspire us to victory. I think he’ll be a great force for us to get a lot of people on our side,” DeChambeau commented, according to Fox News. “I think it will be interesting and exciting to see how the crowd and everybody reacts. It’s going to be an electric environment.”
Unfortunately for DeChambeau and his morning partner, Justin Thomas, the duo fell short against their European opponents, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, with a score of 4&3. As Europe defends its Ryder Cup title following a victorious campaign in Rome in 2023, the American team is determined to rally and turn the tide in their favor as the competition continues.
As the matches progress at Bethpage Black, the tension is palpable, and the energy from the crowd, particularly with Trump's presence, may just be the catalyst the USA team needs to mount a comeback in this prestigious event.
