Bryson DeChambeau taunts Team Europe ahead of 2025 Ryder Cup: "Don't think they're ready for it"

US Ryder Cup team member Bryson DeChambeau has become the first golfer to fire a warning shot to Team Europe ahead of the 2025 matches. 

DeChambeau has plenty of experience in the biennial dust-up but has been absent from golf's biggest stage since the contest was held at Whistling Straits four years ago. 

A switch to LIV Golf, along with a dip in form, meant he was overlooked by captain Zach Johnson in 2023. 

But the 31-year-old has qualified for Keegan Bradley's team on merit this year, thanks to his consistent performances in the major championships. 

There is absolutely no doubt the 2024 US Open champion will be a hugely popular figure at Bethpage Black from 26-28 September. 

The box office golfer will be roared on by thousands of rowdy New Yorkers. 

But what will Team Europe endure? Shane Lowry and Jon Rahm have weighed in on the subject, the latter explaining Donald has equipped his squad with all the necessary tools to deal with the volatile atmosphere. 

Lowry doesn't believe it will be that bad. 

DeChambeau, though, was quoted in a recent promo video saying: "Whatever expectation they should have, they should double it. I don't think they're ready for it."

Captain Donald was asked about DeChambeau's comment shortly after he announced his six wildcards. 

"Well, if they are not ready it's my fault," he told Telegraph Sport. "Because I've spent 20 months trying to get them ready for this. 

"We understand it is going to be a huge tough environment. New Yorkers bring the noise, they bring the energy. But I think our players will be ready."

Bradley stunned by DeChambeau's achievement

DeChambeau will be making his third Ryder Cup appearance at Bethpage Black. 

Testament to his performances, DeChambeau qualified automatically for Team USA from only eight starts. 

Bradley told media, including GolfMagic, when he unveiled his captain's picks that DeChambeau's achievement was 'almost unheard of'. 

"But what I'm most impressed about Bryson is the effort that he's made to be a part of this team," Bradley said. 

"He's had to travel, go out of his way to meet us in our places, and he's gone above and beyond what we would ever ask of a player.

"That's the thing I'm most proud of. You can go on and on about what an incredible player he is and golfer. 

"But what he's done for this team, putting in the extra effort, is amazing to see."

Who will partner Bryson DeChambeau?

One of Bradley's biggest headaches now is finding the right partner for DeChambeau. 

His record in foursomes is not particularly good, with DeChambeau twice tasting defeat when he partnered Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at Le Golf National in 2018. 

Steve Stricker elected not to play DeChambeau in the format in 2021. 

Our Andy Roberts has taken a look at what Bradley might be thinking with his pairings.