Rahm Chip-In Propels Europe Lead at Bethpage

Jon Rahm produced a sensational chip-in from a buried lie beside the eighth green at Bethpage Black during Saturday morning’s session, a shot widely hailed as the tournament’s standout and sparking wild celebrations from European fans. The birdie helped Rahm and partner Tyrrell Hatton defeat Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, extending their unbeaten foursomes run and improving Rahm’s flawless Ryder Cup foursomes record. Rahm, who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf last year, has remained central to Europe’s charge despite heckling from some American spectators amid a fractious atmosphere that included on-course taunts and altercations. Europe won both the morning foursomes and the afternoon fourballs 3–1 and at one stage extended its lead significantly, with Rahm’s play a pivotal factor. Other notable moments included J.J. Spaun’s long “foot-birdie” putt, but Rahm’s heroics helped shift momentum firmly toward Team Europe.