Cameron Young Bright Spot at Ryder Cup Bethpage

Despite a Ryder Cup largely dominated by Europe, New York native Cameron Young emerged as the U.S. team's brightest player at Bethpage Black. He crushed Friday four-ball with Justin Thomas 6 & 5, teamed with Bryson DeChambeau for a 4 & 2 Saturday morning foursomes win, and clinched a Sunday singles point by draining a birdie putt on 18 to beat Justin Rose. He entered the final sessions as the only undefeated American after three sessions and led the U.S. in cumulative strokes gained. Young, who was left off the 2023 team and grew up playing Bethpage, earned praise from captain Keegan Bradley and teammates for his composure and impact. His week — including becoming the first U.S. player since Patrick Reed (2014) to win his first two Ryder Cup matches by at least four holes — marked a rare bright spot and potential cornerstone for future U.S. teams.