US Ryder Cup captain downplays Koepka-DeChambeau feud

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. Pics/AFP

Brooks Koepka's feud with teammate Bryson DeChambeau won't be an issue at the 43rd Ryder Cup, US captain Steve Stricker insisted on Monday. But don't expect the major champions to be paired when the Americans face holders Europe in the biennial team golf showdown that starts on Friday at Whistling Straits, postponed from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"It's a non-issue, really, for me and the team," Stricker said of the spat. "I've had conversations with them both. They have assured me it's not going to be an issue. I have no worries whatsoever. We had great conversation, great talks. So I'm not seeing it as an issue at all and they are completely on board. Will we pair them together? I don't think so at this point. Could always happen. But probably not."

The feud began at the PGA Championship in May and expanded over social media, with taunts of Brooksy being shouted to DeChambeau at tournaments. Koepka's injured left wrist and comments to Golf Digest about how the Cup is hectic and a bit odd also caused some concerns, but Stricker says the four-time major winner's health and attitude are both fine.

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