Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau blasted the opening tee shots as the 45th Ryder Cup between the United States and Europe began Friday in an electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black.

US President Donald Trump was among 50,000 spectators expected for the opening day as the Americans and Europeans renewed golf hostilities for the 45th time in the biennial rivalry.

Rahm’s first shot went well into the right rough while DeChambeau smashed his ball into the fairway 10 yards shy of the green at the first hole, to the delight of the crowd.

Trophy holders Europe seek the first road triumph by either side since their 2012 “Miracle at Medinah” while the Americans try to win back the Cup after losing two years ago in Rome.

US fans chanted “We want Bryson” in the high-pressure crucible of the first tee

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