Xander Schauffele was eager to highlight to Keegan Bradley the impact Bryson DeChambeau could have for Team USA at the Ryder Cup.

Schauffele was among the defeated squad in Rome two years ago when DeChambeau wasn’t selected. However, he’s now returned to the team and immediately demonstrated how he differs from his teammates at the beginning of the week.

DeChambeau’s inclusion will spark massive excitement among his home supporters at Bethpage Black. Scottie Scheffler was swift to express his thoughts on what the LIV Golf star brings as a teammate in team competitions.

Schauffele disclosed he informed captain Bradley that DeChambeau could prove decisive and deliver an even greater influence than himself beyond simply scoring points.

Schauffele explained: “Yeah, I was telling Keegan when this whole thing was starting that I felt like he could be — when you look at Ryder Cups and how they shake down, it’s like — it can kind of seem very different or distant at times when you win or lose one.

“But I was telling Keegan, I feel like Bryson could be like the difference for us in a strange way from the standpoint of feeding into these fans, the style of golf he plays.

“And also how — like you’ll get me, I’ll make a putt, and you won’t see too much of a reaction. That’s just who I am. That’s kind of how I operate. Maybe it might change this week, who knows. These Ryder Cups bring out the best in you at times.

“But Bryson is like, this is his arena. If he views himself as a gladiator golfer, this is as good as it gets. He’s been awesome. He’s been awesome in the team room.

“I’m excited to sort of see what he can do, and hopefully get a lot of points up on the board because his points might hit harder than maybe my points, for example, just because of how he might celebrate and get these fans into this tournament quickly.”

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World No. 1 Scheffler chimed in: “Yeah, I mean, I think Bryson is a tremendous competitor. He’s a great partner as well.

“I partnered with him in 2021 at Whistling Straits and he was a tremendous guy to be out to be golf course with. He’s a great guy and a good friend and he’s been great in our team room.

“Like I said, he brings a lot of energy, the people love him, and I think he loves the opportunity to be able to represent his country.

“He’s a multiple-time U.S. Open winner, and that means a lot to him. Being an American I think means a lot to him as well. I’m excited to kind of unleash him this week.”