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.”