Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose react to tense Bryson DeChambeau clash and Ryder Cup shove

Bryson DeChambeau found himself at the centre of a furious confrontation with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose as Team USA's woeful Saturday went from bad to worse at the Ryder Cup. DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler, trailing by three holes, needed a birdie at Bethpage Black's 15th green to stay in contention, which DeChambeau successfully managed.

But drama then unfolded as Fleetwood and Rose expressed their frustration, seemingly suggesting that DeChambeau's caddie, Greg Bodine, had blocked their line of sight. DeChambeau responded furiously to the European duo's objections, triggering a fiery war of words with Fleetwood and Rose.

Fleetwood's imposing caddie, Ian Finnis, appeared to try calming the situation as the players traded barbs. Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, also waded into the fracas, angrily confronting the European pair and vice-captain Francesco Molinari, who was even pushed before tempers cooled.

When questioned about the flashpoint, Rose said: "It was a shame the match got to that point. I was waiting to putt, the boys were working on their read, going through their bits and pieces so I waited.

"I felt like they then came up again, and I questioned, 'It's my putt right?' Maybe I didn't say it as politely in the moment, but there was by no means any disrespect. Obviously it was taken the wrong way (by DeChambeau). I don't think we should dwell on that. If I should say, 'Excuse me please', then my bad."

Fleetwood, when asked about his perspective, stated: "It's part of it right. It's one moment out of two days of a lot of great golf. Whatever, it happens, I don't think it's that big of a deal. Another point, every single point is huge. Let's finish today off and think about tomorrow."

Rose, when questioned if the incident was resolved, responded: "I hope so, I spoke to the boys. It should be. There was no intent behind it whatsoever. Especially with Scottie, I admire him, huge respect all around. From my point of view, it was taken in a way it shouldn't have been. I think happy days all round."

Tensions were high at Bethpage on Saturday as Europe took a commanding lead in the competition. Another 3-1 victory in the morning foursomes session has given Luke Donald's team an 8.5-3.5 lead in New York.

There were signs of tension between the European golfers and American spectators during the morning session, with Rory McIlroy telling one group to "Shut the f--- up."

As the afternoon fourballs began, the crowd's hostility increased, with McIlroy and Shane Lowry lodging an official complaint to referee Mike Raby following verbal abuse from spectators, as well as jeering whilst attempting to strike their putts.