U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker believes the feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau won't get in the way of the team's success at the event next month.
"They assured me that the team and the country and everything else that goes into this is their (top priority)," Stricker said, according to Sports Illustrated’s John Hawkins. "They said it's not going to be an issue, and I believe them. I trust them. As far as I'm concerned, it's been put to bed."
Stricker said he spoke to each golfer individually last week to outline his concerns about their ongoing conflict. He also noted that Koepka hasn't stoked the feud's fire over the past couple of weeks, so the rivalry is more at a simmer right now.
"This Ryder Cup means a lot to these guys. Neither one wants to be the root of a problem. They both understand," Stricker said.
However, Stricker likely won't go as far as to make the pair partner up in the fourball sessions at Whistling Straits.
"I'm not going to tell you there's no chance, but I don't see it happening, no. I don't think they want to play together," he said.
The Ryder Cup is set to take place from Sept. 24 to 26 in Wisconsin.
