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Rory wins 2nd Irish Open title in thrilling playoff

Rory wins 2nd Irish Open title in thrilling playoff

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open Friday after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. The American left the course and will miss the remainder of the event to recover.

Rory McIlroy clinched his second Irish Open title in a dramatic playoff, birdieing the decisive hole to edge out rivals. The Northern Irishman praised the crowd after a memorable finish.

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How did Rory McIlroy end winless slump? He needed a home game

How did Rory McIlroy end winless slump? He needed a home game

Excerpt 1 (Fowler WD): Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials said. He left the course before his next round and will undergo further evaluation; no timetable set for his return.

Excerpt 2 (McIlroy): Rory McIlroy snapped his winless streak with a victory on home soil, citing familiar surroundings and family support as key factors in restoring his confidence and form.

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1 of the most dominant products on Tour? Players can’t use it

1 of the most dominant products on Tour? Players can’t use it

The R&A has unveiled a new qualification pathway enabling certain LIV golfers to compete in The Open, igniting debate over historic eligibility rules and the future balance between rival tours.

Tour officials confirm a widely used performance product is barred in competition despite dominance in testing, leaving players and manufacturers contesting rules and prompting urgent calls for clearer equipment guidance.

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Retired Super Bowl champ on life after football, the golf bug and more

Retired Super Bowl champ on life after football, the golf bug and more

Fitzpatrick closes with record-equalling 66 to win DP World Tour title:
Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, producing a blistering final round to secure victory and deny late challengers in a decisive finish.

Retired Super Bowl champ on life after football, the golf bug and more:
A retired Super Bowl champion discusses life after football, his growing passion for golf, community work and the transition to civilian life, reflecting on lessons learned and new ambitions off the field.

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‘The kid’s just good’: 18-year-old sensation helps U.S. build Walker Cup lead

‘The kid’s just good’: 18-year-old sensation helps U.S. build Walker Cup lead

LIV golfers granted a new qualification pathway to The Open, with criteria tied to performance in designated events and rankings – a move that opens major access and stirs debate across the game.

An 18-year-old prodigy starred as the U.S. extended its Walker Cup lead, delivering clutch shots and steady play. Teammates praised the youngster’s poise; captain hailed a performance that shifts momentum in America’s favor.

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U.S. rallies in singles to take Walker Cup lead

U.S. rallies in singles to take Walker Cup lead

LIV golfers have been granted a new qualification pathway to The Open, allowing players from the breakaway tour to compete for spots through designated events and exemptions, sparking debate across golf’s governing bodies.

The U.S. surged in singles play to seize the Walker Cup lead, overturning deficits with clutch birdies and steady play as momentum shifted toward the Americans ahead of the final day of the amateur team showdown.

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World No. 1 amateur Jackson Koivun’s Walker Cup motivator might surprise you

World No. 1 amateur Jackson Koivun’s Walker Cup motivator might surprise you

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
LIV golfers have been granted a new qualification route to The Open, providing a clear pathway for breakaway players to earn spots through designated events and criteria ahead of the championship.

World No. 1 amateur Jackson Koivun’s Walker Cup motivator might surprise you:
World No. 1 amateur Jackson Koivun says his Walker Cup drive is fueled not by trophies but by childhood caddying and local club pride, a humble motivator pushing him toward international success.

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