What are Local Rules, and why do they exist?
Local rules adapt golf play to course conditions and safety, clarifying procedures for hazards, ground under repair or temporary changes. Officials say they ensure fairness, pace and clear expectations.
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Ryder Cup snubs: 9 bubble players left off 2025 European Ryder Cup team
Nine bubble players were left off the 2025 European Ryder Cup team, prompting debate over captain’s picks and selection criteria as veterans and rising stars missed the final biennial roster.
Donald picks familiar names for Ryder Cup team
LIV golfers granted a new qualification route to The Open via designated events and rankings. The change could alter entry lists and intensify debate over tour integration and eligibility.
Captain Donald named a Ryder Cup squad heavy on familiar faces, retaining proven veterans alongside in-form players. The selection favors experience and cohesion as Europe seeks victory.
How this sprawling Wisconsin golf resort is aces in more ways than one
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open: Governing bodies unveiled a new route allowing select LIV players to earn Open spots via designated qualifiers and performance-based criteria, broadening access to the championship.
Sprawling Wisconsin golf resort is aces in more ways than one: The resort attracts golfers and families with championship courses, expanded lodging and diverse amenities, boosting regional tourism and positioning it as a year‑round leisure and events destination.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald finalizes roster with 6 captain’s picks
Luke Donald finalizes Team Europe, naming six captain’s picks to complete his Ryder Cup roster. The selections aim to sharpen pairings and strategy as Europe seeks to reclaim the trophy.
Why Keegan Bradley should be 2027 Ryder Cup captain, according to a major champ
A major champion says Keegan Bradley’s leadership, match-play savvy and player rapport make him the ideal 2027 Ryder Cup captain, citing his strategic vision and team-building strengths.
Miranda Wang’s clubs: Inside her FM Championship-winning setup
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
R&A confirms a new qualification route for LIV golfers to enter The Open, allowing players to earn spots through designated qualifying events and rankings, reshaping eligibility ahead of this year’s championship.
Miranda Wang’s clubs: Inside her FM Championship-winning setup:
Miranda Wang relied on a precision iron set, a high‑MOI driver and a soft‑touch putter to win the FM Championship; equipment tuning and yardage‑specific wedges underpinned her measured, consistent performance.
Matt Wallace brought to tears as Ryder Cup fate comes into focus
Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, rallying past rivals with composed finishing holes to secure victory and lift the trophy in emphatic fashion.
Matt Wallace was moved to tears as his Ryder Cup inclusion hung in the balance, emotional scenes after a tense week left selectors weighing form and grit before a dramatic final decision.
Tour Confidential: Did Keegan Bradley make the right Ryder Cup decision?
Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup picks ignited debate. Tour Confidential examines whether his selections – balancing form, match-play savvy and team chemistry – give the U.S. the edge.
The best interview moments from the FM Championship | Rogers Report
Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to capture the DP World Tour title, delivering a composed final round that overcame late pressure and sealed a memorable victory on the European circuit.
Rogers Report rounds up the FM Championship’s best interview moments, highlighting candid reactions, tactical insights and emotional post-round exchanges that defined the tournament’s human story.
