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2025 Ryder Cup

McIlroy aspires to be Ryder Cup captain one day

McIlroy aspires to be Ryder Cup captain one day

LIV golfers have been given a formal qualification pathway to The Open, allowing players from the breakaway tour to earn entry through designated events, ranking routes and select exemptions for the historic major.

Rory McIlroy says he hopes to captain a future Ryder Cup team, citing leadership ambitions and a desire to guide Europe’s best, aiming to translate his playing experience into strategic and motivational leadership on golf’s biggest team stage.

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European Ryder Cup Stars Defend Fans, Dismiss Bethpage vs. Rome Crowd Comparisons

European Ryder Cup Stars Defend Fans, Dismiss Bethpage vs. Rome Crowd Comparisons

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday due to illness, tournament officials said. Feeling unwell, he pulled out before his round and will be re-evaluated ahead of upcoming events.

European Ryder Cup players pushed back against comparisons between the rowdy Bethpage crowd and Rome, saying the atmospheres are different and that such criticism unfairly paints fans as partisan. Team leaders urged a focus on the golf – not the labels

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Bethpage Breakdown: How the U.S. Ryder Cup Unraveled

Bethpage Breakdown: How the U.S. Ryder Cup Unraveled

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
LIV players have clinched a formal pathway into The Open – organizers are carving out spots through select events and targeted exemptions, creating a direct route for the breakaway circuit to vie for golf’s oldest major.

The cascading failures of a Bethpage U.S. Ryder Cup:
A string of operational breakdowns, chaotic scheduling and security blunders at Bethpage turned the U.S. Ryder Cup into a public relations disaster, igniting fierce criticism over preparedness and urgent calls for leadership and accountability

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Don’t Miss the 2025 Ryder Cup Finale: How to Watch Sunday’s Thrilling Singles Showdown Live

Don’t Miss the 2025 Ryder Cup Finale: How to Watch Sunday’s Thrilling Singles Showdown Live

1) Rickie Fowler unexpectedly withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open citing illness, exiting before his scheduled tee time as organizers revised the field. Tournament officials say they will continue to monitor his condition ahead of upcoming events.

2) Expect edge-of-your-seat action for the 2025 Ryder Cup singles on Sunday – live broadcasts and streaming across major networks, plus expert pre-match analysis, real-time scoring and continuous updates. Check local listings for exact tee times and how to access the coverage

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2025 Ryder Cup Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Day 2 matches at Bethpage Black

2025 Ryder Cup Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Day 2 matches at Bethpage Black

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, pulling out ahead of his scheduled tee time. Tournament officials say he is resting and will be monitored as the event continues.

Saturday’s 2025 Ryder Cup coverage from Bethpage Black will feature live Day 2 matches across national broadcasters and streaming platforms, with extended evening coverage, expert commentary and highlights packages.

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U.S. Ryder Cup Blitz Shatters the “Momentum Doesn’t Matter” Myth

U.S. Ryder Cup Blitz Shatters the “Momentum Doesn’t Matter” Myth

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
The R&A has unveiled a new qualifying route that lets LIV players earn spots at The Open – a sanctioned pathway back into major-championship contention that reshapes eligibility.

Early U.S. beatdown disproves one lazy Ryder Cup storyline:
A blistering early U.S. surge demolished the idea that momentum is meaningless – proving a fast start can swing matchplay and bury tired Ryder Cup clichés

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2025 Ryder Cup Day 2: Saturday’s Can’t-Miss Fourball Pairings and Key Tee Times Revealed

2025 Ryder Cup Day 2: Saturday’s Can’t-Miss Fourball Pairings and Key Tee Times Revealed

The R&A has confirmed that, starting in 2025, LIV-affiliated golfers will have a clear qualification pathway into The Open – giving eligible players the chance to earn spots through designated events and standings, while remaining subject to the tournament’s standard eligibility rules.

Ryder Cup officials have released Saturday’s fourball pairings and tee times for Day 2, unveiling headline matchups and tactical pairings as captains set chess-like lineups for a pivotal session that could swing momentum and shape the outcome of the 2025 contest

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Ryder Cup 2025 for Beginners: Your Top 10 Questions Answered Simply

Ryder Cup 2025 for Beginners: Your Top 10 Questions Answered Simply

LIV golfers have been handed a clear route into The Open after new qualifying criteria were aligned with R&A standards – a change that unlocks opportunities for players once excluded and reshapes how majors decide their fields.

Ryder Cup 2025 guide: Ten punchy answers for first-time fans – the essentials on format, team selection, match play, ticketing and the electric atmosphere you can expect at this must-see biennial showdown

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Conquer Bethpage Black: The Ultimate Hole-by-Hole Preview for the 2025 Ryder Cup Showdown

Conquer Bethpage Black: The Ultimate Hole-by-Hole Preview for the 2025 Ryder Cup Showdown

Rickie Fowler was forced to withdraw from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. The three-time PGA Tour winner did not finish the event, and his schedule for upcoming tournaments is now under review.

Our insider’s hole-by-hole guide to Bethpage Black pulls back the curtain on the strategic gauntlet of the 2025 Ryder Cup – narrow fairways, penal rough and a handful of pivotal scoring holes that will dictate match-play tactics

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