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Paul Azinger Sounds Alarm: U.S. Ryder Cup Decision Could Spark New Controversy

Paul Azinger Sounds Alarm: U.S. Ryder Cup Decision Could Spark New Controversy

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
The Open has introduced a new qualifying route for LIV players, giving them a direct shot at competing for spots in the major despite the ongoing tour tensions. Organizers say the change is meant to protect competitive fairness and ensure the best players can still vie for a place on golf’s biggest stage.

‘You’re going to risk what happened here’: Paul Azinger rips U.S. Ryder Cup move:
Paul Azinger didn’t hold back, blasting the U.S. decision on Ryder Cup selections and warning it could invite the same controversies we’ve seen before. He says the move risks damaging team unity, sparking public outrage and undermining confidence in the selection process unless officials course-correct

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Ryder Cup Controversy: Former U.S. Captain Slams Bethpage as the Wrong Choice for Golf’s Biggest Stage

Ryder Cup Controversy: Former U.S. Captain Slams Bethpage as the Wrong Choice for Golf’s Biggest Stage

The R&A has unveiled a new qualification route that gives LIV golfers a clear path into The Open, using designated events and criteria to allow players from the breakaway circuit to compete at the storied major.

Off the course, controversy smolders: a former U.S. Ryder Cup captain has blasted the choice of Bethpage as ill‑suited – calling it a “mistake” – and warns the course’s layout and current condition weaken the integrity of championship‑level match play

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