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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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U.S. in big hole despite late point at Ryder Cup

U.S. in big hole despite late point at Ryder Cup

LIV golfers granted a new qualification route to The Open, allowing players from the Saudi-backed circuit to earn spots through designated events and rankings, reshaping access to golf’s oldest major.

U.S. left in a deep deficit at the Ryder Cup despite securing a late point, struggling in early sessions as Europe built an insurmountable lead that puts American hopes on the brink.

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Ryder Cup 2025: Best moments from Day 1

Ryder Cup 2025: Best moments from Day 1

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Organizers grant LIV golfers a clear qualification path to The Open, allowing entry via designated events and regional qualifiers. The decision reshapes access and stirs debate ahead of the major.

Ryder Cup 2025: Best moments from Day 1:
Day 1 at Ryder Cup 2025 delivered drama and passion: clutch putts, crucial pairings, and momentum-shifting holes as teams traded birdies and momentum in a fiercely contested opening session.

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Dynamic Duo: Bryson and Thomas Set to Ignite Team USA’s Ryder Cup Charge

Dynamic Duo: Bryson and Thomas Set to Ignite Team USA’s Ryder Cup Charge

Officials unveiled a fresh qualifying pathway that lets LIV players vie for spots in The Open – earning their way through designated events and regional qualifying – a move designed to broaden access to the championship, officials said.

The captain announced Bryson-Thomas will open for the U.S. at the Ryder Cup, teaming him with a partner to set the tone in the opening session as America hunts for early momentum in the biennial showdown

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Ryder Cup Shocker: Big Names Benched in Friday Foursomes Pairings

Ryder Cup Shocker: Big Names Benched in Friday Foursomes Pairings

R&A has opened a new pathway for LIV golfers to reach The Open, carving out spots via designated events and rankings. The bold move has sparked a heated debate over fairness and could reshape championship fields while straining relationships among the game’s governing bodies.

Friday’s Ryder Cup foursomes reveal sent shockwaves through the golf world as several big names were conspicuously left off the sheets. Captains have defended their tactical choices, but fans and players are voicing concerns about chemistry and strategy as the team heads into those crucial sessions

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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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Why the Ryder Cup Build-Up Feels Like an Endless Waiting Game This Year

Why the Ryder Cup Build-Up Feels Like an Endless Waiting Game This Year

Fitzpatrick stormed home with a record‑equalling 66 to claim the DP World Tour title, repelling late challengers as cool‑headed precision on the closing holes sealed a hard‑fought victory for the Englishman.

This year’s Ryder Cup build‑up has felt painfully protracted – scheduling snags, player uncertainty and relentless media scrutiny have stretched the wait, fraying fans’ patience and testing the captains’ nerves

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Bryson, Rory eye Bethpage matchup amid rivalry

Bryson, Rory eye Bethpage matchup amid rivalry

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
R&A unveils a qualification pathway enabling LIV Golf players to vie for Open Championship berths via designated qualifiers and ranking adjustments, widening access to golf’s oldest major.

Bryson, Rory eye Bethpage matchup amid rivalry:
Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy eye a potential Bethpage showdown, trading barbs and strategy as the rivalry intensifies ahead of a high-stakes head-to-head on the demanding New York layout.

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Host USA favored over Europe for Ryder Cup

Host USA favored over Europe for Ryder Cup

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
A revised qualification route now lets LIV Golf players earn spots in The Open through designated events and adjusted rankings, marking a significant step toward integrating the breakaway tour into major championship fields.

Host USA favored over Europe for Ryder Cup:
With home advantage and strong form, the USA enter the Ryder Cup as favorites over Europe, boosted by depth in the team and crowd support as captains finalize pairings for the biennial clash.

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Golf Ball Drama: How Bryson DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup Partner Could Be Decided by Equipment Choice

Golf Ball Drama: How Bryson DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup Partner Could Be Decided by Equipment Choice

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
After fresh negotiations, LIV players have been handed a tangible route into The Open – with spots now being allocated through on-course performance metrics and a limited number of exemptions. The change reshapes access for breakaway tour stars and brings new drama and opportunity to golf’s oldest major.

Bryson DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup partner could hinge on golf ball:
Team officials say DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup pairing may come down to something as small as a golf ball – equipment compatibility, feel and ball flight are being weighed alongside form and chemistry as captains build duos for the transatlantic showdown

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