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Ruling grants LIV golfers a pathway into The Open via qualifying events, aligning standards with other tours and offering players a clear route to the major despite ongoing tour disputes.
Late-entry Cook surged early at the Utah event, carding a blistering opening round before worsening weather halted play. Officials postponed the remainder as players and fans awaited updated tee times.
Rickie Fowler abruptly withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday, citing illness and undergoing medical evaluation – a sudden exit that removes a former contender from the leaderboard as tournament officials closely monitor his recovery.
Scattered damage to greens at an LPGA event forced changes to play and prompted an immediate probe into the cause – likely severe weather or a maintenance issue – while crews race to repair turf and safeguard both competitive integrity and player safety
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Organizers have opened a clear route for LIV golfers to qualify for The Open, laying out eligibility rules and specific qualifying events. The move upends the status quo-broadening elite access while fueling fresh debate across professional golf.
Meanwhile, the fallout from the Bethpage Ryder Cup refuses to die down: controversies over safety, unruly fan behaviour and a contentious course setup continue to overshadow the play, prompting players and officials to call for swift, concrete reforms
The USGA’s seasonal ‘leaf rule’ lets golfers remove loose leaves anywhere except bunkers and hazards from Oct.15-Apr.1, freeing shots from fall debris while preserving attached or embedded leaves.
Rickie Fowler abruptly ended his WM Phoenix Open campaign after falling ill, leaving fans disappointed. Tournament officials said a medical evaluation Friday morning ruled him unfit to continue, and he did not return to the course.
At the Sanderson Farms Championship, the leader ran into a bit of chaos when an odd ball lie in a bunker triggered a rare rules review. Play was briefly stopped as officials examined the situation – a ruling that could reshuffle the leaderboard once the round resumed
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open: The R&A has unveiled a new qualification route that lets select LIV players earn spots at The Open – a move that’s sparked fierce debate over eligibility, fairness and whether it alters the championship’s long-standing field.
Were Bethpage’s green speeds to blame for U.S. Ryder Cup loss?: In the wake of the U.S. defeat, players and captains are pointing to Bethpage’s lightning-fast greens – arguing that pace, not form, determined crucial putts and swung momentum at pivotal moments
LIV golfers now have a new pathway into The Open, opening the door to major championship fields and reshaping how players qualify. The change rewrites entry routes and has sparked heated debate about fairness, competitive balance and how the tours should integrate.
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LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Organizers have unveiled a bold new route for LIV players to reach The Open – a blend of designated qualifying events and merit-based spots. The move represents a clear step toward integrating LIV talent into golf’s flagship championship and opens fresh opportunities for players to earn their place on the sport’s biggest stage.
Bradley: Made mistake with Bethpage course setup:
Bradley has acknowledged he got the Bethpage setup wrong, saying aggressive pin placements and unusual tee rotations made scoring far tougher than intended. He’s calling for tweaks and taking the experience as a lesson – aiming for smarter setups that present a fair, compelling test at future events
LIV golfers granted a new qualification route to The Open, opening a path for rebel tour players to compete on golf’s biggest stage pending eligibility rules and R&A approval.
Bethpage Black lacks one key feature ahead of Team USA’s defense, raising questions about course strategy and whether its absence could tilt advantage toward visiting contenders.
