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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.
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open: The Open has opened a clear route for LIV players – blending regional qualifiers with selected exemptions to let them compete amid ongoing tour disputes, officials say – a move that reshapes how top players can earn their way in.
Bethpage Black’s next major? It’s coming sooner than expected: The USGA confirms Bethpage Black will host its next major earlier than planned, sparking an accelerated push on course upgrades, ticketing and community logistics as organizers fast‑track preparations for the championship
At Bethpage Black, a fearsome par‑5 chews up weekend hackers with razor‑thin fairways, savage rough and lightning‑fast greens – yet that same brutal design hands tour pros golden scoring chances. The Hole Truth peels back why this hole devours amateurs but rewards the elite
Officials unveil a qualification route for LIV golfers to earn spots at The Open, a move that opens major access, prompts debate over eligibility and alters the pathway to golf’s oldest championship.
Bethpage Black’s punishing layout, narrow fairways, thick rough and devilish greens punish higher-handicap weekend players, turning modest errors into big numbers at one of America’s toughest public tests.
**Ricky Fowler Withdraws from WM Phoenix Open Due to Illness**
Ricky Fowler has officially withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open, citing illness. This marks a setback for the golfer, who was looking to capitalize on his recent form at the popular tournament. A replacement player has yet to be announced.
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**Tee Times Announced for the 2025 U.S. Open**
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released the tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open. Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup as top players vie for the championship at the renowned venue.
In a heartfelt announcement, two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer has revealed that the 2025 Masters Tournament will mark his final appearance on the PGA Tour. At 65, this German golfing icon has had an extraordinary journey, amassing over 40 professional titles globally, which include an impressive 42 DP World Tour victories and 11 PGA Tour Champions titles. Langer’s choice to retire isn’t entirely unexpected; he has been reflecting on this decision for several years now. He expressed a desire to dedicate more time to his family and pursue other business ventures that interest him.
Oakmont Country Club, renowned for its challenging golf course, has undergone significant renovations to its greens, resulting in larger and faster putting surfaces. The changes, which aim to elevate the course’s difficulty and test golfers’ skills, have been implemented across all 18 holes. The new greens have been expanded by an average of 20%, providing players with more space to land their shots. Additionally, the greens have been redesigned with steeper slopes and more contours, increasing their speed and making it more challenging to control the ball’s roll. The renovations are part of an ongoing effort by Oakmont to maintain its reputation as one of the toughest courses in the world.
2024 Olympic Golf Thursday Tee Times: Round 1 Groupings for Men’s Event
The first round of the men’s Olympic golf tournament will begin on Thursday, July 18th at the Pont Royal Golf Course in Paris, France. The tournament will feature 60 of the world’s best golfers competing for the prestigious championship trophy.
Tee times for the first round have been released and there are some intriguing pairings. World number one Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 7:45 AM alongside Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm. Other notable pairings include Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth, who will tee off at 8:00 AM, and Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, who will tee off at 8:15 AM.
Fans can expect to see plenty of birdies and eagles on the opening day of the championship. The Pont Royal Golf Course is a par-71 course that measures 7,135 yards. The course is known for its fast greens and challenging rough, so the players will need to be on top of their game to post low scores.
