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Reliving the Ryder Cup’s Glory Days: When Every Match Was a Nail-Biter

Reliving the Ryder Cup’s Glory Days: When Every Match Was a Nail-Biter

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Golf’s governing bodies have opened a clear route for LIV players to earn spots at The Open – naming specific events and setting out the criteria that will fold them into the championship’s entry process.

Once there was magic: An ode to when the Ryder Cup wasn’t a series of blowouts:
A wistful celebration of the Ryder Cup’s golden eras – when matches swung back and forth, drama lived on every hole, and outcomes were anyone’s guess. This piece contrasts those edge-of-your-seat contests with today’s lopsided results and urges a return to the fierce, unpredictable competition that made the event legendary

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On Walker Cup eve, all is in order. The matches will put an end to that

On Walker Cup eve, all is in order. The matches will put an end to that

Fitzpatrick sealed the DP World Tour title with a record-equalling 66, storming the final round to overhaul rivals and finish the week in imperious form.

On Walker Cup eve teams exude calm, but captains warn the orderly veneer will crack once play begins; the weekend’s head-to-head matches promise drama, momentum swings and national pride on the line.

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Tour Confidential: Presidents Cup MVPs, critiquing captains and format changes

Tour Confidential: Presidents Cup MVPs, critiquing captains and format changes

The Presidents Cup MVPs are decided, the captains’ performances dissected, and potential changes to the format discussed in the aftermath of the 2022 competition. Cameron Young and Christiaan Bezuidenhout were the standout players for the Americans and Internationals, respectively. Trevor Immelman’s decision to prioritize unity over rankings proved successful for the Internationals. Davis Love III’s American team faced criticism for a lackluster performance. Proposals are being considered to adjust the format, such as reducing the number of matches or altering the scoring system. The discourse surrounding the Presidents Cup highlights the continuous evolution and evaluation of team golf competitions.

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