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Hovland Withdraws from Four-Ball but Eyes Sunday Comeback

Hovland Withdraws from Four-Ball but Eyes Sunday Comeback

Fitzpatrick fired a record-equalling 66 to capture the DP World Tour title, delivering a calm, clutch final round that nudged past his rivals and sealed a memorable triumph.

Hovland withdrew from the four-ball as a precaution but remains hopeful for a Sunday start – he’s monitoring his recovery and will be reassessed before play resumes

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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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Organizers have unveiled a new qualifying route that allows LIV players to compete for places at The Open – a move that broadens the field to include both sanctioned tour stars and rebel‑tour talents. The change promises more intense competition and bigger stories, but it also reignites heated questions about eligibility, sporting integrity and the evolving loyalties in professional golf.

Experts say the Ryder Cup and Walker Cup have opportunities to borrow from one another to refresh how players progress from amateur ranks to the pros. Smarter team selection, clearer youth‑development pipelines and bolder match formats – from mixed‑team showcases to captains’ picks that reward chemistry as well as form – could fast‑track young talent and lift fan engagement across both events

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2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point: TV coverage, how to watch, format

2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point: TV coverage, how to watch, format

New pathway allows LIV golfers to qualify for The Open through designated events and exemptions, providing a formal route for players to compete in golf’s oldest major.

The 2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point will be broadcast live with multi-network coverage; viewers can stream foursomes and singles across regional broadcasters and official platforms, as teams contest match play format.

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Longtime friends McIlroy, Lowry team for Zurich win

Longtime friends McIlroy, Lowry team for Zurich win

Longtime friends Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry held their nerve to win the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, ending the tournament one stroke ahead of Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. The Irish duo showed great camaraderie and teamwork throughout the tournament. Both players made significant contributions to the victory, with Lowry making a crucial birdie on the 17th hole in the final round. The Zurich Classic marked McIlroy’s first win since October 2022 and Lowry’s first since the 2019 Open Championship.

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