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Rory McIlroy caddie makes 1 request, and a Bethpage mystery | Weekend 9

Rory McIlroy caddie makes 1 request, and a Bethpage mystery | Weekend 9

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open
LIV golfers have been granted a qualification pathway to The Open, offering players routes via designated events and qualifying series, sparking debate across tours over eligibility and competitive integrity.

Rory McIlroy caddie makes 1 request, and a Bethpage mystery | Weekend 9
Rory McIlroy’s caddie made a single tactical request ahead of Weekend 9, while a course-side mystery at Bethpage unfolded, prompting inquiries into conditions and strategy as fans and officials sought answers.

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These 10 players will decide the fate of the Ryder Cup

These 10 players will decide the fate of the Ryder Cup

A new agreement grants select LIV golfers a qualification pathway into The Open, allowing conditional entry via performance criteria and targeted exemptions ahead of next year’s championship.

Ten players are poised to decide the Ryder Cup’s outcome, with captains’ picks, form and pairings under scrutiny as momentum and key matchups likely determine which side prevails.

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Grading Keegan Bradley, and Phil Mickelson thinks of the ‘King’ | Weekend 9

Grading Keegan Bradley, and Phil Mickelson thinks of the ‘King’ | Weekend 9

Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, rallying on the back nine to overtake rivals and secure a defining victory after a composed, pressure-packed final round.

Weekend 9 reviews Keegan Bradley’s form with sharp grades, while Phil Mickelson reflects on the late ‘King’ era, weighing legacy and recent struggles in a candid, revealing analysis.

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‘Above and beyond’: U.S. Ryder Cup team’s biggest ‘weapon’ lurking in plain sight

‘Above and beyond’: U.S. Ryder Cup team’s biggest ‘weapon’ lurking in plain sight

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open: Organizers announce a new route allowing eligible LIV players to enter qualifying events, paving a clearer path for them to compete in this year’s Open Championship.

‘Above and beyond’: U.S. Ryder Cup team’s biggest ‘weapon’ lurking in plain sight: Team leaders point to cohesion and strategic pairings as the X-factor, with depth and adaptability set to decide key matches at the upcoming Ryder Cup.

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U.S. Ryder Cup team finalized with 6 captain’s picks (and 1 major surprise)

U.S. Ryder Cup team finalized with 6 captain’s picks (and 1 major surprise)

LIV golfers have been granted a qualification pathway to The Open, with organizers confirming eligibility criteria and reserved spots, creating a formal route to golf’s oldest major amid ongoing tour tensions.

The U.S. Ryder Cup roster is complete after six captain’s picks, including one unexpected selection that reshapes pairings and strategy. The captain cited form, chemistry and match‑play pedigree ahead of the biennial showdown.

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