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Longtime pro bought a pro-shop putter. And then he was penalized 2 shots 

Longtime pro bought a pro-shop putter. And then he was penalized 2 shots 

Organizers announce LIV golfers will gain a formal qualification route into The Open, opening opportunities for select players from the breakaway circuit to earn spots in golf’s oldest major under new criteria.

A longtime touring pro who bought a pro-shop putter faced a two-shot penalty under equipment rules, tournament officials confirm, prompting debate over club conformity and enforcement in competitive play.

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Ryder Cup snubs: 9 bubble players left off 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team

Ryder Cup snubs: 9 bubble players left off 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team

The Open grants LIV golfers a new qualification pathway, allowing sanctioned players to compete via revamped criteria and earn spots through designated events and exemptions.

Nine bubble players were left off the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team, sparking debate over captain’s picks and form-based selections as veterans and rising stars missed the final biennial roster.

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Phil Mickelson pans U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful over slow play

Phil Mickelson pans U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful over slow play

Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to claim the DP World Tour title, holding off late challengers and sealing victory with a composed final-round performance.

Phil Mickelson has blasted a U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful for slow play, saying the delay undermines team momentum and calling for swifter pace to protect match integrity ahead of the biennial event.

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Masters, Open tweak rules for qualifying criteria

Masters, Open tweak rules for qualifying criteria

Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday due to illness, leaving the field early as he prioritises recovery; organizers say no timetable set for his return.

Masters, Open tweak rules for qualifying criteria:
The Masters and The Open revised qualifying criteria to streamline entry and boost fairness, adjusting exemptions and regional pathways as organizers aim to balance tradition with wider access to major fields.

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Awkward interruption disrupts Tour Championship’s decisive moments

Awkward interruption disrupts Tour Championship’s decisive moments

Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, overpowering the field with a composed final round and securing victory after a tense, dramatic finish.

An awkward interruption halted play during the Tour Championship’s pivotal stretch, breaking momentum and prompting tense exchanges as leaders struggled to regain focus in the match-defining moments.

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From LIV Golf Setback to PGA Tour Comeback: His Journey Back to the Spotlight

From LIV Golf Setback to PGA Tour Comeback: His Journey Back to the Spotlight

Ricky Fowler had to pull out of the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, missing his chance to shine in one of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious events. Fans and officials alike are closely watching his recovery as he strives to bounce back quickly and return to top form.

Following his demotion by LIV Golf, Fowler is making a highly anticipated return to the PGA Tour this week. This comeback represents a crucial turning point as he fights to reclaim his place among golf’s elite and build new momentum in his career

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