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Rory McIlroy Called Out for Ryder Cup Hypocrisy by Former Captain-Did He Cross the Line?

Rory McIlroy Called Out for Ryder Cup Hypocrisy by Former Captain-Did He Cross the Line?

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday due to illness, tournament officials confirmed. He left the course for medical evaluation, forcing organizers to scramble and reshuffle tee times and pairings at short notice.

A former Ryder Cup captain has accused Rory McIlroy of hypocrisy after the recent Ryder Cup, alleging McIlroy’s on-course behavior contradicted his public comments – a charge that has sparked spirited debate across the golf world

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Nick Faldo mocks U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play live on TV

Nick Faldo mocks U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play live on TV

Fitzpatrick closes with record-equalling 66 to win DP World Tour title: Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, storming the final round to overtake rivals and lift the trophy after a composed performance.

Nick Faldo mocks U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play live on TV: Nick Faldo publicly mocked a U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play during a live TV broadcast, sparking debate over etiquette and pace of play as fans and pundits weighed in on the on-air remark.

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Four-balls vs. foursomes: What’s the difference in the Ryder Cup formats?

Four-balls vs. foursomes: What’s the difference in the Ryder Cup formats?

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
R&A unveils a qualification pathway for LIV Golf players to earn spots in The Open, offering a competitive route amid ongoing tour tensions and expanding access to golf’s oldest major.

Four-balls vs. foursomes: What’s the difference in the Ryder Cup formats?
At the Ryder Cup, four-balls pair teammates playing their own balls with best-ball scoring, while foursomes alternate shots with one ball per pair – distinct strategies shaping match tactics and partnerships.

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‘Only way he gets attention’: Rory McIlroy jabs Bryson DeChambeau over Ryder Cup comments

‘Only way he gets attention’: Rory McIlroy jabs Bryson DeChambeau over Ryder Cup comments

Organizers have confirmed a new qualification pathway for LIV golfers to reach The Open, allowing select players to qualify via designated events and rankings – a move set to reshape major entry routes.

Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup comments are “the only way he gets attention,” criticizing the stance and escalating the pair’s public tensions ahead of the team showdown.

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1. Ryder Cup Reboot? Famed Caddie Proposes Rotating Pairings and Shot-Clock Trial  
2. “For the Good of the Game”: Legendary

Ryder Cup Reboot? Famed Caddie Proposes Rotating Pairings and Shot-Clock Trial 2. “For the Good of the Game”: Legendary

The Open has reopened a pathway for LIV golfers – eligible players can now earn places through designated events and a qualifying series, restoring a clear route back into major-championship contention.

A renowned caddie is urging Ryder Cup captains to shake things up “for the good of the game,” proposing rotating pairings and shot‑clock trials to inject speed, drama and greater fairness into team matches

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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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