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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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Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He left the course early to get treatment and rest, forcing officials to reshuffle pairings and bring in an alternate to take his spot.

After a disappointing Ryder Cup showing, critics and fans were quick to second-guess captains’ pairings and lineup choices. Players and strategists pushed back, warning that hindsight ignores the pressure of the moment, team chemistry and the unpredictable swings of match play

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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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McIlroy Fires Back at Hecklers, Delivers Clutch Ryder Cup Victory

McIlroy Fires Back at Hecklers, Delivers Clutch Ryder Cup Victory

Fitzpatrick stormed home with a record-equalling 66, holding his nerve in a composed final round to fend off rivals and capture the DP World Tour title in a landmark Sunday triumph.

Rory McIlroy snapped at persistent hecklers with an expletive-laced rebuke but brushed it off, remaining razor-focused on his game – his calm, controlled performance ultimately helping seal the Ryder Cup win

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Ryder Cup 2025 Day 2: Epic Putts, Shocking Swings, and Unforgettable Comebacks

Ryder Cup 2025 Day 2: Epic Putts, Shocking Swings, and Unforgettable Comebacks

Organizers say LIV golfers now have a clear, formal pathway to qualify for The Open – with defined criteria and conditional spots that could reshape the field and reignite debate over tour alignments.

Day 2 at Ryder Cup 2025 served up pulse‑racing drama: clutch putts, momentum‑shifting matches and a stirring late comeback that left the contest finely poised and captains and fans holding their breath for Sunday’s deciders

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Friday’s Ryder Cup Shockers: Who Rose to Glory and Who Crumbled at Bethpage?

Friday’s Ryder Cup Shockers: Who Rose to Glory and Who Crumbled at Bethpage?

Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open citing illness, tournament officials said. He pulled out before his round to rest and receive medical evaluation; no further details were released.

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LIV golfers now have an official path to The Open, earning places through designated events and criteria – a change that could reshape elite lineups and spark debate ahead of the championship.

At Bethpage on Friday, a Ryder Cup star rose as a clear hero, delivering crucial points and momentum, while a teammate’s costly errors stunned fans and left the side’s momentum shaken

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The Ryder Cup Spotlight: How One Man Is Set to Define Golf’s Biggest Showdown

The Ryder Cup Spotlight: How One Man Is Set to Define Golf’s Biggest Showdown

Organizers have unveiled a new route for LIV players to earn a spot at The Open – a blend of performance-based berths and designated qualifiers that gives select golfers a clear, merit-driven path into golf’s oldest major.

As captains finalize strategies and pairings, one player has emerged as the fulcrum of this Ryder Cup: his recent form, leadership presence and key matchups are being hailed as the decisive factors likely to swing momentum and determine the outcome

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Michael Jordan predicted the U.S. Ryder Cup stumble with 3 ominous words

Michael Jordan predicted the U.S. Ryder Cup stumble with 3 ominous words

LIV golfers granted a formal qualification route to The Open after talks with the R&A, offering clear criteria and spots via designated events – a breakthrough easing pathways amid ongoing tour tensions.

Michael Jordan predicted the U.S. Ryder Cup stumble with three ominous words – ‘confidence breeds complacency,’ experts say – a stark warning many now cite after the team’s shocking collapse.

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