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LPGA Tournament in Turmoil: Damaged Greens Spark Outrage and Urgent Investigation

LPGA Tournament in Turmoil: Damaged Greens Spark Outrage and Urgent Investigation

Rickie Fowler abruptly withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday, citing illness and undergoing medical evaluation – a sudden exit that removes a former contender from the leaderboard as tournament officials closely monitor his recovery.

Scattered damage to greens at an LPGA event forced changes to play and prompted an immediate probe into the cause – likely severe weather or a maintenance issue – while crews race to repair turf and safeguard both competitive integrity and player safety

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Kim-Schaad Makes History with Second U.S. Mid-Amateur Triumph

Kim-Schaad Makes History with Second U.S. Mid-Amateur Triumph

LIV golfers have been handed a formal path into The Open – a new qualification route that lets players from the breakaway tour secure spots through designated events and criteria, igniting fresh debate among golf’s governing bodies.

Kim-Schaad claimed her second U.S. Mid-Amateur crown, outpacing rivals with calm, consistent golf and seasoned decision-making to reclaim the championship and cement her place among the top mid-amateur competitors

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Jon Rahm Sparks Controversy with On-Course Clash and Outburst at Spanish Open

Jon Rahm Sparks Controversy with On-Course Clash and Outburst at Spanish Open

Fitzpatrick closes with record-equalling 66 to win DP World Tour title:
Matt Fitzpatrick produced a stunning finish, firing a record‑equalling 66 to capture the DP World Tour crown. A brilliant final round saw him edge the field and claim a memorable, landmark victory on Sunday.

Rahm scuffles at Spanish Open, barks at marshal:
Jon Rahm was at the centre of controversy at the Spanish Open after a heated confrontation with a fellow competitor and an angry exchange with a marshal over a disputed ruling – a flashpoint that drew sharp criticism and intense attention from officials and fans

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PGA Tour Stars Reveal the Real Toll of 6,000-Mile Journeys: Fatigue, Family, and the Fight to Compete

PGA Tour Stars Reveal the Real Toll of 6,000-Mile Journeys: Fatigue, Family, and the Fight to Compete

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Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials said. The fan favorite exited before the weekend as medical staff evaluate his condition and lay out a recovery timeline.

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Two PGA Tour stars admitted the relentless 6,000-mile travel grind has upended their routines and family life, leaving them fatigued and juggling constant logistical headaches while campaigning across continents

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Bethpage Black Unveils Bold New Tee Time Rules After Ryder Cup Surge

Bethpage Black Unveils Bold New Tee Time Rules After Ryder Cup Surge

A new ruling carves out a clear path for LIV players to reach The Open – giving competitors outside the traditional tours a real shot through designated qualifying events and specific exemptions, and fundamentally reshaping how golfers can earn a place in golf’s oldest major.

In the wake of a blockbuster Ryder Cup season, Bethpage Black has tightened up tee-time policies: staggered starts and tougher pace-of-play enforcement are being rolled out to manage soaring demand and protect the course when crowds and play are at their peak

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Baycurrent Classic 2025: Full Wednesday Night Tee Times & Star-Studded Round 1 Pairings Revealed

Baycurrent Classic 2025: Full Wednesday Night Tee Times & Star-Studded Round 1 Pairings Revealed

Organizers have unveiled a new qualification pathway that grants LIV players a clear route back onto golf’s biggest stage – letting them vie for Open Championship spots through designated qualifying events and established criteria. Officials also released the Round 1 tee times and groupings for the 2025 Baycurrent Classic’s Wednesday night session, laying out pairings, start times and course assignments as the tournament kicks into gear

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