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McIlroy aspires to be Ryder Cup captain one day

McIlroy aspires to be Ryder Cup captain one day

LIV golfers have been given a formal qualification pathway to The Open, allowing players from the breakaway tour to earn entry through designated events, ranking routes and select exemptions for the historic major.

Rory McIlroy says he hopes to captain a future Ryder Cup team, citing leadership ambitions and a desire to guide Europe’s best, aiming to translate his playing experience into strategic and motivational leadership on golf’s biggest team stage.

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Rory McIlroy trolls Bryson DeChambeau after Ryder Cup win

Rory McIlroy trolls Bryson DeChambeau after Ryder Cup win

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday due to illness, exiting the field early and leaving uncertainty over his availability as medical staff monitor his recovery and next steps.

Rory McIlroy playfully trolled Bryson DeChambeau after the Ryder Cup win, trading light-hearted jabs amid team celebrations as the players basked in victory and the crowd enjoyed the banter.

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McIlroy and Lowry Silence Critics with Stunning Comeback Victory

McIlroy and Lowry Silence Critics with Stunning Comeback Victory

Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday after battling an illness that left him unable to continue. Persistent symptoms forced him to abandon the event and undergo medical evaluation, tournament officials said.

Fans target McIlroy, Lowry, who fire back with win:
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry brushed off crowd jeers and criticism, then answered on the course with a calm, commanding performance. Their composed, decisive victory not only secured the title but also shut down doubters, team sources said

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Bryson, Rory eye Bethpage matchup amid rivalry

Bryson, Rory eye Bethpage matchup amid rivalry

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
R&A unveils a qualification pathway enabling LIV Golf players to vie for Open Championship berths via designated qualifiers and ranking adjustments, widening access to golf’s oldest major.

Bryson, Rory eye Bethpage matchup amid rivalry:
Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy eye a potential Bethpage showdown, trading barbs and strategy as the rivalry intensifies ahead of a high-stakes head-to-head on the demanding New York layout.

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Bryson DeChambeau’s response to Rory McIlroy’s dig won’t inflame ‘heightened’ rivalry

Bryson DeChambeau’s response to Rory McIlroy’s dig won’t inflame ‘heightened’ rivalry

Golf authorities have created a new qualification pathway allowing select LIV players to secure spots in The Open via designated events and performance criteria, a step toward reconciliation and widened access.

Bryson DeChambeau said his calm response to Rory McIlroy’s dig will not inflame their already heightened rivalry, stressing focus on performance and mutual respect over public confrontation.

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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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Reliving the Ryder Cup’s Glory Days: When Every Match Was a Nail-Biter

Reliving the Ryder Cup’s Glory Days: When Every Match Was a Nail-Biter

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Golf’s governing bodies have opened a clear route for LIV players to earn spots at The Open – naming specific events and setting out the criteria that will fold them into the championship’s entry process.

Once there was magic: An ode to when the Ryder Cup wasn’t a series of blowouts:
A wistful celebration of the Ryder Cup’s golden eras – when matches swung back and forth, drama lived on every hole, and outcomes were anyone’s guess. This piece contrasts those edge-of-your-seat contests with today’s lopsided results and urges a return to the fierce, unpredictable competition that made the event legendary

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‘I don’t want to play him’: At U.S. Mid-Amateur, potential for riveting match-up

‘I don’t want to play him’: At U.S. Mid-Amateur, potential for riveting match-up

LIV golfers have been given a qualification path to The Open through a new agreement, allowing members to earn spots via specified events and qualifying series, opening major access despite past exclusions.

At the U.S. Mid-Amateur, contenders face a potential blockbuster match-up as a top seed draws a feared opponent, prompting comments like ‘I don’t want to play him’ and spotlighting intense amateur drama.

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