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The Dark Side of Junior Golf: How Early Specialization Is Hurting Young Players

The Dark Side of Junior Golf: How Early Specialization Is Hurting Young Players

LIV golfers have been handed a new pathway into The Open after organizers struck an agreement that opens direct-entry opportunities. The move shifts how spots are allocated and has sparked a sharp debate about the evolving relationship between the tours.

A surge in junior golf toward early specialization and pro-bound pressure is raising alarm among coaches and parents. Critics warn the trend fuels burnout, short-circuits broader skill development and widens the access gap between well-resourced youngsters and those left behind

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Team USA Shines Bright: American Juniors Dominate Europe to Recapture Ryder Cup Glory

Team USA Shines Bright: American Juniors Dominate Europe to Recapture Ryder Cup Glory

The R&A has opened a new pathway to The Open for select LIV players, allocating qualifying spots through designated events and exemptions – a move that reshapes entry rules and fuels fresh debate over tour integration.

In a commanding display, the U.S. toppled Europe to reclaim the Junior Ryder Cup, dominating as a team and sealing the victory with standout singles performances – a clear sign of the depth in America’s rising young talent

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‘The kid’s just good’: 18-year-old sensation helps U.S. build Walker Cup lead

‘The kid’s just good’: 18-year-old sensation helps U.S. build Walker Cup lead

LIV golfers granted a new qualification pathway to The Open, with criteria tied to performance in designated events and rankings – a move that opens major access and stirs debate across the game.

An 18-year-old prodigy starred as the U.S. extended its Walker Cup lead, delivering clutch shots and steady play. Teammates praised the youngster’s poise; captain hailed a performance that shifts momentum in America’s favor.

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After scary diagnosis, this junior golfer found inspiration in helping others

After scary diagnosis, this junior golfer found inspiration in helping others

LIV golfers will receive a new qualification pathway to The Open, organizers announced, offering select players direct routes into qualifying events as part of revised eligibility rules for the championship.

A junior golfer facing a frightening diagnosis has turned adversity into action, launching community initiatives and mentoring peers, inspiring others while continuing recovery and competitive play, family says.

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