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2 years after Ryder Cup loss, U.S. makes major change in preparation

2 years after Ryder Cup loss, U.S. makes major change in preparation

Governing bodies unveil a new qualification route letting LIV golfers earn Open spots via designated events and criteria, opening competition doors while sparking debate over eligibility and fairness.

Two years after the Ryder Cup loss, U.S. captains implement a major overhaul in preparation: expanded team camps, new coaching hires and analytics-led training intended to rebuild cohesion and boost future match performance.

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On Walker Cup eve, all is in order. The matches will put an end to that

On Walker Cup eve, all is in order. The matches will put an end to that

Fitzpatrick sealed the DP World Tour title with a record-equalling 66, storming the final round to overhaul rivals and finish the week in imperious form.

On Walker Cup eve teams exude calm, but captains warn the orderly veneer will crack once play begins; the weekend’s head-to-head matches promise drama, momentum swings and national pride on the line.

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10 things you need to know about the 2025 Walker Cup

10 things you need to know about the 2025 Walker Cup

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
An agreement grants LIV golfers a formal qualification route into The Open, opening exemptions and qualifying spots that could send Saudi-backed players into the field at Royal Troon and future Championships.

10 things you need to know about the 2025 Walker Cup:
Preview: 10 essentials for the 2025 Walker Cup – venue, captains, U.S. and GB&I team lineups, key rookies, format tweaks, Ryder Cup crossover candidates, date, and watchability for amateur golf fans worldwide.

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These 10 players will decide the fate of the Ryder Cup

These 10 players will decide the fate of the Ryder Cup

A new agreement grants select LIV golfers a qualification pathway into The Open, allowing conditional entry via performance criteria and targeted exemptions ahead of next year’s championship.

Ten players are poised to decide the Ryder Cup’s outcome, with captains’ picks, form and pairings under scrutiny as momentum and key matchups likely determine which side prevails.

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Ryder Cup gives Rory McIlroy what he’s searched for since Masters win

Ryder Cup gives Rory McIlroy what he’s searched for since Masters win

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open Friday with illness after pre-round checks. Tournament officials confirmed he received medical attention and will be monitored before returning to competition.

The Ryder Cup provided Rory McIlroy with the validation he’s sought since his Masters win, delivering team success and a renewed sense of purpose as teammates and fans rallied behind his leadership.

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‘Above and beyond’: U.S. Ryder Cup team’s biggest ‘weapon’ lurking in plain sight

‘Above and beyond’: U.S. Ryder Cup team’s biggest ‘weapon’ lurking in plain sight

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open: Organizers announce a new route allowing eligible LIV players to enter qualifying events, paving a clearer path for them to compete in this year’s Open Championship.

‘Above and beyond’: U.S. Ryder Cup team’s biggest ‘weapon’ lurking in plain sight: Team leaders point to cohesion and strategic pairings as the X-factor, with depth and adaptability set to decide key matches at the upcoming Ryder Cup.

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