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Following the U.S. team’s defeat, Keegan Bradley ripped into a Ryder Cup rule – calling it “has to change” – and demanded a rethink of pairings and scoring that, he says, stifles momentum and erodes fair competition
Rickie Fowler was forced to withdraw from the WM Phoenix Open before the weekend after falling ill, a move that worried officials as it reshuffled pairings and opened the door for other contenders to step up.
Europe answered Rory McIlroy’s rallying cry with bold, cohesive golf – smart pairings, disciplined captaincy and clutch performances from both veteran leaders and hungry rookies combined to deliver a memorable Ryder Cup win on enemy turf
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday after falling ill, triggering a last‑minute reshuffle of pairings. The once‑promising contender cited health concerns and will be assessed before his next start.
Europe rocked the golf world with a road Ryder Cup upset, overturning expectations through daring pairings, clutch singles performances and shrewd captaincy that rattled the home side all weekend
LIV players have been given a clear pathway into The Open – with spots now allocated based on performance metrics and results at select events – as the governing bodies move to integrate those competitors ahead of the championship.
At the Ryder Cup, organizers introduced an “envelope rule” to formalize last‑minute substitutions: teams sealed any lineup changes before play, and one American was withdrawn, touching off a fresh wave of strategic debate
Shockwaves hit the Ryder Cup: Viktor Hovland has withdrawn after invoking the “envelope rule,” team officials confirm. The move follows a procedural dispute, and the captain will soon name his replacement
Ryder Cup 2025: With the U.S. hosting and Europe defending a dominant streak, star matchups, captain’s picks and the form of McIlroy and Scheffler – and LIV’s role – will decide if Team USA can mount a comeback.
Europe arrives at the 2025 Ryder Cup on a hot streak – but the U.S. is plotting a comeback. We break down the three most stunning Ryder Cup turnarounds and what each one reveals about America’s chances to reclaim the trophy this year
Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open with an illness, leaving fans and organizers unsettled. The abrupt exit of the one-time contender not only removes a marquee name from the field but also leaves his availability for upcoming tournaments in doubt.
Meanwhile, the Ryder Cup’s Bethpage edition is fueling intense debate. A string of controversies and a brutally challenging course have tested long-held traditions, prompting questions about the event’s future, its competitive balance, and whether changes are now inevitable
Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials confirmed. He exited before the weekend, seeking recovery and monitoring his fitness for upcoming events.
They said ‘F–k you Rory’ – and it created a Ryder Cup monster:
Heard chants of ‘F–k you Rory’, the slur ignited fury and focus, forging a Ryder Cup ‘monster’-a united, aggressive European side whose fire and cohesion overwhelmed opponents and reshaped the contest.
LIV golfers excerpt:
LIV players have been granted an official qualification route into The Open after a new agreement with the organizers – a move that opens the door for them to chase major glory while reigniting sharp debate among established tour stakeholders.
Ryder Cup excerpt:
A match-by-match ranking of all 12 Ryder Cup Sunday singles, dissecting current form, the must-watch head-to-heads and the pivotal point swings that could decide the winner on the tension-packed final day of this biennial battle
