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Europe holds a commanding, historic lead – poised to clinch the Ryder Cup – while a rattled U.S. team scrambles for answers. Captain selections, wavering form and pairings are now under intense scrutiny after a string of decisive sessions
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
R&A has unveiled a new qualification route that allows LIV players to compete for Open Championship spots via designated events and qualifying criteria – a change that widens access and could reshape the pre-tournament landscape.
This American Ryder Cup disappointment has an incredibly simple explanation:
Analysis: America’s collapse at the Ryder Cup came down to avoidable, predictable failures – shaky pairings, cautious tactics and an inability to adjust under pressure. The trouble wasn’t a lack of talent but decisions on team selection and strategy
Ryder Cup officials unveiled Sunday’s singles pairings and tee times for Day 3, listing decisive one-on-one matchups and start times as teams brace for final points in the 2025 contest.
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He left the course early to get treatment and rest, forcing officials to reshuffle pairings and bring in an alternate to take his spot.
After a disappointing Ryder Cup showing, critics and fans were quick to second-guess captains’ pairings and lineup choices. Players and strategists pushed back, warning that hindsight ignores the pressure of the moment, team chemistry and the unpredictable swings of match play
LIV players have finally been given a clear path into The Open – a formal qualification route made up of designated events and targeted exemptions. The change ends the exile label for many and promises to shake up fields while reigniting the debate over how the tours should integrate.
Analysis: Who would gain most if Ryder Cup teams switched golf balls? Experts break down how ball flight, course conditions and players’ equipment familiarity could create tactical edges – and whether a simple switch might swing crucial matches
Europe widened its Ryder Cup lead while a rattled U.S. side scrambles for answers, momentum clearly swinging to the visitors after a string of decisive sessions. Captain selections, shaky form and uneasy pairings are now under intense scrutiny
Organizers say LIV golfers now have a clear, formal pathway to qualify for The Open – with defined criteria and conditional spots that could reshape the field and reignite debate over tour alignments.
Day 2 at Ryder Cup 2025 served up pulse‑racing drama: clutch putts, momentum‑shifting matches and a stirring late comeback that left the contest finely poised and captains and fans holding their breath for Sunday’s deciders
Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open citing illness, tournament officials said. He pulled out before his round to rest and receive medical evaluation; no further details were released.
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LIV golfers now have an official path to The Open, earning places through designated events and criteria – a change that could reshape elite lineups and spark debate ahead of the championship.
At Bethpage on Friday, a Ryder Cup star rose as a clear hero, delivering crucial points and momentum, while a teammate’s costly errors stunned fans and left the side’s momentum shaken
Organizers have unveiled a new route for LIV players to earn a spot at The Open – a blend of performance-based berths and designated qualifiers that gives select golfers a clear, merit-driven path into golf’s oldest major.
As captains finalize strategies and pairings, one player has emerged as the fulcrum of this Ryder Cup: his recent form, leadership presence and key matchups are being hailed as the decisive factors likely to swing momentum and determine the outcome
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, pulling out ahead of his scheduled tee time. Tournament officials say he is resting and will be monitored as the event continues.
Saturday’s 2025 Ryder Cup coverage from Bethpage Black will feature live Day 2 matches across national broadcasters and streaming platforms, with extended evening coverage, expert commentary and highlights packages.
