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The R&A has unveiled a qualification route allowing select LIV golfers to compete in The Open, outlining eligibility criteria and special events to integrate players while preserving championship standards.
Amid the chaos at Bethpage Black, six acts of sportsmanship stood out: players consoling rivals, teammates calming crowds, and gracious handshakes after volatile matches that underscored the event’s human side.
Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open with an illness, leaving fans and organizers unsettled.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 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
R&A has opened a new pathway for LIV golfers to reach The Open, carving out spots via designated events and rankings. The bold move has sparked a heated debate over fairness and could reshape championship fields while straining relationships among the game’s governing bodies.
Friday’s Ryder Cup foursomes reveal sent shockwaves through the golf world as several big names were conspicuously left off the sheets. Captains have defended their tactical choices, but fans and players are voicing concerns about chemistry and strategy as the team heads into those crucial sessions
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.
