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Cink def. Els in playoff to defend The Ally title

Cink def. Els in playoff to defend The Ally title

LIV golfers have been granted a formal qualification pathway to The Open under a new agreement, allowing them to earn entry through designated events and qualifying criteria.

Stewart Cink defeated Ernie Els in a tense playoff to retain The Ally title, prevailing on the extra hole to secure the championship and extend his run at the tournament.

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FedEx Cup money, format, changes: How $100 million prize began

FedEx Cup money, format, changes: How $100 million prize began

LIV golfers were given a qualification pathway into The Open, with revised criteria allowing select LIV members to earn spots via performance, exemptions and links-based qualifiers, altering elite access.

The FedEx Cup’s $100 million era began with an overhaul of format and payouts, boosting season-long stakes and reshaping playoff access, sponsorship influence and player incentives across the PGA Tour.

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This ‘nice rule change’ helped Tommy Fleetwood pocket $10 million

This ‘nice rule change’ helped Tommy Fleetwood pocket $10 million

LIV golfers get a pathway to The Open: R&A and organizers introduce a qualification route through designated events and final qualifying, allowing LIV players a clear chance to earn spots next year.

A ‘nice rule change’ helped Tommy Fleetwood pocket about $10 million: A tweak to payout and scoring policies converted his strong finishes into larger checks, producing an estimated $10M gain.

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Fleetwood wins Tour Championship, FedEx Cup

Fleetwood wins Tour Championship, FedEx Cup

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials confirmed Thursday. His exit reshuffles pairings and raises concern about his availability for upcoming events.

Tommy Fleetwood clinched the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup with a composed final round, sealing the season’s biggest prize and capping a consistently strong year on the PGA Tour.

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Bradley: Ryder Cup ‘biggest decision’ of my life

Bradley: Ryder Cup ‘biggest decision’ of my life

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Officials announce LIV golfers will gain a defined qualification pathway to The Open through designated events and exemptions, a move seen as key to integrating the rival tour’s top talent.

Bradley: Ryder Cup ‘biggest decision’ of my life:
Bradley says choosing to play in the Ryder Cup was the ‘biggest decision’ of his life, citing family, career impact and the honour of representing his country amid intense pressure and proud expectations.

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2025 Tour Championship Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings

2025 Tour Championship Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings

R&A grants LIV golfers a qualification pathway to The Open, allowing players from the breakaway tour to compete in qualifiers and earn spots, reshaping access to golf’s oldest major.

Friday’s 2025 Tour Championship Round 2 tee times set, featuring top contenders paired for early and afternoon waves. Leaders tee off in prime slots as officials finalize pairings ahead of weekend title push.

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