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A Ryder Cup legend warns Europe needs a “volatile” Rory McIlroy to unsettle the U.S. – his fiery temperament and the roar of a Rome crowd could be the game‑changing spark that decides next year’s showdown
Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He left the course for a medical evaluation, and organisers say they will provide updates on his condition and any possibility of a return as soon as information becomes available.
The 2025 Ryder Cup schedule is now locked in – dates confirmed and TV start times announced. Broadcasters will deliver live coverage across multiple channels and streaming platforms, with programming adjusted for different time zones so fans worldwide can catch every moment; full channel and streaming details will be released ahead of the event
Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. The former contender left the course for medical evaluation, and organizers have not confirmed a return – his status for upcoming events remains uncertain.
Rory McIlroy says a Ryder Cup promise will be the defining story at Bethpage Black. The Northern Irishman has pledged to lead and perform under pressure – now he must turn those words into results on the notoriously demanding New York layout
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials confirmed. The 35-year-old exited before round two and will be monitored as he recovers, putting his near-term schedule in doubt.
The iconic Bethpage Black sign will be absent from the 2025 Ryder Cup site, organizers announced. The decision stems from logistical and branding considerations and has prompted mixed reactions from fans and officials.
Organizers have confirmed a new qualification pathway for LIV golfers to reach The Open, allowing select players to qualify via designated events and rankings – a move set to reshape major entry routes.
Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau’s Ryder Cup comments are “the only way he gets attention,” criticizing the stance and escalating the pair’s public tensions ahead of the team showdown.
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Golf’s governing bodies have opened a clear route for LIV players to earn spots at The Open – naming specific events and setting out the criteria that will fold them into the championship’s entry process.
Once there was magic: An ode to when the Ryder Cup wasn’t a series of blowouts:
A wistful celebration of the Ryder Cup’s golden eras – when matches swung back and forth, drama lived on every hole, and outcomes were anyone’s guess. This piece contrasts those edge-of-your-seat contests with today’s lopsided results and urges a return to the fierce, unpredictable competition that made the event legendary
LIV golfers now have a direct pathway into The Open, able to qualify through designated events and specific exemptions – a change that reshapes who can compete in golf’s oldest major.
Tom Watson has voiced strong opposition to two Ryder Cup rule changes, arguing they threaten the competition’s traditions and could dilute the team strategy that defines the biennial showdown
LIV golfers excerpt: LIV players now have a new pathway into The Open – a move organizers say creates clearer routes for top LIV talent while safeguarding the competitive integrity of golf’s oldest major.
Ex-caddie excerpt: The former caddie-turned U.S. Ryder Cup “Mr. Fix-It” has been hard at work behind the scenes – fine-tuning equipment, sharpening strategy and smoothing player comforts to solve problems quickly and keep the team locked in for match play
LIV golfers gain a qualification pathway to The Open, allowing sanctioned players to earn spots via designated events and ranking criteria – a move that could reshape major entry dynamics.
Writing our magazine story on Keegan Bradley revealed five key traits: gritty resilience, analytical course management, emotional intensity, steady short game, and a competitive edge that fuels comeback wins.
Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials confirmed. The sudden exit removes a high-profile contender and clouds his schedule ahead of upcoming events.
Inside the Ryder Cup arena: Bethpage Black hole-by-hole tour:
Bethpage Black’s hole-by-hole tour highlights the fierce challenges set for the Ryder Cup: narrow fairways, punishing rough and complex greens that will test strategy, shot-making and composure under pressure.
