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They said ‘F–k you Rory’ — and it created a Ryder Cup monster

They said ‘F–k you Rory’ — and it created a Ryder Cup monster

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.

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Ryder Cup Meltdown: 9 Shocking Reasons Team USA Is Getting Dominated

Ryder Cup Meltdown: 9 Shocking Reasons Team USA Is Getting Dominated

LIV golfers now have a new avenue into The Open – a qualification route driven by performance metrics and select designated events. The shift could scramble major lineups, accelerate tour integration and spark heated debate over fairness and access.

Inside a Ryder Cup rout: nine decisive factors behind the U.S. collapse – fraying team chemistry, dwindling form, costly strategic miscues, mounting European momentum, and rising pressure as captains and players face intense scrutiny

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Ranking Every Ryder Cup Sunday Singles Showdown: The Ultimate Match-by-Match Breakdown

Ranking Every Ryder Cup Sunday Singles Showdown: The Ultimate Match-by-Match Breakdown

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

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Ryder Cup gets heated with tense DeChambeau-Rose exchange

Ryder Cup gets heated with tense DeChambeau-Rose exchange

The R&A unveils a qualification route allowing LIV golfers to compete for spots in The Open, bridging divides as players seek official pathways back into major championship contention.

A fiery Ryder Cup exchange between Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Rose escalated tensions as players traded barbs, raising stakes in an already intense transatlantic rivalry during matchplay.

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Why Team USA Really Lost the Ryder Cup: The Overlooked Reasons Behind the Collapse

Why Team USA Really Lost the Ryder Cup: The Overlooked Reasons Behind the Collapse

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

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Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

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

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Ryder Cup Ball Swap: Which Team Gains the Edge by Switching Golf Balls?

Ryder Cup Ball Swap: Which Team Gains the Edge by Switching Golf Balls?

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

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