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The Dark Side of Junior Golf: How Early Specialization Is Hurting Young Players

The Dark Side of Junior Golf: How Early Specialization Is Hurting Young Players

LIV golfers have been handed a new pathway into The Open after organizers struck an agreement that opens direct-entry opportunities. The move shifts how spots are allocated and has sparked a sharp debate about the evolving relationship between the tours.

A surge in junior golf toward early specialization and pro-bound pressure is raising alarm among coaches and parents. Critics warn the trend fuels burnout, short-circuits broader skill development and widens the access gap between well-resourced youngsters and those left behind

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Morikawa Shuts Down ‘Chaos’ Rumors: Ryder Cup Woes Down to Performance, Not Distractions

Morikawa Shuts Down ‘Chaos’ Rumors: Ryder Cup Woes Down to Performance, Not Distractions

Fitzpatrick closes with record-equalling 66 to win DP World Tour title:
Matt Fitzpatrick blistered the final round with a record-equalling 66, charging home with a flurry of sharp shots to clinch the DP World Tour title and add another standout win to his professional resume.

Morikawa: ‘Chaos’ talk not cause of Ryder trouble:
Collin Morikawa rejected the idea that talk of “chaos” unsettled the U.S. Ryder Cup side, saying off-course noise didn’t spark their problems – the outcome was decided by play on the course, and the players must own their performance

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Why Brooks Koepka’s Trusted Irons Prove Consistency Beats the Latest Tech

Why Brooks Koepka’s Trusted Irons Prove Consistency Beats the Latest Tech

The R&A has unveiled a fresh qualification pathway that gives LIV golfers a clear shot at The Open – earning places through regional qualifiers and performance-based criteria – a formal route introduced amid the ongoing debate over tour eligibility.

Brooks Koepka’s ‘Old Faithful’ irons prove a simple truth: consistency and comfort can outshine the newest gadgets. A trusted set and a familiar routine often make the difference when the stakes are highest

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