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Ryder Cup 2025: With the U.S. hosting and Europe defending a dominant streak, star matchups, captain’s picks and the form of McIlroy and Scheffler – and LIV’s role – will decide if Team USA can mount a comeback.
Don’t miss the 2025 Ryder Cup finale – U.S. viewers can watch live Sunday on NBC or stream it on Peacock. International coverage varies, so check your local broadcasters or streaming guide for the exact channel and start time
Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open with an illness, leaving fans and organizers unsettled.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 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.
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
Ryder Cup officials unveiled Sunday’s singles pairings and tee times for Day 3, listing decisive one-on-one matchups and start times as teams brace for final points in the 2025 contest.
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
Organizers say LIV golfers now have a clear, formal pathway to qualify for The Open – with defined criteria and conditional spots that could reshape the field and reignite debate over tour alignments.
Day 2 at Ryder Cup 2025 served up pulse‑racing drama: clutch putts, momentum‑shifting matches and a stirring late comeback that left the contest finely poised and captains and fans holding their breath for Sunday’s deciders
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.
Rewritten excerpt:
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
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
The R&A has unveiled a new qualifying route that lets LIV players earn spots at The Open – a sanctioned pathway back into major-championship contention that reshapes eligibility.
Early U.S. beatdown disproves one lazy Ryder Cup storyline:
A blistering early U.S. surge demolished the idea that momentum is meaningless – proving a fast start can swing matchplay and bury tired Ryder Cup clichés
