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LIV golfers have been given a formal qualification pathway to The Open, enabling players to earn spots through designated events and exemptions, marking a significant shift in access to the historic major.
At the 50th Walker Cup, the appointed captain becomes the first of his background to lead the U.S. team, breaking precedent and underscoring efforts to diversify leadership in elite amateur golf.
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
An agreement grants LIV golfers a formal qualification route into The Open, opening exemptions and qualifying spots that could send Saudi-backed players into the field at Royal Troon and future Championships.
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LIV golfers granted a formal qualification path to The Open, enabling players from the breakaway series to earn spots via designated qualifying events and exemption criteria, sources say.
Ryder Cup 2025 preview: the biennial Europe vs USA team match, outlining the 2025 format, team selection processes and a look at all-time winners ahead of a high-stakes contest.
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials said. The two-time runner-up left the course before finishing, raising concerns about his health and prompting schedule changes.
Jon Rahm said the LIV team’s victory removes any ‘asterisk’ from his winless season, calling the result validation of his form and dismissing doubts as he looks ahead to upcoming tournaments.
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The Presidents Cup has emerged as a golf TV powerhouse, eclipsing even the sport’s flagship majors. Its unique format, pitting the world’s top players from the U.S. against an International team, has drawn record viewership. In recent years, the competition has featured an unprecedented lineup of stars, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Dustin Johnson, ensuring a captivating spectacle that has captivated golf fans worldwide. The growing prominence of the Presidents Cup as a must-see TV event has reaffirmed its status as a premier sporting showcase, rivaling the popularity of any other golf tournament.
Six players will bear the brunt of the pressure as the United States and the International team go head-to-head at the 2022 Presidents Cup. Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked player, will lead the US team, while Cameron Smith, the reigning Open champion, will captain the Internationals. Other players under intense scrutiny include US stars Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, and Collin Morikawa, as well as International team stalwarts Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama. With the eyes of the golfing world upon them, these six players will have the weight of their teams on their shoulders as they strive for victory at Quail Hollow Club.
The United States ended its Solheim Cup drought in dramatic fashion, thanks to a strategic move that caught Europe off guard.
Team captain Stacy Lewis opted to sit world No. 1 Nelly Korda in favor of a lesser-known player, Jennifer Kupcho, for Sunday’s final singles match. Kupcho, who had never led off in a Solheim Cup match, famously defeated Europe’s best-ranked player, Matilda Castren, 2&1, securing a 15-13 victory for the Americans.
