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Following the U.S. team’s defeat, Keegan Bradley ripped into a Ryder Cup rule – calling it “has to change” – and demanded a rethink of pairings and scoring that, he says, stifles momentum and erodes fair competition
LIV players have been given a clear pathway into The Open – with spots now allocated based on performance metrics and results at select events – as the governing bodies move to integrate those competitors ahead of the championship.
At the Ryder Cup, organizers introduced an “envelope rule” to formalize last‑minute substitutions: teams sealed any lineup changes before play, and one American was withdrawn, touching off a fresh wave of strategic debate
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
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
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
Europe widened its Ryder Cup lead while a rattled U.S. side scrambles for answers, momentum clearly swinging to the visitors after a string of decisive sessions. Captain selections, shaky form and uneasy pairings are now under intense scrutiny
Organizers have unveiled a new route for LIV players to earn a spot at The Open – a blend of performance-based berths and designated qualifiers that gives select golfers a clear, merit-driven path into golf’s oldest major.
As captains finalize strategies and pairings, one player has emerged as the fulcrum of this Ryder Cup: his recent form, leadership presence and key matchups are being hailed as the decisive factors likely to swing momentum and determine the outcome
Keegan Bradley defended a questioned Ryder Cup duo, insisting doubts are premature. ‘We have a plan,’ he said, promising a different tactical approach for 2025 to unlock the pair’s potential.
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Organizers have opened a new route for LIV players to reach The Open – earning spots via designated events and updated ranking criteria after talks with the R&A that reshape entry rules.
Europe Ryder Cup team’s morning dominance? 1 thing hadn’t been done in 74 years:
Europe’s blistering morning start left opponents stunned, but one historic milestone remained out of reach – a record unbroken for 74 years, a surprising omission in an otherwise commanding display
LIV golfers granted a new qualification route to The Open, allowing players from the Saudi-backed circuit to earn spots through designated events and rankings, reshaping access to golf’s oldest major.
U.S. left in a deep deficit at the Ryder Cup despite securing a late point, struggling in early sessions as Europe built an insurmountable lead that puts American hopes on the brink.
