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Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, reporting flu-like symptoms and prioritizing recovery. Tournament officials confirmed his withdrawal and named an alternate to replace him.
How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup: TV and streaming schedules, broadcasters, coverage windows and format breakdown. Live coverage will include foursomes, fourballs and singles with highlights and on-demand replays.
Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, sealing victory on a dramatic final day and edging rivals to lift the trophy.
Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after feeling unwell, leaving before play resumed. Tournament officials said he will be closely monitored and his schedule reassessed ahead of upcoming events.
Tour Confidential: Answering every critical Ryder Cup question:
Tour Confidential tackles the Ryder Cup’s key talking points – from player form and captain selections to strategic pairings and course setup. Experts dissect the debates and outline match-day tactics
A Ryder Cup legend warns Europe needs a “volatile” Rory McIlroy to unsettle the U.S. – his fiery temperament and the roar of a Rome crowd could be the game‑changing spark that decides next year’s showdown
The Open has reopened a pathway for LIV golfers – eligible players can now earn places through designated events and a qualifying series, restoring a clear route back into major-championship contention.
A renowned caddie is urging Ryder Cup captains to shake things up “for the good of the game,” proposing rotating pairings and shot‑clock trials to inject speed, drama and greater fairness into team matches
Organizers have unveiled a new qualifying route that allows LIV players to compete for places at The Open – a move that broadens the field to include both sanctioned tour stars and rebel‑tour talents. The change promises more intense competition and bigger stories, but it also reignites heated questions about eligibility, sporting integrity and the evolving loyalties in professional golf.
Experts say the Ryder Cup and Walker Cup have opportunities to borrow from one another to refresh how players progress from amateur ranks to the pros. Smarter team selection, clearer youth‑development pipelines and bolder match formats – from mixed‑team showcases to captains’ picks that reward chemistry as well as form – could fast‑track young talent and lift fan engagement across both events
Luke Donald is hunting a remarkable fifth Ryder Cup as Team Europe digs into its most dramatic away triumphs. The captain will mine those vintage victories for pairing blueprints and tactical insights as Europe mounts a bold bid to reclaim the Cup
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
R&A unveils a fresh route allowing LIV players to fight for Open spots via designated events and ranking lists – a bold change that has reignited debate over fairness, inclusion and the integrity of top-level golf.
Team USA’s Ryder Cup dilemma? Justin Rose thinks they have it all wrong:
Former Ryder Cup figure Justin Rose says Team USA’s current selection and pairing strategy is off base, urging bolder captaincy choices and a renewed emphasis on chemistry as the Americans head into high-stakes match play
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
LIV players now have a clear, formal route into The Open – a new qualification pathway built around designated events and selected exemptions. Organizers say the change officially brings LIV talent into the major’s mix, setting up fresh storylines and rivalries at golf’s oldest championship.
This U.S. Ryder Cup team hire? ‘It’s more of an asset for us’:
U.S. Ryder Cup officials are calling their latest hire “more of an asset for us,” pointing to the added experience, leadership and team‑building spark they bring. With the next matches approaching, the move is meant to strengthen preparations and sharpen squad chemistry
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open citing illness, triggering last‑minute schedule reshuffles as officials closely monitor his condition and consider how his absence might ripple through weekend pairings and the tournament’s dynamics.
With just one week to go until Bethpage, six burning Ryder Cup questions demand answers: who will earn the captain’s picks, how will pairings be constructed, which stars are peaking, what course strategies will prevail, where momentum could swing, and how both Europe and the U.S. will handle the pressure
LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Golf’s gatekeepers have opened a new door for LIV players: a designated series of events now offers a direct route into The Open. The move has ignited debate as organizers wrestle with balancing inclusion and competitive fairness while safeguarding the major’s integrity in the run-up to the championship.
Ryder Cup oddity for USA, Europe: Captains who can beat players:
A curious Ryder Cup trend has surfaced – recent captains are still sharp enough to outplay many of their own team members. That overlap of player and leader blurs roles, sparking fresh questions about selection criteria, the value of hands-on experience versus managerial skill, and what true on-course authority should look like
