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Ryder Cup Chaos: Is Bethpage Pushing Golf’s Greatest Event to the Breaking Point?

Ryder Cup Chaos: Is Bethpage Pushing Golf’s Greatest Event to the Breaking Point?

Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open with an illness, leaving fans and organizers unsettled.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

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Ranking Every Ryder Cup Sunday Singles Showdown: The Ultimate Match-by-Match Breakdown

Ranking Every Ryder Cup Sunday Singles Showdown: The Ultimate Match-by-Match Breakdown

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

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Bethpage Black is missing 1 big thing. Is that bad news for Team USA?

Bethpage Black is missing 1 big thing. Is that bad news for Team USA?

LIV golfers granted a new qualification route to The Open, opening a path for rebel tour players to compete on golf’s biggest stage pending eligibility rules and R&A approval.

Bethpage Black lacks one key feature ahead of Team USA’s defense, raising questions about course strategy and whether its absence could tilt advantage toward visiting contenders.

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Why Team USA Really Lost the Ryder Cup: The Overlooked Reasons Behind the Collapse

Why Team USA Really Lost the Ryder Cup: The Overlooked Reasons Behind the Collapse

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

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Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

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

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Nick Faldo mocks U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play live on TV

Nick Faldo mocks U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play live on TV

Fitzpatrick closes with record-equalling 66 to win DP World Tour title: Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to win the DP World Tour title, storming the final round to overtake rivals and lift the trophy after a composed performance.

Nick Faldo mocks U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play live on TV: Nick Faldo publicly mocked a U.S. Ryder Cup star for slow play during a live TV broadcast, sparking debate over etiquette and pace of play as fans and pundits weighed in on the on-air remark.

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Ryder Cup 2025 Day 2: Epic Putts, Shocking Swings, and Unforgettable Comebacks

Ryder Cup 2025 Day 2: Epic Putts, Shocking Swings, and Unforgettable Comebacks

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

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Friday’s Ryder Cup Shockers: Who Rose to Glory and Who Crumbled at Bethpage?

Friday’s Ryder Cup Shockers: Who Rose to Glory and Who Crumbled at Bethpage?

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

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