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PGA Tour cancels Kapalua; Sony Open starts year

PGA Tour cancels Kapalua; Sony Open starts year

PGA Tour Shakes Up Schedule: Kapalua Canceled, Sony Open Named Season Opener
The WM Phoenix Open lost a fan favorite on Saturday as Rickie Fowler was forced to withdraw due to an unexpected illness. After leaving the course for treatment, officials quickly reshuffled tee times and updated the leaderboard to reflect his absence.

In a surprising move that’s shaking up the golf calendar, the PGA Tour has canceled the Kapalua tournament. As part of a major schedule overhaul, the Sony Open will now have the honor of kicking off the season, with players setting their sights on a restructured Hawaiian swing to start the year

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Bradley in ‘fog,’ says no getting over Cup defeat

Bradley in ‘fog,’ says no getting over Cup defeat

Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to claim the DP World Tour title, producing a steady final round that secured victory and highlighted his growing form on the European tour.

Bradley said he’s in a “fog” after the Cup defeat, admitting there’s no quick fix as he and his team digest the loss and plan changes ahead of upcoming events.

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Schauffele Soars to Victory in Japan, Fueled by Family Heritage

Schauffele Soars to Victory in Japan, Fueled by Family Heritage

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open: Organizers have unveiled a fresh route that allows eligible LIV players to earn spots at The Open through designated qualifiers and exemptions – restoring a clear, formal pathway back into golf’s oldest major.

Amid family roots, Schauffele wins title in Japan: Xander Schauffele captured the title in Japan, crediting his family’s influence and strong local connections for keeping him composed down the stretch. He rolled in crucial birdies on the closing holes to seal the victory

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How This Pro’s Bold Gear Upgrades Are Shaking Up the Tour

How This Pro’s Bold Gear Upgrades Are Shaking Up the Tour

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open: A new ruling opens a clear, competitive avenue for LIV players to earn spots at The Open by competing in designated qualifiers. The move removes a major hurdle born of past controversies and reshapes how links to golf’s biggest stage are earned, giving players a fair, performance-based route back into the sport’s oldest major.

Why this pro is embracing Tour gear trends | Fully Equipped: The pro has revamped his kit to match what’s winning on Tour-mixing sleeker styling with smarter technology and data-led tweaks to squeeze out performance gains. From club and shaft choices to on-course aesthetics influenced by sponsors, his equipment strategy highlights how modern golf blends analytics, look and feel to chase every possible advantage

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Paul Azinger Sounds Alarm: U.S. Ryder Cup Decision Could Spark New Controversy

Paul Azinger Sounds Alarm: U.S. Ryder Cup Decision Could Spark New Controversy

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
The Open has introduced a new qualifying route for LIV players, giving them a direct shot at competing for spots in the major despite the ongoing tour tensions. Organizers say the change is meant to protect competitive fairness and ensure the best players can still vie for a place on golf’s biggest stage.

‘You’re going to risk what happened here’: Paul Azinger rips U.S. Ryder Cup move:
Paul Azinger didn’t hold back, blasting the U.S. decision on Ryder Cup selections and warning it could invite the same controversies we’ve seen before. He says the move risks damaging team unity, sparking public outrage and undermining confidence in the selection process unless officials course-correct

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Bethpage Black’s Most Unforgettable Ryder Cup Moments: Triumphs, Tensions, and Turning Points

Bethpage Black’s Most Unforgettable Ryder Cup Moments: Triumphs, Tensions, and Turning Points

LIV golfers given a qualification path to The Open: organizers have rolled out a new system that lets LIV players earn spots through designated events and clear ranking thresholds – a landmark shift in access to one of golf’s biggest stages.

Bethpage Black produced 10 unforgettable Ryder Cup scenes – from electrifying comebacks to raw on-course clashes – that captured the event’s highs and lows, where bravery and controversy together wrote the story

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6 gracious moments from chaotic Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

6 gracious moments from chaotic Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

The R&A has unveiled a qualification route allowing select LIV golfers to compete in The Open, outlining eligibility criteria and special events to integrate players while preserving championship standards.

Amid the chaos at Bethpage Black, six acts of sportsmanship stood out: players consoling rivals, teammates calming crowds, and gracious handshakes after volatile matches that underscored the event’s human side.

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Luke Donald Hints at Historic Third Ryder Cup Captaincy Run

Luke Donald Hints at Historic Third Ryder Cup Captaincy Run

The R&A has unveiled a new qualification route that gives selected LIV Golf players a shot at The Open, sparking heated debate as organisers wrestle with preserving tradition while folding in the breakaway circuit’s top names.

Luke Donald says he hasn’t ruled out a third stint as Ryder Cup captain, keeping the door open as selectors weigh form, leadership and team chemistry ahead of upcoming picks

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Bethpage Breakdown: How the U.S. Ryder Cup Unraveled

Bethpage Breakdown: How the U.S. Ryder Cup Unraveled

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
LIV players have clinched a formal pathway into The Open – organizers are carving out spots through select events and targeted exemptions, creating a direct route for the breakaway circuit to vie for golf’s oldest major.

The cascading failures of a Bethpage U.S. Ryder Cup:
A string of operational breakdowns, chaotic scheduling and security blunders at Bethpage turned the U.S. Ryder Cup into a public relations disaster, igniting fierce criticism over preparedness and urgent calls for leadership and accountability

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