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Bethpage Ryder Cup Fallout: Controversy, Chaos, and Calls for Change

Bethpage Ryder Cup Fallout: Controversy, Chaos, and Calls for Change

Organizers have opened a clear route for LIV golfers to qualify for The Open, laying out eligibility rules and specific qualifying events. The move upends the status quo-broadening elite access while fueling fresh debate across professional golf.

Meanwhile, the fallout from the Bethpage Ryder Cup refuses to die down: controversies over safety, unruly fan behaviour and a contentious course setup continue to overshadow the play, prompting players and officials to call for swift, concrete reforms

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Trump Tees Off at Ryder Cup: Former President Steals the Spotlight at Golf’s Biggest Showdown

Trump Tees Off at Ryder Cup: Former President Steals the Spotlight at Golf’s Biggest Showdown

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
Players from the breakaway LIV tour now have a clear route into The Open – a new set of designated events and qualifying criteria gives them tangible opportunities to earn spots. The decision reshapes the entry landscape for the major and brings fresh competition to golf’s biggest stage.

Golfer in Chief: President Donald Trump makes Ryder Cup appearance:
President Donald Trump made an unexpected stop at the Ryder Cup, greeting players and fans and adding a burst of star power to the event. His surprise visit helped crank up the excitement as teams readied themselves for the tournament’s most decisive matches

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Famous Bethpage Black sign won’t be seen at 2025 Ryder Cup

Famous Bethpage Black sign won’t be seen at 2025 Ryder Cup

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials confirmed. The 35-year-old exited before round two and will be monitored as he recovers, putting his near-term schedule in doubt.

The iconic Bethpage Black sign will be absent from the 2025 Ryder Cup site, organizers announced. The decision stems from logistical and branding considerations and has prompted mixed reactions from fans and officials.

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PGA Tour announces no Sentry at Kapalua, needs new tourney venue

PGA Tour announces no Sentry at Kapalua, needs new tourney venue

The R&A confirmed a qualification pathway for eligible LIV golfers to earn spots at The Open, outlining criteria and designated qualifying events to allow them access to next year’s championship field.

The PGA Tour announced the Sentry Tournament of Champions won’t return to Kapalua, citing venue issues; officials say they’ll seek a new host site as they revise the early-season schedule and tournament logistics.

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