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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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European Ryder Cup Stars Defend Fans, Dismiss Bethpage vs. Rome Crowd Comparisons

European Ryder Cup Stars Defend Fans, Dismiss Bethpage vs. Rome Crowd Comparisons

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday due to illness, tournament officials said. Feeling unwell, he pulled out before his round and will be re-evaluated ahead of upcoming events.

European Ryder Cup players pushed back against comparisons between the rowdy Bethpage crowd and Rome, saying the atmospheres are different and that such criticism unfairly paints fans as partisan. Team leaders urged a focus on the golf – not the labels

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Conquer Bethpage Black: The Ultimate Hole-by-Hole Preview for the 2025 Ryder Cup Showdown

Conquer Bethpage Black: The Ultimate Hole-by-Hole Preview for the 2025 Ryder Cup Showdown

Rickie Fowler was forced to withdraw from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. The three-time PGA Tour winner did not finish the event, and his schedule for upcoming tournaments is now under review.

Our insider’s hole-by-hole guide to Bethpage Black pulls back the curtain on the strategic gauntlet of the 2025 Ryder Cup – narrow fairways, penal rough and a handful of pivotal scoring holes that will dictate match-play tactics

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Inside the Ryder Cup arena: Bethpage Black hole-by-hole tour

Inside the Ryder Cup arena: Bethpage Black hole-by-hole tour

Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open:
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials confirmed. The sudden exit removes a high-profile contender and clouds his schedule ahead of upcoming events.

Inside the Ryder Cup arena: Bethpage Black hole-by-hole tour:
Bethpage Black’s hole-by-hole tour highlights the fierce challenges set for the Ryder Cup: narrow fairways, punishing rough and complex greens that will test strategy, shot-making and composure under pressure.

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Here are some punchy alternatives – pick a tone and I can refine further:

1. “One Year Out: Is the New York Ryder Cup About to Break the Noise Meter?”
2. “Ryder Cup Returns to New York – Brace for Rowdy Crowds and Fiery Rivalries”
3. “How Wild Will the N

Here are some punchy alternatives – pick a tone and I can refine further: 1. “One Year Out: Is the New York Ryder Cup About to Break the Noise Meter?” 2. “Ryder Cup Returns to New York – Brace for Rowdy Crowds and Fiery Rivalries” 3. “How Wild Will the N

One year out, captains are already fired up as the Ryder Cup storms back to New York. Organizers promise a dazzling spectacle in Bethlehem – think roaring crowds, a reimagined course and rivalries turned electric. The big question: just how wild will the fans, the fairways and the feuds get?

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