LIV golfers granted a formal qualification pathway to The Open, with spots via regional qualifiers and select exemptions – a significant step toward reintegration with mainstream major championship competition.
Three Americans share the lead at the PGA Tour’s Japan stop after a weather-delayed round, setting up a tense weekend as contenders vie for the title and valuable world-ranking points.
Rory McIlroy faced a crushing blow to his dream of triumph at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Saturday following a costly misstep in the third round. Despite trailing by just three shots as the weekend commenced, the four-time major winner endured a disheartening two-over-par 74, significantly diminishing his chances.
The critical juncture arrived on the 12th hole when Rory’s second shot landed in the water, leading to a penalty drop and a demoralizing double-bogey six. This unfortunate turn of events, a six-shot swing, ultimately extinguished his aspirations of claiming the championship title
A fan was ejected from the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament after picking up a pro golfer’s ball that had landed near his feet, incurring a two-stroke penalty for the golfer. The incident occurred on the 16th hole of the tournament’s first day, after Tony Finau’s tee shot had veered into the gallery. While the ball remained in play, a fan picked it up and handed it to Finau, resulting in the automatic penalty.