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Stenson joins LIV and ousted as Ryder Cup captain

Stenson joins LIV and ousted as Ryder Cup captain

Henrik Stenson was stripped of Team Europe's Ryder Cup captaincy, a few hours before the Swede announced that he was joining the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. 21 Jul 2022
Scottish Open ban for LIV players to stand

Scottish Open ban for LIV players to stand

The DP World Tour has declined a request from members of the LIV Golf Invitational Series to rescind their fines and bans from participating at the Scottish Open next week. 4 Jul 2022
Ryder Cup hopes remain for LIV golfers

Ryder Cup hopes remain for LIV golfers

European Ryder Cup stalwarts Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer say they hope their decision to join LIV Golf does not bring an end to any future involvement in the biennial team competition. 30 Jun 2022
PGA and DP World Tours strengthen partnership

PGA and DP World Tours strengthen partnership

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have announced a new 13-year operational joint venture partnership which creates new player pathways and increased prize funds in the next phase of their fightback against LIV Golf. 29 Jun 2022
Bjorn accepts Ryder Cup vice-captain role

Bjorn accepts Ryder Cup vice-captain role

Thomas Bjorn will be one of European captain Henrik Stenson's assistants at next year's Ryder Cup in Italy. 12 May 2022
The Thing About Golf Podcast #61 – Catriona Matthew

The Thing About Golf Podcast #61 – Catriona Matthew

She made history by captaining back-to-back winning European Solheim Cup teams and finished top 10 in 18 different majors with one win, at the 2009 Women’s British Open. 16 Mar 2022
Stenson to lead Europe in Rome Ryder Cup

Stenson to lead Europe in Rome Ryder Cup

Henrik Stenson has been named Europe's captain for next year's Ryder Cup, becoming the first Swede to hold the position in the competition's history. 16 Mar 2022
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

There was another win and seven top-10s for the so-called experts last week, and more close calls. And this week they have their game faces on ahead of The Players Championship, TPS Hunter Valley, Honda LPGA Thailand and MyGolfLife Open. 9 Mar 2022
Johnson confirmed as next U.S. Ryder Cup captain

Johnson confirmed as next U.S. Ryder Cup captain

Zach Johnson will lead the United States' defence of the Ryder Cup when the competition makes its debut in Italy next year. 1 Mar 2022
Change as good as a holiday for Scott

Change as good as a holiday for Scott

Adam Scott is embracing the campaign for a second Masters green jacket with fresh enthusiasm thanks to his reworked schedule after basing his family in Switzerland. 27 Jan 2022
Elvis’ not so secret Aussie PGA weapon

Elvis’ not so secret Aussie PGA weapon

Queenslander Elvis Smylie was one of the breakout stars of the truncated Australian summer of golf in 2020/21. A slightly disappointing but important trip to Europe and back injury later, he is ready to mount a challenge for the Australian PGA Championship. 10 Jan 2022
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

There was a play-off loss for one of our tipsters last week, while plenty of their other charges posted decent finishes. Can they return to the winner’s circle this week? 12 Oct 2021
Europe defeat GB&I in Junior Vagliano Trophy

Europe defeat GB&I in Junior Vagliano Trophy

The Continent of Europe has won the Junior Vagliano Trophy after comprehensively defeating Great Britain and Ireland 14-4 at Hilversumsche Golf Club in the Netherlands. 11 Oct 2021
Lowry's wife abused by Ryder Cup fans

Lowry's wife abused by Ryder Cup fans

Shane Lowry has criticised the "drunken idiots" among the Whistling Straits crowd at the Ryder Cup and said his wife was abused. 30 Sep 2021
Poulter comes to Harrington’s defence

Poulter comes to Harrington’s defence

Ryder Cup veteran Ian Poulter has sprung to the defence of Europe captain Padraig Harrington in the wake of their record defeat to the United States. 27 Sep 2021
Ryder Cup: The week in pictures

Ryder Cup: The week in pictures

The United States won the 43rd Ryder Cup in emphatic fashion at Whistling Straits. Here are some of the best images from on the ground during the play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 27 Sep 2021
U.S. reclaim Ryder Cup in a rout over Europe

U.S. reclaim Ryder Cup in a rout over Europe

The United States have won back the Ryder Cup and perhaps a whole lot more with a record 19-9 score line, sending a strong message to Europe with a powerful performance from their youngest team in history. 27 Sep 2021
Rory’s emotional Ryder Cup conclusion

Rory’s emotional Ryder Cup conclusion

Europe's talisman Rory McIlroy has been left in tears as the United States regained the Ryder Cup with a completely dominant display at Whistling Straits. 27 Sep 2021
U.S. dominance continues at the Ryder Cup

U.S. dominance continues at the Ryder Cup

The United States are closing in on winning back the Ryder Cup with another day of domination at wind-whipped Whistling Straits, taking a commanding 11-5 lead over holders Europe who need to produce an historic comeback if they are to retain the title. 26 Sep 2021
Spieth's amazing dice with Lake Michigan

Spieth's amazing dice with Lake Michigan

Jordan Spieth almost ran backwards into Lake Michigan after producing an astonishing escape from the thick stuff on the side of a steep bank in the opening session of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. 25 Sep 2021
U.S. shock Europe to grab Ryder Cup control

U.S. shock Europe to grab Ryder Cup control

The United States have followed a solid foursomes performance with an equally dominant fourballs session to grab a commanding 6-2 lead over holders Europe in difficult scoring conditions at Whistling Straits. 25 Sep 2021