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R&A issues statement on players at the 150th Open

R&A issues statement on players at the 150th Open

Ahead of the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews next month the R&A have released a statement to confirm that all players that have earned a spot will be allowed to play. 22 Jun 2022
Opinion: Black clouds apparently alright for others

Opinion: Black clouds apparently alright for others

Let’s be honest. There exists almost no ideal time for significant news that won’t steal attention away from another tournament in the never ending cycle of professional golf. 22 Jun 2022
Ancer to LIV as PGA Tour plans to reshape season

Ancer to LIV as PGA Tour plans to reshape season

Following reports of four-time major winner Brooks Koepka signing on with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series, World No.20 and former Australian Open winner Abraham Ancer has confirmed he will also play the new Tour. 22 Jun 2022
Koepka reportedly set to join LIV Golf

Koepka reportedly set to join LIV Golf

Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka is apparently set to become the latest player to join Greg Norman's Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series as first reported by James Corrigan of The Telegraph. 21 Jun 2022
The Preview: BMW International Open

The Preview: BMW International Open

As the golfing world awaits news on where the DP World Tour will place itself in the PGA Tour and LIV Golf battle, the circuit heads to Germany for the BMW International Open, where the LIV defectors will be allowed to tee it up. 21 Jun 2022
Brookline a reminder of golf’s major strength

Brookline a reminder of golf’s major strength

A week that began with Phil Mickelson speaking without saying hardly anything ended with Matt Fitzpatrick at a momentary loss for words in his proudest moment. 21 Jun 2022
Morri: Comparing Saudi golf involvement is apples to oranges

Morri: Comparing Saudi golf involvement is apples to oranges

More than one person wondered aloud this week why the Ladies European Tour players teeing up in the Saudi-backed Aramco Team Series haven’t been subject to the same scrutiny as their male counterparts who have signed up for the LIV Tour. 20 Jun 2022
Huggan: My U.S Open takeaway (and it’s not fish & chips)

Huggan: My U.S Open takeaway (and it’s not fish & chips)

In America, they call a column like this “takeaways.” Where I come from that means a fish supper. But no matter. 20 Jun 2022
Norman accuses PGA Tour of ‘deafening’ hypocrisy

Norman accuses PGA Tour of ‘deafening’ hypocrisy

Greg Norman has accused the PGA Tour of "deafening hypocrisy" following the backlash to his LIV Golf Invitational Series. 20 Jun 2022
Huggan: The U.S. Open displays what LIV can’t buy

Huggan: The U.S. Open displays what LIV can’t buy

Before the 122nd U.S. Open began, much of the chatter around The Country Club was devoted to the first LIV event. No surprise there, of course, the evolution of the Saudi-backed Tour/circuit/series has been the talk of the other Tours for months now. 19 Jun 2022
Mickelson’s U.S. return ends early

Mickelson’s U.S. return ends early

Phil Mickelson's highly anticipated start at this week's U.S. Open following a controversy-filled few months came to an early end as the six-time runner-up was left near the bottom of the field after his second round. 18 Jun 2022
Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

All it took was about two cringeworthy minutes and four putts from 12 feet to bring the golf world back to this: No matter where he plays, or how much money he makes, Phil Mickelson can sometimes remind us of us. 17 Jun 2022
McIlroy’s play about majors not message

McIlroy’s play about majors not message

Rory McIlroy has been one of the more outspoken critics of LIV Golf, but the Northern Irishman says his hot start to the U.S. Open was more about trying to end a major drought than sending some sort of message. 17 Jun 2022
Boisterous Boston crowd ready to greet golf’s rebels

Boisterous Boston crowd ready to greet golf’s rebels

Every local loudmouth has descended on The Country Club this week, when 14 golfers in the U.S. Open field will face the American public for the first time since defecting to Greg Norman's Saudi Arabian-backed Tour. 16 Jun 2022
Beyond the madness Mickelson’s slam hopes remain

Beyond the madness Mickelson’s slam hopes remain

Of all the storylines swirling ahead of this week's U.S. Open, none are as compelling as Phil Mickelson's latest bid to win the tournament for the first time. 16 Jun 2022
USGA chief foresees changes to LIV players at U.S. Open

USGA chief foresees changes to LIV players at U.S. Open

United States Golf Association Chief Executive Mike Whan believes it will get harder for those who joined LIV Golf to gain entry into the future U.S. Opens. 16 Jun 2022
Huggan: Major force Zalatoris keen on tough test

Huggan: Major force Zalatoris keen on tough test

This week at The Country Club, Will Zalatoris will compete for only the ninth time in one of golf’s four most important events. He and they are already a more than snug fit. 16 Jun 2022
Rory out to be remembered rather than richer

Rory out to be remembered rather than richer

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the players who performed a U-turn to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, as he conceded being the poster boy of the PGA Tour was a "burden" he could do without. 15 Jun 2022
Country comes first for Cam in PGA Tour vs LIV

Country comes first for Cam in PGA Tour vs LIV

Cameron Smith is urging officials to stage a PGA Tour event in Australia as LIV Golf provokes more controversy and opportunities for the game's stars. 15 Jun 2022
Huggan: Rahm’s (briefly interrupted) Brookline love in

Huggan: Rahm’s (briefly interrupted) Brookline love in

He’s the defending champion. He’s been to No.1 in the world. But not that many people are talking about Jon Rahm as a possible winner of this 122nd U.S. Open. Which is surprising, but then again, not. 15 Jun 2022
Gallery: U.S. Open Practice Day One

Gallery: U.S. Open Practice Day One

The players have descended on Massachusetts for the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club. Here are the best images from day one of practice. 14 Jun 2022