Ryder Cup

THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

John Huggan sits down with Seve Ballesteros’ son, Javier, to talk life, golf, the Ryder Cup, the state of the world game and plenty more. 23 Oct 2024
LIV golfers given the all-clear for Ryder Cup and U.S PGA

LIV golfers given the all-clear for Ryder Cup and U.S PGA

LIV Golf players will be eligible for the Ryder Cup and U.S PGA Championship after the PGA of America added the rebel organisation to their list of 'approved tours'. 20 Sep 2024
Rahm's Ryder Cup eligibility in doubt over LIV fines

Rahm's Ryder Cup eligibility in doubt over LIV fines

Jon Rahm plans to take part in three DP World Tour events in the coming weeks to ensure he is eligible for the Ryder Cup, but admits he is unsure he will be able to play after refusing to pay their fines. 12 Sep 2024
Norgaard survives late stumble to claim British Masters

Norgaard survives late stumble to claim British Masters

Denmark's Niklas Norgaard survived a nerve-racking final round to claim his first DP World Tour title at the British Masters. 2 Sep 2024
Kentucky's Valhalla to host 2028 Solheim Cup

Kentucky's Valhalla to host 2028 Solheim Cup

Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville will host the 2028 Solheim Cup, where the best American players take on the best from Europe in the biggest head to head in the women's game. 14 Aug 2024
Snedeker named U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Snedeker named U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

United States captain Keegan Bradley has named Brandt Snedeker as his second vice-captain for next year's Ryder Cup. 13 Aug 2024
Donald to pick six wildcards for Europe Ryder Cup tilt

Donald to pick six wildcards for Europe Ryder Cup tilt

Captain Luke Donald will again choose six wild cards for Europe's Ryder Cup team, with the six qualifiers for next year's trophy defence taken from just one ranking list. 7 Aug 2024
Simpson selected as U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Simpson selected as U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Webb Simpson has been named as a vice-captain for the United States team to face Europe at next year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage. 24 Jul 2024
Woods rejected Ryder Cup captaincy for golf peace talks

Woods rejected Ryder Cup captaincy for golf peace talks

Tiger Woods has said he rejected the United States captaincy for the 2025 Ryder Cup due to his time-consuming role in the PGA Tour's talks with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf but that does not mean he will never lead the team in the future. 10 Jul 2024
Keegan Bradley to lead U.S Ryder Cup team

Keegan Bradley to lead U.S Ryder Cup team

Keegan Bradley has been named United States Ryder Cup captain for Bethpage 2025 after the PGA of America failed to strike an agreement with Tiger Woods. 9 Jul 2024
The Thing About Golf #119: Mark James

The Thing About Golf #119: Mark James

A stalwart of the European Tour during the boom years of the 1980s and 90s, Mark James had a ringside seat to some of the most exciting times the men’s professional game has known. 5 Jun 2024
Hatton joins Rahm's LIV Golf team

Hatton joins Rahm's LIV Golf team

England's Tyrrell Hatton has defected to LIV and will be part of an expansion team captained by reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm, the Saudi Arabia-supported league has announced. 31 Jan 2024
Playing From The Tips Ep.45: 2023 in review

Playing From The Tips Ep.45: 2023 in review

No golf so no tips this week but a bit of a look back in the on and off course highlights and lowlights of the year from our so-called experts. 18 Dec 2023
Donald returns for second term as Ryder Cup captain

Donald returns for second term as Ryder Cup captain

Luke Donald will captain Europe again at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York after his side's emphatic triumph in Rome. 30 Nov 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #107 – Matt Fitzpatrick

The Thing About Golf Podcast #107 – Matt Fitzpatrick

In many ways Matt Fitzpatrick is an unlikely major champion. His game isn’t as flashy as some but he works hard — and smart — to get everything out of his talent. 22 Nov 2023
Red-hot rookie Åberg claims first PGA Tour win

Red-hot rookie Åberg claims first PGA Tour win

Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has continued to enjoy a sensational start to his professional career with a blistering first PGA Tour victory in the RSM Classic in Georgia. 20 Nov 2023
McIlroy explains clever singles plan at Ryder Cup

McIlroy explains clever singles plan at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy doesn't think much of Patrick Cantlay, and what bothered him the most about Joe LaCava at the Ryder Cup was the caddie not getting out of McIlroy's putting line and then barking back when asked to move. 15 Nov 2023
Ryder Cup star MacIntyre added to Aussie majors

Ryder Cup star MacIntyre added to Aussie majors

One of the stars of Europe’s recent Ryder Cup victory, Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, has joined the star-studded fields for Australian golf’s two majors – the ISPS HANDA Australian Open and the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship. 6 Nov 2023
Rose wants to play, not captain

Rose wants to play, not captain

Justin Rose has ruled himself out of succeeding Luke Donald as Ryder Cup captain and wants to play for his fellow Englishman and friend again in 2025. 2 Nov 2023
Meronk sends message with Andalucia Masters win

Meronk sends message with Andalucia Masters win

Adrian Meronk, who had wanted to show his worth after not making the Ryder Cup, has proved some of his doubters wrong by winning the Andalucia Masters for his third DP World Tour victory of the season. 23 Oct 2023
Morri: It’s time to mix up the Cup

Morri: It’s time to mix up the Cup

Vested interests and internal politics so often distract from the simplest answers facing the game and the fact the Presidents Cup is not already a mixed event might just be Exhibit A. 16 Oct 2023