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Koepka, winless in a year, shares lead at French

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka rattled off five straight birdies on the back nine Saturday, giving him a share of the lead in the French Open as he tries to win for the first time in more than a year.

Golf News / HITC / September 20

Bryson DeChambeau recalls Phil Mickelson’s shocking request at 2018 Ryder Cup

Bryson DeChambeau is set to return to the Ryder Cup next week at Bethpage Black, having automatically qualified for Keegan Bradley’s team. How Bradley chooses to use him could be quite interesting.

Nick Faldo News / HITC / September 20

Sir Nick Faldo proposes banning two golf items instead of allowing ball rollback

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be the penultimate before major changes to golf ball regulations are put in place. The R&A is planning to introduce new rules designed to reduce how far balls travel, aiming to help protect shorter courses from being overpowered.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / September 19

Mike Weir, Cameron Percy carve up Pebble Beach in opening round

Canada's Mike Weir and Australia's Cameron Percy each carded 6-under-par scores of 66 on the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links to share the lead after one round of the Pure Insurance Championship on Friday in Monterrey, Calif.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 19

Sarah Schmelzel, Minami Katsu share lead in NW Arkansas

Sarah Schmelzel and Japan's Minami Katsu grabbed shares of the lead after one round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Friday in Rogers, Ark. Katsu posted a bogey-free, 8-under-par 63 at Pinnacle Country Club.

Paul McGinley News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Paul McGinley on Bethpage Black’s course set-up changes

Paul McGinley has spoken about Bethpage Black’s course set-up ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup. The Irishman said the team did not feel surprised after seeing the New York venue on a scouting trip earlier this week.

Golf News / HITC / September 19

Brandel Chamblee in awe of Keegan Bradley’s ‘amazing gesture’ before the Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley has been earning plenty of praise in the US lately, and now Brandel Chamblee has added his voice to the conversation, sharing his thoughts on the Ryder Cup captain.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / September 18

Ryder Cup contingent drives huge ratings boost for Procore

The presence of 10 United States Ryder Cup players -- led by world No. 1 and tournament champion Scottie Scheffler -- drove a massive ratings jump for last week's Procore Championship.

Golf News / HITC / September 18

Graeme McDowell highlights Team USA player boasting Scottie Scheffler-like iron play

Scottie Scheffler may be the clear top player in the world at the moment, but there are still doubts about who else on Keegan Bradley’s team will step up for the Ryder Cup.

Nick Faldo News / The Spun / September 18

Legendary Golf Star Nick Faldo Lands New Broadcasting Job

It's been three years since six-time major winner Nick Faldo announced his retirement from broadcasting. But he's primed to make his return with a new role in golf commentary.

Luke Donald News / HITC / September 18

Ryder Cup snub from Luke Donald leaves former PGA Tour player ‘extremely disappointed’

As part of their preparation for this month’s Ryder Cup, the European team have already taken a trip to the United States. After the BMW PGA Championship wrapped up on Sunday evening, both players and staff made their way to New York.

Golf News / HITC / September 18

Paul Azinger gives verdict after hearing Keegan Bradley’s early Ryder Cup pairing plans

Keegan Bradley aspires to emulate Paul Azinger’s achievements as a Ryder Cup captain, particularly recalling Team USA’s significant victory at Valhalla in 2008.

Scottie Scheffler News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

‘Really Weird’: Scheffler Hints at the Hidden Flaw Behind Team USA’s Ryder Cup Collapse

Scottie Scheffler said he found it “really weird” that, ahead of the last Ryder Cup won by Team Europe, the Americans had gone several weeks without playing competitive golf.

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Sergio Garcia News / HITC / September 18

Sergio Garcia shares two key tips for amateurs looking to improve their iron play

Sergio Garcia’s strong form on the LIV Golf circuit carried into 2025, where he wrapped up another top-10 finish in the individual standings. Jon Rahm took home the Individual Championship that year, with Garcia settling into ninth place by the end of the season.

Scottie Scheffler News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Scheffler Joins Ryder Cup Team In Napa

With the Ryder Cup slowly approaching for competition, many of the athletes got the chance to shake off some rust with the Procore Championship. Fitting in as prep for the Ryder Cup, it wasn’t a shock to see Scottie Scheffler hoisting yet another trophy at the end.

Stacy Lewis News / Field Level Media / September 17

Former World No. 1 Stacy Lewis announces retirement

Former World No. 1 Stacy Lewis announced her retirement from the LPGA Tour on Wednesday after 17 years and 13 wins on the circuit, including two majors.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 17

PGA of America sets trio of majors for Bethpage Black, Oak Hill

New York has become a destination for the PGA of America. The organization and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that Bethpage Black in Farmingdale and Oak Hill Country Club in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford will host the PGA Championship events in 2033 and 2035, respectively.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 16

Golf Glance: LPGA Tour hits Arkansas, Champions tackle Pebble Beach

With the PGA Tour off this week, the professional golf world turns its focus to the LPGA Tour's event in Arkansas while the Champions tackle iconic Pebble Beach.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Masters announces it will expand TV coverage to Amazon

Amazon has been expanding its coverage of major sports for the last several years, and they have now secured media rights to the biggest golf tournament of the year.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 14

Retief Goosen prevails at Sanford International

Retief Goosen emerged from the pack Sunday to win the Sanford International by two shots at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, S.D. Goosen opened the week with a pair of 65s but trailed by one each of the first two rounds.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 14

Charley Hull wins Kroger Queen City after Jeeno Thitikul's miscue

Charley Hull of England earned her third LPGA Tour victory and her first since 2022 when World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul four-putted at the final hole of the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday in Hamilton, Ohio.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 13

Ernie Els wrestles away Sanford International lead with big round

South Africa's Ernie Els was an impressive 7-under-par 63 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead at the Sanford International in Sioux Falls, S.D. The 55-year-old teed things off with a birdie on his opening hole, then hit three in a row on Holes 5-7.

John Daly News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

John Daly sets record with worst hole imaginable

John Daly is no stranger to the PGA record books, but there are some marks he’d undoubtedly like to have back.

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Keegan Bradley News / Yardbarker / September 10

Keegan Bradley sparks Ryder Cup strategy overhaul after Team USA’s 2023 failure

The 2025 Ryder Cup won't be played until Sept. 26-28, but Team USA captain Keegan Bradley is already doing a vastly superior job preparing his squad than Zach Johnson did two years ago.

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