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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Golf News / ESPN / September 18

Ryder Cup 2025: Reliving Team Europe's away wins as Donald aims for fantastic fifth

Team Europe, amid all its recent success at home, has managed just four victories overseas against Team USA. Can they make it five at Bethpage?

Stacy Lewis News / ESPN / September 17

LPGA great Lewis, 40, to retire at season's end

Stacy Lewis, a two-time major champion and former world No. 1, said Wednesday that this will be her final season on the LPGA Tour.

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.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / September 17

Rory McIlroy stuns fans as ‘insane’ practice round video at Bethpage Black surfaces

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has arrived at Bethpage Black, where he has met up with his European Ryder Cup teammates. The Northern Irishman had already stepped up his preparations for the Ryder Cup, which gets underway later this month, by competing in last week’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Keegan Bradley News / HITC / September 17

Keegan Bradley faces key dilemma over Ryder Cup opener, with Ben Griffin at the centre

Ben Griffin’s showing at the Procore Championship was a clear example of why Keegan Bradley picked him for the Ryder Cup. Even though Griffin’s week ended on a sour note, there were plenty of positives to take away from his time in Napa.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 16

The Sentry won’t be played on Maui in 2026 amid drought conditions

The Sentry, the season-opening tournament on the PGA Tour, won't be played at its usual home of the Plantation Course at Kapalua this winter due to ongoing drought conditions on the island of Maui.

Phil Mickelson News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Phil Mickelson Tips Jackson Koivun as Golf’s Next Big Star

Phil Mickelson has praised amateur No. 1 Jackson Koivun, tipping the 20-year-old as the next big star in golf after his strong finish at the Procore Championship in 2025.

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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 / Field Level Media / September 16

Masters adding 4 hours of coverage on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video will become a domestic broadcaster of the 2026 Masters, complementing live coverage on ESPN and CBS Sports. Prime will stream action from 1-3 p.m.

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 / Golf on ClutchPoints / September 15

Team Europe’s bizarre Ryder Cup preparation method for Bethpage Black Crowd

The 2025 Ryder Cup is really heating up. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley exchanged words with Rory McIlroy after Mcllory made a few comments. Meanwhile, Team Europe has a few tricks up its sleeve when it comes to dealing with the rowdy crowd at Bethpage Black, per NBC Sports/Associated Press.

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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Golf News / Field Level Media / September 12

Angel Cabrera out in front at Sanford International

Angel Cabrera posted a bogey-free, 6-under 64 to set the early pace Friday at the Sanford International in Sioux Falls, S.D. The 56-year-old from Argentina birdied three holes on each nine at Minnehaha Country Club, including Nos.

Greg Norman News / Total Apex Sports / September 12

Greg Norman Finally Says Goodbye to LIV Golf: The End of a Controversial Era

Well, well, well. After four years of drama, controversy, and enough Saudi money to make Scrooge McDuck jealous, Greg Norman has officially called it quits with LIV Golf.

Greg Norman News / Field Level Media / September 11

Greg Norman officially steps down from LIV Golf

Greg Norman, the first CEO of LIV Golf, has officially moved on from the Saudi-backed tour. "After four unforgettable years, I have officially closed out my time with LIV Golf, and reflecting with nothing but gratitude, pride and achievement," Norman posted Wednesday on Instagram.

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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