LIV rebel Stenson playing Abu Dhabi as European tour resumes
January 18, 2023 GMTThe European tour is weeks away from discovering whether it has the right to issue bans to those members who joined the Saudi-funded LIV Golf league in a development that rocked the world of golf last year.
Hero Cup gives Europe chance to assess options for Ryder Cup
January 10, 2023 GMTFor European golf, this year’s Ryder Cup is set to mark a break from the past.
This week might provide a hint as to who is part of the future.
The Hero Cup match-play event takes place in Abu Dhabi from Friday to Sunday, pitting Britain and Ireland against Continental Europe in a competition that allows European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald a chance to assess his options eight months out from the contest with the United States outside Rome.
Fleetwood retains Nedbank title as Fox stumbles at end
November 13, 2022 GMTSUN CITY, South Africa (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood saved his best for last with a final-round 67 to come from behind and retain his title at the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Sunday as he ended a three-year winless drought.
Koepka takes early lead at LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah
October 14, 2022 GMTKING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Brooks Koepka took a two-shot lead at the LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah on Friday after an 8-under 62 in the first round, matching the lowest score on the breakaway tour that has torn the world of golf in two.
McIlroy says LIV has strained bond with Ryder Cup teammates
September 7, 2022 GMTVIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — When Rory McIlroy runs into some of his former Ryder Cup teammates at Wentworth this week, don’t expect them to spend much time reminiscing about fond memories.
European Ryder Cup stalwarts Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter are among the contingent of LIV Golf players who are competing at the BMW PGA Championship this week, much to the dismay of McIlroy and the others who have resisted the financial gains of joining the Saudi-backed breakaway series.
McIlroy prepares to ‘stomach’ LIV Golf players at Wentworth
August 30, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy set the tone for a contentious week at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship when he contemplated 18 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf who have entered the European tour's flagship event.
Carry on: Fitzpatrick’s caddie gets major breakthrough
June 20, 2022 GMTBROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Billy Foster grabbed the flag on the 18th green, pulled it toward his face and gave it a kiss.
Finally, that flag belongs to him.
After four decades of caddying for some of the greatest in the game, Foster has his major title.
McIlroy questions competitive desire of players in LIV Golf
June 14, 2022 GMTBROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Rory McIlroy had two strong comments about the future of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series in February. So far, one has been proven incorrect.
“Dead in the water,” McIlroy said, referring to all the top players saying they were staying not interested.
Westwood, Poulter mum over PGA Tour’s stance on Saudi league
May 11, 2022 GMTMcKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter didn't want to talk about the PGA Tour's decision to deny releases to members who asked to play in the first of a series of Saudi-funded tournaments next month in England.
Westwood requests release to play in Saudi-funded event
May 4, 2022 GMTSUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — Lee Westwood has requested a release to play the first event of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series in Britain next month.
Westwood said he has asked both the European tour and the PGA Tour for the release required to contest the $25 million event at Centurion Club from June 9-11.
MASTERS ’22: Trivia quiz covering nearly 90 years at Augusta
April 1, 2022 GMTAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — How well do you know your Masters history? Try this quiz:
1. What player finished runner-up at the Masters to Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods?
Bland hopes wild ride ends with a real trip to Augusta
March 25, 2022 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Richard Bland was supposed to be playing Augusta National this week with a club member until he qualified for the Dell Technologies Match Play.
Honda Classic starts Florida swing to Masters, minus stars
February 22, 2022 GMTPGA TOUR
Donald in mix as European captain and playing waiting game
February 8, 2022 GMTPEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Luke Donald suddenly is on the fast track for Europe's next Ryder Cup captain, bringing the experience of playing on four winning teams and twice serving as an assistant.
Ryder Cup pairings for Sunday singles sessions
September 26, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Whistling Straits
Ryder Cup Pairings
September 25, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Whistling Straits
Dye’s Whistling Straits gives Ryder Cup a seaside links feel
September 23, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The late, great Pete Dye had a ready reply whenever critics screamed one of his course designs was over the top.
“Golfers,” Dye scoffed, “would play Mount Everest if somebody put a flag on top.”
Europe’s Ryder Cup team gets motivational history lesson
September 21, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — European captain Padraig Harrington made it clear on the first night together at the Ryder Cup that his players have a place in history, one by one.
Elder-Lee: At 48, Westwood makes 11th Ryder Cup appearance
September 21, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The stubble on his beard matches the color of that small shock of hair near Lee Westwood's temple — gray. Instead of calling him old, Westwood suggests “mature” might be a better way of putting it.
Americans try to win back the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin
September 21, 2021 GMTBy The Associated Press (AP) — PGA OF AMERICA
RYDER CUP ’21: A trivia quiz from a century of the matches
September 16, 2021 GMTHow well do you know your Ryder Cup history? Try this quiz ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup matches at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin:
FRIDAY FOURSOMES
1. Lee Westwood has had 13 partners in the Ryder Cup.
Horschel wins at Wentworth; Toms takes playoff in St. Louis
September 12, 2021 GMTVIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Billy Horschel felt aggrieved this week at the manner in which he missed out on a U.S. Ryder Cup team. So he took down a bunch of leading Europeans by himself.
Horschel birdied Wentworth’s storied 18th hole after an approach shot that spun back inside 2 feet, finishing with a 7-under 65 on Sunday for a one-shot victory in the BMW PGA Championship.
Lowry joins Garcia, Poulter as Europe’s picks for Ryder Cup
September 12, 2021 GMTPadraig Harrington has long been conscious of what the reaction would be if he picked Shane Lowry, his good friend and fellow Irishman, to play for Europe at the Ryder Cup.
“It’s always been the elephant in the room — everybody says, ‘You’re going to pick Shane, you’re going to pick Shane,’” the European team captain said.
European Tour has flagship at Wentworth, finalizes Ryder Cup
September 7, 2021 GMTEUROPEAN TOUR
Westwood, still without a major, reaches unwanted milestone
July 14, 2021 GMTSANDWICH, England (AP) — The unwanted milestone Lee Westwood has been creeping toward is finally here.
The British Open at Royal St. George’s will be Westwood’s 88th major championship, and no other player has competed in that many without winning one.
Rahm lives up to billing with 1st-round 66 at Scottish Open
July 8, 2021 GMTNORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — About to start his first event as a major champion, Jon Rahm was taking some practice swings on the first tee at the Scottish Open when his status as golf’s hottest player was underlined.
Westwood ready for Torrey Pines with his wife on the bag
June 16, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Lee Westwood added an unexpected twist to his U.S. Open preparation by getting married in Las Vegas last week.
The ceremony consisted of Westwood, his fiancee/caddie Helen Storey, a minister called Wilf and a photographer who doubled as the witness.
Closing stretch at PGA has players pulling off headcovers
May 19, 2021 GMTKIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Lee Westwood stood on the back tee of the par-3 17th hole at the Ocean Course and ripped a low 3-iron into the two-club wind barreling down the Kiawah Island coastline. The ball cleared the water in front of the green with a few yards to spare and settled 20 yards short of the putting surface.
Westwood, a bit weary after a hot streak, set to play Honda
March 17, 2021 GMTPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lee Westwood’s streak of runner-up finishes is longer than some might realize...
Better with age? Westwood takes lead at Players Championship
March 13, 2021 GMTPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Lee Westwood isn't interested in comparing himself with the player who rose to No...
Westwood has career-low at Bay Hill and takes 1-shot lead
March 7, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lee Westwood isn't just killing time waiting to become old enough to compete against guys his own age...
Lowry, Holmes share Open lead as McIlroy leaves with cheers
July 19, 2019 GMTPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Everyone in the massive grandstand rose to cheer and celebrate a bold performance by Rory McIlroy, who longed for such support and affection on his walk toward his final hole at Royal Portrush in the British Open...
The Latest: Rahm escapes penalty for moving vine at Open
July 20, 2017 GMTSOUTHPORT, England (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local):
9:50 p.m.
Jon Rahm has escaped a penalty for improving the area of his intended swing. As a result, his bogey became a birdie on the 17th hole at Royal Birkdale in the opening round of the British Open, and Rahm shot a 69.
US Open Tee Times
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