2 h. ago Ryder Cup stars given VR headsets with individual abuse to prepare for US crowds

Rory McIlroy reveals European players can chose their level of abuse - and claimed the insults are "Not for publication"

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3 h. ago Luke Donald arms European Ryder Cup players with VR headsets for New York clash

Rory McIlroy reveals captain’s latest step to prepare his team for raucous match at Bethpage Black

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3 h. ago Europe’s secret Ryder Cup weapon? VR headsets shouting abuse at players

Rory McIlroy reveals team’s new plan for Bethpage testNorthern Irishman signs off with strong 65 at WentworthRory McIlroy has revealed a secret European weapon before their upcoming defence of the Ryder Cup: virtual reality headsets shouting abuse.Luke Donald, Europe’s captain, handed players the equipment during a team gathering on Tuesday night. The idea is to try to replicate what level of attention – or name-calling – the European team will receive in what is expected to be the hostile environment of Bethpage later this month. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago 'I visited Europe’s best budget ski secret very unlike the Alps'

Charles Wadepalmer goes skiing in Bankso in Bulgaria. He stayed at the Four Points by Sheraton Bankso, which looked so good he's already booked it for another trip taking place a month later

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20 h. ago European vice captain shows Ryder Cup boys the way at Wentworth as he admitted 'this is amazing'

Alex Noren starts Sunday as joint leader at the BMW PGA Championship with Frenchman Adrien Saddier

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22 h. ago Hatton warms up for Ryder Cup by surging into contention at PGA Championship

Englishman shoots 64 to reach 13-under Leaders Adrien Saddier and Alex Norén two shots aheadThoughts have inevitably turned towards how Tyrrell Hatton may celebrate victory here. Not only was the Englishman denied proper euphoria when claiming the PGA Championship in 2020 – those were Covid times – but he started this week depicting himself waking up in a pool of his own vomit after qualifying for Europe’s Ryder Cup team.Hatton forms part of the European contingent who will fly to New York for a scouting mission as soon as this tournament ends. He may have a trophy for hand luggage and further partying in mind. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Bob MacIntyre to miss final day of the BMW PGA at Wentworth as focus turns to Ryder Cup build up

Scotland's Ryder Cup star absent from Sunday's action after missing out on the second cut and now attentions turn to Bethpage

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28 h. ago Ryder Cup star hid my golf clubs and now he's Brazil nuts for Bethpage

Ben Griffin is leading the way at the Procore and his college mate Austin Hitt is doing the same thing on the Korn Ferry Tour

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31 h. ago Mr Humble readies himself for Ryder Cup role with Scheffler as extraordinary ego free acts show his class

Russell Henley is the World No.4 but he isn't shy in taking advice from the locals at his club as he seeks perfection

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46 h. ago Ryder Cup player not too concerned about playing 'stressful' golf

Norwegian in the mix at halfway stage in BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

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47 h. ago Ryder Cup star makes brutally honest admission after latest BMW PGA round

But Viktor Hovland is still in contention to win the BMW PGA at Wentworth this weekend - and he insists he can still be "deadly" against the Americans at Bethpage Black

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47 h. ago Blunt Hovland talks down early promise at Wentworth while McIlroy struggles

Norwegian ‘struggling’ despite being in title contentionMcIlroy flirts with cut line at PGA ChampionshipIt is difficult to square Viktor Hovland’s excellent position on the Wentworth leaderboard with the Norwegian’s blunt assessment of his game. The 27-year-old claimed he hit certain shots on the West Course on Friday that “hurt my soul”.Hovland has been in a state of technical flux all year, with his driving a particular cause for concern. He is perfectly candid about that, despite rounds of 67 and 66 at this PGA Championship. Hovland’s next start will come as part of team Europe in the Ryder Cup. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Team USA star teases Ryder Cup pairing with the world's best player at bonkers Bethpage

US Open champion looks set to link-up with fellow 2025 Major winner Scottie Scheffler on day one at Bethpage

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54 h. ago ‘Like the Olympics’: Patrick Reed takes stand against Ryder Cup payments

The former Masters champion also suggested Europe have the edge heading to Bethpage Black

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65 h. ago PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy finds water on 18th to sit five shots off pace

It was a better afternoon for Ryder Cup team-mates Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick

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2 d. ago Ludvig Aberg uses Euro vibes to give Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald all the right signals

The Swedish star produced a terrific opening round show at Wentworth alongside Bethpage buddy Matt Fitzpatrick

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2 d. ago ‘It’s like the Olympics’: Patrick Reed against Ryder Cup player payment

American players to receive stipend for participationFormer world No 6 said Europe have more ‘camaraderie’Patrick Reed believes it “unnecessary” that his fellow Americans will be paid for participation in the upcoming Ryder Cup. Reed, who has missed out on what would have been a fourth Ryder Cup appearance at Bethpage, also said Europe carry the advantage of having the more closely-knit team.US players plus their captain, Keegan Bradley, will be given $500,000 (£368,300) – $300,000 (£221,000) of which must be donated to charity – for taking on Luke Donald’s Europe. The remaining $200,000 (£147,320) has been labelled a stipend. The topic was largely lost in fevered discussion over whether or not Bradley would pick himself as a player but remains hugely significant. Europe’s contingent have always been adamant they will not seek monetary reward for Ryder Cup appearances. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago 'Captain America' Patrick Reed says US players should NOT get paid for playing at Ryder Cup

LIV Golf star Patrick Reed claims the Ryder Cup payments are "unneccesary" and he would be happy to play for nothing

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2 d. ago Matt Fitzpatrick given BMW PGA break when 'two little thieves' steal his golf ball

Ryder Cup star Matt Fitzpatrick is still in contention at the BMW PGA despite kids nicking his ball on the final hole before a weather delay

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3 d. ago Collin Morikawa out to avenge Rome misery and two years of hurt by taking back Ryder Cup at Bethpage

American ace is amongst the members of the 12-man team who suffered in Italy two years ago and he doesn't want that pain again

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