10 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz is in the swing of things after easing into US Open semi

The second seed raced to a 6-4 6-2 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka.

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21 h. ago Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup statement providing shot in the arm for Scottie Scheffler and co

Rory McIlroy will be one of Team Europe's most important players at the Ryder Cup, but a speech he made may have inadvertently motivated Team USA

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21 h. ago Bob MacIntyre earns amazing Ryder Cup salute as his brilliance places him next to Rory McIlroy

European skipper dishes out praise to Scottish star as he describes Rory McIlroy as a giant

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37 h. ago Luke Donald warns US team: Don’t expect ‘rinse and repeat’ from Europe at Ryder Cup

11 of 12 players who won in Rome will defend title in US‘It doesn’t mean we are going to roll out the same pairings’Luke Donald has warned the US team that it would be an error to anticipate “rinse and repeat” from Europe in the Ryder Cup this month despite ­confirming 11 of the 12 players who won in Rome two years ago will tee up at Bethpage.Donald named his six wildcards on Monday, all of whom played in 2023. Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka received the captain’s call. Rory McIlroy, Robert ­MacIntyre, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, ­Rasmus Højgaard and Tyrrell Hatton qualified automatically. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Europe team confirmed after captain Luke Donald makes wildcard picks

Europe’s confidence grows behind stalwarts Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood with Luke Donald confirming his six captain’s picks for Bethpage Black

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41 h. ago Lowry and Rahm headline Luke Donald’s six wildcard picks for Europe’s Ryder Cup defence

Hovland, Åberg, Straka and Fitzpatrick complete line-up11 of 12 players who won in Rome will defend title in USEurope will defend the Ryder Cup later this month with 11 of the 12 players who saw off the United States in Rome two years ago after Luke Donald unsurprisingly opted for experience with his wildcard picks. Europe’s captain has turned to Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, Victor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg, Jon Rahm and Matt Fitzpatrick to complete his team for Bethpage. Donald confirmed his choices on Monday, five days after his US counterpart Keegan Bradley had done likewise.Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and Rasmus Højgaard had already automatically qualified for the European side. In what is a quirk, Højgaard is the sole change from Rome where his twin brother, Nicolai, turned out in European colours.More details to follow Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Predicting Luke Donald’s Team Europe captain picks for Bethpage Black

Europe’s confidence grows behind stalwarts Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood with Luke Donald set to confirm his six captain’s picks

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3 d. ago Resurfaced Princess Diana clip shows late royal's true colours with subtle gesture

Princess Diana was adored by many Brits and people across the world. It's been 28 years since the Princess of Wales sadly died and now fans are remembering a small gesture that showed her true character

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy sent ominous message about Ryder Cup after Keegan Bradley decision

Keegan Bradley has made a major decision ahead of the 2025 US Ryder Cup, and it could spell bad news for Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and the rest of team Europe

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5 d. ago Tommy Fleetwood claim already proven easier said than done by Rory McIlroy

Tommy Fleetwood's first PGA Tour win has led to predictions that he could soon claim more titles, but Rory McIlroy serves as a reminder of the difficulties he may face

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5 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz explains US Open golf swing celebration after storming into third round

The Spaniard has grown fond of golf in his spare time and struck up a friendship with Rory McIlroy, who attended his match following the conclusion of the season-ending Tour Championship

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6 d. ago Keegan Bradley fires back at Rory McIlroy and ignores Trump after huge Ryder Cup call

United States captain says he doesn't care what Europeans say and talked US President plea after not picking himself

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7 d. ago Tommy Fleetwood's wife's phone call with Justin Rose after missing Tour Championship win

Tommy Fleetwood's wife Clare missed his historic triumph at the Tour Championship at the weekend, but was able to join in the celebrations thanks to Justin Rose

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8 d. ago Rory McIlroy has made position very clear as PGA Tour star takes aim at Jordan Spieth

The PGA Tour and Jordan Spieth have been criticised following the announcement of a ninth Signature Event in 2026, with Rory McIlroy defending the Tour's position

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8 d. ago Tommy Fleetwood slays his 'demons' with maiden US triumph as Justin Rose and Shane Lowry roar him on

English star refused to sulk at setbacks and gained ultimate reward with his success at the FedEX Cup

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy reveals Ryder Cup street chats with Luke Donald are spreading word for Euro success in New York

McIlroy and captain Luke Donald live next to each other in Florida and the planning has long been underway for Bethpage

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1 week ago Bob MacIntyre hopes to learn lessons from US events to handle Ryder Cup crowd

A hostile atmosphere is expected in New York.

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1 week ago McIlroy provides thrills but Henley leads Tour Championship after 61

Northern Irishman five off lead after opening 66Scheffler hits 63, Fleetwood and MacIntyre 64More Rory McIlroy drama in ­Georgia. Events at the final hole of the ­opening round of the Tour Championship barely compared with what played out at Augusta National in April but these were still moments of ­McIlroy box office. No wonder he stood ­laughing with arm aloft.McIlroy found himself in a ­greenside bunker in two at the par-five 18th. He caught his attempt from the sand trap far too cleanly, the ball ­flying over the flag and rebounding from a grandstand. The bounce was favourable; McIlroy had 17ft left for a birdie. The putt found the bottom of the cup, much to the amusement of McIlroy and his playing partner ­Scottie ­Scheffler. McIlroy’s 66 at East Lake leaves him five shy of the first-round lead after Russell Henley’s stunning 61. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy relishing ‘great opportunity’ to lift FedEx Cup from level start

Masters champion McIlroy is second in the rankings behind defending champion Scottie Scheffler

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2 w. ago Tommy Fleetwood arrives at East Lake as relatable contender on verge of greatness

After a season of close calls the world No 10 has a chance to turn his drought into a career defining momentThe widespread euphoria that surrounded Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph served as the finest example of a moment when golf observers want a player to win. This, after all, is supposed to be a non-tribal environment aside from the weekend every two years when Europe face USA and people on either side of the ropes take leave of their senses.Golf’s next pursuit of the holy grail belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Defeat from positions of strength at the Travelers and St Jude championships threw up an unwanted statistic. In 163 PGA Tour starts, Fleetwood is yet to emerge victorious. As striking as that raw number – Fleetwood’s talent is such that one assumes he should have claimed a batch of trophies in the US – is the fact people are willing him to end his drought. Fleetwood is relatable, likable, popular. He also has no objection to the discussion presently whirling around him. Continue...

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