3 h. ago ‘The Ryder Cup will be on Concorde’: when Europe won in the USA in 1995

The hosts were clear favourites at Oak Hill 30 years go, but Bernard Gallacher’s team came home with the cupBy That 1980s Sports BlogWinning an away Ryder Cup is “one of the biggest accomplishments in golf,” to quote Rory McIlroy. Neither team has a great away record. USA have only won twice on their travels since Europe joined the event in 1979, their last away victory coming in 1993. Europe’s only win on American soil in the last two decades came in Medinah, and we all know it took a miracle for that to happen.Of Europe’s four away wins – in 1987, 1995, 2004 and 2012 – their shock victory at Oak Hill 30 years ago remains a personal favourite. Things were far from rosy for Bernard Gallacher’s team as they travelled to Oak Hill in 1995: the captain was bruised after two defeats; there were complaints about his team selection; one star player was ruled out with an injury; and a few others were out of form. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Ryder Cup 2025 Key Holes: Here are the four holes that could decide the tournament

It’s not long to go until Europe and America battle it out for one of the biggest prizes in golf.

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28 h. ago Jon Rahm admits Ryder Cup doubt, Scottie Scheffler fires warning shot, golf icon breaks record

The 2025 Ryder Cup is fast approaching, with Team Europe set to face Team USA at Bethpage Black, and both Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler have sent telling messages ahead of the tournament

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32 h. ago Watching Bob MacIntyre in flesh confirmed my Ryder Cup thoughts

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster on seeing Scot in action in his Wentworth warm up for Bethpage Black

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33 h. ago Rory McIlroy reveals how Europe are using VR to prepare for Ryder Cup abuse

Europe are gearing up for the infamously unforgiving New York fans at Bethpage Black

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34 h. ago Team USA Ryder Cup icon Scottie Scheffler sends ominous warning to Europe

World No.1 tuned-up for Bethpage in perfect style with a sixth win of the season and says his team are perfectly prepared

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49 h. ago Alex Noren stuns Ryder Cup stars to seal ‘emotional’ BMW PGA Championship win

Noren bested Adrien Saddier in a play-off to win the Wentworth tournament for the second time in his career

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54 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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54 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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54 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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