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Andy Burnham tees off bid to bring Ryder Cup golf tournament to Bolton
Greater Manchester mayor hopes yet-to-be-built £250m course could provide ‘lasting legacy’ for north of England From the fairways of Rome to the greens of Versailles, could the world’s most prestigious golf tournament be heading to Bolton? Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has announced a bid to bring the Ryder Cup to the north of England for the first time in nearly 60 years. Continue reading...
‘I’m not the brightest but I know how to play golf’: Robert MacIntyre on major ambitions, the Masters and nappy duty
Scot put in a late challenge for the Players Championship and says he has ‘a chance’ at winning whenever he tees off It is just as well Robert MacIntyre cares little for publicity. He also does a fine line in self‑deprecation. When asked to compare his approach with Matt Fitzpatrick, his Ryder Cup teammate, MacIntyre smiles. “I’m less analytical,” the Scot says. “I’m not the brightest guy but I know how to play golf, just shape balls.” There is no doubt about that. MacIntyre’s tilt at the Player
Rory McIlroy will see how ‘body feels’ and assess schedule before Masters
‘We’ll see how I feel in practice,’ says world No 2 McIlroy hampered by back injury before Players Championship Rory McIlroy will weigh up whether to play another event before the defence of his Masters title next month after an underwhelming outing at the Players Championship. He was the defending champion at TPC Sawgrass, but his preparation was hampered by a back injury and he finished in a disappointing tie for 46th on Sunday. “I’ll see how my body feels,” said the world No 2. “We’ll see h
Cameron Young holds off Matt Fitzpatrick on final hole to win Players Championship
American pars 18th for victory after birdie on 17 Fitzpatrick had led at Sawgrass before late slip The PGA Tour might have lost out in the court of public opinion over whether the Players Championship could be a major. However, the level of drama as shadows lengthened on this Sawgrass Sunday set the tournament aside from most others. It came down to Cameron Young versus Matt Fitzpatrick. As Fitzpatrick agonisingly missed for par on the 72nd hole, Young had secured the biggest win of his career
Scheffler searches for form with Masters looming as Åberg leads the way at Players
World No 1 sitting outside the top 20 with one round to go Åberg takes three-shot lead into final 18 holes at Sawgrass There is a robotic element to Scottie Scheffler during periods of success but observing the world No 1 in times of adversity is far more intriguing. There is more – much more – to the American than meets the eye. This is a golfer who was once reduced to tears after a Ryder Cup trouncing. While all charges were eventually dropped, the mere fact Scheffler found himself in a pri
Fatal shooting near Sawgrass delays opening of gates at Players Championship
Police find suspect after incident near course Third round began on time despite delays Police have captured a man who they say killed two people on Friday night about a mile from TPC Sawgrass. The incident led the Players Championship to delay opening the gates to the public for the third round by a couple of hours. The St Johns County sheriff, Rob Hardwick, said the suspect, whom he identified as Christian Barrios, shot two people multiple times about 10:30pm on Friday in the parking lot of
Keegan Bradley ‘still heartbroken’ by Ryder Cup loss but open to returning as USA captain
He shoots 66 to make cut at Players Championship Rory McIlroy squeaks into third round with strong finish Keegan Bradley has admitted to still being “heartbroken” by his American Ryder Cup team’s loss at Bethpage last year. Bradley is also keen to retain the US captaincy at Adare Manor next September, should Tiger Woods knock back the opportunity. Luke Donald and Europe were set for a Bethpage rout before a rousing US recovery on day three. The visitors still won the trophy for a second time i
Tommy Fleetwood relieved as family able to leave Dubai for UK amid conflict
World No 3 talks about situation at Players Championship ‘When you know they’re fine, that’s kind of a relief’ Tommy Fleetwood has expressed relief after his family were able to return to England from Dubai despite the conflict in the Middle East. Fleetwood, the world No 3, has been competing in Florida as his wife, son and two stepsons sought to leave their home of four years. They landed back in the UK on Wednesday evening. Fleetwood spoke about the situation after a fine 69 to open the Play
Rory McIlroy hopes to defend Players Championship despite back injury
He withdrew from Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday ‘I’m taking it hour by hour, but it feels better’ Rory McIlroy will make a last‑minute call on Thursday over whether to defend his Players Championship title, with the Northern Irishman still feeling the effects of a weekend back injury. McIlroy will wait until his pre-round range session to determine whether he is fit enough to play. McIlroy arrived here on Wednesday afternoon, having withdrawn shortly before his third round of the Arnol
Changing times and weakened rivals make PGA question generosity to DP World Tour | Ewan Murray
US tour holds upper hand as deal with European counterpart is up for renegotiation, though LIV and its backers will be watching with interest What price a strategic alliance? The golf world might just be about to find out as the PGA Tour considers its partnership with the DP World Tour. A little-known element of the updated deal between the PGA and DP World Tours from 2022 – at a time when LIV disruption was in full flow – relates to a break clause. While the contract in theory runs until 2035,
Akshay Bhatia denies Berger in playoff to win Arnold Palmer Invitational
Bhatia wins on first playoff hole at Bay Hill Berger had led by four shots on the back nine A straightforward conclusion to the Arnold Palmer Invitational is apparently impossible. Palmer himself would approve, even if events at the tournament still played in tribute to a golfing icon can feel grisly at times. This, the Florida swing, is the PGA Tour’s most testing spell. Glory came to Akshay Bhatia after one sudden death hole in competition with Daniel Berger. The 24-year-old Bhatia, a charis
Rory McIlroy to defend Players title despite withdrawal from Invitational
Northern Irishman pulls out before third round ‘I felt a twinge in my back, it became muscle spasms’ Rory McIlroy is confident of defending his Players Championship title from Thursday despite withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational 35 minutes before his third round. McIlroy suffered back spasms and was unwilling to potentially put appearances at the Players and next month’s Masters at risk by taking to the course at Bay Hill. McIlroy will also be defending the crown at Augusta Nationa
Tiger Woods’ wavering over captaincy undermines US Ryder Cup ambitions
Woods says he has PGA commitments but knows he would be up against a detail-obsessed Luke Donald in 2027 Chatter on the Bay Hill range this week has suggested the prospect of Tiger Woods making a return to competitive action at next month’s Masters may actually be more than a tale of fantasy. There is even the suggestion Woods could test his competitive ability at a stop on the senior Champions Tour between now and Augusta National. If nothing else, the mere discussion keeps sponsors happy. One
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Lowly Li snaps back at fans as Lowry endures another difficult day
Chinese world No 71 swears at heckler after breaking club Lowry finishes with a bogey to compound weekend pain “Snap another one!” You find brave people in hospitality areas at golf tournaments. The order came to Li Haotong, moments after his caddie had delivered a broken lob wedge to a bin at the back of the Bay Hill driving range. “Fuck off!” barked Li in immediate reply, with a gesticulation to match. What a scene. Gaining entry to the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the last minute, as a res
‘It’s a generous deal’: McIlroy’s surprise at Rahm not accepting DP World Tour offer
Spaniard’s stance could complicate Ryder Cup place Luke Donald confirms he will captain Europe again Dust was yet to settle on Luke Donald’s commitment to a third successive stint as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain when Rory McIlroy highlighted the elephant in the locker room. McIlroy, in a sentiment shared by other European players, finds it hard to fathom why Jon Rahm has not reached agreement to make his participation at Adare Manor next September straightforward. Rahm’s Ryder Cup involvement si
Jon Rahm accuses DP World Tour of ‘extorting players’ by issuing LIV fines
‘I don’t know what game they’re trying to play,’ says Rahm Spaniard’s stance has put Ryder Cup place in peril Jon Rahm’s dispute with the DP World Tour has escalated after the Spaniard accused the organisation of “extorting” golfers over fines for competing on the LIV circuit. Rahm’s Ryder Cup future remains in peril with no resolution to the matter in sight, with insiders at the DP World Tour and Europe’s Ryder Cup fans baffled by his stance. Rahm incurred fines and suspensions as a DP Wo
Golfer Andrea Pavan ‘thankful to be alive’ after reportedly falling down lift shaft
Italian reportedly fell three floors in South Africa Golfer ‘in good spirits’ according to his former coach Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is “thankful to be alive” after reportedly falling three floors down a lift shaft. The 36-year-old, a two-time European Tour winner, was scheduled to be playing in this week’s South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club but was forced to withdraw after the incident on Wednesday. Continue reading...