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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 McIlroy arrived here on Wednesday afternoon, having withdrawn shortly before his third round of the Arnol
Two-tier system among proposals for PGA Tour future
Promotion and relegation between different tiers of tournaments is proposed by PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp while unveiling his latest vision for the future of professional golf.
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
Sports quiz of the week: F1, Paralympics, Six Nations and Premier League
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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
'Let's go for a third' - Donald on leading Europe in Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald tells BBC Sport about making the decision to lead Europe for a third time and family backing.
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...
What is LIV Golf's future after Reed & Koepka exits?
With the PGA Tour going on the offensive, how hard LIV's paymasters fight to keep Bryson DeChambeau may well go a long way to dictating the future credibility of its series, writes Dan Roan.
Woods comparisons continue after Scheffler wins again
World number one Scottie Scheffler becomes the second-fastest player to win 20 PGA Tour events with a four-shot victory at the American Express in California.
From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026
It could be a struggle to match the tumultuous highs of last year but there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming 12 months, writes Iain Carter.
Innovation, evolution, revolution - golf's new faces championing change
With an influx of new people at the head of the sport's most important bodies, the groundwork is being laid for rapid change, writes Iain Carter.
'150th Open champion Smith needs more than a cool number plate'
Cam Smith admits "it's in my head" as he tries to deal with his career stalling since winning the 150th Open and then joining LIV, writes Iain Carter.
The Chipping Forecast
Andrew, Iain and Eddie looks back at Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at Portrush.
The Chipping Forecast
Andrew, Iain and Eddie look ahead to The Open at Royal Port Rush
The Chipping Forecast
Eddie talks us through the pain of having to withdraw from a tournament he was leading.
The Chipping Forecast
Eddie golfs again, Iain snubs Frisco, and Andrew vents about crime in Hammersmith.