Englishman Luke Donald has replaced LIV Golf Series defector Henrik Stenson as captain of Team Europe for the 2023 Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup Europe Twitter account made the widely expected announcement on Monday. Donald, 44, is a four-time Ryder Cup participant (2004, 2006, 2010, and 2012) and served as a vice captain for the…
Tiger Woods Rejected $700-800 Million LIV Offer, Says Norman
Tiger Woods turned down a sum in the region of $700-800 million to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, the breakaway circuit’s CEO Greg Norman told Fox News. Norman said the offer was made before the Australian was named chief of the controversial series, which is bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. “That…
Stenson Wins LIV Golf Debut, ‘I Played Like a Captain’
Henrik Stenson won his first start on the LIV Golf Invitational Series on Sunday in New Jersey less than two weeks after he was stripped of his role as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain over his decision to join the Saudi Arabian-funded circuit. Stenson shot a two-under-par 69 in the final round of the 54-hole event…
Ayaka Furue Shoots 62 to Win Women’s Scottish Open for 1st LPGA Win
IRVINE, Scotland—Ayaka Furue of Japan ran off six straight birdies in the middle of her round and rallied from a four-shot deficit with a 10–under 62 to win the Women’s Scottish Open on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title. A seven-time winner on the Japan LPGA—once as an amateur—Furue became the second rookie to…
Golf—Stenson Happy to Shake Off ‘Emotional’ Week to Lead at Bedminster
Henrik Stenson said he was pleased with his LIV Golf debut after overcoming an “emotional” week to take a three-shot lead heading into Sunday’s final round at the Bedminster, New Jersey event, 10 days after being stripped of Europe’s Ryder Cup captaincy. The Swede offset a double bogey on the third hole with an eagle…
Trump Says LIV Golf Creates ‘Gold Rush’ for Players; Stenson Comments on Losing Ryder Cup Captaincy
BEDMINSTER, N.J.—President Donald Trump played another round at his home course on Thursday, but this one was a little different from others. He was part of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational pro-am, put on by a breakaway league he says is creating a “gold rush” for players. The third LIV Golf event, which starts Friday…
Saudi-Funded LIV Golf Announces 14-Event Schedule for 2023
BEDMINSTER, N.J.—The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series announced a 14-tournament schedule for next year with 12 established team franchises and a chance for players to either be promoted or relegated through its series of Asian Tour events. Greg Norman, the CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, said Wednesday in a news release that the full schedule…
Tony Finau Passes Dustin Johnson in World Rankings
Tony Finau only climbed one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking following his third career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, but who he passed was notable. Finau rose to No. 16 with his come-from-behind victory, which moved him past former No. 1 Dustin Johnson. Johnson, who ended last year at No. 3 in the…
Last-Hole Birdie Gives Darren Clarke Victory at Senior British Open
Gleneagles, Scotland—Darren Clarke birdied the last hole to beat a resurgent Padraig Harrington and win the Senior British Open by one shot on Sunday. Clarke and Paul Broadhurst were level at 9 under overall after the third round but it was Harrington, a three-time major winner, who soared into contention at Gleneagles with a 3–under…
Finau wins 3M Open by 3 with late surge, Piercy collapse
BLAINE, Minn.—After reading he was the betting favorite for the 3M Open, Tony Finau felt the pressure surprisingly mount in his mind as he sought to extend the momentum he has built this summer. Playing catch-up proved to be the right formula for his third PGA Tour victory. Finau shot a 4–under 67 to win…
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