Europe made a sensational start in their quest to regain the Ryder Cup with a clean sweep of Friday’s opening session to lead the United States 4-0. The leaderboard was all blue from the moment Rory McIlroy holed a birdie…
Jon Rahm rejects Phil Mickelson’s claim about LIV Golf being on the up, and PGA Tour heading other way
Jon Rahm has rejected Phil Mickelson’s claim that LIV Golf is on the rise while the PGA Tour is on its way down. The world number five was asked about Mickelson’s comments ahead of the CJ Cup in South Carolina.…
US Ryder Cup captain Stricker feeling ‘lucky’ after frightening illness
Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker says in an interview with Wisconsin Golf that he feels lucky as he slowly recovers from a frightening illness that led to inflammation around his heart. Stricker, who guided the United States to an historic…
*Policeman feared dead, scores injured as police, okada riders clash in Ajao Estate (Guardian)*Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife sues ex-husband, IGP, demands N800m (Punch)
Policeman feared dead, scores injured as police, okada riders clash in Ajao Estate (Guardian) A policeman was yesterday feared killed, while scores were injured, following a clash between commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada, street urchins (area boys) and operatives of…
Rory McIlroy wants Ryder Cup postponed instead of played without fans
Rory McIlroy has joined a growing group of players who say this year’s Ryder Cup should be postponed to 2021 rather than playing it with no fans present because of the coronavirus pandemic. The biennial event is still scheduled to…
Woods ‘on track’ in pursuit of fifth Green Jacket (Sport24)
Tiger Woods heads back to Augusta National to resume his pursuit of a 15th major championship with a firmer grip on the realities of his game and fitness than he could claim in his long-awaited Masters return last year. “This…
Tiger Woods grinds out 2-under 70 in Round 1 (pgatour.com)
The Farmers Insurance Open used to be an annual display of Tiger Woods’ dominance. Then early exits and questions about his health became the dominant theme. Thursday’s opening round at the Farmers Insurance Open served as confirmation. His 2-under 70…
Ryder Cup 2018: Spectator ‘loses sight’ after being hit by Brooks Koepka tee shot (BBC)
A spectator hit by a Brooks Koepka tee shot at the Ryder Cup says she has lost sight in her right eye and is considering legal action, AFP reports. The incident happened on the opening day of the event when…
Tiger Woods reacts to USA’s crushing Ryder Cup defeat (Metro)
Tiger Woods admits his lack of form played a key role in USA’s crushing Ryder Cup defeat. Coming off the back his first tournament win in five years at last weekend’s Tour Championship, Woods was expected to play a leading…
Woman hit in the face by golf ball during Ryder Cup
A woman was left injured after a golf ball struck her in the face during the opening day of the Ryder Cup. Pictures showed the bloodied fan lying down on the grass at The Golf National, in Guyancourt, France where…