Justin Thomas is almost out of time. The two-time major winner was a late addition to the 3M Open, adding the Minnesota tour stop in hopes of earning his way into the FedEx Cup and supporting his case for Ryder Cup inclusion.
The social highlight of the week has been the Tuesday evening barbecue attended by as many as 70 guests, a figure made up primarily of (possible) Ryder Cup players, caddies, wives and girlfriends.
There’s an odd dilemma with this year’s Ryder Cup: The biennial event is a mere 86 days out, and who is eligible to compete—or more specifically, who’s not—remains unclear.
Of the many uncertainties to come out of this month’s announcement that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund plan to join forces, whether it might make it easier for LIV players to compete in this September’s Ryder Cup is one of the most curious. Shortly after the deal was Read more…
In response to last week’s announcement that the PGA Tour will attempt to partner with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, LIV Golf’s Martin Kaymer told the Telegraph that golf’s “hypocrites” should go play in Japan.
Conversely, American players who left for LIV can still qualify despite being prohibited from playing in PGA Tour events based on still technically being members of the PGA of America.
Brooks Koepka should be included on this year’s US Ryder Cup team. That’s the opinion from across the aisle of European Ryder Cup stalwart Rory McIlroy. As for LIV golfers playing for the host team this September in Rome, that’s another story.
There’s an odd dynamic currently in place for the upcoming Ryder Cup, as most LIV Golf members with European ties have been disqualified from the player pool but American LIVers have maintained their eligibility.
January’s was a decorated career that included a Major title, Ryder Cup representation, national service, course design and even a moment that led to a rules change.
Already Irish Open and Australian Open champion, Adrian Meronk added the Italian Open to his growing cluster of national titles with victory on Sunday at the Marco Simone Country Club just outside Rome.
It’s only five months until the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy, and we still don’t know if Team USA captain Zach Johnson will choose any LIV Golfers among his six captain’s picks.