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Donald Trump: Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf deal with tours could be accelerated by president-elect’s return to White House | Golf News
Rory McIlroy believes Donald Trump becoming US president for the second time could help “clear the way” for a peace deal in golf. With the 78-year-old Republican securing victory over Democrat opponent Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s presidential election, McIlroy feels the return of the golf-loving Trump to the White House in January may well accelerate…
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Davis Thompson qualifies for Open Championship after record-setting win at PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic | Golf News
Davis Thompson put in record-setting performance as he wrapped up victory at the John Deere Classic and secured a spot in the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. Thompson’s final total of 28 under par in Illinois eclipsed the previous tournament record of 27 under set by Michael Kim in 2017 and earned him a…
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The Players: Billy Horschel backs LIV Golf players to get ‘olive branch’ into PGA Tour’s flagship event | Golf News
Billy Horschel has called for LIV Golf players to be handed an “olive branch” and be welcomed back into The Players to cement the tournament’s status as golf’s unofficial fifth major. The Players has previously offered the deepest field in the sport but is without LIV golfers for the second successive year, with all players…
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Phoenix Open: Has the PGA Tour’s party vibe gone too far after fan chaos at TPC Scottsdale? | Golf News
The WM Phoenix Open has always offered an atmosphere unlike any other on the PGA Tour schedule, although this year’s contest will likely be remembered more for incidents outside the ropes. Nick Taylor produced a brilliant finish to claim his fourth PGA Tour title, birdieing three of his final four holes to finish alongside Charley…
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Rory McIlroy on why he resigned from the PGA Tour’s policy board: ‘Something had to give’ | Golf News
Rory McIlroy cited “professional and personal commitments” for resigning from the PGA Tour policy board; McIlroy explained his decision after the opening round of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai; Watch live all week on Sky Sports Golf Last Updated: 16/11/23 3:10pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Rory…
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour’s policy board as player director
Tiger Woods says this is a ‘critical time’ for the PGA Tour Tiger Woods says the PGA Tour is at a “critical point” after joining the Tour’s policy board – as it was also announced no future changes can be approved without player consent. The move, which is part of new governance and transparency measures…
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Andy Murray ‘surprised’ there aren’t more female coaches across ATP and WTA Tours
Andy Murray has expressed his “surprise” that there are not more female coaches across the ATP and WTA Tours. The Scot found success by working with two-time Grand Slam winner Amelie Mauresmo for two years between 2014 and 2016. Murray reached three Grand Slam finals and won clay-court titles for the first time under the…
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Key figures in the PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund summoned to US Senate hearing
After the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which backed the breakaway LIV Golf series, announced a partnership to unify golf, the US Senate said it would open an investigation and has now summoned the leading figures in the controversy to a hearing Last Updated: 21/06/23 9:09pm Please use…
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Zurich Classic of New Orleans: Teams, format and key questions about PGA Tour’s team event
Matt Fitzpatrick (right) will partner younger brother Alex Fitzpatrick in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans Who is playing at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans? How does the format work? We answer some of the key questions about the PGA Tour’s team event… What is the format? The 160-man field is split into 80…
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