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Bloodbath at Bethpage continues as Europe dominates Team USA to lead Ryder Cup

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The Americans are on life support at the Ryder Cup.

After dropping three of the four morning matches on Saturday, Keegan Bradley’s squad needed an overwhelmingly successful afternoon session. Instead, the bloodbath got even nastier at Long Island’s Bethpage Black.

Team USA won only one match in the afternoon, putting ...Read more

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Bloodbath continues as Europe dominates Team USA in second day of Ryder Cup

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Keegan Bradley stuck to his guns Saturday morning and now the Americans are in deep trouble at the Ryder Cup.

Team USA’s captain ran back two incredibly unsuccessful pairings in Saturday’s foursome (alternate shot) session.

Collin Morikawa and Harris English were dominated for a second straight day by Rory McIlroy and...Read more

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Europe makes statement, dominates Team USA in first day of Ryder Cup at Bethpage

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Things went south very quickly for Team USA on Friday at the Ryder Cup.

The Long Island crowd at Bethpage Black was as rowdy as anticipated, with chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A” ringing throughout the large grandstand over the first tee and 18th green. The first tee shot belonged to Jon Rahm, who quickly received screams of �...Read more

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Europe makes statement, dominates Team USA in first session of Ryder Cup at Bethpage

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Things went south very quickly for Team USA on Friday morning at the Ryder Cup.

The Long Island crowd at Bethpage Black was as rowdy as anticipated, with chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A” ringing throughout the large grandstand over the first tee and 18th green. The first tee shot belonged to Jon Rahm, who quickly received ...Read more

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Jim Souhan: Irish eyes are trained on Ryder Cup

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DUBLIN — The Ryder Cup can inflame passion, as it did at Hazeltine in 2016, when Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy screamed in exultation over every made putt, and fans verbally abused McIlroy in a sometimes-vulgar display of over-the-top patriotic fervor.

With the 2025 Ryder Cup set to start on Friday at Bethpage Black, a few prominent members ...Read more

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Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy hope to add another chapter to rivalry at Ryder Cup

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The most notable names on each side of the Ryder Cup finally addressed the elephant in the room at Bethpage Black on Thursday morning.

Europe’s Rory McIlroy versus USA’s Bryson DeChambeau had a ton of steam and animosity heading into the week, and both would love the chance to compete against each other this weekend

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Ryder Cup opening ceremony: Luke Donald takes subtle jabs at USA for being paid to play

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Let the games begin.

The opening ceremony of the 45th Ryder Cup took place near the first fairway of Bethpage Black on Wednesday evening. Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald delivered their opening remarks before both the European and American flags were raised near the first tee box to open up the event.

However, the two ...Read more

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Bryson DeChambeau tabbed 'the difference' for Team USA in Ryder Cup

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Team USA believes they have the X-factor.

As practice rounds continued at Bethpage Black on Tuesday ahead of Friday’s 45th Ryder Cup, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley’s squad has been preparing for vengeance against Luke Donald’s European team after their tough defeat in 2023 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome.

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Historic Bethpage Black set to host 'biggest golf event ever' with 2025 Ryder Cup

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NEW YORK — Team USA’s Justin Thomas didn’t downplay the hype.

“I think it’ll hands down be the biggest golf event ever,” Thomas wrote on social media.

Long Island’s Bethpage Black has been home to numerous historic golf events this century, but arguably none bigger than the upcoming Ryder Cup, beginning on Friday at the New York ...Read more

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Captain Keegan Bradley leaves himself off Ryder Cup team, makes selections for Team USA

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NEW YORK — Captain America has made his picks.

Keegan Bradley announced on Wednesday that Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Patrick Cantlay, Cameron Young and Sam Burns will represent Team USA in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Long Island, beginning Sept. 26.

Maverick McNealy and Brian Harman are two notable names left ...Read more

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Michael Cunningham: Pay the man: Tommy Fleetwood earns $10 million for first PGA Tour victory

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ATLANTA — Tommy Fleetwood didn’t hit the jackpot at East Lake Golf Club. That implies a lucky, random result. Fleetwood earned his way into the Tour Championship and cashed $10 million for winning the FedEx Cup playoff. It was the best possible time for his first PGA Tour victory

Fleetwood, 34, won his first tour event on his 164th try. He�...Read more

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Ken Sugiura: He's not at the Tour Championship, but Tiger Woods' presence remains

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ATLANTA — Tiger Woods’ greatness and impact on golf can be explained in any number of ways. Wednesday’s proceedings at East Lake Golf Club produced one more testimonial.

Seven years have passed since he was competitive enough on the PGA Tour to qualify for the final event of the tour’s postseason, which, naturally, he won for a record ...Read more

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Scottie Scheffler lives with Maryland lacrosse royalty during BMW Championship

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BALTIMORE — Frank Kelly III and his family own a lengthy list of athletic accomplishments. The family has even been dubbed “the kings of lacrosse in the Baltimore area” by Cornell coach Connor Buczek.

This past week, the Kellys added “Scottie Scheffler’s Airbnb host” to a wide-ranging sports resume.

Scheffler, his 1-year-old son ...Read more

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Josh Tolentino: Maryland embraces pro golf. Keep it coming.

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BALTIMORE — Over the past week, the golf world’s eyes fell squarely on Maryland.

The PGA Tour’s BMW Championship at Caves Valley transformed Baltimore County into the sport’s epicenter, and the results were undeniable. The course dazzled (and overcame a pounding thunderstorm), the crowds arrived in waves and the atmosphere proved that ...Read more

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Scottie Scheffler erases 4-shot deficit to win BMW Championship at Caves Valley

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. —Scottie Scheffler’s golf game feels inevitable.

The combination of elite ball striking, chipping and putting makes the No. 1 player in the world incredibly hard to beat over 72 holes. Robert MacIntyre learned that the hard way Sunday at the BMW Championship at Caves Valley in Owings Mills.

Scheffler, who trailed ...Read more

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Mac Engel: LIV Golf-PGA Tour marriage looks like it will never walk down the aisle

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INDIANAPOLIS — Saudi Arabia’s attempt to whiten its reputation through professional golf is the example of the terrible golfer who has all of the expensive equipment, latest gear and shoots 19-over par.

The $500 driver doesn’t convince anyone the guy swinging the club has a clue how to use it.

It is appropriate that the third year of LIV...Read more

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Robert MacIntyre leads BMW Championship after battling Caves Valley crowd

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — If Robert MacIntyre wants to win his first PGA Tour event this season, he’ll have to beat the best golfer on Earth on Sunday at Caves Valley Golf Club. He’ll have to stare down Scottie Scheffler in front of a hostile crowd, too.

On the 14th hole Saturday, the top-ranked Scheffler buried an 18-foot birdie putt to move ...Read more

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Akshay Bhatia makes hole-in-one at BMW Championship at Caves Valley

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — When Akshay Bhatia arrived at Caves Valley Golf Club on Saturday for the BMW Championship’s third round, he sat at 4-over par. He was fighting to hold onto a spot in the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings after a tough first two days in Owings Mills for the sweet-swinging lefty, who opened with a 75.

His fortunes changed ...Read more

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Denny McCarthy leans on vocal crowd at BMW Championship

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OWINGS MILLS, Md.— Denny McCarthy loves Maryland, and based on the reception Friday at the BMW Championship, Marylanders love him back.

As McCarthy stood on the second tee in dead silence readying to take his shot, the stillness was broken as McCarthy smashed the ball with his driver and a child yelled “Go, Deeennnny McCaaaarthy!”

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Robert MacIntyre still leads BMW Championship, but Scottie Scheffler looms

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — After a challenging opening round at the newly redesigned Caves Valley Golf Club — marked by scorching heat and a two-hour rain delay in Owings Mills — players returned Friday for Round 2 rested, recalibrated and with adjustments made.

But even with the improved conditions and fresh approaches, one thing didn’t ...Read more