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American Vice Captain Says Bethpage Officials Ignoring Keegan Bradley’s Requests Worked Against Team USA

When he was asked why Team U.S. lost the Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley took all the blame on himself, saying he shouldn’t have set up the course the way he did.

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Gary Player once told golfers to ditch three clubs immediately to improve their game

Gary Player’s record speaks for itself, and it stands right up there among the game’s elite. He picked up an astonishing 159 professional wins across the globe, including 24 PGA Tour victories and nine majors.

Tommy Fleetwood News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Tommy Fleetwood to Reach Another Career High Days After Helping Team Europe Win Ryder Cup – Report

To say that Tommy Fleetwood is in great form would be an understatement. Because he’s literally racking up the best results of his career right now. The Englishman had a prolific season on the PGA tour that ended with the first win of his career.

Jay Monahan News / EssentiallySports / October 3

PGA Tour Pro Opens Up on Facing Anxiety as Jay Monahan & Co.’s New Policy Threatens Career

The PGA Tour has announced some changes to its competitive structure in November 2024. Some of these changes can significantly affect golfers’ careers.

Golf News / HITC / October 3

The Ryder Cup moment from Scottie Scheffler that left Russell Henley amazed

Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley had a rough ride at last week’s Ryder Cup. Scheffler did manage to take down Rory McIlroy in the singles, but overall, it was a tournament he would probably like to forget.

Dustin Johnson News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Dustin Johnson, & More Abruptly Stopped from Playing $5M DP World Tour Event Over Troubling Conditions

It’s raining cats & dogs in Scotland! The field of the 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was packed with LIV Golf stars this week. A record 17 players from the Saudi-based league are featured in the event at the Carnoustie Championship Course.

Rory McIlroy News / Men's Journal / October 3

PGA Apologizes to Rory McIlroy’s Wife Erica Stoll Over Ryder Cup Heckling

This year's Ryder Cup was met with scrutiny as rowdy fans led to heckling, and Rory McIlroy's wife was in tears. The PGA issued an apology to Erica Stoll and McIlroy over what happened.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Dustin Johnson Announces New Career Plan After Returning to Old Form at 41

The last time the Ryder Cup was played in the United States, Dustin Johnson was undoubtedly the best player for the home team. Steve Stricker made him play all five matches in three days of the tournament at Whistling Straits.

Keegan Bradley News / EssentiallySports / October 3

PGA of America Under Fire as Keegan Bradley’s Captaincy Gets Embroiled in New Controversy

Bitter defeat from Bethpage is still afresh. Bradley made some poor choices, like pairing Morikawa and English twice, despite the backlash. With painful defeat comes resilience, and the Americans are ready to take Adare Manor in Ireland by storm in 2027.

Gary Player News / HITC / October 3

Gary Player says amateur golfers need to remove three clubs from their bags right now

Gary Player’s place in golf history is undeniable. Across his career, he picked up 159 professional victories worldwide, including 24 wins on the PGA Tour and nine major championships.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 3

Youmin Hwang shoots course-record 62, takes Lotte lead

Youmin Hwang fired a course-record, 10-under-par 62 on Thursday, and she holds a three-shot lead at the midway point of the Lotte Championship in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 3

PGA Tour Champ Breaks Silence After Costly Blunder Helped Shane Lowry & Co Win on American Soil

Russell Henley’s missed putt on the 18th green at Bethpage Black will be remembered, but for all the wrong reasons. With Team USA hanging by a thread, Henley had a chance to deliver a full point for the team and keep the dream alive.

Golf News / ESPN / October 3

Hwang ties tourney record with 62 for LOTTE lead

Playing on a sponsor invitation, Youmin Hwang opened eagle-birdie and finished at 10-under 62 to open up a three-shot lead in the LOTTE Championship.

Brandel Chamblee News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Brandel Chamblee Points Out Fatal Flaw in LIV Golf Model as $1 Billion Losses Is Confirmed in New Report

LIV Golf might be famous for throwing large sums of money at players, but behind the glitz and the glamour offered by the Saudi-backed league lies a growing financial sinkhole.

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Ryder, Walker among 4 tied for Sanderson lead

Sam Ryder, Danny Walker, Eric Cole and Garrick Higgo share the first-round lead at the Sanderson Farms Championship.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 2

Sam Ryder part of four-way lead at Sanderson Farms Championship

The Ryder Cup may be in the rearview mirror, but the name Ryder is on top of a PGA Tour leaderboard. Sam Ryder shot a bogey-free, 7-under-par 65 to open the Sanderson Farms Championship and is part of a four-way tie for the lead Thursday at the Country Club of Jackson (Mississippi).

Golf News / ESPN / October 2