"We are fuelled by something money cannot buy” Donald reminds New York crowd of pay for play controversy as Bradley gets Justins mixed up
Luke Donald mentioned money not once but twice as the controversy over the decision to pay the Americans to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time continued into the Opening Ceremony at Bethpage Black.
“All the great Irish golfers have all had a big part to play in the Ryder Cup and I hope to maybe add to that this week” - Lowry ready to join the immortals
Shane Lowry might be the life and soul of the European team room but he’s on a mission at Bethpage Black to join the legends of Irish golf who’ve played a massive part in Ryder Cup history.
“Rory has a thick skin” - Rose confident that belligerent McIlroy can handle potential Bethpage “blowback"
Rory McIlroy appears determined to sport a bullseye on his back in the bear pit they call Bethpage Black, but Justin Rose is backing Europe's most experienced player to handle any "blowback" that comes his way.
Media messaging key as Europe goes to war in enemy territory
Captains matter and so do managers, and while we don't know what Pep Guardiola told the European players or skipper Luke Donald during the recent BMW PGA, he knows from experience that the messages you send to your troops in the press room can make the difference.
Leona off to a flyer in Arkansas; four survive First Stage at Q-School
Leona Maguire returned from a two-week break with a bang and made seven birdies in a bogey-free 64 to lie just a shot behind the early leaders, American Sarah Schmelzel and Japan’s Minami Katsu in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
Rafferty completes historic provincial career Grand Slam with North of Ireland win
Dundalk’s Caolan Rafferty etched his name in the history books when he closed with a one under 70 to win the North of Ireland Championship and become the first man to win all four of Irish amateur golf’s provincial titles.
Rory McIlroy’s Career Grand Slam: Immediate Impact and Long-Term Legacy
Rory McIlroy’s green jacket rewrote the story of Augusta. Relief first, then a reset. Now the question for Irish golf is simple. What would a successful defence in 2026 mean for his career today and for the game on this island in the years ahead?
