Johnson scoops $18 million prize as individual LIV Golf champion
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson has pocketed $18 million after securing the inaugural LIV Golf individual championship, organisers of the breakaway tour announced on Monday.
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'I wish they could play' - Jon Rahm wants LIV Golf players to have chance to compete at Ryder Cup
Jon Rahm has reiterated his position that LIV Golf players should be allowed to compete at next year’s Ryder Cup. The emergence of LIV Golf earlier this year drove a wedge through the game, with all those who defected from the PGA Tour either forced to resign their memberships or be suspended. Ad The move by the PGA Tour means any United States player — such as Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson — will not be considered for selection by captain Zach Johnson.
Tiger Woods will be a part of 2023 US Ryder Cup team 'in some capacity', confirms Zach Johnson
Tiger Woods will be a part of the US team “in some capacity” at next year’s Ryder Cup even if he doesn’t make it to Italy, captain Zach Johnson has confirmed. Woods has had to battle back from a serious leg injury suffered in a car crash in February 2021 and has played a limited schedule in 2022. Ad He played a part from afar as United States secured a victory against the Internationals in the Presidents Cup last month, with Woods said to be heavily involved in the team and strategy.
Donald says Ryder Cup can 'unify' golf despite LIV split
Luke Donald said Tuesday that next year's Ryder Cup will "unify" golf despite the sport descending into civil war over the mega-rich breakaway LIV tour.
Europe are Ryder Cup underdogs, claims Donald
Europe captain Luke Donald believes his side will be underdogs in next year's Ryder Cup, despite having not tasted defeat on home soil for 30 years.
'We need to blood some new guys' - Home Ryder Cup ideal place to field rookies, says Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy feels a home Ryder Cup in Italy is the perfect stage for an overhaul of the European team. European stalwarts Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey are unlikely to be eligible following their moves to LIV Golf. Ad McIlroy is set to line up alongside familiar faces Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, but there could be a host of rookies such as Robert MacIntrye, Rasmus Hojgaard and his brother Nicolai in the mix.
'I don't have many things on Tiger' - Luke Donald points to better Ryder Cup record than Woods
Luke Donald has spoken of his pride in having a better Ryder Cup record than the legendary Tiger Woods. Donald was a key figure in four Ryder Cup wins for Team Europe, and will look to mastermind victory in Rome next year after being handed the captaincy. Ad In four Ryder Cup appearances dating back to 2004, Donald won 10.5 points from a possible 15.
Rasmus Hojgaard leads Open de France after course record, Patrick Reed off the pace at Le Golf National
Rasmus Hojgaard gave a demonstration on why he is rated so highly with a blistering start to the Open de France, as LIV Golf’s Patrick Reed struggled at Le Golf National. Hojgaard and his twin brother Nicolai are viewed as future stars for Europe at the Ryder Cup, possibly as soon as next year, and playing alongside one of Luke Donald’s assistants, Thomas Bjorn, the youngster made a difficult track look simple. Ad The 21-year-old made 10 birdies to open up a two-stroke lead after the opening round.