Zach Johnson relishing ‘beautiful opportunity’ to end USA drought in Europe
Zach Johnson is relishing the challenge of securing a first American win on European soil for 30 years after being appointed captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup.
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Zach Johnson relishing ‘beautiful opportunity’ to end USA drought in Europe
Zach Johnson is relishing the challenge of securing a first American win on European soil for 30 years after being appointed captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Phil Mickelson’s spectacular fall and golf’s infighting over Saudi riches
It may be a stretch to say Phil Mickelson profited from the demise of Tiger Woods. Nonetheless, when Woods became embroiled in a 2009 infidelity scandal Mickelson, soon to win a third Masters, became the poster boy of the American golfing public. Mickelson’s play was swashbuckling and successful, his image clean enough to eat one’s dinner from. As Tiger lay embarrassed, grinning Phil captured hearts and minds.
Threat of Saudis taking over golf was a worry, admits DJ Russell
A former European Tour board member has spoken about feeling “worried for a while about the threat of the Saudis taking over golf”.
Brooks Koepka still believes some players will ‘sell out’ and join breakaway golf league
Brooks Koepka believes some players will still join a breakaway league, despite the backlash following Phil Mickelson’s explosive comments on the Saudi-backed circuit.
Thomas: It's Mickelson's problem, not ours!
Justin Thomas has questioned whether Phil Mickelson can recover his reputation within the sport after his explosive comments about the PGA Tour and the proposed Saudi Golf League.
The future for Tiger and Phil is more uncertain than ever
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Koepka: Players will still 'sell out' for Saudi Golf League
Brooks Koepka believes the proposed Saudi Golf League will still get players joining, despite many of the sport's star names committing their futures to the PGA Tour.