Internationals huge underdogs to US squad in Presidents Cup
An Internationals squad severely weakened by defections to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series will be a massive underdog to a powerhouse United States lineup in next week's Presidents Cup.
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Dustin Johnson fires 63 to grab three-shot LIV Golf Invitational lead in Chicago
Dustin Johnson fired a nine-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead after Friday's opening round of the LIV GolfChicago Invitational. The 38-year-old American enjoyed a bogey-free 18 holes to start the 54-hole event at Rich Harvest Farms, with the winner set to collect $4 million from a $25 million purse. "I struck the ball really well," Johnson said. "I hit it really close. I holed a lot of putts inside 10 feet." Australia's third-ranked Cameron Smith, who won the British Open in July at St. Andrews, was second on 66. "I was hitting good putts but they weren't going in," Smith said. "At the end they started going in. I hope I can keep it going."
Danny Willett makes big move at Fortinet Championship, joins champion Max Homa at top of leaderboard
Danny Willett powered into contention in the second round of the Fortinet Championship. Willett only secured his PGA Tour card for the 2022/23 season on account of the defections to LIV Golf. Ad In the first event of the new season, the Englishman is ready to take advantage of his good fortune by moving to 12-under following a round of 64.
Rory McIlroy says 'it is pretty cool' to eclipse Tiger Woods and win third FedExp Cup title
Rory McIlroy has expressed pride at eclipsing Tiger Woods to become the first player to win the FedEx Cup on three occasions. The Irishman produced a stirring display to fight back from six shots behind to overhaul Scottie Scheffler to secure the Tour Championship at East Lake. Ad It backed up McIlroy’s wins in the event in 2016 and 2019, taking him out of a tie with Woods for the number of FedEx Cup wins.
McIlroy shoots to top of Italian Open leaderboard
Rory McIlroy carded a brilliant five-under 66 to shoot to the top of the Italian Open leaderboard on Friday.
Rory McIlroy hits epic shot where divot goes as far as ball, charges up Italian Open leaderboard
Rory McIlroy produced a jaw-dropping flop shot as he moved to the top of the leaderboard at the Italian Open. The world No. 2 finished his final hole in near darkness, a number of players were not so fortunate and will need to return on Saturday to complete their second rounds, on a day when play was terribly slow in part due to the difficulty of the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club course.
'Get in the damn cart!' - Will Zalatoris urges Tiger Woods to seek buggy exemption to extend career
Although he feels it is unlikely to happen, Will Zalatoris has urged Tiger Woods to get a buggy exemption to extend his playing career. Woods made only three appearances in 2022, all in majors, and his movement was severely restricted as he continued to struggle with the after-effects of a car crash in which he came close to losing a leg.
'I did something I don’t think I’ve ever done before' - Luke Donald hits wrong ball at Italian Open
Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald had a moment to forget on the course his players will do battle with the United States next year when he hit the wrong ball on a hole. Donald, who showed a welcome return to form with a round of 68 to get to five-under after two rounds of the Italian Open, was on the 16th hole at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club when things went awry. Ad The former world No.