Europe’s quest to reclaim the Ryder Cup will be lead out by Masters champion Jon Rahm who will partner Tyrrell Hatton in tomorrow’s opening foursome match against Team USA’s Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. Irish eyes will keenly watch the foursome action with both Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy selected to play.
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Shane Lowry will make his second appearance at the Ryder Cup while Ludvig Aberg will make his debut for Team Europe, less than four months into his professional career, after being named as one of Luke Donald’s six captain’s picks. The six automatic qualifiers were confirmed after Sunday’s Omega European Masters, with Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Robert MacIntyre qualifying via the European Points List and Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick earning their spots via the World Points List.
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Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion over the last three decades and wanted to place a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup while playing for Team USA, according to a much-anticipated book by renowned gambler Billy Walters.
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Tiger Woods says the PGA Tour is at a “critical point” after joining the Tour’s policy board – as it was also announced no future changes can be approved without player consent.
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Brian Harman overcame an early wobble to stroll serenely to his first major title with a six-shot victory at the 151st Open Championship in Hoylake. A one-under 70 proved more than enough for the American, who finished on 13 under at a rain-soaked Royal Liverpool. World number three Jon Rahm finished joint second on seven under with Sepp Straka, Tom Kim and Jason Day.
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