The R&A and USGA have released new rules on what counts as a conforming golf ball, following years of studying the impact of hitting distances on the game; plan is to implement the changes in the professional game from 2028 and recreationally from 2030 Last Updated: 06/12/23 6:49pm The rules…
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Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy believes LIV players will miss being involved with Team Europe in Rome
Team Europe looking to regain the Ryder Cup after their record-breaking 19-9 loss in 2021; Five of Europe’s line-up in Whistling Straits have since joined LIV Golf and won’t feature this week in Rome; Watch live on Friday from 6am on Sky Sports Golf By Ali Stafford in Rome Last…
The 151st Open: Rory McIlroy pulls out of pre-tournament press conference at Royal Liverpool
Rory McIlroy is looking for first major victory in nine years at The Open; McIlroy claimed a two-shot win and the Claret Jug the last time it was held at Royal Liverpool; Watch live throughout the week on Sky Sports Golf By Ali Stafford at Royal Liverpool Last Updated: 17/07/23…
Sunday storylines to follow at US Open: Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more
Will Rory McIlroy end his nine-year major wait? Can Rickie Fowler or Wyndham Clark claim a maiden win? Could Scottie Scheffler snatch victory? Watch the final round live on Sunday from 5.30pm on Sky Sports Golf Last Updated: 18/06/23 5:12am Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player…
US Open: Brooks Koepka relishing more US Open ‘chaos’ and sets ‘double digits’ major target
Brooks Koepka, who won the US Open in 2017 and 2018, claimed a fifth major last month with a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship; Can Koepka enjoy more major success? Watch the US Open live on Thursday from 3pm on Sky Sports Golf By Ali Stafford Last Updated: 13/06/23…
PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy seeks progress after latest major top-10 and praises Michael Block
Rory McIlroy finished tied-seventh and seven strokes behind Brooks Koepka after a final-round 69 at the PGA Championship; McIlroy, who remains without a major victory since 2014, was playing alongside club pro Michael Block during the final round at Oak Hill By Ali Stafford at Oak Hill Last Updated: 22/05/23…
The Players: What next for Scottie Scheffler after world No 1 return and PGA Tour win at TPC Sawgrass?
Scottie Scheffler dominated the final day of The Players to claim a five-shot victory and return to world No 1; Scheffler will defend titles at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and The Masters in the coming weeks By Ali Stafford at TPC Sawgrass Last Updated: 13/03/23 12:27am Please use Chrome…
Solheim Cup: Suzann Pettersen confirmed as Team Europe captain for 2024 contest in Virginia, USA
Suzann Pettersen returns to lead Team Europe into back-to-back Solheim Cups with Stacy Lewis returning for Team USA at the 2024 contest in Virginia, USA; Both are already locked in for this September’s contest at Finca Cortesin, in the heart of Spain’s Costa del Sol Last Updated: 21/02/23 3:30pm Suzann…
US Open live: Kyrgios a favourite as Serena bids farewell
After his run to the Wimbledon final and a stellar US hardcourt swing, Nick Kyrgios is one of the favourites in the men’s draw, as tennis legend Serena Williams prepares to say goodbye. Keep across all the live scores and results: Women’s singles Men’s singles Posted 47m ago47 minutes agoMon 29…
ISPS Handa World Invitational: Ewen Ferguson lead cut to one shot after level-par 70 on day two
Ewen Ferguson has held onto his lead at the ISPS Handa World Invitational, but now sits just a single stroke in front of Spain’s Borja Virto; American Amanda Doherty leads the women’s event; watch day three live on Sky Sports Golf from 1pm on Saturday By Press Association Last Updated:…