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…
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:…
Xander Schauffele wins JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor; Tiger Woods shows progress ahead of The Open
Xander Schauffele ended the 36-hole charity event on 10 under and a shot clear of Sam Burns; Shane Lowry finishes in third spot and Rory McIlroy posts a closing 68; Tiger Woods follows opening-round 77 with improved 74 ahead of The 150th Open Last Updated: 05/07/22 7:53pm Xander Schauffele claimed…