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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

Legacy ladder — McIlroy turns 37

Ascending golf’s Mount Everest – is ultimate glory Rory’s final story?

Jim Furyk, Captain of The United States during a Ryder Cup 2018 Year to Go Captains Press Conference at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel on October 17, 2017 in Paris, France.

Americans hoping that Jim’ll fix it

The US has not won an overseas Ryder Cup since The Belfry in 1993, can Furyk defy the odds?

Team USA captain Jim Furyk during the USA team photos on preview day three of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National

Forecasting Furyk — fitting finale or failing flop?

2027 Ryder Cup / Adare Manor

Scottie Scheffler

McIlroy’s magic versus Scheffler’s superman

Battle lines drawn. Solo supremacy sought. Both men engaged. Top spot at golf’s pinnacle peak on the line.

Tiger Woods endured a frustrating first day at the Open

Out of the Woods? Hardly so for Tiger.

Series of car crashes raises key questions and uncertain future.

US PGA Championship in doubt following recommendations

The Nicklaus / Woods debate

The G.O.A.T. in golf — who is it?

Team Europe Captain Luke Donald sits for an interview with his team after winning the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park

Luke’s Lasting Legacy

Englishman named 2027 Euro Ryder Cup Captain. Looks to win unprecedented third consecutive match.

Oliver Bekker of South Africa plays his shot from the fairway on the eight hole on day four of the Jonsson Workwear Open 2026 at Durban Country Club

Of course the course matters

The quality of the course matters to the viewing experience.

Turning down free golf reminds us why the BBC has had its day

Turning down free golf reminds us why the BBC has had its day

Yesterday the Guardian reported on the BBC’s unwillingness to show PGA Tour highlights, even though it was offered them for free. Mark Flanagan has his…

Martin Ebert weighs in on Royal Portrush - Looking back at the 148th Open Championship

Martin Ebert weighs in on Royal Portrush

Looking back at the 148th Open Championship