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Watch VideoDon't cry for me Rahm, LIV Golfers can't have their cake and eat it too

As of January 13, of the 47 players playing on the LIV circuit just three have moved up in the world rankings since the inception of the Saudi-funded, breakaway circuit.

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Michael Sherman|Published

‘I said screw it and started playing better’, says Louis Oosthuizen

The 41-year-old Louis Oosthuizen signed for a closing 10-under 60, to end in a tie for eighth on 14-under overall.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

Rory McIlroy leads US Open, looks to break decade-long major drought

World number three Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major victory since the 2014 PGA Championship, delivered a bogey-free round at Pinehurst, defying its dome-shaped greens, sandy waste areas and wiregrass.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

American Patrick Cantlay grabs early US Open lead with 65

Ninth-ranked American Patrick Cantlay birdied three of his last five holes to seize a one-stroke lead early in Thursday's US Open first round.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brooks Koepka, Ludvig Aberg and Matthieu Pavon share early US Open lead

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, Sweden's Ludvig Aberg and France's Matthieu Pavon shared the early lead in Thursday's first round of the US Open.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka get US Open underway

Tiger Woods, Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka and Sweden's sixth-ranked Ludvig Aberg were among those set for a morning charge as the 124th US Open began on Thursday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and LIV’s Brooks Koepka take centre stage at PGA

Defending champion Brooks Koepka won his fifth major title and third PGA Championship last year at Oak Hill, the first major win by an active LIV Golf player. There are 16 LIV players in this week's field of 156.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The Masters start delayed by storms as Scheffler and McIlroy chase history

Bad weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday with heavy favourites world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy paired together.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Patrick Cantlay sympathises with golf fans as PGA-LIV merger talks continue

With golf's future in limbo as the PGA season begins in Hawaii and LIV planning a Mexico launch in four weeks, Patrick Cantlay could relate to fans seeking an end to the uncertainty.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

PGA Tour season begins amid cloud of uncertainty over LIV merger

A field of 59 will compete in the $20 million opener with four-time major winner Rory McIlroy the only qualified player skipping the event to begin his 2024 campaign later.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf move a concern as ‘golf has let itself down’ - former Ryder Cup captain

In an exclusive interview with IOL Sports writer Michael Sherman, former Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn said he understood why Jon Rahm made the move to LIV Golf - but the pinnacle of the game remained at the majors.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

LIV Golf chief Greg Norman warns more big name players will move after Jon Rahm signing

LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm's move to the Saudi-backed circuit will bring more big names to the new golf tour.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Money talks as Jon Rahm confirms switch to LIV Golf

Jon Rahm's announcement ended weeks of speculation that the player who had previously pledged his loyalty to the PGA Tour would sign for the Saudi-backed circuit.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Brooks Koepka defends LIV Jeddah title in play-off

Brooks Koepka defended his LIV Golf Jeddah title on Sunday, beating his American compatriot Talor Gooch in a play-off.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tommy Fleetwood wins Ryder Cup for Europe despite blistering USA rally

Tommy Fleetwood clinched the crucial half-point as Europe regained the Ryder Cup from a battling United States on Sunday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Record breakers Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg help Europe turn Ryder Cup screw

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg led Europe's charge towards Ryder Cup glory on Saturday as the event's biggest ever foursomes win contributed to a 9. 5-2. 5 third-session lead over the shellshocked USA.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg hammer Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka by Ryder Cup record 9 and 7

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg broke the record for the biggest foursomes win in Ryder Cup history with a 9 and 7 thrashing of the USA's Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka for Europe on Saturday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Sour grapes … Brooks Koepka says Jon Rahm ‘acted like a child’ at Ryder Cup

USA’s Brooks Koepka did not take kindly to Jon Rahm's behaviour on the course for Europe on day one of the Ryder Cup.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Justin Rose provides incredible late drama as Europe extend lead to five at Ryder Cup

American Max Homa missed a birdie putt at 18 to allow Europe’s Justin Rose to hole his short-range effort and cap a glorious day in warm autumn sunshine on day one of the Ryder Cup on Friday.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

USA out to end 30 years of hurt in Europe at Ryder Cup

United States captain Zach Johnson said he is ‘extremely confident’ in his team ahead of the start of their bid to end a 30-year wait to win the Ryder Cup on European soil against a home team in ‘transition’.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Powerful US team out to end 30 years of pain in Europe at Ryder Cup

US captain Zach Johnson has an array of riches at his disposal, including world number one Scottie Scheffler and five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, the only LIV player to make the trip to Italy.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka among captain's picks for US Ryder Cup team

LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka was among US Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson's six picks for the biennial match play showdown with Europe announced on Tuesday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Viktor Hovland fires course-record 61 to capture BMW Championship

Norway's Viktor Hovland birdied seven of the last nine holes to fire a course-record 61 on Sunday and win the PGA Tour's BMW Championship

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rickie Fowler survives US Open rollercoaster after LA Country Club bites back

With the course playing longer and firming up in the afternoon, Rickie Fowler enjoyed a rollercoaster second round with eight birdies and six bogeys.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele shoot the lights out to break US Open record

Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele shot eight-under par to surpass the previous US Open record low round of 63, first set by Johnny Miller at Oakmont in 1973.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published