McIlroy’s 65 is the kind of score that Pinehurst may not yield again in the three days remaining, and that puts him squarely in contention – yet again – to do what he hasn’t done in a decade and win another major.
No one knows everything for sure, but we do have some idea of the behind-the-scenes intrigue regarding power control and the trajectory of the PGA Tour’s future, so we’ll do our best to explain what is going on.
Speaking on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy made it clear that internal opposition to him rejoining the board had successfully scuttled the operation, and that at least for the time being, he’ll remain on the outside looking in.
Speaking ahead of his tour’s flagship event, the Players Championship, there were two things of substance from his remarks, and those comments were notable in who and what they addressed.
Playing golf the day before your wedding, if you’re lucky enough to do it, is meant to be relaxing. It doesn’t usually involve tens of thousands of golf fans ferociously taunting you for four hours. But Patrick Cantlay is not your average person, and a Ryder Cup in Italy is not your average golf tournament. Read more…
This sleepy 44th Ryder Cup now is about as lit as any in history, and although Europe has a commanding 10½-5 ½ lead, there’s no telling what fireworks await for the final session of 12 Sunday singles matches.
The idea of players wanted to be paid to play in the Ryder Cup really took off in the pages of Golf Digest, and almost derailed one of the most iconic moments in golf history.
Koepka, a three-time Ryder Cup participant, has only had opportunities to accrue points this year at the major championships as he plays on the LIV Golf League.
The win was the sixth of Glover’s career and continued an amazing run for the 43-year-old, who in June wasn’t even in the running to keep his PGA Tour card.