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The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Rickie Fowler hails Royal Portrush as PGA Tour star seals qualification for 2025 Open Championship on Emerald Isle
PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler hailed Royal Portrush after the American booked his spot in the field for July's major in County Antrim. The popular golfer revealed that links golf is his 'favourite' as he expressed his delight about qualifying for the season's final major on the Emerald Isle. 2 Rickie Fowler qualified for The Open after his performance at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club 2 The Open returns to Royal Portrush for the first time since Shane Lowry's maiden major title win in 2019 Fowler has booked his spot at The Open after emerging as the highest finisher at the Memorial Tournament that was not already exempt. The Californian and Brandt Snedeker both finished tied for seventh at one under. But it was Fowler who got the nod thanks to his superior position in the Official World Golf Ranking — entering the week at No. 124 compared to Snedeker's No. 430. Irish fans will be delighted with the result as the popular player has. a huge following. read more on golf In what's been a rollercoaster few years for the six-time PGA tour winner, he said that he can't wait to head back to Northern Ireland in July. Speaking with the media after his final round in Ohio, Fowler said qualification for this year's Open was a prime target. He said: " A definite positive is going over to Portrush, that's one I wanted on the schedule. "I had a great time over there... when were there last - had a decent showing as well, so... Most read in Golf "Links golf is my favourite, and Portrush is a great spot. So, I'm excited of that opportunity." Fowler indeed does play some of his best golf on Links tracks, he finished 6th in 2019 - with a best finish of 2nd at the 2014 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler has become the first golfer since Tiger Woods to He added the title to his triumphs at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the The Dallas superstar edged past Ben Griffin in a tense final-round battle at Muirfield Village. 28-year-old Scheffler carded a composed 70 to finish four shots clear of the field in Dublin, Ohio.
Daily Record
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rickie Fowler thrilled with Open Championship ticket as he silences critics' taunts
Popular American buzzing for Royal Portrush after super show at The Memorial Resurgent Rickie Fowler is thrilled to be going The Open having jammed criticism down the throats of snipers. The Californian star's top 10 finish behind winner Scottie Scheffler at The Memorial earned him a place in July's 153rd Championship at Royal Portrush. Fowler finished tied-sixth at the Northern Irish venue six years ago as Shane Lowry strode to success and now gets a chance to return having fought his way through struggles and qualified the hard way. The 36-year-old can't wait to get across the Atlantic and said: 'We're heading the right way. This week still could have been a lot better, but a definite positive is going over to Portrush. That's one I've wanted on the schedule. I had a great time when we were there the last and had a decent showing as well. Links golf's my favourite. "Portrush is a great spot, so excited for that opportunity. I knew top 10 (would be enough). That was obviously what I needed. Like I said, I left a lot out there and could have played a lot better, but still a nice step in the right direction.' Fowler's efforts were payback for the faith shown in him by the backers of The Memorial, Workday. Due to his slump in the rankings, the American star has not qualified for signature events this season in the States and been forced to rely on invites. His popularity means he always seems to get a pick along with Jordan Spieth, but that has drawn criticism over the meritocracy of the system to make such events. However, Fowler answered the sniping at Muirfield Village and said: 'With the position I've been in, not having played well and not being in these elevated events and having to hope and pray for sponsor invites, definitely very thankful to Workday and everyone involved with the tournament giving me the opportunity here. "And then not being in the majors. I've been thinking about that at times. I'm in a lot better spot now versus earlier in the year or going into where I was last year. I've been fighting hard and putting a lot of work in and trying to stay as patient as possible. I'm starting to finally see some good things and that work starts to pay off. So I'm excited for tournaments heading up.' Having secured his place at Portrush, Fowler's next task is to try to earn his spot in the US Open at Oakmont. He is in Monday qualifying as he looks to make it an Open double and said: 'Long day, hopefully we saved all the putts because nothing went in or wanted to go in Sunday. Let's see if we can play some solid golf and go get ourselves a tee time at Oakmont and go from there.'
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Rickie Fowler Regains Form at Memorial to Shockingly Earn Major Berth
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Before this week's Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, Rickie Fowler had not yet posted a top 10 finish in 2025. His form had been horrible, as evidenced by him dropping outside of the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). Yet, tournament organizers extended a sponsor's invite to Fowler, who has been one of the more popular players on the PGA Tour for years. Fowler has long supported the Memorial too, as he has played in every edition since 2010. He has two runner-up finishes at Muirfield Village as well, which explains why he received the nod to play this year. Fowler then took full advantage of the opportunity. Rickie Fowler walks off the fifth tee during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Rickie Fowler walks off the fifth tee during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club./Not only did the former Oklahoma State Cowboy tie for seventh — his best result since the ZOZO Championship in Japan last October — but Fowler also earned a spot in this year's Open Championship, which returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. "This week still could have been a lot better, but definite positive is going over to Portrush," Fowler said after his 1-over 73 on Sunday. "That's one I've wanted on the schedule. I had a great time when we were there last and had a decent showing as well. So links golf's my favorite, Portrush is a great spot, so excited for that opportunity." The Memorial Tournament is a part of The Open Qualifying Series, a set of worldwide professional events where the R&A invites the top finisher who is not otherwise exempt. Fowler, of course, did not have a spot in this year's Open before Sunday. When he began his final round at 2-under par, every player above him on the leaderboard at Muirfield Village had a tee time for The Open. With his top 10 finish at @MemorialGolf, @RickieFowler qualifies for @TheOpen and celebrates with his family after his final round. — Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) June 1, 2025 Therefore, this lone spot up for grabs was his to lose. Any score around even par would likely punch his ticket to Northern Ireland, especially since the difficulty of Muirfield Village compares to that of a major championship. But Brandt Snedeker, the 430th ranked player in the world, made Muirfield Village look easy on Sunday. He posted a 7-under 65, which included an eye-opening nine birdies. And, like Fowler, Snedeker was not exempt into this year's Open at Royal Portrush too. "I played the last one there when Shane [Lowry] won in [2019], and it's such a cool venue and such a great golf course," said Snedeker, who hoped his low round would get him into The Open. "I really want to make that one bad, so it would be fun to get back over there." He almost did. After playing his first 16 holes in even par, Fowler stood on the 17th tee at 2-under for the championship. He needed a pair of pars to earn a spot in The Open, a tall task since the 17th and 18th holes at Muirfield Village are no slouch. Fowler missed the 17th fairway and ultimately made a bogey. He then walked to the 18th hole tied with Snedeker at 1-under with an Open spot on the line. But because Fowler's OWGR ranking is higher than Snedeker's, Fowler would get the invite in the event of a tie. So, he needed to par Muirfield Village's 18th. A bogey or worse would give it to Snedeker. "I saw Brandt [Snedeker] played well today. It's not easy out there, so [that's a] darn good round he put together. But, no, I didn't know exactly," Fowler said when he asked if he was aware of the drama. "Just trying to get it into the clubhouse with as least amount of shots possible." Fowler found the 18th fairway and then air-mailed the green with his second shot, giving himself a delicate up-and-down for par. But he then produced one of his best shots of the day, nestling his third shot to within tap-in range to secure a spot in The Open — good thing he was not aware of the stakes. And now, Fowler will stay in Columbus on Sunday night to play in Monday's U.S. Open qualifier at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club. "Starting to finally see some good things and that work start to pay off," Fowler said. "I'm excited for tournaments coming up — first and foremost tomorrow — and see if we can go play some solid golf and go get ourselves a tee time at Oakmont and go from there." More Golf: Jordan Spieth Inches from Taking Fan's Head Off at Memorial, Makes Insane Par
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods as only repeat winners at Memorial Tournament
DUBLIN, Ohio — Scottie Scheffler never lost the lead and never gave anyone much of a chance down the stretch Sunday in another relentless performance, closing with a 2-under 70 for a four-shot victory to join Tiger Woods as the only repeat winners of the Memorial. Slowed by hand surgery at the start of the year from a freak accident, Scheffler appears to be in full stride with one major already in the bag and another around the corner at the U.S. Open. 'It's always a hard week,' said Scheffler, who finished at 10-under 278. 'We battled really hard on the weekend. Overall it was a great week.' On one of the tougher PGA Tour tests of the year, Scheffler made one bogey over the final 40 holes at Muirfield Village. 'Well, you did it again,' tournament host Jack Nicklaus told him walking off the green. Ben Griffin tried to make it interesting at the end with a 12-foot eagle on the par-5 15th and a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th to close within two shots with two to play. Scheffler, however, doesn't make mistakes. Griffin made double bogey on the 17th. Griffin made a 4-foot par on the 18th for a 73 to finish alone in second, worth $2.2 million, more than what he earned when he won at Colonial last week. Sepp Straka (70) finished another shot back. 'You know Scottie's probably going to play a good round of golf. The guy's relentless. He loves competition, and he doesn't like giving up shots,' Straka said. 'But it's one of those courses where it can always happen, so you got to be prepared for it. I felt like I gave myself a lot of chances to kind of make a push.' Scheffler now has won three times in his last four starts — the exception was Colonial, a tie for fourth the week after winning the PGA Championship — and expanded his margin at No. 1 in the world to levels not seen since Woods in his peak years. Woods is a five-time winner at Memorial who won three straight from 1999 through 2001. No one had repeated at Muirfield Village since then until Scheffler. His performances lately look a lot more like Nicklaus the way he wears down the field by rarely getting out of position. Rickie Fowler had his first top 10 of the year at just the right time. He made par on the 18th to tie for seventh, earning him a spot in The Open. Fowler tied with Brandt Snedeker at 1-under 287, but gets the one Open exemption available based on a higher world ranking — Fowler at No. 124, Snedeker at No. 430. 'That's one I've wanted on the schedule,' said Fowler, who faces a 36-hole qualifier for the U.S. Open on Monday. Both received sponsor exemptions to the Memorial, a signature event on the PGA Tour. Golf Channel Staff, For Scheffler, it was his fifth victory in a $20 million signature event in the last two years. This one looked inevitable, but only after a quick development early on the back nine. Scheffler ended 31 holes without a bogey at tough Muirfield Village on the 10th hole, dropping his lead to one shot. Griffin had 4 feet for birdie on the par-5 11th. Scheffler made his 15-foot birdie putt and Griffin missed. Griffin bogeyed the next two holes, and just like that, Scheffler was four shots ahead. That's how it was at the PGA Championship — tight one minute, a blowout the next, and the sweetest walk toward the 18th green with victory secure. This one ended in a handshake with Nicklaus, who had said earlier in the week of Scheffler, 'He plays a lot like I did.' Nicklaus said he was all about fairways and greens, having plenty of chances and making enough of them to post a score. That's the Scheffler way, too, even if it didn't always look that way at the start of the final round. With mud on the golf ball in the first fairway, too much spin on short irons on the next few holes, Scheffler didn't have a birdie putt until the fifth hole. He saved par seven times in the final round, including the final hole.
USA Today
2 days ago
- USA Today
Top Scottish caddie avoids jail for sexual communications with child
Top Scottish caddie avoids jail for sexual communications with child A top Scottish golf caddie who told a 14-year-old that he would have sex with her avoided jail earlier this month. Daniel Mulvey, 35, sent a string of messages to his victim on the social media app Snapchat in July 2023. He had earlier met the girl and her friend near Glasgow's TRNSMT music festival, where he asked for her details. Mulvey, of West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, then contacted her that night to tell her that he would have sex with her. When informed of her age, Mulvey told the girl that he "actually didn't care" and wanted to "be your first." He was snared after the girl's "concerned" aunt secretly recorded the conversation. Mulvey was regarded in the top bracket of his profession, having worked alongside stars such as Gary Player. Mulvey has caddied at major tournaments such as The Open and the DP World Tour. He has also been pictured alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and golf legend Padraig Harrington. Mulvey's illustrious career faces ruin after he pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to a single charge of sending written sexual communications to the girl. Sheriff Iain Fleming ordered Mulvey to do 150 hours of unpaid work at his sentencing on May 23. Mulvey was also put on the sex offenders register and under supervision for 18 months. Mulvey was given a police escort from court after he was berated by members of the public as he initially tried to leave the building. The court earlier heard that the girl and her friend met Mulvey while they took shelter from heavy rain near the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow Green. The girl did not tell Mulvey her age of name but he "believed her to be slightly older." Mulvey gave the girl his mobile phone and asked for her Snapchat username. She passed him the details and she left the scene without meeting again. The girl went to her aunt's house later that night. Her aunt noticed that the girl was communicating on Snapchat with someone called 'Dan.' The aunt became 'concerned' and discreetly recorded the conversation on her mobile phone. The girl later told her aunt that she met Mulvey at TRNSMT. Mulvey stated to the girl that he 'honestly' would have sex with her, and he 'meant it.' He added: 'I can't stop looking at your pictures, I'm in bed thinking about you.' When the girl told Mulvey that she was 14 years old, he replied: 'Actually don't care that you are 14 by the way, you are so good.' The chat continued into the early hours of the morning when Mulvey asked if she was a virgin. He also stated: 'I want to be your first.' The matter was reported to the police and officers were able to link the phone number and email on the Snapchat account to Mulvey. Mulvey was arrested by police at Manchester Airport on December 14 and taken to a police office in Glasgow.
