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The Independent
29 minutes ago
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- The Independent
The Open leaves a reminder of Scottie Scheffler's biggest challenge yet
Jon Rahm furiously gesticulated for the ball to stop during the third round at the par-five second at Royal Portrush on Saturday. Shane Lowry 's ball, that is, with his Ryder Cup teammate only just beginning what would unfold into a grueling three-over-par round of 74 to scupper any lingering hopes of contending at The Open 2025. The Irishman was rebounding from Friday's harsh ruling to belatedly dock him two strokes after his ball barely moved following a practice swing. The 2019 Open champion later detailed how a bout of sickness left him deflated and lacking energy throughout Saturday. It is to Lowry's credit that he handled that early mental challenge so well, even if there were outbursts throughout an arduous week on the Dunluce Links. After gathering his second into two, he flicked the ball up and out of a nasty patch of rough with his wedge, juggling the ball and accepting a one-shot penalty to drop the ball in an adjacent fairway. There were even efforts to temper hostility between stewards and fans eager to get a glimpse of their hero. The ensuing bogey perhaps left Lowry at peace with his situation, yet the camaraderie, as seen moments later by the smiles on the walk down the third fairway, left a palpable reminder of the deep connections built by Team Europe and how Luke Donald can remain bullish about their chances of retaining the Ryder Cup this September in what would be just the second away victory in the competition since 2004. That's despite the tide turning towards the Stars and Stripes following the imposing four-stroke win from Scottie Scheffler on Sunday, not to mention Harris English likely securing a place on Keegan Bradley's team with his runner-up finish. And Bryson De Chambeau's sizzling weekend to surge up to a tie for 10th despite posting a +7 opening round ensures there will be a rowdy edge to the crowds at Bethpage Black. The teams appear a lot more balanced now after the start of 2025 saw Rory McIlroy, Belgian hopeful Thomas Detry and Ludvig Aberg win three straight PGA Tour events. McIlroy would go on to win the Players Championship and the Masters, while Viktor Hovland and Sepp Straka, again, added more European delight in the States. It is why attention now turns to Bethpage Black, no matter the PGA Tour playoffs and the FedEx Cup. An innocuous Scheffler batted away 'silly' comparisons with Tiger Woods. Though a fourth major win at 29 years old brought his overall tally of career wins to 22, one more than Woods. But Scheffler remains grounded and unperturbed by others determined to extract a Woods-esque appetite for relentless success. 'I've always done my best when I'm able to live in the present,' Scheffler remarked when asked if the sheer volume of success motivates him. 'For instance, like looking back on this week, if I just showed up in Memphis thinking that I'm the best and I don't need to practise to be good at golf and just walk in resting on my accomplishments, I'm probably not going to have a good week. 'If I come in feeling down on myself or thinking about my poor starts this year, then I'm probably not going to be in a good spot as well. 'For me, I always rely on the effort that I put in. When I step on the first tee, I remind myself that I'm prepared and I just try to go out there and compete. 'That's all I'm focused on. I don't focus on winning the tournament. I don't focus on things that I can accomplish in the game of golf. I just try to get the most out of myself each day and compete as hard as I can when I'm inside the ropes.' It should be noted that away from this supremely impressive three-year streak, there is a blemish on Scheffler's resume. And the correction would distinguish him from Woods, in one aspect. Woods never truly thrived for Team USA, especially in the Ryder Cup with his mediocre record of 13 wins, 21 losses, and three halved matches, often displaying a vulnerability rarely seen as an individual. Scheffler, too, has shown signs of fragility. Before his current breakout, Scheffler went winless at the 2022 Presidents Cup, while there were tears at Marco Simone following a humiliating 9&7 defeat alongside Brooks Koepka at the hands of Aberg and Hovland. Scheffler failed to win in Rome and will be desperate to improve his overall Ryder Cup record (2–2–3). It is why Lowry and Rahm's connection, in the face of adversity, shows the extent of the challenge facing Team USA to wrestle back the cup. And Scheffler must lead that charge, even if his personality does not lend itself to the undoubtedly feverish expectation this event brings. The majors, at four and counting, will ultimately settle Scheffler's legacy among the immortals, with the US Open next year offering a chance to complete the grand slam. But transmitting that greatness and lifting up others during an excellent generation of European golf will bring another layer to the legend of Scottie.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
When is the 2025 Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place from 26-28 September at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. This year marks the 45th edition of the prestigious match between the United States and Europe, with Europe defending champions following a 16.5–11.5 victory in Rome two years ago. A combination of foursomes, fourballs, and singles matches will unfold across the three-day event. Keegan Bradley - the 2011 PGA Championship winner - will captain the US while Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner, Jim Furyk and Gary Woodland have been named vice-captains. Luke Donald - Europe's 2023 winning captain - will again lead the side and has named Thomas Bjorn, Edoardo Molinari and Jose Maria Olazabal as vice-captains. The trio all served as vice-captains to Donald in Rome. Two teams of 12 will compete in the Ryder Cup, with six places via qualification and six picked by each team's captains. So far, the only player to have qualified for Team USA is world number one Scottie Scheffler, while Rory McIlroy is the sole confirmed member of Team Europe This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. What is Ask Me Anything? Ask Me Anything is a service dedicated to answering your questions. We want to reward your time by telling you things you do not know and reminding you of things you do. The team will find out everything you need to know and be able to call upon a network of contacts including our experts and pundits. We will be answering your questions from the heart of the BBC Sport newsroom, and going behind the scenes at some of the world's biggest sporting events. Our coverage will span the BBC Sport website, app, social media and YouTube accounts, plus BBC TV and radio. More questions answered... What does the cut line mean in golf? What is a links golf course? What is the prize money at The Open 2025? What is a birdie, eagle and albatross? Golf terms explained
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Scottie Scheffler WINS The Open by four shots in dominant display at Portrush as Rory McIlroy falls short in home Major
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER breezed to Open glory by four shots - and is one leg away from completing the career Grand Slam. The dominant world No1 swept aside the rest of the field and blew away Portrush as he proved he can master links golf. 11 Scottie Scheffler was joined on the green with wife Meredith and baby son Bennett Credit: AFP 11 Scottie Scheffler celebrates holing the winning putt Credit: Reuters 11 Scottie Scheffler was crowned The Open champion Credit: Reuters 11 Scheffler had his eye in throughout a marvellous Sunday round Credit: PA 11 Even a double bogey on eight could not rattle the Texas hero Credit: Getty 11 Rory McIlroy started too far back to mount a serious challenge Credit: Getty Scheffler, 29, started the final round at -14 with a four-shot lead over playing partner In the end, this was merely a Sunday afternoon stroll in the park for He doffed his cap to mark the win, after holing a putt on 18 for a round of 68 to finish 17 under par. He was joined on the 18th green by wife Meredith and son Bennett in emotional scenes. READ MORE ON GOLF And at Shinnecock Hills for the US Open next June, Scheffler will be His victory was done and dusted long before he rolled in his putt on the 72nd hole. Scheffler's closest challenger was Harris English who shot 66 to finish on -13 - while Rory McIlroy ended up on -10 with a closing round of 69. But Most read in Golf BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The big-hitting Californian carded rounds of 65 on Friday, 68 on Saturday and 64 on Sunday - a total of 16 under par over the last three rounds. However, the LIV Golf man - used to playing three rounds on the Saudi breakaway tour - That ruled him out of contention of the Claret Jug - and he looked set to miss the cut before his delayed surge. Speaking of nightmares, The fiery Spaniard smacked his driver into the ground after a wayward tee shot on the second hole - and Sergio Garcia SNAPS his driver in two by angrily smashing it into the ground after wayward shot at The Open The Open 2025 ONE of the most anticipated Opens in years is finally here. Can THE OPEN 2025 LIVE - Follow all the latest updates from Royal Portrush TIPS AND FREE BETS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW... The Open 2025 schedule and tee times The Open prize money 2025 TOP STORIES... The head then fell off and tumbled away, leaving Garcia unable to use his longest club for the remaining 16 holes. Ironically, the 2017 Masters champ birdied all three par 5s, including the hole when he broke the driver, and carded a 68 to finish at -3. As the leaders were heading out, Sebastian Soderberg of Sweden collected the wooden spoon, finishing last of the 70 who made the cut on +11. 11 Sergio Garcia snapped his driver in half after an angry outburst on the second hole Credit: Sky Sports 11 Bryson DeChambeau shot 16-under through the last three rounds Credit: PA 11 Scheffler tamed the Royal Portrush course with his expert golf Credit: Reuters 11 The American birdied three of the first five holes Credit: Getty 11 He breezed to victory on the Northern Irish coast Credit: Reuters Who are golf's most famous Wags? The world's top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle - and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own. Here are some of the most high-profile beauties... This The A Master golfer raced home from his most recent triumph to be by his wife's side as she gave birth to their first child. An athlete who A Playing off a handicap of three, this This A
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
The Open 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Scottie Scheffler stretches his lead above the chasing pack at Royal Portush
SCOTT FREE The Open 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Scottie Scheffler stretches his lead above the chasing pack at Royal Portush Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER is closing in on a stunning Open victory at Royal Portrush! Home hero Rory McIlroy, plus Brit pair Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton are in the chasing group, but Scheffler has been in imperious form on the final day. World No 1 Scheffler is looking to add the The Open to his three majors - The Masters in 2022 and 2024 and the PGA Championship this year. Start time: From 8.30am/3.30am ET From 8.30am/3.30am ET TV channel: Sky Sports Golf (UK)/ NBC (USA) Sky Sports Golf (UK)/ NBC (USA) Live stream: Sky Sports app (UK)/ NBC app (USA) The Open 2025 offers: Free bets, sign-up deals, tips and price boosts Follow our live blog below...
The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
The Open 2025 live: Rory McIlroy plots stunning Royal Portrush comeback as Scottie Scheffler leads
Rory McIlroy hopes to pull off an audacious comeback at The Open 2025 with Scottie Scheffler holding a commanding lead heading into Sunday's fourth round at Royal Portrush. The world No 1 is four shots clear of Haotong Li, with McIlroy able to conjure up both brilliance and the bizarre in an iconic round of golf on Saturday. Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, Chris Gotterup, Harris English and defending champion Xander Schauffele are among the other contenders hoping to surge up the leaderboard if Scheffler stumbles. The fourth round begins at 8:30am with leaders Scheffler and Li completing Sunday's tee times at 2:30pm on one of golf's greatest days. The Open 2025, Royal Portrush - Fourth round Scottie Scheffler holds a commanding four-shot lead heading into the final round at Royal Portrush Rory McIlroy overcame the bizarre to produce brilliance in a gripping third round to keep hopes of a second Claret Jug alive Scheffler joined by Haotong Li in final pairing with 2:30pm tee time, as McIlroy joins Matt Fitzpatrick at 2:20pm The Open 2025 prize money, Claret Jug winner set to bank $3.1m (£2.4m) Scottie Scheffler on his excellent putting 'Yeah, I think there's some pretty subtle slopes in these greens. I've done a really good job just being committed to my line. 'Today I hit some good putts to start the round. I had a little three-putt there on the second hole, but I felt like I hit two putts the way I wanted to and I didn't let it bother me. I made a really nice putt there on the third hole to keep the momentum going. 'It was a little 10-footer for par, and that was what I felt like was a really important putt, and knocked it in. Then after that I felt like I did some good things out there.' Jack Rathborn20 July 2025 05:00 Rory McIlroy overcomes the bizarre to conjure thrilling charge at The Open 'Oh god,' Rory McIlroy gasped as his ball fizzed a little higher than he anticipated. But then he burst into laughter, 'I was on the golf ball!' The baffling moment on the 11th saw his second shot connect barely millimeters above a buried old golf ball, which proceeded to spit up and out of the ground at contact. The most remarkable golf shot in one of the most remarkable rounds of golf, as a legion of McIlroy supporters weaved their way around the links on a baking day at Royal Portrush. McIlroy's audacious charge towards the imposing presence of Scottie Scheffler at the top of the leaderboard may well fall short on Sunday, but his presence, as the Masters champion, back home in Northern Ireland, conjured a unique moment. It epitomised how McIlroy remains one of the most engrossing athletes to watch in sport, all while Scheffler quietly dismantled both the course and field. There wasn't a blemish in the world No 1's round of 67, with his putter salvaging any minor wobbles. And while it secures a four-shot lead at -14 over Haotong Li at The Open 2025, the day belonged to McIlroy. The 38-year-old stirred early on, putting together three birdies in his first four holes before that bizarre and glorious combined for a five-under-par round of 66 to position him tied for fourth at -8. Rory McIlroy overcomes the bizarre to conjure thrilling charge at The Open McIlroy's brilliance was broken up with a bizarre incident in a captivating round at Royal Portrush, with Scottie Scheffler surging clear by four shots (-14) in pursuit of the Claret Jug Jack Rathborn19 July 2025 23:59 The Open 2025: Tee times and fourth round schedule at Royal Portrush Fourth Round (Gbr & Irl unless stated, all times Local): 0730 Matti Schmid, Germany; Riki Kawamoto, Japan 0740 Dean Burmester, South Africa; Phil Mickelson, United States 0750 Sebastian Soderberg, Sweden; Andrew Novak, United States 0800 Shane Lowry, Ireland; Jacob Skov Olesen, Denmark 0810 Antoine Rozner, France; Viktor Hovland, Norway 0820 Adrien Saddier, France; Ryggs Johnston, United States 0830 Romain Langasque, France; Jordan Spieth, United States 0840 Francesco Molinari, Italy; Matthew Jordan, England 0855 Sergio Garcia, Spain; Justin Leonard, United States See the full list of Sunday tee times for the fourth round at the Open Championship below: The Open 2025: Tee times and fourth round schedule at Royal Portrush Rory McIlroy will play with Chris Gotterup in the final round of the 2025 Open Championship with Scottie Scheffler the man to beat after the American secured a four-shot lead Jack Rathborn19 July 2025 23:58 The Open 2025 prize money, Claret Jug winner set to bank $3.1m (£2.4m) The 2025 Open Championship is underway as Rory McIlroy attempts to win his home major at Royal Portrush. The Open is the oldest golf competition in the world and the winner will collect the famous Claret Jug, first awarded in 1872. They will also receive a healthy winners' cheque from the R&A worth $3.1m (£2.4m). The R&A raised the total prize fund to $17m (£13.4m) in 2024, up $500,000 from the previous year but still the lowest of the four major championship. JJ Spaun took home $4.3m for winning the US Open, McIlroy earned $3.6m for winning the Masters, and Scottie Scheffler received $3.3m for winning the US PGA Championship earlier this year. Jack Rathborn19 July 2025 23:57
