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Rome to host 2022 Ryder Cup matches

The Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, in Rome is to host the 2022 Ryder Cup tournament, Italy having won the bid.

Rome to host 2022 Ryder Cup matches

LONDON (Reuters) – Rome will become only the third Ryder Cup host from Continental Europe after Italy pipped Germany, Spain and Austria on Monday in the bidding race to stage the 44th edition of the matches in 2022. The Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, situated 17km from the centre of the Italian capital, is […]

Welshman Donaldson wins in Thailand to secure Open berth

REUTERS – Welshman Jamie Donaldson completed a memorable debut at the Thailand Golf Championship on Sunday, winning the Asian Tour event with a three-shot victory which also earned him a place in next year’s Open. The 40-year-old, who had fired a 63 in the first round, signed off with a strong seven-under-par 65 for a […]

Top players eye Rio Games with contrasting views

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – It will be no more than an exhibition sport; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; it will be awesome; let’s wait and see how it feels once you get there. These are among the wide ranging responses from top players as they prepare for golf’s return to the Olympics at next year’s Rio […]
Sets of hickory golf clubs sit outside clubhouse during World Hickory Open Golf Championship at Monifeith Links golf course in Monifeith

Walker takes route 66 to share lead in Albany

Jimmy Walker charged into a share of the lead in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge.
PGA: WGC – Bridgestone Invitational – Third Round

Snedeker sags Down Under after horror start

Tournament favourite and headline act Brandt Snedeker endured a nightmare start to the Australian PGA Championship on Thursday.
PGA: PGA Championship – First Round

Interview: Faldo predicts new-look European Ryder Cup team

Six-times major winner Nick Faldo believes there could be as many as six rookies in the European side competing for the Ryder Cup next year.
The Senior Open Championship

Proper agronomy a final test for Rio Games course

With the Olympic golf course for the 2016 Rio Games now constructed, the only concern ahead is whether the agronomy plan will be properly executed.
A view of the golf venue for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is seen during the third media briefing for the Games in Rio de Janeiro

South African Basson races three clear at Dunhill event

An eight-under 64 handed Christiaan Basson a three-shot lead on the first day of the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Thursday.

Darren Clarke in no hurry to pick Ryder Cup vice-captains

Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke is in no hurry to pick his vice-captains for next year's clash with the United States at Hazeltine.
2011 British Open Champion Darren Clarke poses with the Claret Jug trophy at the Royal Portrush Golf Club where it was revealed the 2019 Open championship will be held, Northern Ireland

Golf – Kerr wins final event, Ko claims $1 million jackpot

Cristie Kerr eagled the par-five 17th for a one-shot win at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship in Florida.
Kerr

Kaymer happy with top-10 finish in Dubai after tough year

Martin Kaymer said he was happy with his form after a final round 68 earned him a top-10 finish at the DP World Tour Championship.
Kaymer of Germany strikes the ball at the first fairway during DP World Tour Championship