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Andrea Pavan ‘optimistic’ of making return to DP World Tour after falling down lift shaft

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The Italian golfer suffered complex injuries after the incident at an event in South Africa

Donald Trump interrupts speech to praise Rory McIlroy’s ‘unconquerable courage’

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The US President was speaking during a state visit by the King and Queen and broke off to address McIlroy, who was at the White House banquet.

Tuesday, Apr 28

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LIV Golf postpones event in New Orleans as doubts swirl over future

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The event was due to take place in June but will now be pushed back to further into Autumn

Monday, Apr 27

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Trump’s Turnberry snubbed again as The Open names 2028 venue

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Turnberry’s absence from The Open rotation continues to be down to logistical reasons, rather than political, which may not change until local infrastructure improves

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Matt Fitzpatrick gets brother Alex on PGA Tour as pair seal dramatic Zurich Classic win

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A birdie at the last saw the Sheffield pair become the first brothers to win the team event

Nelly Korda storms to Chevron Championship title to return to world No 1

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Korda put in a performance worthy of her return to No 1 in women’s golf

Saturday, Apr 25

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Sensational Nelly Korda leaves field trailing in her wake at Chevron Championship

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Korda takes a six-shot lead into the weekend after back-to-back rounds of 65

Friday, Apr 24

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Jim Furyk to captain United States in 2027 Ryder Cup

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Furyk previously served as skipper in 2018

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Jim Furyk set for second chance as US Ryder Cup captain after Tiger Woods ruled himself out

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Jim Furyk is set to be named the captain of Team USA for the 2027 Ryder Cup

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PGA Tour axes four percent of workforce in cost-cutting measure

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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said this was a difficult “but important step” in a memo to staff

Wednesday, Apr 22

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Ryder Cup 2027 tickets set to cost more than £400 per day

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Fans at Adare Manor will have to pay a record price for a Ryder Cup in Europe

Monday, Apr 20

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Matt Fitzpatrick takes Ryder Cup swipe at PGA Tour crowd after RBC Heritage victory

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The Englishman beat out world No 1 Scottie Scheffler to win for the fourth time on the PGA Tour, despite a hostile crowd through the closing stages and the play-off

Saturday, Apr 18

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Matt Fitzpatrick’s stunning 36-foot putt helps him to Heritage lead

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Fitzpatrick made eight birdies in a bogey-free second round, including sinking a 36-foot putt on hole 15

Friday, Apr 17

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LIV Golf chief says competition has funding for the season amid financial doubts

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The breakaway competition launched in 2021 but speculation has mounted that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to end its backing.

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LIV Golf CEO responds to uncertainty surrounding PIF funding

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LIV Golf continues in Mexico amid speculation over an uncertain future for the breakaway Saudi-backed league, with reports that funding could be pulled from Saudi Arabia’s PIF

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LIV Golf: What’s happening with the PIF’s involvement and its other investments?

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The PIF is only guaranteeing funding of the league until the end of the season, according to reports.

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How golf brands are cashing in on Masters week style with Augusta-inspired drops

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The Masters has become a fashion showcase for the golf world over the past few years

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Jon Rahm calm about LIV Golf future amid talk Saudi backers could pull funding

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The breakaway competition launched in 2021 and sent shockwaves through the sport, positioning itself as a rival to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

Thursday, Apr 16

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Tiger Woods fighting subpoena for his prescription drug records after rollover car crash

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Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following a rollover car crash last month

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After four years, £4bn and a pointless civil war, LIV Golf achieved only one thing

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Saudi Arabia is set to pull the plug on its eye-wateringly expensive venture at the end of the current season, writes Lawrence Ostlere, bringing to an end one of golf’s most turbulent sagas

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Rory McIlroy backed to reach double figures of major wins

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McIlroy became only the fourth man to defend the Masters a year after completing the career grand slam at Augusta.

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Is LIV Golf shutting down? Everything we know as funding ‘set to be pulled’

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LIV Golf’s next event, in Mexico, is set to go ahead of Thursday amid reports that the breakaway Saudi-backed league is set to have its funding pulled

LIV Golf to continue at ‘full throttle’ amid speculation over Saudi withdrawal

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Chief executive Scott O’Neill has reportedly responded to rumours by sending an email to staff, reaffirming the league’s position.

Wednesday, Apr 15

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Sergio Garcia responds to LIV Golf closure rumours

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Reports over the future of the breakaway league have swirled this week

LIV Golf in danger of shutting down after emergency meeting

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The Saudi Arabia-backed tour is facing a potential shutdown with investors rumoured to be considering their options

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Rory McIlroy backed to win 10 Masters titles after successful Augusta defence

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McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title on Sunday as he held his nerve at Augusta National

Tuesday, Apr 14

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Sergio Garcia apologises for destroying Masters tee box during outburst

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Since his playoff victory over Justin Rose at Augusta National in 2017, Garcia has not secured a top-10 finish in the 29 majors he has played

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Rory McIlroy targets another decade of competing for golf’s biggest prizes

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The 36-year-old delivered another memorable Masters victory on Sunday, becoming only the fourth player to win successive titles at Augusta National.

Monday, Apr 13

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Rory McIlroy’s heart rate tracker reveals most stressful moments of his Masters win

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Showing rapid composure, his heart rate dropped to 121 bpm on the recovery shot

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What’s next for Rory McIlroy after his Masters success?

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The world number two became only the fourth man to win back-to-back at Augusta.