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Wednesday, Jul 30

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Independent Voices Shaping South African Rugby Conversations

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South Africa is home to many sports that have found their place and slowly built themselves up over the years. Of these, rugby stands out as one of the most prominent, having impacted all aspects of its culture. Rugby is widely popular,…

Friday, Apr 25

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Who Is Isaiah Salinda? The Rookie Behind the Record-Breaking 58 at Zurich

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PGA Tour rookie Isaiah Salinda shot a 14-under 58 to set a new tournament record at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Partnering with Kevin Velo, the American rookies combined for an impressive eagle and 12 birdies. However, Salinda was…

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McIlroy and Lowry Open with Composed Performance at PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry started their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title defense with a composed performance on Thursday. This PGA Tour event has become a unique fixture on the tour since 2017 when it began featuring two-man teams…

Tuesday, Apr 22

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Is the Last Chance for Justin Rose to Claim Major Glory Gone?

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At age 44, Justin Rose had come agonizingly close to winning his second major, only to fall to Rory McIlroy in a sudden-death playoff. On the back nine of his career, this may have been Rose’s last big chance at capturing another major…

Sergio Garcia’s Managerial Split Highlights LIV Golf’s Inner Tensions

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For over ten years, Sergio Garcia’s professional career was shaped and guided by agents Carlos Rodriguez and Irek Myskow. The duo helped manage Garcia’s brand, tournament schedule, and endorsement deals through the ups and downs of a…

PGA Tour’s Slow Play Problem: Can New Rules Finally Fix It?

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The PGA Tour’s slow play problem has been a thorn in the side of golf fans for years, and it seems like a lasting solution has been found after the Tour announced plans to publish speed-of-play-related statistics, including the names of…

Rory McIlroy Set for Team Comeback at Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is poised to make his first appearance since completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman will team up with Shane Lowry again to defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title next…

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Why The Masters Is Golf’s World Cup—and What Follows Next

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The 2025 Masters ended in excitement and fanfare as Rory McIlroy finally ended his major drought and completed the Career Grand Slam after seeing off Justin Rose in a thrilling playoff. The Masters has a rich history that dates back to…

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Brian Harman Says He Prefers Playing Fast During RBC Heritage

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2025 has been quite a year for pace of play solutions. Earlier this year, the PGA announced that they would commit more to cracking down on it, and at the RBC Heritage, players were given range finders to improve times. Yet pace of play is…

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LIV Golf Returns with Mexico City Tournament

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LIV Golf is set to return to action this week for the sixth tournament of the 2025 schedule, which is billed to take place in Mexico City.

Monday, Apr 21

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“I didn’t realize how much I missed winning”: Justin Thomas Takes Home RBC Heritage

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Sunday evening not only marked the joyful day of Easter, but the emotional first season victory of a newly welcomed father in Justin Thomas. Going without a PGA Tour victory since the 2022 season, this victory holds a greater amount of…

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What Next for Justin Thomas after RBC Heritage Victory?

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Justin Thomas clinched his first PGA Tour title in three years, ending a lengthy title drought on the PGA Tour. The former world No. 1 birdied his first extra hole to see off Andrew Novak in a playoff on Sunday at the RBC Heritage. Thomas…

Saturday, Apr 19

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Tiger Woods’ Ambassador Plays with Boyhood Idol at RBC Heritage

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New Tiger Woods brand ambassador Karl Vilips has expressed his delight at playing with his childhood idol Rickie Fowler at the RBC Heritage. The Stanford alumnus recorded his first PGA Tour victory in just his third start as a pro when he…

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Pace of Play Being Addressed at RBC Heritage

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With the Master Tournament complete for 2025, the pace of play debate has been rekindled. During the tournament, golfer Akshay Bhatia took three minutes to line up a shot. Players and fans were not impressed with this. He still played well…

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Bryson DeChambeau Clears the Air: “No Beef” with Rory After the Masters

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Bryson DeChambeau has cleared the air regarding his reported “beef” with Masters champion Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau was in impressive form at the beginning of the Masters, but the 31-year-old was unable to carry his impressive form into the…

Friday, Apr 18

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Justin Thomas Ties Harbour Town Course Record

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The RBC Heritage tournament kicked off Thursday, welcoming back some of the top faces in the sport after the Masters Tournament. With the tournaments being filled with such high competition, it only brings the best out of those ready. A…

Thursday, Apr 17

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Money on the Line: Full Purse and Payouts from the 2025 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town

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The PGA Tour's fifth signature event of the season starts on Thursday on the Hilton Head Island in South Carolina with the RBC Heritage at the Harbour Town Golf Links. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will be looking to win another RBC…

Wednesday, Apr 16

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“Your Presence Is Important To Us:” Manchester United Fan and Masters Winners Rory McIlroy Invited To Old Trafford By Ruben Amorim

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Rory McIlroy has been invited to Old Trafford by Manchester United coach, Ruben Amorin. The Northern Irishman completed the career Grand Slam on Sunday after seeing off Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta National. McIlroy also ended his…

Scottie Scheffler Reflects on Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Masters Triumph

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World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler inadvertently drew some attention to himself when handing Rory McIlroy his Masters trophy on Sunday. The 28-year-old handed over the green jacket to his rival, the world No. 2, inside the Butler Cabin…

Monday, Apr 14

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Justin Rose’s Heartfelt Message to Masters Champion Rory McIlroy Despite Defeat

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Justin Rose has sent a heartfelt message to Masters champion Rory McIlroy despite the Northern Irishman defeating him in the Masters playoff at Augusta National on Sunday. The pair have known each other for a long time, and the Englishman…

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Langer Delivers In Final Masters Tournament Appearance

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With the historic Masters Tournament taking place, we have witnessed some great performances and even a last go around. For one player in particular being Bernhard Langer, a veteran who played in his last Masters Tournament. Langer left it…

Masters Tournament: Record Purse Breakdown

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With the 2025 Masters Tournament having now concluded, one of the most intriguing changes took place in the purse amount. An increase to its record setting amount for the tournament, with a purse of $21 million. That’s up from the $20…

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Rory McIlroy and the Five Legends Who Completed Golf’s Grand Slam

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Rory McIlroy clinched the Masters title in dramatic fashion after seeing off Justin Rose in a play-off. The 35-year-old completed the career Grand Slam and ended his major drought in grand style at Augusta National. McIlroy recovered from…

Sunday, Apr 13

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Rory McIlroy Distracted At Masters From Player’s Slow Play

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One thing about golf that makes it hard to get into as a spectator is slow-play. The time some players take to carefully line up their shots can be grating. It drags out the game, creates long spans where nothing happens, and wastes the…

PGA Tour Eyes Ryder Cup Stake as Unification Talks Stall

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The PGA Tour is reportedly considering acquiring a stake in the Ryder Cup. This move comes after talks about uniting with LIV Golf hit a brick wall. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of professional golf, but PGA…

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Tiger Woods Called the “Most Underachieving Golfer In History”

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For the 2025 Masters, legendary golfer Tiger Woods had to withdraw due to an injury. His achilles tendon ruptured, and he went through surgery for it. He can barely walk at the moment. Longtime golf fans will miss him during the Masters…

Friday, Apr 11

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Matt McCarty’s Stellar Streak: Four consecutive Birdies propel Him to Top-Tier Position at the Master

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Matt McCarty has propelled himself to a top-tier position at Augusta National after a remarkable streak. The 27-year-old started Thursday with a fantastic opening round that took him within the top 10 at one point before he eventually…

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Masters 2025 Round 1: Justin Rose Leads, Rory McIlroy’s Steady Start, and Scottie Scheffler’s Push

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The 2025 Masters at Augusta National is underway and fans are already being treated to drama and excitement. There are many stars competing for the grand prize including defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Northern Irishman Rory…

Thursday, Apr 10

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Aaron Rai’s Unique Golf Gear Choices: “The Iron Covers and Double Glove Strategy”

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Aaron Rai has revealed the real reasons behind his unique golf gear choices. The Englishman is currently leading his way at the Augusta National in his Masters debut. The 30-year-old’s best finish in a major championship is a T19 finish,…

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Rory McIlroy’s Masters Dream Could Spell Disaster for Sportsbooks

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With the 2025 Masters underway, one storyline is dominating the conversation: Rory McIlroy’s pursuit of a career Grand Slam. The Northern Irishman is once again chasing history at Augusta National, and while golf fans and analysts are…