LIV Golf loses bid to earn ranking points for players October 10, 2023 The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf league has lost a bid to earn ranking points at its events. The decision by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) board means that playing on the LIV Golf tour – in its second season – can only lead to financial reward rather than meaningful points in the world rankings. [...]
Think of the fans: Why stadium experience matters as much as TV production October 9, 2023 It feels like we’re at a new low point for customer experience. After Covid, the services we used to rely on seem like they’re getting worse. Of course, it’s understandable how shutting the world down for two years is going to have an impact on fragile supply systems but the pandemic has also reset our [...]
Lin wins Aramco Team Series Hong Kong after typhoon hits event October 8, 2023 Xiyu Lin overcame Jin Young Ko in a playoff at the Hong Kong Golf Club yesterday after a typhoon caused havoc at the Aramco Team Series event. China’s Lin and South Korea’s Ko were level on 11-under-par after 36 holes before the local government issued a “T8” alert in response to Typhoon Koinu and the [...]
Investigation after dramatic footage shows fire ravaging Ryder Cup venue October 6, 2023 An investigation is under way after a fire broke out at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club on Thursday, just days after the venue staged Europe’s victory in the Ryder Cup.
Golfers can play for brand value at Olympics and Ryder Cup, not a pay cheque October 5, 2023 This week’s Ed Warner column looks at the Patrick Cantlay “pay or no pay” discussion and how Olympians can only dream of being in a situation where they don’t need payment to compete at the highest level. Can those Ryder Cup golfers simply increase their brand value by rubbing shoulders with Olympians in Paris next [...]
World No1 Vu and rising star Zhang primed for Aramco Team Series debuts October 4, 2023 Lilia Vu and Rose Zhang are looking to bounce back from Solheim Cup disappointment at the Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong this week.
Aramco Team Series: Jin Young Ko adds to stellar field in Hong Kong October 4, 2023 Former world No1 Jin Young Ko will go up against Lilia Vu, Rose Zhang and Carlota Ciganda at the Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong.
Carlota Ciganda set for Solheim Cup reunion at Aramco Team Series Hong Kong October 4, 2023 Carlota Ciganda on her Solheim Cup heroics and taking that form into the Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong.
Sam Torrance: Giving Luke Donald a second Ryder Cup captaincy would be fine choice October 3, 2023 Former Ryder Cup captain and player Sam Torrance reflects on a European win over the that bodes well for the team and skipper Luke Donald.
Luke Donald tempted by Ryder Cup repeat mission after conquering US in Rome October 2, 2023 Victorious European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald admits he is tempted to answer the call of his players and seek a second stint in 2025.