New padel Europe vs Americas ‘Ryder Cup’ coming to London this year Sport The padel equivalent of the Ryder Cup will hold its inaugural edition in London later this year, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. The FIP Intercontinental Cup will see Team Europe take on Team Americas in male and female competitions in July. It is testament to the rise in popularity of the racket sport across the capital, [...]
London misses out on spot on revamped Premier Padel Tour Sport Padel fans in London will not be able to watch their favourite players live on the Premier Padel Tour after the capital failed to feature on the revamped calendar. London’s growing enthusiasm for the sport means it is becoming more popular by the month. But the tour is instead targeting across the pond, heading to [...]
Pay Ryder Cup players $5m each, says Tiger Woods Sport Tiger Woods has said that the Ryder Cup should pay its participants a fee, but that the fee should go to charity. It comes as Team USA plans to potentially pay players who compete in the inter-continental golfing tournament. The next edition will take place across the pond at the infamous Bethpage Black. “The Ryder [...]
US paying Ryder Cup players could pressure Team Europe November 13, 2024 European Ryder Cup chiefs face pressure to pay players for the first time after it emerged that the US team are set to receive almost £4m for taking part in next year’s match. The PGA of America is proposing to pay each of the 12 golfers on the US team at Bethpage Black $400,000 (£315,000) [...]
Americas vs Europe Ryder Cup of padel to launch in 2025 November 12, 2024 A padel version of the Ryder Cup will get underway in 2025 as the rapidly growing sport looks to make the most of its newfound popularity. The International Padel Federation (FIP) will offer £580,000 in prize money, split equally across men’s and women’s competitions, in a new biennial Inter-Continental Cup competition mimicking golf’s Ryder Cup [...]
Garcia considering rejoining DP World Tour to play in Ryder Cup, says Donald October 8, 2024 Europe’s leading Ryder Cup points-scorer Sergio Garcia is ‘considering rejoining’ DP World Tour in order to qualify for the 2025 intercontinental tournament, according to captain Luke Donald. Garcia was stripped of the chance to represent Team Europe in Rome due to his participation in the LIV Golf League and his resignation from the DP World [...]
The Gleneagles Hotel owner significantly cuts loss after ‘strong year’ for Ryder Cup host August 20, 2024 The company behind The Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland significantly cut its pre-tax loss during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The business, which also includes the likes of Maison Estelle and Gleneagles Townhouse, has reported a pre-tax loss of £3.7m for the 12 months to March 31, 2024, according to newly-filed accounts with [...]
Keegan Bradley: Full list of former USA Ryder Cup captains July 8, 2024 Keegan Bradley was on Monday confirmed as the Ryder Cup captain for Team USA ahead of the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black. It comes as Tiger Woods reportedly rejected the opportunity to lead the USA in the famous intercontinental golf competition in New York. “I am incredibly honoured to accept this opportunity to Captain the [...]
Paul Lawrie: Ryder Cup topped Open win – golf needs more cut-throat match play May 8, 2024 Lawrie champions match play golf, arguing that it shouldn’t be consigned to the Ryder Cup.
Sport’s coming home: Women’s World Cup, Ryder Cup and Tour de France on UK’s list of 70 targets for next decade March 5, 2024 The Solheim Cup and World Athletics Championships are also on the list.