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.
Car park bust-up with US team inspired Europe to win Ryder Cup, says Rory McIlroy October 1, 2023 Rory McIlroy cited his car park fracas with the US Ryder Cup team as an inspiration for Europe’s victory on Sunday.
Europe regain Ryder Cup after Tommy Fleetwood clinches win over US in Rome October 1, 2023 Europe have regained the Ryder Cup after clinching a 16.5-11.5 victory over the United States at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome today. Englishman Tommy Fleetwood secured the decisive point by beating Rickie Fowler 3&1 in the penultimate singles match. It ensured Europe avenged their record defeat at Whistling Straits two years ago [...]
Sam Torrance: I like Luke Donald’s aggressive approach to Ryder Cup September 27, 2023 Former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance on Luke Donald's bold strategy and why history doesn't matter at this week's match in Rome.
Ryder Cup captain Donald says no pairing “set in stone” just yet September 26, 2023 Team Europe captain Luke Donald has said “nothing is set in stone” but that he has a good idea over Ryder Cup pairings ahead of Friday’s tee-off. The first two days of the competition against Team USA sees a series of foursomes and four-ball golf before singles dominate the Sunday session. Europe are looking to [...]
Smart ticketing, global sponsors and DJ Khaled: How Ryder Cup became big business September 26, 2023 Luke Donald and DJ Khaled are not obvious bedfellows; one the home counties-born epitome of golfing restraint who captains Europe at this week’s Ryder Cup in Rome, the other a Grammy-award winning hip-hop DJ and producer more accustomed to making hits for rappers such as Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Megan Thee Stallion and T-Pain. Yet [...]
Sam Torrance: I give Luke Donald 10 out of 10 for his Ryder Cup captain’s picks September 5, 2023 Choosing your wild card picks is one of the toughest parts of being a Ryder Cup captain but Luke Donald deserves 10 out of 10 for his European selection. I only had two captain’s picks when I captained Europe in 2002; Donald had six, which is a lot, and I think he has done a [...]
Aberg gets first pro golf win as Fitzpatrick earns Ryder Cup spot September 3, 2023 Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg won his first ever professional tournament at the European Masters in Switzerland as Brit Matt Fitzpatrick tied for third to earn him an automatic qualification spot for this month’s Ryder Cup. Aberg finished on 19-under-par with compatriot Alexander Bjork second on 17 under. Fitzpatrick and playing partner Connor Syme tied for third [...]
Sam Torrance: Deep thinker Zach Johnson will be happy with strong US Ryder Cup team August 29, 2023 In naming his six wild card picks to complete the US Ryder Cup team, captain Zach Johnson has clearly prioritised players with experience. Johnson would have been castigated if he hadn’t chosen US PGA champion Brooks Koepka, despite the controversy around Koepka’s membership of the LIV Golf tour. Collin Morikawa, who won 3.5 points from [...]