Ludvig Aberg had a big reputation from his amateur career. He clearly had the game, too. Still, Europe captain Luke Donald needed to see the 23-year-old Swede up close if he was going to make him …
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick began his bid to win a third European Masters title and seal an automatic place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team by shooting 7-under 63 to take a share of the …
U.S. captain Zach Johnson wasn’t about to go to Rome for the Ryder Cup without Justin Thomas. And he made it sound as though Brooks Koepka was just as easy a decision. They were among six …
It’s four down, eight to go in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The race for a spot in Luke Donald’s 12-man lineup for next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy is in the home stretch, with the final two automatic …
ATLANTA (AP) — Zach Johnson has a week to measure personalities, potential pairings and how statistics mesh with Marco Simone. He will talk it over with five vice captains and the six Americans who already qualified …
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — PGA champion Brooks Koepka went from a remarkable feat of getting among the six automatic spots on the Ryder Cup to now needing a phone call from U.S. captain Zach Johnson. …
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — The BMW Championship is the final event that decides who reaches the FedEx Cup finale, and it’s all about position in the standings. For the Americans, it has nothing to do …
LONDON (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm had their spots on the European team for the Ryder Cup confirmed on Wednesday. McIlroy will be playing in his seventh straight Ryder Cup, and it’s Rahm’s third …
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — José María Olazábal was named Wednesday as the European team’s fourth vice-captain for the Ryder Cup. It’s the fourth time that Olazábal will serve as assistant — after 2008, ’10 and …
The Ryder Cup task force that sought continuity has occasionally run the risk of being a closed shop with so many repeat faces in golf carts. Stewart Cink is a new addition to the club. Zach …
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Lee Hodges got off to a good start in his bid to make the FedEx Cup playoffs, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead in the first round of …
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Zach Johnson says he would prefer his job as U.S. Ryder Cup captain be as difficult as possible when it comes to putting together his 12-man team. “That means the guys are …
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — A couple of kids had just gotten the autographs of Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard beside the 18th tee at Royal Liverpool when they looked at each. “Who is who?” one said of …
HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brooks Koepka says it was a matter of coincidence, but it was no less noteworthy when he played a practice round ahead of the British Open with Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson. Koepka is …
Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson still has time on his side, just not as much. He also keeps getting more candidates for his U.S. team, which isn’t making the job any easier. And it’s no longer …
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Unless Brooks Koepka goes on to win the U.S. Open and British Open — it’s hard to bet against him at this rate — the Masters should be remembered as the most meaningful major …
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — A morning pep talk from European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald in the locker room. Then a trophy ceremony in the afternoon at the Marco Simone club outside Rome. That’s just what Adrian Meronk …
For European golf, this year’s Ryder Cup is set to mark a break from the past. This week might provide a hint as to who is part of the future. The Hero Cup match-play event takes …
By Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Whether Tiger Woods makes it to Italy or not for next year’s Ryder Cup, he’ll be an integral member of the U.S. team, captain Zach Johnson said …
By Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — The biggest team event in golf is coming to Italy and the Ryder Cup’s organizing committee is concerned that the locals might miss the party. About 90% …
