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.
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 [...]
Ed Warner: Is Saudi’s goal of using sport to boost GDP by 1.5 per cent achievable? September 28, 2023 John Maynard Keynes argued for government spending – any spending – to stimulate economies in recession, even paying people to dig holes and then fill them up again, given the multiplier effect when they spend their wages. Saudi Arabia may not be facing such an economic challenge, but the sports investments pursued by its Crown [...]
Koepka: LIV Golf mates should have played better to reach Ryder Cup September 27, 2023 Team USA golfer Brooks Koepka has told his fellow LIV Golf competitors that they should have played better to earn a spot at the Ryder Cup. Koepka is the only LIV Golf player to have made either team having won the PGA Championship for the third time earlier this year. The likes of Ryder Cup [...]