ORLANDO, Fla. — Lee Greenwood’s anthem “God Bless the U.S.A.” and its refrain, “I’m proud to be an American” has long been a staple at sporting events. I’ve teared up many times when I’ve heard him sing the song that celebrates love of country, gratitude for freedom and pride in the values that bind us together. It is, at its ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Dublin and London – The phrase kept resurfacing, like a Shakespearean turn of phrase or a limerick: “Gentle slagging.”

Early last week, in the pro shop at the Elm Park Golf Club in Dublin, assistant pro Eric Byrne said that Europeans preferred “gentle slagging” to the screamed vulgarities favored by too many U.S. Ryder...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Rory McIlroy didn't back down.

The Irish golf star had stood up for himself amid verbal abuse and other inappropriate behavior from some American fans during the Ryder Cup this weekend at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.

After helping Team Europe fend off a massive U.S. rally for a 15-13 victory Sunday, McIlroy had plenty ...Read more

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Team USA needed a miracle on Sunday to win the Ryder Cup and for much of Sunday afternoon, the dream was intact.

However, Shane Lowry’s seven-foot putt on the 18th green of Bethpage Black to win the hole and push his match against Russell Henley gave Europe 14 points, which was enough to retain the Ryder Cup. The final ...Read more

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The Americans are on life support at the Ryder Cup.

After dropping three of the four morning matches on Saturday, Keegan Bradley’s squad needed an overwhelmingly successful afternoon session. Instead, the bloodbath got even nastier at Long Island’s Bethpage Black.

Team USA won only one match in the afternoon, putting ...Read more

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Keegan Bradley stuck to his guns Saturday morning and now the Americans are in deep trouble at the Ryder Cup.

Team USA’s captain ran back two incredibly unsuccessful pairings in Saturday’s foursome (alternate shot) session.

Collin Morikawa and Harris English were dominated for a second straight day by Rory McIlroy and...Read more

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Things went south very quickly for Team USA on Friday at the Ryder Cup.

The Long Island crowd at Bethpage Black was as rowdy as anticipated, with chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A” ringing throughout the large grandstand over the first tee and 18th green. The first tee shot belonged to Jon Rahm, who quickly received screams of �...Read more

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Things went south very quickly for Team USA on Friday morning at the Ryder Cup.

The Long Island crowd at Bethpage Black was as rowdy as anticipated, with chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A” ringing throughout the large grandstand over the first tee and 18th green. The first tee shot belonged to Jon Rahm, who quickly received ...Read more

DUBLIN — The Ryder Cup can inflame passion, as it did at Hazeltine in 2016, when Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy screamed in exultation over every made putt, and fans verbally abused McIlroy in a sometimes-vulgar display of over-the-top patriotic fervor.

With the 2025 Ryder Cup set to start on Friday at Bethpage Black, a few prominent members ...Read more

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The most notable names on each side of the Ryder Cup finally addressed the elephant in the room at Bethpage Black on Thursday morning.

Europe’s Rory McIlroy versus USA’s Bryson DeChambeau had a ton of steam and animosity heading into the week, and both would love the chance to compete against each other this weekend

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Let the games begin.

The opening ceremony of the 45th Ryder Cup took place near the first fairway of Bethpage Black on Wednesday evening. Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald delivered their opening remarks before both the European and American flags were raised near the first tee box to open up the event.

However, the two ...Read more

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Team USA believes they have the X-factor.

As practice rounds continued at Bethpage Black on Tuesday ahead of Friday’s 45th Ryder Cup, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley’s squad has been preparing for vengeance against Luke Donald’s European team after their tough defeat in 2023 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome.

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NEW YORK — Team USA’s Justin Thomas didn’t downplay the hype.

“I think it’ll hands down be the biggest golf event ever,” Thomas wrote on social media.

Long Island’s Bethpage Black has been home to numerous historic golf events this century, but arguably none bigger than the upcoming Ryder Cup, beginning on Friday at the New York ...Read more

NEW YORK — Captain America has made his picks.

Keegan Bradley announced on Wednesday that Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Patrick Cantlay, Cameron Young and Sam Burns will represent Team USA in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Long Island, beginning Sept. 26.

Maverick McNealy and Brian Harman are two notable names left ...Read more

ATLANTA — Tommy Fleetwood didn’t hit the jackpot at East Lake Golf Club. That implies a lucky, random result. Fleetwood earned his way into the Tour Championship and cashed $10 million for winning the FedEx Cup playoff. It was the best possible time for his first PGA Tour victory

Fleetwood, 34, won his first tour event on his 164th try. He�...Read more

ATLANTA — Tiger Woods’ greatness and impact on golf can be explained in any number of ways. Wednesday’s proceedings at East Lake Golf Club produced one more testimonial.

Seven years have passed since he was competitive enough on the PGA Tour to qualify for the final event of the tour’s postseason, which, naturally, he won for a record ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Frank Kelly III and his family own a lengthy list of athletic accomplishments. The family has even been dubbed “the kings of lacrosse in the Baltimore area” by Cornell coach Connor Buczek.

This past week, the Kellys added “Scottie Scheffler’s Airbnb host” to a wide-ranging sports resume.

Scheffler, his 1-year-old son ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Over the past week, the golf world’s eyes fell squarely on Maryland.

The PGA Tour’s BMW Championship at Caves Valley transformed Baltimore County into the sport’s epicenter, and the results were undeniable. The course dazzled (and overcame a pounding thunderstorm), the crowds arrived in waves and the atmosphere proved that ...Read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. —Scottie Scheffler’s golf game feels inevitable.

The combination of elite ball striking, chipping and putting makes the No. 1 player in the world incredibly hard to beat over 72 holes. Robert MacIntyre learned that the hard way Sunday at the BMW Championship at Caves Valley in Owings Mills.

Scheffler, who trailed ...Read more

INDIANAPOLIS — Saudi Arabia’s attempt to whiten its reputation through professional golf is the example of the terrible golfer who has all of the expensive equipment, latest gear and shoots 19-over par.

The $500 driver doesn’t convince anyone the guy swinging the club has a clue how to use it.

It is appropriate that the third year of LIV...Read more