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• Foul play? Seve Ballesteros statue vanishes from hometown in Spain

  20-01-2026 17:22 via theguardian.com
  Life-size statue disappears in golf legend’s hometown‘Everything indicates that it was a theft,’ says councilSpanish authorities have launched an investigation following the disappearance of a statue commemorating golfer Seve Ballesteros from his hometown of Pedrena, near Santander in northern Spain’s Cantabria region.The Marina de Cudeyo Town Council confirmed the incident on Sunday through their social media accounts, describing the disappearance as “an unfortunat
  
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• Luke Donald to hold talks with Ryder Cup executives as he eyes third tilt at captaincy

  20-01-2026 12:27 via theguardian.com
  Donald in Dubai and to discuss Adare Manor in 2027 Potential captain Justin Rose expected still to playLuke Donald will hold talks with senior officials at the European Tour Group this week in Dubai, as the Englishman edges closer to a third stint as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain. While no announcement is imminent, there is a rising sense Donald will seek to make history by leading Europe to three Ryder Cup successes in a row.Donald, who is in the field for this weekend’s Dubai Desert C
  
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• MacIntyre laments breaking putter after fourth-place finish

  19-01-2026 12:43 via bbc.com
  Scotland's Robert MacIntyre cards a best-of-the-day 63 to finish in a share of fourth at the PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii but blames his "attitude" earlier in the tournament for falling short of the title.
  
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• Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai

  18-01-2026 14:06 via theguardian.com
  Nacho Elvira takes advantage for Dubai Invitational titleRory McIlroy finishes in tie for third after final-day dramaShane Lowry blew a one-shot lead on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational.Lowry, who had started the final round in a tie for second, two strokes behind the Spaniard, barged into the lead after a birdie on the 15th and appeared to have the title at his mercy. But the Irishman found both bunker and water on the 18th,
  
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• Elvira beats Lowry to dramatic Dubai title

  18-01-2026 13:14 via bbc.com
  Shane Lowry finds the water on the 18th hole as he misses out on the Dubai Invitational title to Nacho Elvira in a dramatic final round.
  
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• Hall wins Vic Open title on Australasia tour

  18-01-2026 09:50 via bbc.com
  Wales' Lydia Hall took her fourth WPGA Tour of Australasia title with victory in the Vic Open at 13th Beach Golf Links.
  
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• World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winners revealed – in pictures

  17-01-2026 20:00 via theguardian.com
  More than 4,120 photographers from 123 countries submitted a record-breaking 23,130 images across the 24 categories to this year’s World Sports Photography awards, the only global competition for sporting photography.To see the silver, bronze and special merit images from all of the categories click here Continue reading...
  
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• McIlroy three behind third-round Dubai leader Elvira

  17-01-2026 14:12 via bbc.com
  Rory McIlroy sits three shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after the third round of the Dubai Invitational, with Shane Lowry two adrift of the pacesetter.
  
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• Tiger Woods' former caddie's staggering net worth record that is now in jeopardy after row

  17-01-2026 08:30 via express.co.uk
  Tiger Woods' dominance of golf wasn't just good for his bank balance.
  
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• Faldo returns home after open-heart surgery

  16-01-2026 18:17 via bbc.com
  Sir Nick Faldo is returning home after having "successful" open-heart surgery, the six-time major winner's team says on social media.
  
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• McIlroy hits water four times as Lowry ties Dubai lead

  16-01-2026 14:22 via bbc.com
  Shane Lowry claims a share of the halfway lead at the Dubai Invitational as Rory McIlroy slips back after finding water four times during an erratic second round.
  
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• Rory McIlroy responds to Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour return after LIV Golf exit

  16-01-2026 13:29 via express.co.uk
  Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour later this month after three-and-a-half years with LIV Golf, with Rory McIlroy welcoming the five-time major champion
  
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• Inside Tommy Fleetwood's life in Dubai after quitting UK with wife 23 years older than him

  16-01-2026 10:00 via express.co.uk
  Tommy Fleetwood is competing on home turf at the Dubai Invitational.
  
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• LIV 'haven't signed anyone who moves the needle' - McIlroy

  15-01-2026 20:49 via bbc.com
  Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.
  
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• Rory McIlroy reunited with LIV Golf rival after being served court order on Christmas Eve

  15-01-2026 15:28 via express.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy's Dubai International tilt is well underway and one of the foes he's competing against once saw his lawyer serve the Masters winner a subpoena.
  
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• McIlroy targets new challenges in 2026 after strong start in Dubai

  15-01-2026 14:08 via bbc.com
  Rory McIlroy says embracing "challenging things" will fuel his desire for further golfing success in 2026.
  
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• PGA Tour star admits 'frustration' over Brooks Koepka's return from LIV Golf

  15-01-2026 13:05 via express.co.uk
  Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, but not everybody is pleased to see the five-time major winner back
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau appears to tease LIV Golf exit after Brooks Koepka bombshell

  14-01-2026 13:30 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau will see out the final year of his LIV Golf contract in 2026 but admits he has 'no idea' what will happen beyond that.
  
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• Rory McIlroy can secure massive payday as golf icon lines up golden £2million opportunity

  14-01-2026 12:13 via express.co.uk
  Golf superstar Rory McIlroy will open his 2026 campaign this week, with a considerable payday on the line.
  
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• Rahm, DeChambeau & Smith snub PGA to stay with LIV Golf

  14-01-2026 00:03 via bbc.com
  Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.
  
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• Brooks Koepka could lose over £59m as PGA Tour sends grave warning in statement

  13-01-2026 17:11 via express.co.uk
  The PGA Tour has confirmed that Brooks Koepka faces a huge financial penalty.
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau's true thoughts on LIV Golf future as door opens for PGA return

  13-01-2026 13:19 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau has been a vocal supporter of LIV Golf since joining the breakaway league in 2022 but the American's future is now in doubt
  
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• Three LIV Golf stars could defect to PGA Tour thanks to new Brooks Koepka rule

  13-01-2026 08:51 via express.co.uk
  Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour, creating a pathway for some LIV Golf stars to rejoin the tour.
  
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• Phil Mickelson brutally snubbed as PGA Tour create new Brooks Koepka rule

  12-01-2026 23:59 via express.co.uk
  The PGA Tour has unveiled its new Returning Member Program allowing Brooks Koepka and three other LIV Golf defectors to return.
  
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• LIV Golf issue statement as Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour and faces £37m loss

  12-01-2026 23:22 via express.co.uk
  Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open after leaving LIV Golf.
  
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• PGA Tour offers Rahm and DeChambeau way back as Koepka returns

  12-01-2026 21:37 via bbc.com
  Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf.
  
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• Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour after $5m charitable donation

  12-01-2026 21:16 via theguardian.com
  PGA offers re-entry to LIV Golf players via new programKoepka stands to miss out on at least $50m in equityBrooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour just five weeks after bolting from LIV Golf, agreeing to a one-time program for elite players that comes with a financial penalty that could rank among the largest in sports.Koepka plans to resume his PGA Tour career in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines at the end of the month. But he will not be eligible for PGA Tour equity grants for fiv
  
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• 'PGA Tour faces huge dilemma over Koepka return'

  12-01-2026 14:47 via bbc.com
  The PGA Tour would love to have Brooks Koepka back on their circuit but the transition will prove a tricky one writes Iain Carter.
  
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• LIV Golf CEO hints at major signings for 'strongest field in history' after £74m blow

  11-01-2026 15:22 via express.co.uk
  After LIV Golf suffered a huge blow ahead of the beginning of the campaign next month, CEO Scott O'Neil insisted the future is bright
  
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• Jack Nicklaus named greatest golfer in history and it's not Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy

  11-01-2026 10:00 via express.co.uk
  Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were omitted by Jack Nicklaus when he revealed who he believes is the greatest golfer ever.
  
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• LIV Golf rule change that would’ve stripped Jon Rahm of 2025 title gets his approval

  10-01-2026 12:28 via express.co.uk
  Jon Rahm has backed major changes to LIV Golf for 2026 as the breakaway tour looks to gain more respect.
  
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• Jon Rahm breaks silence on LIV Golf fines as he reveals massive amount he owes

  09-01-2026 15:30 via express.co.uk
  Jon Rahm opened up about the colossal fines he's accumulated since joining LIV Golf.
  
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• Kai Trump explains 'weird situation' she's put in on dates due to grandpa Donald

  07-01-2026 14:45 via express.co.uk
  US president Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump is also a budding golfer - having made her LPGA debut last year
  
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• Women's indoor golf league to launch in 2026

  06-01-2026 20:17 via bbc.com
  The inaugural women's edition of the indoor league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will take place at the end of 2026.
  
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• From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026

  06-01-2026 07:25 via bbc.com
  It could be a struggle to match the tumultuous highs of last year but there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming 12 months, writes Iain Carter.
  
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• The story of a successful British WWII deception operation

  03-01-2026 00:01 via bbc.co.uk
  A mocked idea to feed false plans to the Nazis via a drowned corpse is brought to life.
  
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• Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

  02-01-2026 20:45 via bbc.com
  Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.
  
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• Rory McIlroy reveals 'horrific' abuse hurled at daughter by US Ryder Cup fans

  02-01-2026 15:45 via express.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy was part of Luke Donald's Team Europe which lifted the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in front of a hostile US crowd
  
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• Golf talent killed in heartbreaking Crans-Montana fire pictured with Rory McIlroy

  02-01-2026 13:40 via express.co.uk
  Emanuele Galeppini, 17, was the first victim named after a fire at Crans-Montana ski resort killed more than 40 people and left over 100 injured.
  
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• Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London

  01-01-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.
  
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• Jennifer Lawrence stars in this high-stakes dystopian film

  01-01-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The 12 districts of Panem must offer up two tributes to fight in the annual Hunger Games
  
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• 26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

  01-01-2026 01:01 via theguardian.com
  This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match Jannik Sinner will be aiming to become only the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic, to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles, while in the women’s draw Madison Keys will be seeking to defend the title she landed via a shock victory over Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final. Elsewhere, Roger Federer is scheduled to return to Melbourne Park for the fir
  
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• McIlroy's omission from honours list questioned

  31-12-2025 17:38 via bbc.com
  After Rory McIlroy completed a career grand slam in 2025, there were calls for him to be knighted.
  
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• Donald Trump's thoughts on Tiger Woods as he dates president's former daughter-in-law

  31-12-2025 10:29 via express.co.uk
  Golf legend Tiger Woods announced he was in a new relationship earlier this year.
  
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• Action spy classic starring Tom Cruise

  31-12-2025 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  When a mission goes wrong, spy Ethan Hunt finds himself out on a limb and under suspicion.
  
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• The reason Rory McIlroy was left out of New Year Honours list in David Beckham repeat

  30-12-2025 11:46 via express.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy was snubbed from the New Year Honours List despite winning the Masters and BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
  
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• Tiger Woods at 50: golf’s unreachable standard finally meets time

  30-12-2025 08:30 via theguardian.com
  For decades, he existed beyond comparison. As he turns 50, even golf’s most dominant figure confronts the one opponent he could never overpowerTalk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.He was just different. Better. Continue reading...
  
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• Sharp shooters: the best sports photos of 2025 and the stories behind them

  30-12-2025 07:00 via theguardian.com
  From long exposures of motor racing to remote-operated cameras at football matches, here’s how our favourite sports images were madeTom Jenkins’s best sport photographs of 2025How one of the best tennis photos was takenWe’ve received more than 500,000 sports photographs in the past year, with some absolute belters among them. Here are some of the fleeting moments, wild celebrations and creative compositions that caught our eyes – accompanied by explanations and technical
  
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• I was there: Europe’s dramatic Ryder Cup win signed off a strange week

  29-12-2025 09:00 via theguardian.com
  Some extraordinary golf was often overshadowed by the Donald, colourful fans, crazy MCs and tempers flaringI was out by the practice green late afternoon on the Monday of the Ryder Cup, and so was Bryson DeChambeau. He was on his own, signing autographs for the handful of people on the other side of the railings, and there was this one woman leaning over towards him, a bottle blonde, late middle-aged, in a tight white dress. She was only a couple of feet away from him but she was screaming in hi
  
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• Rory McIlroy's real handicap clear as overall 2025 tournament scores logged

  26-12-2025 12:37 via express.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy's consistency on the green was year-round.
  
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