<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Golf - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Golf news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA['Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/part-timer-mcilroy-will-continue-to-pick-and-choose-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/part-timer-mcilroy-will-continue-to-pick-and-choose-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woad looks to take LPGA form into US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's leading female golfer, Lottie Woad, is doing everything she can to capitalise on LPGA-winning form before this week's Women's US Open near Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woad-looks-to-take-lpga-form-into-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woad-looks-to-take-lpga-form-into-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour take action after Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler didn't see eye to eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's methodical preparations could be impacted by the PGA Tour's latest change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-take-action-after-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-didnt-see-eye-to-eye/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-take-action-after-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-didnt-see-eye-to-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poulter suffers knee injury 'hopping up two steps']]></title><description><![CDATA[British golfer Ian Poulter says he needs surgery after tearing the meniscus in his knee while "hopping up two steps" at a LIV Golf event in Virginia earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/poulter-suffers-knee-injury-hopping-up-two-steps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/poulter-suffers-knee-injury-hopping-up-two-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour event suspended as statement released on 'dangerous situation']]></title><description><![CDATA[PGA Tour play was suspended due to a "dangerous weather situation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-event-suspended-as-statement-released-on-dangerous-situation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-event-suspended-as-statement-released-on-dangerous-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimsey to 'embrace' US Open test after qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfer Nathan Kimsey is looking to "embrace the challenge" of next month's US Open after coming out on top in a qualifier to book his spot at the major.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kimsey-to-embrace-us-open-test-after-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kimsey-to-embrace-us-open-test-after-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler's earnings rocket past Rory McIlroy despite Masters disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has slipped behind Scottie Scheffler in golf's rich list despite his Masters triumph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-schefflers-earnings-rocket-past-rory-mcilroy-despite-masters-disappointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-schefflers-earnings-rocket-past-rory-mcilroy-despite-masters-disappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark finishes 30 under to win CJ Cup Byron Nelson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyndham Clark completes a final round of 60 to finish on 30 under par and win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by three shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/clark-finishes-30-under-to-win-cj-cup-byron-nelson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/clark-finishes-30-under-to-win-cj-cup-byron-nelson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huang, 17, makes LET history with Morocco victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian Anna Huang, 17, becomes the youngest player to win three tournaments on the Ladies European Tour with victory at the Lalla Meryem Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/huang-17-makes-let-history-with-morocco-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/huang-17-makes-let-history-with-morocco-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaire golf heir grew up in incredible £68m mansion with its own golf course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The golfer has enjoyed a life of luxury which started at the family home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/billionaire-golf-heir-grew-up-in-incredible-68m-mansion-with-its-own-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/billionaire-golf-heir-grew-up-in-incredible-68m-mansion-with-its-own-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The powerful advice that helped Rai win the US PGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai reveals what his wife said to him before he started the biggest round of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-powerful-advice-that-helped-rai-win-the-us-pga/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-powerful-advice-that-helped-rai-win-the-us-pga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Trump confirms breast cancer diagnosis following Tiger Woods' return from rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanessa Trump has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and Tiger Woods' girlfriend is working with her medical team on a treatment plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/vanessa-trump-confirms-breast-cancer-diagnosis-following-tiger-woods-return-from-rehab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/vanessa-trump-confirms-breast-cancer-diagnosis-following-tiger-woods-return-from-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer Penge to take break for health reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marco Penge says he is taking a break from the PGA Tour after dealing with recurring health issues since suffering a viral infection last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-penge-to-take-break-for-health-reasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-penge-to-take-break-for-health-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star sacks caddie immediately after breaking rules at PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A golf star has parted ways with his caddie after a costly two-stroke penalty at the PGA Championship caused him to miss the cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-sacks-caddie-immediately-after-breaking-rules-at-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-sacks-caddie-immediately-after-breaking-rules-at-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former champion McDowell qualifies for US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell secures one of the final nine qualification spots for this year's edition in Shinnecock Hills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/former-champion-mcdowell-qualifies-for-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/former-champion-mcdowell-qualifies-for-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgo splits with caddie after missing tee time and US PGA cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garrick Higgo splits with caddie Austin Gaugert after a penalty for being late for his tee time contributed to him missing the cut at the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/higgo-splits-with-caddie-after-missing-tee-time-and-us-pga-cut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/higgo-splits-with-caddie-after-missing-tee-time-and-us-pga-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy confirms golf break effective immediately after PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was disappointed not to add a third PGA Championship title to his CV at the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-confirms-golf-break-effective-immediately-after-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-confirms-golf-break-effective-immediately-after-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy suffers double blow as he instantly loses £240,000 after PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy failed to add a seventh major at the PGA Championship but that wasn't the only disappointment for the golf superstar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-suffers-double-blow-as-he-instantly-loses-240000-after-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-suffers-double-blow-as-he-instantly-loses-240000-after-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai's plan to spend PGA Championship prize money speaks volumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai shared how he planned to spend his prize money after winning the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rais-plan-to-spend-pga-championship-prize-money-speaks-volumes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rais-plan-to-spend-pga-championship-prize-money-speaks-volumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai's 30-minute private chat with pro golfer wife before PGA Championship win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai has heaped the highest of praise on his wife Gaurika Bishnoi after winning the PGA Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rais-30-minute-private-chat-with-pro-golfer-wife-before-pga-championship-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rais-30-minute-private-chat-with-pro-golfer-wife-before-pga-championship-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm shows true colours immediately after losing to Aaron Rai at PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm finished tied for second place at the 2026 PGA Championship, behind Aaron Rai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-shows-true-colours-immediately-after-losing-to-aaron-rai-at-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-shows-true-colours-immediately-after-losing-to-aaron-rai-at-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much Aaron Rai's caddie earns after taking home share of &pound;15m PGA Championship prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai is now a major winner after tasting PGA Championship success at Aronimink but the Englishman isn't the only one celebrating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-much-aaron-rais-caddie-earns-after-taking-home-share-of-pound15m-pga-championship-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-much-aaron-rais-caddie-earns-after-taking-home-share-of-pound15m-pga-championship-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gummy' fan Woad on second LPGA Tour title]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Lottie Woad seals her second LPGA Tour title by winning the Kriger Queen City Championship. The 22-year-old shot a final-round 69 to finish on 12-under 268 in Cincinnati, holding off South Korea's Hae-ran Ryu. Following her victory, Woad was gifted a bag of gummy sweets, the treat she famously uses to fuel her rounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/gummy-fan-woad-on-second-lpga-tour-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/gummy-fan-woad-on-second-lpga-tour-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy swears at PGA Championship fan as security take drastic measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy couldn't contain his anger at the PGA Championship as he had choice words for one fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-swears-at-pga-championship-fan-as-security-take-drastic-measures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-swears-at-pga-championship-fan-as-security-take-drastic-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It stinks' &ndash; Aaron Rai's PGA Championship triumph sees PGA Tour boss called out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai clinched his first major title with a stunning victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/it-stinks-ndash-aaron-rais-pga-championship-triumph-sees-pga-tour-boss-called-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/it-stinks-ndash-aaron-rais-pga-championship-triumph-sees-pga-tour-boss-called-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy swears at heckler in final round at US PGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shouts an expletive at a heckler who distracted him at a crucial moment in the final round of the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-swears-at-heckler-in-final-round-at-us-pga/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-swears-at-heckler-in-final-round-at-us-pga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship winner immediately loses £1.4m after storming to title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai made history at the PGA Championship after capturing his maiden major but is set to lose a hefty chunk of his prize money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-winner-immediately-loses-14m-after-storming-to-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-winner-immediately-loses-14m-after-storming-to-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Woad seals second LPGA Tour victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Lottie Woad clinches a second LPGA Tour title with a one-under 69 in the final round of the Queen City Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-woad-seals-second-lpga-tour-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-woad-seals-second-lpga-tour-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-rai-winning-his-first-major-in-rockys-backyard-feels-fitting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-rai-winning-his-first-major-in-rockys-backyard-feels-fitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rai ends 107-year wait for second English winner of US PGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rai-ends-107-year-wait-for-second-english-winner-of-us-pga/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rai-ends-107-year-wait-for-second-english-winner-of-us-pga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer given 1% chance of survival wins maiden title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leonie Harm wins maiden Ladies European Tour title to cap incredible story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-given-1-chance-of-survival-wins-maiden-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-given-1-chance-of-survival-wins-maiden-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smalley leads as stars jostle on US PGA 'moving day']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/smalley-leads-as-stars-jostle-on-us-pga-moving-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/smalley-leads-as-stars-jostle-on-us-pga-moving-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: McIlroy 'proud' as 66 boosts US PGA bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson after carding a third-round 66 at the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-mcilroy-proud-as-66-boosts-us-pga-bid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-mcilroy-proud-as-66-boosts-us-pga-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea's Lee wins G4D Open at Celtic Manor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Seungmin Lee finished three over par to win one of the premier events for golfers with disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/south-koreas-lee-wins-g4d-open-at-celtic-manor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/south-koreas-lee-wins-g4d-open-at-celtic-manor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: 'I feel like I'm right in it' - McIlroy on US PGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion Rory McIlroy reflects on his second round in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-i-feel-like-im-right-in-it-mcilroy-on-us-pga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-i-feel-like-im-right-in-it-mcilroy-on-us-pga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The European man with more golf majors than McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Vardon from Jersey won seven majors, one more than Rory McIlroy has won so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-european-man-with-more-golf-majors-than-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-european-man-with-more-golf-majors-than-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy recovers as Scheffler hits out at 'absurd' pins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-recovers-as-scheffler-hits-out-at-absurd-pins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-recovers-as-scheffler-hits-out-at-absurd-pins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler shares US PGA lead as McIlroy struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many of the world's best struggle at the US PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler - the world's very best - is among a select few to get change out of Aronimink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-shares-us-pga-lead-as-mcilroy-struggles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-shares-us-pga-lead-as-mcilroy-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship introduces new rules as locker room warning sent out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Championship is underway as the second major of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-introduces-new-rules-as-locker-room-warning-sent-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-introduces-new-rules-as-locker-room-warning-sent-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm hits volunteer in the face in furious PGA Championship outburst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm struck a volunteer on the seventh hole during the first round of the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-hits-volunteer-in-the-face-in-furious-pga-championship-outburst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-hits-volunteer-in-the-face-in-furious-pga-championship-outburst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy faces punishment after furious response to PGA Championship disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy ended his PGA Championship first round in miserable fashion, finishing with four consecutive bogeys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-faces-punishment-after-furious-response-to-pga-championship-disaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-faces-punishment-after-furious-response-to-pga-championship-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy at odds with British golf icon as PGA Tour rule torn apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has praised the PGA Tour, but not everyone agrees with the Masters champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-at-odds-with-british-golf-icon-as-pga-tour-rule-torn-apart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-at-odds-with-british-golf-icon-as-pga-tour-rule-torn-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship star breaks silence after being punished for rule breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garrick Higgo was punished at the PGA Championship for being late to his tee time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-star-breaks-silence-after-being-punished-for-rule-breach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-star-breaks-silence-after-being-punished-for-rule-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sports commentator 'stirs it up' over Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm have been grouped together for the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sky-sports-commentator-stirs-it-up-over-rory-mcilroy-and-jordan-spieth-relationship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sky-sports-commentator-stirs-it-up-over-rory-mcilroy-and-jordan-spieth-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My caddie was yelling at me' - late arrival costs Higgo US PGA lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Garrick Higgo receives a rare two-shot penalty at the start of his first round - for arriving a minute late to the tee - denying him a share of the US PGA Championship lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/my-caddie-was-yelling-at-me-late-arrival-costs-higgo-us-pga-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/my-caddie-was-yelling-at-me-late-arrival-costs-higgo-us-pga-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship star punished for breaking golden rule as statement released]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African golfer Garrick Higgo has been handed a two-stroke penalty on day one of the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-star-punished-for-breaking-golden-rule-as-statement-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-star-punished-for-breaking-golden-rule-as-statement-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and PGA Championship stars sent stark warning as video footage emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The golfing ace is battling it out for the second major championship of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-pga-championship-stars-sent-stark-warning-as-video-footage-emerges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-pga-championship-stars-sent-stark-warning-as-video-footage-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacIntyre must let success happen - Montgomerie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Montgomerie urges Robert MacIntyre "to be a little more patient and let it happen" as his fellow Scot chases a first major championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-must-let-success-happen-montgomerie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-must-let-success-happen-montgomerie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf has its very own Cristiano Ronaldo with PGA Championship star's 'investment']]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Championship is underway as a number of the world's greatest golfers vie for glory at the Aronimink Golf Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-has-its-very-own-cristiano-ronaldo-with-pga-championship-stars-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-has-its-very-own-cristiano-ronaldo-with-pga-championship-stars-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf star subjected to brutal taunt from Justin Thomas at PGA Champions dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Championship is up and running at Aronimink following the annual PGA Champions dinner, which featured 2022 winner Justin Thomas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-subjected-to-brutal-taunt-from-justin-thomas-at-pga-champions-dinner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-subjected-to-brutal-taunt-from-justin-thomas-at-pga-champions-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 10% survival odds to taking on world's best at G4D Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richie Willis, who was lucky to survive a lorry accident on the nearby Severn Bridge, is taking on the world's best disability golfers in the G4D Open at Celtic Manor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-10-survival-odds-to-taking-on-worlds-best-at-g4d-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-10-survival-odds-to-taking-on-worlds-best-at-g4d-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 10% survival chance to facing world's best at G4D Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richie Willis, who was lucky to survive a lorry accident on the nearby Severn Bridge, is taking on the world's best disability golfers in the G4D Open at Celtic Manor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-10-survival-chance-to-facing-worlds-best-at-g4d-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-10-survival-chance-to-facing-worlds-best-at-g4d-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy 'totally fine' for US PGA after toe issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Rory McIlroy says using a "bigger and wider shoe with more cushioning" is helping deal with a sore little toe on his right foot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-totally-fine-for-us-pga-after-toe-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-totally-fine-for-us-pga-after-toe-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald welcomes Rahm Ryder Cup availability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Donald says he is "delighted" that Jon Rahm will be available for Ryder Cup selection after the Spaniard settles his dispute with the DP World Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-welcomes-rahm-ryder-cup-availability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-welcomes-rahm-ryder-cup-availability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKibbin has no LIV regrets despite funding shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom McKibbin insists he has "no regrets" about joining LIV Golf even as the tour faces major financial uncertainty following the announcement that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will withdraw its funding at the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-has-no-liv-regrets-despite-funding-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-has-no-liv-regrets-despite-funding-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troublesome toe forces McIlroy to halt US PGA practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy started Tuesday laughing about ripping off a troublesome toenail but the soreness forces him to halt a practice round early, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/troublesome-toe-forces-mcilroy-to-halt-us-pga-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/troublesome-toe-forces-mcilroy-to-halt-us-pga-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy and Rahm grouped together - US PGA tee-times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy will tee of at the US PGA Championship at 13:40 BST on Thursday, 14 May when the 108th edition of the major gets under way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-rahm-grouped-together-us-pga-tee-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-rahm-grouped-together-us-pga-tee-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job of LIV chiefs to fix breakaway circuit - Rahm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time major winner Jon Rahm says his job is to play golf, not try to fix businesses as he shifts his focus from LIV Golf to this week's US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/job-of-liv-chiefs-to-fix-breakaway-circuit-rahm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/job-of-liv-chiefs-to-fix-breakaway-circuit-rahm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Greens big defence but strategy off tee non-existent' - McIlroy on Aronimink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says aggression off the tee and clever strategy on the greens will be key factors in his bid for a third US PGA title at Aronimink this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/greens-big-defence-but-strategy-off-tee-non-existent-mcilroy-on-aronimink/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/greens-big-defence-but-strategy-off-tee-non-existent-mcilroy-on-aronimink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager Ong excited by US Women's Open challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk golfer Nellie Ong, 19, is excited at the prospect of teeing it up with the world's best at the US Women's Open in Los Angeles next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/teenager-ong-excited-by-us-womens-open-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/teenager-ong-excited-by-us-womens-open-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've eclipsed golden period' - why Fitzpatrick is in US PGA frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick's recent form puts him among the favourites to end a 107-year wait for an English winner at this week's US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-eclipsed-golden-period-why-fitzpatrick-is-in-us-pga-frame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-eclipsed-golden-period-why-fitzpatrick-is-in-us-pga-frame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premlall one shot off Woods record in maiden win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yurav Premlall is one shot off equalling Tiger Woods' 26-year-old record for the biggest winning margin on the DP World Tour as he storms to victory at the Catalunya Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/premlall-one-shot-off-woods-record-in-maiden-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/premlall-one-shot-off-woods-record-in-maiden-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reitan earns maiden PGA win as Fitzpatrick falters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Fitzpatrick's hopes of a first individual win on the PGA Tour are dashed as Kristoffer Reitan instead earns a maiden victory at the Truist Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reitan-earns-maiden-pga-win-as-fitzpatrick-falters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reitan-earns-maiden-pga-win-as-fitzpatrick-falters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's caddie has incredible net worth and earnings - more than PGA Tour stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Diamond has been Rory McIlroy's caddie since 2017 and his estimated net worth has risen considerably.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-caddie-has-incredible-net-worth-and-earnings-more-than-pga-tour-stars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-caddie-has-incredible-net-worth-and-earnings-more-than-pga-tour-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy intervenes as he comes to rival's aid with telling act at Truist Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy addressed a fan after Justin Rose was left frustrated at the Truist Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-intervenes-as-he-comes-to-rivals-aid-with-telling-act-at-truist-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-intervenes-as-he-comes-to-rivals-aid-with-telling-act-at-truist-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick surges into lead as McIlroy falters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Fitzpatrick hits a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-surges-into-lead-as-mcilroy-falters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-surges-into-lead-as-mcilroy-falters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 LIV Golf players would rather quit the sport than return to PGA Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anirban Lahiri has spoken out on LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour and claims that at least a dozen of them would rather stop playing golf than go back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/12-liv-golf-players-would-rather-quit-the-sport-than-return-to-pga-tour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/12-liv-golf-players-would-rather-quit-the-sport-than-return-to-pga-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler at odds with each other before PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the PGA Championship closes in Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have a differing approach when it comes to preparation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-at-odds-with-each-other-before-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-at-odds-with-each-other-before-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp hints at huge LIV Golf star talks over future returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf players face uncertain futures after the end of this year, as Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund confirmed that they are pulling their tour's funding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-boss-brian-rolapp-hints-at-huge-liv-golf-star-talks-over-future-returns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-boss-brian-rolapp-hints-at-huge-liv-golf-star-talks-over-future-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour issue Truist Championship statement as play stopped and crowd told to leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour's Truist Championship has issued a statement asking spectators to leave Quail Hollow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-issue-truist-championship-statement-as-play-stopped-and-crowd-told-to-leave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-issue-truist-championship-statement-as-play-stopped-and-crowd-told-to-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's dig at DeChambeau, LIV's '&pound;600m offer' and Ryder Cup relationship impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy hasn't wavered throughout the rollercoaster ride of LIV Golf, despite the impact it's had on him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-dig-at-dechambeau-livs-pound600m-offer-and-ryder-cup-relationship-impact/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-dig-at-dechambeau-livs-pound600m-offer-and-ryder-cup-relationship-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy makes feelings clear on LIV Golf funding issues after Saudi decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has made his feelings about LIV Golf and their financial struggles perfectly clear after firing a four-under 67 at the Truist Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-makes-feelings-clear-on-liv-golf-funding-issues-after-saudi-decision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-makes-feelings-clear-on-liv-golf-funding-issues-after-saudi-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've played with Woods, McIlroy and Scheffler &ndash; there's one huge difference between them']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are golf's top dogs after a generation dominated by Tiger Woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-with-woods-mcilroy-and-scheffler-ndash-theres-one-huge-difference-between-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-with-woods-mcilroy-and-scheffler-ndash-theres-one-huge-difference-between-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good business' for PGA Tour if LIV players return - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says bringing back LIV Golf defectors would be "good business" for the PGA Tour amid doubts over the future of the breakaway series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/good-business-for-pga-tour-if-liv-players-return-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/good-business-for-pga-tour-if-liv-players-return-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf could be sold for just 75p as controversial tour plunges into chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of the breakaway golf tour is hanging by a thread.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-could-be-sold-for-just-75p-as-controversial-tour-plunges-into-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-could-be-sold-for-just-75p-as-controversial-tour-plunges-into-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood one shot off lead at Quail Hollow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood shoots a four-under round of 67 to put himself within a stroke of the lead after the second round of the Truist Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-one-shot-off-lead-at-quail-hollow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-one-shot-off-lead-at-quail-hollow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon: Alex Batty vanished at 11 - now he tells his story]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/coming-soon-alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:14:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/coming-soon-alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy makes 17 pars in row at Quail Hollow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy cards a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he starts his challenge for a a fifth career win at Quail Hollow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-17-pars-in-row-at-quail-hollow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-17-pars-in-row-at-quail-hollow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal and Ancient names first female captain in 272 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal and Ancient Golf Club appoints Claire Dowling as its first female captain, 12 years after it opened its membership to women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/royal-and-ancient-names-first-female-captain-in-272-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/royal-and-ancient-names-first-female-captain-in-272-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: LIV star pulls out of PGA Championship as Bryson DeChambeau priorities emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest golf news, including snippets from Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-liv-star-pulls-out-of-pga-championship-as-bryson-dechambeau-priorities-emerge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-liv-star-pulls-out-of-pga-championship-as-bryson-dechambeau-priorities-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 big names missing from the Truist Championship as Masters and Open winner withdraws]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dozen big names will not be involved at the sixth PGA Tour Signature Event of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/12-big-names-missing-from-the-truist-championship-as-masters-and-open-winner-withdraws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/12-big-names-missing-from-the-truist-championship-as-masters-and-open-winner-withdraws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau's immediate reaction to LIV Golf losing funding as future decision made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau has spoken about his future amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-immediate-reaction-to-liv-golf-losing-funding-as-future-decision-made/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-immediate-reaction-to-liv-golf-losing-funding-as-future-decision-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy 'more motivated than ever' before return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he is "more motivated than I've ever been" as he returns to action for the first time since successfully defending the Masters last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-more-motivated-than-ever-before-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-more-motivated-than-ever-before-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler confirms Scottish Open participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler confirms he will warm up for his defence of The Open title by playing the Scottish Open this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-confirms-scottish-open-participation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-confirms-scottish-open-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump embarrasses himself and gives up in front of Bryson DeChambeau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump hosted a White House event, but the president drew attention for the wrong reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-embarrasses-himself-and-gives-up-in-front-of-bryson-dechambeau/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-embarrasses-himself-and-gives-up-in-front-of-bryson-dechambeau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson withdrawal from PGA Championship confirmed as LIV CEO speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson will miss another major event after withdrawing from next week's PGA Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-withdrawal-from-pga-championship-confirmed-as-liv-ceo-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-withdrawal-from-pga-championship-confirmed-as-liv-ceo-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau to focus on YouTube if LIV Golf fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau says he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and only "play tournaments that want me" if LIV Golf does not survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-to-focus-on-youtube-if-liv-golf-fails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-to-focus-on-youtube-if-liv-golf-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship because of "a personal health matter with his family", organisers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mickelson-withdraws-from-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mickelson-withdraws-from-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after striking DP World Tour deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland after striking a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-eligible-for-ryder-cup-after-striking-dp-world-tour-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-eligible-for-ryder-cup-after-striking-dp-world-tour-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler explodes at caddie whose 'ears will be bleeding' after incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler was seen venting at his long-term caddie, Ted Scott, during the final round of the Miami Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-explodes-at-caddie-whose-ears-will-be-bleeding-after-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-explodes-at-caddie-whose-ears-will-be-bleeding-after-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Allen already asking about new job after World Snooker Championship heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen missed a golden opportunity to reach the World Snooker Championship final after losing a gut-wrenching semi-final decider to Wu Yize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mark-allen-already-asking-about-new-job-after-world-snooker-championship-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mark-allen-already-asking-about-new-job-after-world-snooker-championship-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf star confirms PGA Tour decision after Saudis pull out of league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Pieters has ruled out a PGA Tour return amid ongoing uncertainty over LIV Golf's future after PIF confirmed its decision not to fund the breakaway league]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-confirms-pga-tour-decision-after-saudis-pull-out-of-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-confirms-pga-tour-decision-after-saudis-pull-out-of-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Korda cruises to victory in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Nelly Korda goes 69 holes without a bogey as she cruises to a four-shot victory in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dominant-korda-cruises-to-victory-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dominant-korda-cruises-to-victory-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose ties for 65th with new McLaren clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose finishes two over par in his first tournament since switching to McLaren clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-ties-for-65th-with-new-mclaren-clubs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-ties-for-65th-with-new-mclaren-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star denied first win and £350K after being punished for breaking golden rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gregorio de Leo was given a one-stroke slow play penalty on the back nine of the Turkish Open final round, which cost him a top-three finish and nearly &pound;350,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-denied-first-win-and-350k-after-being-punished-for-breaking-golden-rule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-denied-first-win-and-350k-after-being-punished-for-breaking-golden-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdie run by England's Hewson in vain in Mauritius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Hewson's late charge is in vain at the MCB Ladies Classic as SmillaSoenderby claims victory in Mauritius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdie-run-by-englands-hewson-in-vain-in-mauritius/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdie-run-by-englands-hewson-in-vain-in-mauritius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy handed shot at £2.65m windfall after Scottie Scheffler announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The field for the Truist Championship has been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-handed-shot-at-265m-windfall-after-scottie-scheffler-announcement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-handed-shot-at-265m-windfall-after-scottie-scheffler-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau hits back at LIV Golf claims after Donald Trump demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau has spoken about his future plans following the news that PIF are withdrawing their funding from the breakaway league]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-hits-back-at-liv-golf-claims-after-donald-trump-demand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-hits-back-at-liv-golf-claims-after-donald-trump-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau denies 'completely untrue' PGA talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Bryson DeChambeau says it is "completely untrue" he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-denies-completely-untrue-pga-talks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-denies-completely-untrue-pga-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy explains Donald Trump snub - 'Really important to me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has explained why he turned down the opportunity to play at Donald Trump's golf course in the Cadillac Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-explains-donald-trump-snub-really-important-to-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-explains-donald-trump-snub-really-important-to-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump sends order to PGA Tour over LIV Golf rebels with Rory McIlroy comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the uncertainty around the future of LIV Golf and how it may affect the PGA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-sends-order-to-pga-tour-over-liv-golf-rebels-with-rory-mcilroy-comment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-sends-order-to-pga-tour-over-liv-golf-rebels-with-rory-mcilroy-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's thoughts very clear on whether LIV Golf stars should return to PGA Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has already vocalised his stance on LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour amid the rebel tour's uncertain future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-thoughts-very-clear-on-whether-liv-golf-stars-should-return-to-pga-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-thoughts-very-clear-on-whether-liv-golf-stars-should-return-to-pga-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth react differently over LIV Golf returns to PGA Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf will not be funded by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia after the 2026 season, creating uncertainty about the future of their top stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-and-jordan-spieth-react-differently-over-liv-golf-returns-to-pga-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-and-jordan-spieth-react-differently-over-liv-golf-returns-to-pga-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['LIV fate a warning' - is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-fate-a-warning-is-saudi-arabias-sports-revolution-unravelling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-fate-a-warning-is-saudi-arabias-sports-revolution-unravelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau's colossal net worth, &pound;100million LIV Golf deal, 'broke' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau and LIV Golf's future is now uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-colossal-net-worth-pound100million-liv-golf-deal-broke-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-colossal-net-worth-pound100million-liv-golf-deal-broke-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-now-for-rahm-dechambeau-and-livs-biggest-names/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-now-for-rahm-dechambeau-and-livs-biggest-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 9 highest-paid LIV Golf stars set to lose millions as league on brink of collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf's empire appears to be crumbling, but what does that mean for the players?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-9-highest-paid-liv-golf-stars-set-to-lose-millions-as-league-on-brink-of-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-9-highest-paid-liv-golf-stars-set-to-lose-millions-as-league-on-brink-of-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf statement, Bryson DeChambeau's stance on PGA Tour return and what happens next]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have announced they will no longer fund LIV Golf after the 2026 season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-statement-bryson-dechambeaus-stance-on-pga-tour-return-and-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-statement-bryson-dechambeaus-stance-on-pga-tour-return-and-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIF sets record straight on LIV Golf future as new statement made]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf will see their funding from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund withdrawn after the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pif-sets-record-straight-on-liv-golf-future-as-new-statement-made/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pif-sets-record-straight-on-liv-golf-future-as-new-statement-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/saudi-arabia-to-stop-funding-liv-golf-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/saudi-arabia-to-stop-funding-liv-golf-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka's &pound;55m penalty sends warning to LIV Golf stars after funding update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka was the first LIV Golf star to return to the PGA Tour this year but the American will have to make a massive sacrifice of around &pound;55m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepkas-pound55m-penalty-sends-warning-to-liv-golf-stars-after-funding-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepkas-pound55m-penalty-sends-warning-to-liv-golf-stars-after-funding-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Rose's McLaren club gamble pay off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose will use his new McLaren Golf clubs in competition for the first time this week. What are the risks of his partnership with the Formula 1 team?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/will-roses-mclaren-club-gamble-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/will-roses-mclaren-club-gamble-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: President Trump's White House tribute to McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump pays tribute to back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy at Tuesday's White House banquet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-president-trumps-white-house-tribute-to-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-president-trumps-white-house-tribute-to-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavan optimistic of return after lift shaft fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he is "optimistic" about a return to playing after he fell down an open lift shaft in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pavan-optimistic-of-return-after-lift-shaft-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pavan-optimistic-of-return-after-lift-shaft-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf postpones June's New Orleans event]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf postpones its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-postpones-junes-new-orleans-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-postpones-junes-new-orleans-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Open announces record $10m prize fund]]></title><description><![CDATA["Profitability is not a principle target" for the Women's Open says R&amp;A chief executive Mark Darbon who is more focused on growing the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/womens-open-announces-record-10m-prize-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/womens-open-announces-record-10m-prize-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Rose makes major announcement after Masters disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfing icon Justin Rose has revealed his next move after finishing third at the Masters this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-rose-makes-major-announcement-after-masters-disappointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-rose-makes-major-announcement-after-masters-disappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV could reschedule June's New Orleans event]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf could postpone its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-could-reschedule-junes-new-orleans-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-could-reschedule-junes-new-orleans-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy snubs Donald Trump as Masters winner passes up on £13.7m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Cadillac Championship, disappointing Donald Trump, and he has now passed up &pound;13.7m in potential signature events prize money]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-snubs-donald-trump-as-masters-winner-passes-up-on-137m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-snubs-donald-trump-as-masters-winner-passes-up-on-137m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&amp;A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-guilty-of-misconduct-face-two-shot-penalty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-guilty-of-misconduct-face-two-shot-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Trump lifts lid on 'scary' medical ordeal requiring emergency treatment at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, suffered an allergic reaction at Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-lifts-lid-on-scary-medical-ordeal-requiring-emergency-treatment-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-lifts-lid-on-scary-medical-ordeal-requiring-emergency-treatment-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open final round could start earlier to avoid World Cup final clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The R&amp;A's chief executive Mark Darbon says "we will attempt to avoid a clash" with the World Cup final with The Open finishing on the same day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/open-final-round-could-start-earlier-to-avoid-world-cup-final-clash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/open-final-round-could-start-earlier-to-avoid-world-cup-final-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Open Championship change planned as R&amp;A fear major problem around World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Open Championship 2026 at Royal Birkdale falls on the same day as the World Cup final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-championship-change-planned-as-rampa-fear-major-problem-around-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-championship-change-planned-as-rampa-fear-major-problem-around-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: Rory McIlroy risks upsetting Donald Trump after snubbing Shane Lowry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has been the big talking point in golf since his historic back-to-back Masters victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-rory-mcilroy-risks-upsetting-donald-trump-after-snubbing-shane-lowry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-rory-mcilroy-risks-upsetting-donald-trump-after-snubbing-shane-lowry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Lytham to host 2028 Open as Trump's Turnberry misses out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Lytham &amp; St Annes in Lancashire will stage golf's oldest major for the 12th time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/royal-lytham-to-host-2028-open-as-trumps-turnberry-misses-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/royal-lytham-to-host-2028-open-as-trumps-turnberry-misses-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick brothers' victory seals Alex's PGA Tour card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs tournament, earning younger brother Alex automatic membership of the PGA Tour through to 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-brothers-victory-seals-alexs-pga-tour-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-brothers-victory-seals-alexs-pga-tour-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatricks' historic win earns younger brother Alex PGA Tour card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick make history by becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-historic-win-earns-younger-brother-alex-pga-tour-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-historic-win-earns-younger-brother-alex-pga-tour-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korda returns to world number one with Chevron win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelly Korda returns to the top of the world rankings with a dominant win at the LPGA Chevron Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-returns-to-world-number-one-with-chevron-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-returns-to-world-number-one-with-chevron-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Hamilton wins first European Tour title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Esme Hamilton holds off challenge from fellow Englishwoman Cara Gainer to win her first European Tour title at the South African Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-hamilton-wins-first-european-tour-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-hamilton-wins-first-european-tour-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatricks charge into lead in PGA pairs event]]></title><description><![CDATA[English brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick race into the lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a tournament record round of 57.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-charge-into-lead-in-pga-pairs-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-charge-into-lead-in-pga-pairs-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korda equals record but Chevron lead cut to five]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelly Korda will take a five-shot lead into the final day of the first women's golf major of the year, the Chevron Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-equals-record-but-chevron-lead-cut-to-five/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-equals-record-but-chevron-lead-cut-to-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy withdrawal decision ends 'drunken lunch' pact with Shane Lowry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's fruitful partnership with Shane Lowry came to an end this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-withdrawal-decision-ends-drunken-lunch-pact-with-shane-lowry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-withdrawal-decision-ends-drunken-lunch-pact-with-shane-lowry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Lowry replaced Rory McIlroy in front of him after Masters winner's &pound;7.1m decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry clinched his partnership with five-time major champion Brooks Koepka - in front of former partner Rory McIlroy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-replaced-rory-mcilroy-in-front-of-him-after-masters-winners-pound71m-decision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-replaced-rory-mcilroy-in-front-of-him-after-masters-winners-pound71m-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy misses £2.6m chance after Masters success as he snubs Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has opted to skip the PGA Tour's Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, passing up a &pound;2.7m top prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-misses-26m-chance-after-masters-success-as-he-snubs-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-misses-26m-chance-after-masters-success-as-he-snubs-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatricks one shot off lead in PGA pairs event]]></title><description><![CDATA[English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick move to one shot off the lead at the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orelans pairs event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-one-shot-off-lead-in-pga-pairs-event/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-one-shot-off-lead-in-pga-pairs-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korda takes charge of first women's major of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelly Korda continues her fine start to the Chevron Championship as she builds a commanding lead in the first women's major of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-takes-charge-of-first-womens-major-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-takes-charge-of-first-womens-major-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour cancel two events with immediate effect as 73-year-old tournament axed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour has confirmed that two regular events will no longer go ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-cancel-two-events-with-immediate-effect-as-73-year-old-tournament-axed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-cancel-two-events-with-immediate-effect-as-73-year-old-tournament-axed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furyk to return as US Ryder Cup captain in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Furyk is confirmed as captain of the US Ryder Cup team in 2027, when the event takes place in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/furyk-to-return-as-us-ryder-cup-captain-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/furyk-to-return-as-us-ryder-cup-captain-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy under the microscope as Masters winner’s behaviour singled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A golf legend has made a bold claim about Rory McIlroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-under-the-microscope-as-masters-winners-behaviour-singled-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-under-the-microscope-as-masters-winners-behaviour-singled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korda takes Chevron lead as England's Rhodes impresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Nelly Korda takes a two shot lead at the Chevron Championship after the first round, with England's Mimi Rhodes lying fours shots off the top on her tournament debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-takes-chevron-lead-as-englands-rhodes-impresses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-takes-chevron-lead-as-englands-rhodes-impresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryder Cup ticket price hike sparks backlash as organisers hit back over extortionate jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup daily general admission tickets to next year's centenary event will cost &pound;434 for the three tournament days at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-ticket-price-hike-sparks-backlash-as-organisers-hit-back-over-extortionate-jump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-ticket-price-hike-sparks-backlash-as-organisers-hit-back-over-extortionate-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's reason for ditching Shane Lowry and why he avoided Masters celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has opted to skip the Zurich Classic as he scales back his PGA Tour commitments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-reason-for-ditching-shane-lowry-and-why-he-avoided-masters-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-reason-for-ditching-shane-lowry-and-why-he-avoided-masters-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm makes PIF stance perfectly clear amid LIV Golf collapse rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm has spoken about the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund's involvement in LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-makes-pif-stance-perfectly-clear-amid-liv-golf-collapse-rumours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-makes-pif-stance-perfectly-clear-amid-liv-golf-collapse-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fairway-or-driveway-the-furious-debate-over-building-houses-on-golf-courses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fairway-or-driveway-the-furious-debate-over-building-houses-on-golf-courses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau working on new LIV contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Major winner Bryson DeChambeau commits to staying with LIV Golf despite speculation about the tour's finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-working-on-new-liv-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-working-on-new-liv-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: PGA Tour make major announcement as Rory McIlroy's absence is addressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf round-up as Rory McIlroy takes more time and Bob MacIntyre addresses his Masters meltdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-pga-tour-make-major-announcement-as-rory-mcilroys-absence-is-addressed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-pga-tour-make-major-announcement-as-rory-mcilroys-absence-is-addressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm admits he's had to turn his phone off as he opens up on LIV Golf collapse claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm has been forced to turn off his phone after being bombarded with messages about LIV Golf's rumoured collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-admits-hes-had-to-turn-his-phone-off-as-he-opens-up-on-liv-golf-collapse-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-admits-hes-had-to-turn-his-phone-off-as-he-opens-up-on-liv-golf-collapse-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisers defend 2027 Ryder Cup ticket prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup organisers outline their reasons for almost doubling the ticket price to attend next year's event in Ireland from that paid in Rome in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/organisers-defend-2027-ryder-cup-ticket-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/organisers-defend-2027-ryder-cup-ticket-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic rom-com with Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor may have discovered love.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/classic-rom-com-with-andie-macdowell-and-hugh-grant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/classic-rom-com-with-andie-macdowell-and-hugh-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New outlook for MacIntyre but hot temper 'part of who I am']]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert MacIntyre targets improvement in his iron play as the 2024 champion looks forward to another Scottish Open in July, and says his temperament won't change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/new-outlook-for-macintyre-but-hot-temper-part-of-who-i-am/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/new-outlook-for-macintyre-but-hot-temper-part-of-who-i-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm’s caddie puts huge house up for sale - and the price tag is an incredible £10m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm's long-time bagman has put his impressive home on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahms-caddie-puts-huge-house-up-for-sale-and-the-price-tag-is-an-incredible-10m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahms-caddie-puts-huge-house-up-for-sale-and-the-price-tag-is-an-incredible-10m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick loses over £1m of RBC Heritage golf prize money after PGA Tour win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage for the second time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matt-fitzpatrick-loses-over-1m-of-rbc-heritage-golf-prize-money-after-pga-tour-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matt-fitzpatrick-loses-over-1m-of-rbc-heritage-golf-prize-money-after-pga-tour-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy handed special award after Masters win as golf star gives emotional speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy took home a prize at the Laureus award after winning back-to-back Masters titles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-handed-special-award-after-masters-win-as-golf-star-gives-emotional-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-handed-special-award-after-masters-win-as-golf-star-gives-emotional-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour plans to have no Hawaii event in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour plans to have no events in Hawaii for the first time in 63 years after this year's season opener in Maui was cancelled because of drought conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-plans-to-have-no-hawaii-event-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-plans-to-have-no-hawaii-event-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy and Norris honoured at Laureus awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris are rewarded for their respective successes in 2025 at the Laureus awards in Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-norris-honoured-at-laureus-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-norris-honoured-at-laureus-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler speaks out after agonising £2.7m play-off loss to Matt Fitzpatrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler was beaten in a play-off at the RBC Heritage by two-time champion Matt Fitzpatrick, who claimed his second PGA Tour win of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-speaks-out-after-agonising-27m-play-off-loss-to-matt-fitzpatrick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-speaks-out-after-agonising-27m-play-off-loss-to-matt-fitzpatrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler's caddie banks another massive sum a week after Masters payout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler was beaten in a playoff by Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage but caddie Ted Scott will still earn a significant sum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-schefflers-caddie-banks-another-massive-sum-a-week-after-masters-payout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-schefflers-caddie-banks-another-massive-sum-a-week-after-masters-payout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How money is talking as Fitzpatrick turns up volume]]></title><description><![CDATA[With reports that the LIV money taps may soon be turned off and Matt Fitzpatrick silencing the locals on the PGA Tour, Iain Carter analyses another tumultuous week in golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-money-is-talking-as-fitzpatrick-turns-up-volume/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-money-is-talking-as-fitzpatrick-turns-up-volume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick's parents on win against world number one Scheffler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick's parents praise "the way he won" against world number one Scottie Scheffler at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-parents-on-win-against-world-number-one-scheffler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-parents-on-win-against-world-number-one-scheffler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in play-off to win Heritage title]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Matt Fitzpatrick beats world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-beats-scheffler-in-play-off-to-win-heritage-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-beats-scheffler-in-play-off-to-win-heritage-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green continues fine form before first women's major]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian golfer Hannah Green wins JM Eagle LA Championship to record a fourth win in five starts, as the players head to Houston for the Chevron Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/green-continues-fine-form-before-first-womens-major/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/green-continues-fine-form-before-first-womens-major/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm wins LIV Mexico City amid tour collapse rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm clinches the LIV Golf Mexico City title on Sunday amid rumours the breakaway tour is on the verge of collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-wins-liv-mexico-city-amid-tour-collapse-rumours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-wins-liv-mexico-city-amid-tour-collapse-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler in Heritage play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Matt Fitzpatrick beats world number one Scottie Scheffler in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage and claim his second PGA Tour title in the space of a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-beats-scheffler-in-heritage-play-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-beats-scheffler-in-heritage-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau withdraws from LIV Golf event after complaint as statement released]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau issued a statement explaining his decision to withdraw from the organisations event in Mexico City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-withdraws-from-liv-golf-event-after-complaint-as-statement-released/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-withdraws-from-liv-golf-event-after-complaint-as-statement-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charming family favourite featuring the iconic Minions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delighting in all things wicked, supervillain Gru hatches a plot to steal the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charming-family-favourite-featuring-the-iconic-minions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charming-family-favourite-featuring-the-iconic-minions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy gesture to World Snooker Championship star speaks volumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Allen is taking inspiration from fellow Northern Irish sporting hero and two-time Masters champion Rory McIlroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-gesture-to-world-snooker-championship-star-speaks-volumes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-gesture-to-world-snooker-championship-star-speaks-volumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau's LIV golf dispute after issue he 'didn&rsquo;t sign up for']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau aired his grievances about LIV Golf in a potentially huge blow to the rebel circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-liv-golf-dispute-after-issue-he-didnrsquot-sign-up-for/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-liv-golf-dispute-after-issue-he-didnrsquot-sign-up-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy avoids being hit with huge fine after PGA Tour rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy won't be fined again after wracking up a big bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-avoids-being-hit-with-huge-fine-after-pga-tour-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-avoids-being-hit-with-huge-fine-after-pga-tour-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler loses nearly half of £1.7m Masters prize money after second place finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler still earned a pretty penny at the Masters despite losing out on the title to Rory McIlroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-loses-nearly-half-of-17m-masters-prize-money-after-second-place-finish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-loses-nearly-half-of-17m-masters-prize-money-after-second-place-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau rages at LIV Golf event as footage emerges of furious golf ace]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau vented his frustration about matters on the course in Mexico City, amid a backdrop of the breakaway league's uncertain future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-rages-at-liv-golf-event-as-footage-emerges-of-furious-golf-ace/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-rages-at-liv-golf-event-as-footage-emerges-of-furious-golf-ace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick's wild birdie and superb 63 puts him in Heritage lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-wild-birdie-and-superb-63-puts-him-in-heritage-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatricks-wild-birdie-and-superb-63-puts-him-in-heritage-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf players' funding fears emerge after PIF decision and plan reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf players are reportedly expecting that the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund will only be funding the tour until the end of the current season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-players-funding-fears-emerge-after-pif-decision-and-plan-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-players-funding-fears-emerge-after-pif-decision-and-plan-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Lowry breaks silence on Masters heartbreak as Rory McIlroy chat explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry has opened up on his Masters heartbreak at Augusta after finishing tied-30th, revealing why he couldn't celebrate Rory McIlroy's historic win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-breaks-silence-on-masters-heartbreak-as-rory-mcilroy-chat-explained/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-breaks-silence-on-masters-heartbreak-as-rory-mcilroy-chat-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm breaks silence on LIV Golf collapse rumours while in £3million fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf returned on Thursday amid rumours the Saudi-funded league was in financial trouble, and Jon Rahm has spoken out to address speculation about its future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-breaks-silence-on-liv-golf-collapse-rumours-while-in-3million-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-breaks-silence-on-liv-golf-collapse-rumours-while-in-3million-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf call out 'experts' in bizarre statement during live broadcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speculation has mounted this week that the Saudi Public Investment Fund is set to end its backing of LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-call-out-experts-in-bizarre-statement-during-live-broadcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-call-out-experts-in-bizarre-statement-during-live-broadcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf ‘business as usual’ but chief admits rebel tour may need to raise money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott O&rsquo;Neil rejects claims LIV is close to collapse&lsquo;Structural changes&rsquo; afoot, chief executive saysThe LIV Golf chief executive, Scott O&rsquo;Neil, has admitted the nascent golf league&rsquo;s finances are &ldquo;managed very tightly&rdquo; and said structural changes are on the way that would probably mean they needed to raise money, but he remained adamant the league would not fold.He was interviewed by LIV employees during the TV broadcast of the first round of the rebel t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-business-as-usual-but-chief-admits-rebel-tour-may-need-to-raise-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-business-as-usual-but-chief-admits-rebel-tour-may-need-to-raise-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacIntyre not fazed by criticism of Masters behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-not-fazed-by-criticism-of-masters-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-not-fazed-by-criticism-of-masters-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: I Am Maximus, Marie-Louise Eta and Rory McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you follow the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, basketball, boxing, snooker, cricket and racing? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-i-am-maximus-marie-louise-eta-and-rory-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-i-am-maximus-marie-louise-eta-and-rory-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods mentioned drones over home and car, ‘president’ in remarks after crash, filing shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filing details remarks about drones over homeWoods said he spoke to &lsquo;the president&rsquo; after crashProsecutors seek access to prescription recordsTiger Woods told police he had taken multiple prescription medications, including Vicodin, on the day of a crash that led to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to court filings released on Wednesday.The filing, submitted by prosecutors in Florida as part of routine pretrial discovery and obtained by the Guardian,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-mentioned-drones-over-home-and-car-president-in-remarks-after-crash-filing-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-mentioned-drones-over-home-and-car-president-in-remarks-after-crash-filing-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Investment Fund withdraws support for rebel tour and other sports could be hit too with Newcastle United uncertainThe reverberations of an unscheduled meeting of LIV Golf executives in New York this week have been felt way beyond their swanky offices in Hudson Yards, on the west side of Manhattan.A slowdown in Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s lavish spending on sport, which is conservatively estimated to have cost the kingdom more than $10bn in the past five years, had been expected, but its Public I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-and-let-die-golf-rebels-count-cost-of-saudi-cutbacks-and-other-sports-fear-worst-matt-hughes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-and-let-die-golf-rebels-count-cost-of-saudi-cutbacks-and-other-sports-fear-worst-matt-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV golf stars face career limbo with Saudi investment expected to end in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV chief&rsquo;s rallying email to staff did not refer to 2027Without alternative funding future is bleak for rebel tourSeveral of golf&rsquo;s leading names are facing career limbo at the end of 2026 amid expectation Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Public Investment Fund will withdraw backing for the LIV Tour.While the likelihood is Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm will be afforded a pathway back to the PGA Tour, the future for others who made lucrative switches to LIV is far more uncertain. Continue readi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-stars-face-career-limbo-with-saudi-investment-expected-to-end-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-stars-face-career-limbo-with-saudi-investment-expected-to-end-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-liv-golf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-liv-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf to continue 'at full throttle' amid collapse rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil tells players that the 2026 season will continue uninterrupted amid rumours that the tour is on the verge of collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-to-continue-at-full-throttle-amid-collapse-rumours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-to-continue-at-full-throttle-amid-collapse-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf meeting in New York fuels speculation over rebel tour’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding for $5bn tour could be cut backSaudi focus now more on football and esportThe future of LIV Golf is in doubt, with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Public Investment Fund preparing to cut funding for the $5bn rebel tour.LIV executives were late arriving at the tour event in Mexico City this week after being called up to a meeting in New York, with uncertainty over the immediate future first emerging at the Masters in Augusta last weekend. Rumours that LIV could even be shut down had begun to circula]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-meeting-in-new-york-fuels-speculation-over-rebel-tours-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-meeting-in-new-york-fuels-speculation-over-rebel-tours-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau torn apart as LIV Golf star told 'it's a joke' after the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau was among the favourites to win the Masters but the American's challenge ended in disappointment after he suffered a second-round cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-torn-apart-as-liv-golf-star-told-its-a-joke-after-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-torn-apart-as-liv-golf-star-told-its-a-joke-after-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Nick Faldo shows true colours with statement after Greg Norman's 'nasty' comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Nick Faldo has responded to the comments made about him by former golfing rival Greg Norman in which he was dubbed &lsquo;nasty.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-nick-faldo-shows-true-colours-with-statement-after-greg-normans-nasty-comments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-nick-faldo-shows-true-colours-with-statement-after-greg-normans-nasty-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandel Chamblee shares thoughts on Rory McIlroy conduct after Masters controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title but faced criticism for practicing at Augusta National beforehand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brandel-chamblee-shares-thoughts-on-rory-mcilroy-conduct-after-masters-controversy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brandel-chamblee-shares-thoughts-on-rory-mcilroy-conduct-after-masters-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Nantz defends CBS after Rory McIlroy moment caused backlash at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS Sports commentator Jim Nantz has defended his network's coverage of Rory McIlroy's historic back-to-back Masters victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jim-nantz-defends-cbs-after-rory-mcilroy-moment-caused-backlash-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jim-nantz-defends-cbs-after-rory-mcilroy-moment-caused-backlash-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf star claimed Rory McIlroy's Masters win would have 'asterisk' hanging over it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy made it back-to-back Masters wins on a dramatic Sunday at Augusta National but a LIV golfer previously disputed the validity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-claimed-rory-mcilroys-masters-win-would-have-asterisk-hanging-over-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-claimed-rory-mcilroys-masters-win-would-have-asterisk-hanging-over-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy withdraws from RBC Heritage after receiving massive fine for breaking rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning the Masters, Rory McIlroy has decided to withdraw from the RBC Heritage - a decision that has seen him slapped with a huge fine in the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-withdraws-from-rbc-heritage-after-receiving-massive-fine-for-breaking-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-withdraws-from-rbc-heritage-after-receiving-massive-fine-for-breaking-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's calendar Grand Slam odds as he chases Tiger Woods milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has won consecutive Masters titles and bookmakers have priced his chances of sweeping all four majors in 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-calendar-grand-slam-odds-as-he-chases-tiger-woods-milestone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-calendar-grand-slam-odds-as-he-chases-tiger-woods-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters prize money: Former champions paid $375,000 for not playing at Augusta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters pays out a whopping $22.5 million prize pool every year and Augusta National even hands out $25K each to former champions who chose not to compete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-prize-money-former-champions-paid-375000-for-not-playing-at-augusta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-prize-money-former-champions-paid-375000-for-not-playing-at-augusta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedy musical about a world where The Beatles never existed]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/comedy-musical-about-a-world-where-the-beatles-never-existed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/comedy-musical-about-a-world-where-the-beatles-never-existed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garcia apologises for smashing driver at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia apologises for smashing his driver in anger during the final round at Augusta on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/garcia-apologises-for-smashing-driver-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/garcia-apologises-for-smashing-driver-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergio Garcia breaks silence after Masters meltdown as Augusta chiefs told to ban him]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Sergio Garcia enraged many golf fans with his behaviour at the Masters, the Spaniard has spoken out after many stated Augusta should ban him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sergio-garcia-breaks-silence-after-masters-meltdown-as-augusta-chiefs-told-to-ban-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sergio-garcia-breaks-silence-after-masters-meltdown-as-augusta-chiefs-told-to-ban-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Rory McIlroy's caddie Harry Diamond told him before massive Masters payday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy claimed a one-shot victory over Scottie Scheffler to defend his title at the Masters on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-rory-mcilroys-caddie-harry-diamond-told-him-before-massive-masters-payday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-rory-mcilroys-caddie-harry-diamond-told-him-before-massive-masters-payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Masters, the Premier League run-in, the National: is there a better sporting month than April? | Sean Ingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand National, Masters, Paris-Roubaix and Champions League put it ahead of even July&rsquo;s mighty trifectaThe thought struck me on the last rattler back from the Grand National, as Avanti&rsquo;s wifi faltered somewhere outside Crewe and the Masters stream on my phone froze yet again. I was watching the world&rsquo;s best golf tournament, on a train journey back from the world&rsquo;s greatest steeplechase, having seen the best football match of the season &ndash; Real Madrid against Baye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-masters-the-premier-league-run-in-the-national-is-there-a-better-sporting-month-than-april-sean-ingle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-masters-the-premier-league-run-in-the-national-is-there-a-better-sporting-month-than-april-sean-ingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says preparation at ‘home course’ Augusta aided Masters defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Irishman praises &lsquo;good blueprint&rsquo; from NicklausScottie Scheffler &lsquo;surprised&rsquo; by conditions on FridayRory McIlroy has explained how weeks of preparation at &ldquo;home course&rdquo; Augusta National after advice from Jack Nicklaus played a substantial role in his successful &shy;Masters defence.Rather than play in PGA Tour events in the lead up to the Masters and despite a back injury causing him competitive disruption, McIlroy spent considerable time at Augusta i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-says-preparation-at-home-course-augusta-aided-masters-defence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-says-preparation-at-home-course-augusta-aided-masters-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How, not what, McIlroy does, makes him golf’s successor to Ballesteros | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Irishman moves the needle like no one else in his sport, even more so after his thrilling Masters defenceLevels of greatness need not always be defined by numbers. Nick Faldo&rsquo;s six majors to Rory McIlroy&rsquo;s five prior to events at Augusta National on Sunday gave the Englishman the edge in the eyes of many in respect of Europe&rsquo;s finest ever golfer. That McIlroy had already won the career grand slam of majors, therefore passing every test his sport has to offer, meant he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-not-what-mcilroy-does-makes-him-golfs-successor-to-ballesteros-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-not-what-mcilroy-does-makes-him-golfs-successor-to-ballesteros-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy makes major warning after Masters triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-major-warning-after-masters-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-major-warning-after-masters-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry's ace &amp; McIlroy feature in best shots of 2026 Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's hole-in-one all feature in shots of the tournament from the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowrys-ace-amp-mcilroy-feature-in-best-shots-of-2026-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowrys-ace-amp-mcilroy-feature-in-best-shots-of-2026-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy hails his parents after second Masters triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfer puts spotlight on Rosie and Gerry McIlroy&rsquo;s sacrifices to support his dream in emotional victory speechIn a sport filled with pushy parents the McIlroys do things differently: Rory McIlroy had to push his parents to attend the scene of his greatest triumph.Rosie and Gerry McIlroy feared their presence might jinx their son&rsquo;s defence of the Masters, so they planned to steer clear of Augusta National. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-hails-his-parents-after-second-masters-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-hails-his-parents-after-second-masters-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Rose re-energised and ready for more after joint third at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Englishman led for a time in final round on back nine&lsquo;These are the tournaments I focus on,&rsquo; says 45-year-oldJustin Rose refused to write off his major chances after another Masters near-miss. The 2013 US Open winner lost a playoff to Rory McIlroy at Augusta a year ago and held the lead on the back nine on Sunday before finishing in a tie for third, two shots behind the Northern Irishman who successfully defended his title.It was Rose&rsquo;s fourth top-six finish in his past eight m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-rose-re-energised-and-ready-for-more-after-joint-third-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-rose-re-energised-and-ready-for-more-after-joint-third-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump brands Rory McIlroy a ‘legend’ after second Masters triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[US president praises 36-year-old&rsquo;s victory under pressureMcIlroy beat world No 1 Scottie Scheffler by one shotDonald Trump called Rory McIlroy a &ldquo;legend&rdquo; as the United States president congratulated the Northern Irishman on his second Masters title. McIlroy held on for a one-shot victory over America&rsquo;s world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, becoming the fourth player in the tournament&rsquo;s 90-year history to win successive titles at Augusta.Trump, who has played with McIlroy in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-brands-rory-mcilroy-a-legend-after-second-masters-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-brands-rory-mcilroy-a-legend-after-second-masters-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Good things come to those who wait': Rory McIlroy becomes repeat Masters champion on final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has warned the rest of elite golf he will set further, lofty goals in his sport after a successful defence of the Masters.McIlroy prevailed at Augusta National by a shot over Scottie Scheffler, making the Northern Irishman just the fourth golfer in history to win the tournament back-to-back. While McIlroy will cherish his win, he has no plans to rest on his laurels.'I&rsquo;ve waited so long to win the Masters and all of a sudden I win two in a row. So I still want to enjoy it. I&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait-rory-mcilroy-becomes-repeat-masters-champion-on-final-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait-rory-mcilroy-becomes-repeat-masters-champion-on-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy reads 'really cool' Faldo message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reveals what fellow back-to-back Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo shared with him as the pair met following McIlroy's Green Jacket presentation at Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-reads-really-cool-faldo-message/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-reads-really-cool-faldo-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Masters that got away - Rose the nearly man again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose says his latest run at the Masters was the "chance that got away" after falling short at Augusta once more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-masters-that-got-away-rose-the-nearly-man-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-masters-that-got-away-rose-the-nearly-man-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch full BBC Sport NI interview with Masters champion McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch BBC Sport NI's full interview with 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy from Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-full-bbc-sport-ni-interview-with-masters-champion-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-full-bbc-sport-ni-interview-with-masters-champion-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where does McIlroy rank among greats after Masters defence?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/where-does-mcilroy-rank-among-greats-after-masters-defence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/where-does-mcilroy-rank-among-greats-after-masters-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald hails Europe's 'best' as McIlroy nears majors record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says "I don't want to stop here" after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-hails-europes-best-as-mcilroy-nears-majors-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-hails-europes-best-as-mcilroy-nears-majors-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy targets even loftier goals after winning back-to-back Masters titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Irishman vows not to rest on laurels after his sixth major winPlayer &lsquo;not as emotional&rsquo; as last year but revels in &lsquo;amazing&rsquo; winRory McIlroy has warned the rest of elite golf he will set further, lofty goals in his sport after a successful defence of the Masters.McIlroy prevailed at Augusta National by a shot over Scottie Scheffler, meaning the Northern Irishman becomes just the fourth golfer to win the tournament back-to-back. While McIlroy will cherish his win,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-targets-even-loftier-goals-after-winning-back-to-back-masters-titles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-targets-even-loftier-goals-after-winning-back-to-back-masters-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Live Sport: All About...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction from Augusta as Rory McIlroy wins consecutive green jackets at The Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/5-live-sport-all-about-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/5-live-sport-all-about-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/five-key-shots-that-helped-mcilroy-win-second-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/five-key-shots-that-helped-mcilroy-win-second-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Perseverance' has paid off - McIlroy on second Masters win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy feels his "perseverance" has paid off after 17 unsuccessful Masters to now winning the Green Jacket two years in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/perseverance-has-paid-off-mcilroy-on-second-masters-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/perseverance-has-paid-off-mcilroy-on-second-masters-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Masters 2026: McIlroy retains title after thrilling final round – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#65039; Rory McIlroy became just the fourth player in history to win consecutive Green Jackets<br />
&#65039; Official Leader BoardMarco Penge was making a good fist of his Masters debut. Especially as the 27-year-old from Crawley, the reigning Spanish Open champion, took a triple-bogey eight at the 2nd on Thursday. Not the most auspicious start to his Augusta National career, but he limited the first-round damage to 76, then shot 69 and 71. Sadly his final round isn&rsquo;t going so well, and he&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-masters-2026-mcilroy-retains-title-after-thrilling-final-round-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-masters-2026-mcilroy-retains-title-after-thrilling-final-round-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-holds-nerve-to-win-second-successive-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-holds-nerve-to-win-second-successive-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy ignores Jack Nicklaus’s advice and tames the deadly 12th at Augusta | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Watson wants to fill in the creek in front. The Golden Bear says play safe if the pin is on the right. McIlroy defied conventional wisdom and wonThere&rsquo;s hot and then there&rsquo;s the back nine on Sunday here when there are five players within two shots of the lead. The TV weathermen reckoned it was 30C, but then they weren&rsquo;t at Amen Corner when Rory McIlroy was standing on the tee at Augusta National&rsquo;s 12th hole, that little rinky-dink 155-yard par three, tied for the lead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-ignores-jack-nicklauss-advice-and-tames-the-deadly-12th-at-augusta-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-ignores-jack-nicklauss-advice-and-tames-the-deadly-12th-at-augusta-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-underlines-greatness-by-defending-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-underlines-greatness-by-defending-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy holds nerve to be the Master again as rivals succumb to tension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winner joins Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods in retaining titleMcIlroy triumphs on 12 under by one shot from Scottie SchefflerYou are left wondering how on earth Augusta National managed to inflict such psychological torture on Rory McIlroy for all those years. Or maybe that is precisely the point, that &shy;McIlroy&rsquo;s ending of his Masters misery in 2025 placed him into a fresh head space where failure is not an option.It turns out Green Jackets are like London buses. Back where he became the si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-holds-nerve-to-be-the-master-again-as-rivals-succumb-to-tension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-holds-nerve-to-be-the-master-again-as-rivals-succumb-to-tension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A rare repeat winner' - McIlroy retains Masters title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to sink the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-rare-repeat-winner-mcilroy-retains-masters-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-rare-repeat-winner-mcilroy-retains-masters-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy sinks back-to-back birdies to take three-shot lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy birdies the 12th and 13th holes to move to 13-under par and extend his lead in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-sinks-back-to-back-birdies-to-take-three-shot-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-sinks-back-to-back-birdies-to-take-three-shot-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio of birdies send Rose to the top of the leaderboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trio-of-birdies-send-rose-to-the-top-of-the-leaderboard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trio-of-birdies-send-rose-to-the-top-of-the-leaderboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergio García warned after breaking club in Masters meltdown before carrying Jon Rahm’s bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017 champion tears up tee box after poor shot&lsquo;Next question&rsquo;: Spaniard shuts down interviewerA winner on day four of the Masters was not even part of the remaining field. Robert MacIntyre, somewhere, surely raised a smile.The Scot was the recipient of widespread criticism on Thursday after offering a single-fingered salute to Augusta National when en route to a nine at the 15th. A range of expletives and a whack of the sacred turf also featured in his first round. MacIntyre&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sergio-garca-warned-after-breaking-club-in-masters-meltdown-before-carrying-jon-rahms-bag/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sergio-garca-warned-after-breaking-club-in-masters-meltdown-before-carrying-jon-rahms-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise and fall of London's most legendary gangsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-rise-and-fall-of-londons-most-legendary-gangsters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-rise-and-fall-of-londons-most-legendary-gangsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy aims for ‘freer’ state of mind in final round of Masters after losing six-shot lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIlroy visibly short of his best during one-over par 73&lsquo;I wish I was a few shots better off but I&rsquo;m comfortable&rsquo;Rory McIlroy hopes to benefit from a &ldquo;freer&rdquo; state of mind on the final day of the Masters, despite the defending champion conceding he will have to improve markedly from round three to retain the Green Jacket. McIlroy saw his six-stroke lead evaporate on Saturday, meaning he enters the fourth round in a tie with Cameron Young at the top of the leaderboar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-aims-for-freer-state-of-mind-in-final-round-of-masters-after-losing-six-shot-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-aims-for-freer-state-of-mind-in-final-round-of-masters-after-losing-six-shot-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juddering McIlroy simply can't stop riding Masters rollercoaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/juddering-mcilroy-simply-cant-stop-riding-masters-rollercoaster/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/juddering-mcilroy-simply-cant-stop-riding-masters-rollercoaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Young reels in Rory McIlroy with pack on their tails for Masters finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIlroy&rsquo;s 73 leaves him tied on 11 under after Young&rsquo;s 65Lowry, Rose and Scheffler among nine within five shotsRory McIlroy began this Masters in the company of Cameron Young and will finish it in the company of Cameron Young. McIlroy arrived at this tournament as the holder of the Green Jacket. By Sunday night he will &hellip;? Goodness only knows. Day three proved predictions are a fool&rsquo;s errand at the Masters.Such drama played out at Augusta National on Saturday that by clos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cameron-young-reels-in-rory-mcilroy-with-pack-on-their-tails-for-masters-finale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cameron-young-reels-in-rory-mcilroy-with-pack-on-their-tails-for-masters-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Watson's written letter saw golf pundit sacked from Masters job after crass remark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters broadcaster was reprimanded for his comments by golfing icon Tom Watson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tom-watsons-written-letter-saw-golf-pundit-sacked-from-masters-job-after-crass-remark/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tom-watsons-written-letter-saw-golf-pundit-sacked-from-masters-job-after-crass-remark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Rory McIlroy's love life with Erica Stoll split, U-turn and tennis star ex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion Rory McIlroy has had a fascinating love life over the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-rory-mcilroys-love-life-with-erica-stoll-split-u-turn-and-tennis-star-ex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-rory-mcilroys-love-life-with-erica-stoll-split-u-turn-and-tennis-star-ex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking McIlroy plans to keep foot on gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep "my foot on the gas" after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/record-breaking-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-foot-on-gas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/record-breaking-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-foot-on-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy's grip on Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/magical-90-minutes-tightens-mcilroys-grip-on-masters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/magical-90-minutes-tightens-mcilroys-grip-on-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood &amp; McIlroy feature in day two Masters best shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton feature in best shots of day two at the Masters in Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-amp-mcilroy-feature-in-day-two-masters-best-shots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-amp-mcilroy-feature-in-day-two-masters-best-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacIntyre could face more Masters wrath after gnome picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert MacIntyre fails to deliver on the course at the Masters - but provides one of the best known moments from this year's tournament. Or rather, one of its best gnome moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-could-face-more-masters-wrath-after-gnome-picture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-could-face-more-masters-wrath-after-gnome-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy chips in on 17 to extend Masters lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy extends his lead to five as he chips in from 85 feet for another birdie at the 17th at the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-chips-in-on-17-to-extend-masters-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-chips-in-on-17-to-extend-masters-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 11 big names to miss Masters cut including Bryson DeChambeau and six ex-champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau was the highest-profile casualty of The Masters cut on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-11-big-names-to-miss-masters-cut-including-bryson-dechambeau-and-six-ex-champions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-11-big-names-to-miss-masters-cut-including-bryson-dechambeau-and-six-ex-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was living in the toilet' - sick Li moves into Masters contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Li Haotong didn't think he would be able to play at the Masters on Friday because of illness - then moved into contention for the Green Jacket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-living-in-the-toilet-sick-li-moves-into-masters-contention/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-living-in-the-toilet-sick-li-moves-into-masters-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood flies up leaderboard with eagle at 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood moves to six-under after picking up an eagle on the 15th hole on day two of the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-flies-up-leaderboard-with-eagle-at-15/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-flies-up-leaderboard-with-eagle-at-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Trump Masters ban truth as President's granddaughter slammed for breaking rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump enjoyed herself at the Masters, but in doing so, many believe she broke a key rule at the Masters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-masters-ban-truth-as-presidents-granddaughter-slammed-for-breaking-rule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-masters-ban-truth-as-presidents-granddaughter-slammed-for-breaking-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Astounding' McIlroy birdies six of last seven to hold record Masters lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy birdies six of the last seven holes to move into a six-shot lead after the second round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/astounding-mcilroy-birdies-six-of-last-seven-to-hold-record-masters-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/astounding-mcilroy-birdies-six-of-last-seven-to-hold-record-masters-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose birdies 15th after 'magnificent' approach shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose hits a "magnificent" approach shot to the 15th green to leave an almost tap-in as he birdies to move back to five-under at Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-birdies-15th-after-magnificent-approach-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-birdies-15th-after-magnificent-approach-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hatton moves up leaderboard after back-to-back birdies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrrell Hatton moves up the leaderboard with back-to-back birdies on the 15th and 16th holes in the Masters at Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hatton-moves-up-leaderboard-after-back-to-back-birdies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hatton-moves-up-leaderboard-after-back-to-back-birdies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters coverage slammed as viewers hit out at controversial pundit decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN's coverage of the Masters has been criticised by fans after the broadcaster featured non-golf stars including WWE wrestler The Miz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-coverage-slammed-as-viewers-hit-out-at-controversial-pundit-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-coverage-slammed-as-viewers-hit-out-at-controversial-pundit-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Spieth forced to make Masters apology after unfortunate fan incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Spieth has endured a difficult start to his Masters campaign, but there was one incident in particular which caused some embarrassment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jordan-spieth-forced-to-make-masters-apology-after-unfortunate-fan-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jordan-spieth-forced-to-make-masters-apology-after-unfortunate-fan-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters star warned after breaching code of conduct with X-rated meltdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob MacIntyre was warned about his behaviour after a fiery Masters opening round, in which the Scot made a number of profane outbursts and flipped the bird.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-star-warned-after-breaching-code-of-conduct-with-x-rated-meltdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-star-warned-after-breaching-code-of-conduct-with-x-rated-meltdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters leader had uncomfortable phone call with Scottie Scheffler and his wife after snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler is the highest ranked golf player on the planet right now, but he is not the one leading the Masters at the moment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-leader-had-uncomfortable-phone-call-with-scottie-scheffler-and-his-wife-after-snub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-leader-had-uncomfortable-phone-call-with-scottie-scheffler-and-his-wife-after-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau takes drastic action at Masters immediately after horror round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau is languishing in a tie for 56th place at the Masters after a dismal opening round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-takes-drastic-action-at-masters-immediately-after-horror-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-takes-drastic-action-at-masters-immediately-after-horror-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fred Couples issues bold Rory McIlroy prediction after private Masters chat on course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shares the Masters lead after carding 67 in his opening round at Augusta, prompting Fred Couples to make a huge prediction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fred-couples-issues-bold-rory-mcilroy-prediction-after-private-masters-chat-on-course/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fred-couples-issues-bold-rory-mcilroy-prediction-after-private-masters-chat-on-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/co-leader-mcilroys-golf-does-the-talking-after-busy-masters-build-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/co-leader-mcilroys-golf-does-the-talking-after-busy-masters-build-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy pleased to feel 'hand shaking' on Masters return]]></title><description><![CDATA[First-round joint leader Rory McIlroy says feeling no nerves on the first tee of his Masters defence would not have been a good sign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-pleased-to-feel-hand-shaking-on-masters-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-pleased-to-feel-hand-shaking-on-masters-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick features in day one Masters best shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth feature in best shots of day one at the Masters in Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-features-in-day-one-masters-best-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-features-in-day-one-masters-best-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watsons-call-for-lifetime-bans-shows-pga-tour-liv-scars-still-run-deep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watsons-call-for-lifetime-bans-shows-pga-tour-liv-scars-still-run-deep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters tee times for round three at Augusta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out the tee-times for Saturday's third round of the Masters at Augusta National in Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-tee-times-for-round-three-at-augusta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-tee-times-for-round-three-at-augusta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has won the Masters the most times?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who has won the most Masters titles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/who-has-won-the-masters-the-most-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/who-has-won-the-masters-the-most-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family fun and holes-in-one - the Masters tradition crossing generations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters Par 3 contest is a unique tradition that features 90-year-old Gary Player holing birdie putts and nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood focusing on hitting a green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/family-fun-and-holes-in-one-the-masters-tradition-crossing-generations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/family-fun-and-holes-in-one-the-masters-tradition-crossing-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are green jackets and white outfits worn at The Masters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the traditions behind the green and white jackets at The Masters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-are-green-jackets-and-white-outfits-worn-at-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-are-green-jackets-and-white-outfits-worn-at-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - how to take a great golf photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of golf's iconic images - from Seve Ballesteros' celebration to Rory McIlroy's roar and Tiger Woods' exhilaration - and the stories behind them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-seves-dance-to-tigers-triumph-how-to-take-a-great-golf-photo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-seves-dance-to-tigers-triumph-how-to-take-a-great-golf-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critically-acclaimed romantic period drama starring Saoirse Ronan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drama set in the 1950s about an Irish immigrant who lands in Brooklyn and finds romance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/critically-acclaimed-romantic-period-drama-starring-saoirse-ronan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/critically-acclaimed-romantic-period-drama-starring-saoirse-ronan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodland relying on security to cope with PTSD at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Woodland says he has "no idea" when he may suffer a PTSD episode but knowing security is close at hand at the Masters helps keep him calm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woodland-relying-on-security-to-cope-with-ptsd-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woodland-relying-on-security-to-cope-with-ptsd-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy ready to enjoy the glorious freedom of being a Masters winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve months after the greatest moment of his career, Rory McIlroy returns to the Masters looking for a rare back-to-back win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-ready-to-enjoy-the-glorious-freedom-of-being-a-masters-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-ready-to-enjoy-the-glorious-freedom-of-being-a-masters-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm confident he will play at 2027 Ryder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm is confident he will be in Europe's team to face the United States in next year's Ryder Cup despite currently being ineligible to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-confident-he-will-play-at-2027-ryder-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-confident-he-will-play-at-2027-ryder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't want to give it up!' - McIlroy on Green Jacket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson about his return to Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-dont-want-to-give-it-up-mcilroy-on-green-jacket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-dont-want-to-give-it-up-mcilroy-on-green-jacket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters tee-times for rounds one and two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out the tee-times for Thursday and Friday's first two rounds of the Masters at Augusta National in Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-tee-times-for-rounds-one-and-two/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-tee-times-for-rounds-one-and-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selfish Woods put others in harm's way - Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Day says Tiger Woods was "a little bit selfish" to drive under the influence and "put other people in harm's way" when he crashed his car in Florida last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/selfish-woods-put-others-in-harms-way-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/selfish-woods-put-others-in-harms-way-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 10 European golfers have won the Masters at Augusta National - how many can you name?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/quiz-name-every-european-winner-of-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/quiz-name-every-european-winner-of-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cheeky childhood favourite brought to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unexpected bequest transforms the lives of Peter Rabbit and his siblings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-cheeky-childhood-favourite-brought-to-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-cheeky-childhood-favourite-brought-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf news: Rory McIlroy statement made as Donald Trump given Masters verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters gets underway later this week with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy among the stars looking to win the first major of the year at Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-rory-mcilroy-statement-made-as-donald-trump-given-masters-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-rory-mcilroy-statement-made-as-donald-trump-given-masters-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters icon points finger at Scottie Scheffler for trying to 'kill off' rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler was accused of trying to incapacitate his fellow Masters stars at his first Champions Dinner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-icon-points-finger-at-scottie-scheffler-for-trying-to-kill-off-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-icon-points-finger-at-scottie-scheffler-for-trying-to-kill-off-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump banned from Masters club and made golfing icon quit TV job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump has long sought membership at Augusta National but isn't likely to get it anytime soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-banned-from-masters-club-and-made-golfing-icon-quit-tv-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-banned-from-masters-club-and-made-golfing-icon-quit-tv-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau consoles golf talent, 17, who's left in tears at Augusta mid-interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau is known for being ruthless on the course, but the American showed his caring side with one young player who burst into tears at Augusta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-consoles-golf-talent-17-whos-left-in-tears-at-augusta-mid-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-consoles-golf-talent-17-whos-left-in-tears-at-augusta-mid-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confirmed Masters field and latest odds for first major of 2026 as Tiger Woods misses out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy returns to defend his Masters title at Augusta as Tiger Woods sits out the first major of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/confirmed-masters-field-and-latest-odds-for-first-major-of-2026-as-tiger-woods-misses-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/confirmed-masters-field-and-latest-odds-for-first-major-of-2026-as-tiger-woods-misses-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Scott backs Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth on Tiger Woods Masters dinner rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf idols Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth have opened up on sitting next to Tiger Woods at the prestigious Masters dinner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/adam-scott-backs-scottie-scheffler-and-jordan-spieth-on-tiger-woods-masters-dinner-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/adam-scott-backs-scottie-scheffler-and-jordan-spieth-on-tiger-woods-masters-dinner-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler arrives at Masters with huge surprise after tournament withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler has arrived at Augusta National with a major family surprise ahead of the Masters this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-arrives-at-masters-with-huge-surprise-after-tournament-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-arrives-at-masters-with-huge-surprise-after-tournament-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why it's time for Rose to come of age at Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-its-time-for-rose-to-come-of-age-at-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-its-time-for-rose-to-come-of-age-at-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacIntyre misses out as Spaun wins Texas Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Robert MacIntyre misses out on a chance to win a third PGA Tour title as he is overtaken by American JJ Spaun at the weather-interrupted Texas Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-misses-out-as-spaun-wins-texas-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-misses-out-as-spaun-wins-texas-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The award-winning story of a code-busting hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Alan Turing, whose team of cryptographers cracked the German Enigma code.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf LIVE: Rory McIlroy sends Masters warning and Texas Open latest after play suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf news before the Masters and live updates from the Texas Open, after storms suspended play at the PGA Tour event that Robert MacIntyre still leads on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-live-rory-mcilroy-sends-masters-warning-and-texas-open-latest-after-play-suspended/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-live-rory-mcilroy-sends-masters-warning-and-texas-open-latest-after-play-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' Masters dinner stance with two stars refusing to sit next to him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters tradition carries a lot of unwritten rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-masters-dinner-stance-with-two-stars-refusing-to-sit-next-to-him/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-masters-dinner-stance-with-two-stars-refusing-to-sit-next-to-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' stunning &pound;41m mansion, private golf course and super yacht]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods boasts a staggering mansion that even features its own golf course and boat dock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-stunning-pound41m-mansion-private-golf-course-and-super-yacht/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-stunning-pound41m-mansion-private-golf-course-and-super-yacht/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacIntyre holds four-shot lead at Texas Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Robert MacIntyre maintains his strong form with a round of 64 for a four-shot halfway lead at the Texas Open in San Antonio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-holds-four-shot-lead-at-texas-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-holds-four-shot-lead-at-texas-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods crash bodycam footage released by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-crash-bodycam-footage-released-by-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-crash-bodycam-footage-released-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mickelson to miss Masters &amp; take 'extended' break from golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time champion Phil Mickelson will miss this year's Masters and step away from golf "for an extended period of time" because of a family health matter, the American says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mickelson-to-miss-masters-amp-take-extended-break-from-golf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mickelson-to-miss-masters-amp-take-extended-break-from-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf LIVE: Scheffler and McIlroy announcements as Masters tell broadcaster to 'go to hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes are on the first major of the year, with the Masters getting underway next week, while the Express has all the latest news after Tiger Woods' arrest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-live-scheffler-and-mcilroy-announcements-as-masters-tell-broadcaster-to-go-to-hell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-live-scheffler-and-mcilroy-announcements-as-masters-tell-broadcaster-to-go-to-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release Tiger Woods body cam footage to show reality of arrest and crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released bodycam footage showing Tiger Woods' arrest after he was charged on suspicion of driving under the influence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/police-release-tiger-woods-body-cam-footage-to-show-reality-of-arrest-and-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/police-release-tiger-woods-body-cam-footage-to-show-reality-of-arrest-and-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molinari to be European Ryder Cup vice-captain again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy's Edoardo Molinari will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/molinari-to-be-european-ryder-cup-vice-captain-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/molinari-to-be-european-ryder-cup-vice-captain-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Balionis ignores Rory McIlroy ahead of the Masters as her thoughts made clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Balionis has excluded both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler from her Masters predictions, instead backing Adam Scott, Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Rose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amanda-balionis-ignores-rory-mcilroy-ahead-of-the-masters-as-her-thoughts-made-clear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amanda-balionis-ignores-rory-mcilroy-ahead-of-the-masters-as-her-thoughts-made-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods declines US Ryder Cup captain role in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods turns down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America announces, as he steps away from golf following last week's car crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-declines-us-ryder-cup-captain-role-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-declines-us-ryder-cup-captain-role-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: Tommy Fleetwood shares announcement as star's Masters withdrawal confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters is fast approaching but before action gets underway at Augusta National there is the Valero Texas Open to contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-tommy-fleetwood-shares-announcement-as-stars-masters-withdrawal-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-tommy-fleetwood-shares-announcement-as-stars-masters-withdrawal-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Team USA Ryder Cup captaincy candidates after Tiger Woods withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Tiger Woods' withdrawal from contention to captain Team USA at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, a raft of alternative contenders has emerged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eight-team-usa-ryder-cup-captaincy-candidates-after-tiger-woods-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eight-team-usa-ryder-cup-captaincy-candidates-after-tiger-woods-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf news: Tiger Woods make Ryder Cup decision after Rory McIlroy announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eyes are on the Masters as the first major of the year gets underway next week and the latest news unfolds following Tiger Woods' arrest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-tiger-woods-make-ryder-cup-decision-after-rory-mcilroy-announcement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-tiger-woods-make-ryder-cup-decision-after-rory-mcilroy-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods confirms he will not captain 2027 US Ryder Cup team]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been confirmed the American golfer will not be part of the Ryder Cup team, with the tournament set to be held in Ireland, in September 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-confirms-he-will-not-captain-2027-us-ryder-cup-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-confirms-he-will-not-captain-2027-us-ryder-cup-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk in eight-figure investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have joined a host of high-profile sports stars in investing in a fitness strap company in the latest round of fundraising]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-joins-cristiano-ronaldo-and-virgil-van-dijk-in-eight-figure-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-joins-cristiano-ronaldo-and-virgil-van-dijk-in-eight-figure-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick shares announcement ahead of the Masters after brother's success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfer Matt Fitzpatrick has made a personal announcement ahead of the Masters to continue his run of success after claiming a PGA Tour win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matt-fitzpatrick-shares-announcement-ahead-of-the-masters-after-brothers-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matt-fitzpatrick-shares-announcement-ahead-of-the-masters-after-brothers-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour issue immediate response to Tiger Woods' statement on car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour and CEO Brian Rolapp have issued statements supporting Tiger Woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-issue-immediate-response-to-tiger-woods-statement-on-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-issue-immediate-response-to-tiger-woods-statement-on-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV's McDowell considering DP World Tour return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme McDowell says he is considering rejoining the DP World Tour to play the Irish Open, a move he hopes could help him reconnect with the European Ryder Cup team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/livs-mcdowell-considering-dp-world-tour-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/livs-mcdowell-considering-dp-world-tour-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-to-step-away-and-seek-treatment-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-to-step-away-and-seek-treatment-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods submits not guilty plea after car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods submits a not guilty plea via his lawyers after being arrested on charges of driving under the influence in Florida last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-submits-not-guilty-plea-after-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-submits-not-guilty-plea-after-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wie West to end retirement to play at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US Open champion Michelle Wie West says she is ending her three-year retirement to play at the major later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/wie-west-to-end-retirement-to-play-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/wie-west-to-end-retirement-to-play-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrilling dark comedy starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small-town vlogger tries to uncover the truth about her best friend's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thrilling-dark-comedy-starring-blake-lively-and-anna-kendrick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thrilling-dark-comedy-starring-blake-lively-and-anna-kendrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Woods?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/will-crash-shake-golf-from-its-dependency-on-woods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/will-crash-shake-golf-from-its-dependency-on-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry &amp; Scott hit holes in one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Shane Lowry and Adam Scott hit holes in one during the final round of the PGA Tour's Texas Children's Houston Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-amp-scott-hit-holes-in-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-amp-scott-hit-holes-in-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Woodland seals emotional win]]></title><description><![CDATA[US golfer Gary Woodland wins his first PGA title since an operation to remove a brain tumour in September 2023 with a five-shot victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/highlights-woodland-seals-emotional-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/highlights-woodland-seals-emotional-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Woodland seals first win since brain surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having recovered from brain surgery and battled PTSD, an emotional Gary Woodland seals his first win in seven years at the Houston Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/emotional-woodland-seals-first-win-since-brain-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/emotional-woodland-seals-first-win-since-brain-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I idolise Matt' - Alex Fitzpatrick makes history with first DP Tour win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The younger brother of Ryder Cup star Matt Fitzpatrick claims a first DP World Tour title a week after his sibling wins on the PGA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-idolise-matt-alex-fitzpatrick-makes-history-with-first-dp-tour-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-idolise-matt-alex-fitzpatrick-makes-history-with-first-dp-tour-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods told what to do next after golf icon's car crash and DUI arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash on Friday in Florida and was subsequently arrested by police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-told-what-to-do-next-after-golf-icons-car-crash-and-dui-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-told-what-to-do-next-after-golf-icons-car-crash-and-dui-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters champion will never return to Augusta after 'struggling to walk']]></title><description><![CDATA[The German golfer will not be playing at the Masters this year as he continues to struggle with an Achilles tendon injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-champion-will-never-return-to-augusta-after-struggling-to-walk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-champion-will-never-return-to-augusta-after-struggling-to-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What now for Woods after latest arrest?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods' latest arrest leaves his legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-now-for-woods-after-latest-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-now-for-woods-after-latest-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods bailed after arrest following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-bailed-after-arrest-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-bailed-after-arrest-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods car crash LIVE: Golf legend pictured next to rolled over car after smash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods was reportedly involved in a crash in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-car-crash-live-golf-legend-pictured-next-to-rolled-over-car-after-smash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-car-crash-live-golf-legend-pictured-next-to-rolled-over-car-after-smash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods mugshot released after arrest for suspected drink-driving in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfing legend Tiger Woods was arrested on Friday following a car crash near his Jupiter Island home in Florida, with his custody photograph now released by authorities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-mugshot-released-after-arrest-for-suspected-drink-driving-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-mugshot-released-after-arrest-for-suspected-drink-driving-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods arrested after Florida rollover crashGolfer charged with DUI after Jupiter Island incidentWoods to be held eight hours under Florida DUI lawTrump laments arrest of &lsquo;close friend&rsquo; in remarksTiger Woods was released on bail on Friday, hours after the golf star&rsquo;s Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to officials.Martin County sheriff John Budensiek said Woods was driving a Land Rover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-released-on-bail-hours-after-arrest-at-crash-scene-on-suspicion-of-dui/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-released-on-bail-hours-after-arrest-at-crash-scene-on-suspicion-of-dui/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump speaks out on Tiger Woods' &lsquo;difficulty&rsquo; after terrifying car crash in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has broken his silence after 'close friend' was invovled in a car crash in Florida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-speaks-out-on-tiger-woods-lsquodifficultyrsquo-after-terrifying-car-crash-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-speaks-out-on-tiger-woods-lsquodifficultyrsquo-after-terrifying-car-crash-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods arrested after car flip crash for driving under the influence]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update has been provided on Tiger Woods after the golf star was involved in a car crash on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-arrested-after-car-flip-crash-for-driving-under-the-influence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-arrested-after-car-flip-crash-for-driving-under-the-influence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods involved in terrifying car crash in Florida as car flipped over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf icon Tiger Woods has been involved in a car crash in Florida ahead of the Masters next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-involved-in-terrifying-car-crash-in-florida-as-car-flipped-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-involved-in-terrifying-car-crash-in-florida-as-car-flipped-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: Tommy Fleetwood teases new announcement as PGA Tour to LIV offer addressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood is in the headlines once more as we bring you the latest golf news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-tommy-fleetwood-teases-new-announcement-as-pga-tour-to-liv-offer-addressed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-tommy-fleetwood-teases-new-announcement-as-pga-tour-to-liv-offer-addressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler's &pound;1.6m mansion that says a lot about PGA Tour star as huge news shared]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No.1 golfer Scottie Scheffler's Texas home is not exactly how one might imagine it to be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-schefflers-pound16m-mansion-that-says-a-lot-about-pga-tour-star-as-huge-news-shared/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-schefflers-pound16m-mansion-that-says-a-lot-about-pga-tour-star-as-huge-news-shared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood drops hint on next decision after end of long-standing relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[British golfer Tommy Fleetwood has dropped a hint on a significant change after confirming the end of a golfing relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-drops-hint-on-next-decision-after-end-of-long-standing-relationship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-drops-hint-on-next-decision-after-end-of-long-standing-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Waring leads Houston Open with career-best PGA Tour round]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Paul Waring shoots a PGA Tour career-best seven-under 63 to lead after the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-waring-leads-houston-open-with-career-best-pga-tour-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-waring-leads-houston-open-with-career-best-pga-tour-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods targets Masters after return to action in TGL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods says he is "trying to play" at next month's Masters after returning to action for the first time in more than a year in the TGL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-targets-masters-after-return-to-action-in-tgl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-targets-masters-after-return-to-action-in-tgl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKibbin savours Masters debut as McIlroy defends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom McKibbin says making his Masters debut in the same year Rory McIlroy defends his title with be "pretty special".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-savours-masters-debut-as-mcilroy-defends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-savours-masters-debut-as-mcilroy-defends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods to return from 13 months out in TGL finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf for the first time in over a year at the final night of the TGL season on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-to-return-from-13-months-out-in-tgl-finale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-to-return-from-13-months-out-in-tgl-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why in-form Fitzpatrick's game puts him among Masters favourites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick's third US PGA Tour title comes off the back of posting impressive stats in bedrock categories essential to success at Augusta as the Masters moves into view, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-in-form-fitzpatricks-game-puts-him-among-masters-favourites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-in-form-fitzpatricks-game-puts-him-among-masters-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf news: Bryson DeChambeau left in tears as icon quits over Ryder Cup abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau broke down in tears while speaking about the hardships he has faced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-bryson-dechambeau-left-in-tears-as-icon-quits-over-ryder-cup-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-bryson-dechambeau-left-in-tears-as-icon-quits-over-ryder-cup-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick earns redemption win at Valspar Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Matt Fitzpatrick bounces back from an agonising near miss at the Players Championship to win the Valspar Championship,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-earns-redemption-win-at-valspar-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fitzpatrick-earns-redemption-win-at-valspar-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Fitzpatrick birdies 18th to win Valspar Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Matt Fitzpatrick sinks a 14ft-putt to birdie the 18th hole and beat American David Lipsky by one shot to win the Valspar Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-fitzpatrick-birdies-18th-to-win-valspar-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-fitzpatrick-birdies-18th-to-win-valspar-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm withdraws appeal amid LIV Golf row as Ryder Cup impact clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm has reportedly withdrawn his appeal against the DP World Tour, which would rule him out of playing in the Ryder Cup in 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-withdraws-appeal-amid-liv-golf-row-as-ryder-cup-impact-clear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-withdraws-appeal-amid-liv-golf-row-as-ryder-cup-impact-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tearful DeChambeau wins consecutive LIV Golf titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau breaks down in tears after winning back-to-back LIV Golf titles with a play-off victory at the inaugural South African event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tearful-dechambeau-wins-consecutive-liv-golf-titles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tearful-dechambeau-wins-consecutive-liv-golf-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green lifts Australian WPGA for third win in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Hannah Green claims a third successive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/green-lifts-australian-wpga-for-third-win-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/green-lifts-australian-wpga-for-third-win-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka rushes in as young child struck by golf cart at Valspar Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young girl was struck by a golf cart during the third round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort, with Brooks Koepka rushing over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-rushes-in-as-young-child-struck-by-golf-cart-at-valspar-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-rushes-in-as-young-child-struck-by-golf-cart-at-valspar-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That's for you Rory! - Alcaraz toasts win with golf celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz beats Joao Fonseca in the Men's singles at the Miami Open, and celebrates with a golf swing in front on the spectating Rory McIllroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thats-for-you-rory-alcaraz-toasts-win-with-golf-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thats-for-you-rory-alcaraz-toasts-win-with-golf-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banned golf star returns to £1.9m event after being caught cheating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Ang has sparked outrage by competing on the DP World Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/banned-golf-star-returns-to-19m-event-after-being-caught-cheating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/banned-golf-star-returns-to-19m-event-after-being-caught-cheating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Rory McIlroy's stunning &pound;38m private jet as star weighs up flight to the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is still recovering from a back injury ahead of the Masters but his private jet may soon come in handy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-rory-mcilroys-stunning-pound38m-private-jet-as-star-weighs-up-flight-to-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-rory-mcilroys-stunning-pound38m-private-jet-as-star-weighs-up-flight-to-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The indoor evolution threatening to outstrip outdoor golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whisper it quietly, but by the end of 2028 it is predicted there will be more rounds of virtual golf played in the UK than outdoors ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-indoor-evolution-threatening-to-outstrip-outdoor-golf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-indoor-evolution-threatening-to-outstrip-outdoor-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm drops Tour appeal but refuses to pay fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm drops an appeal against sanctions imposed by the DP World Tour for playing in conflicting LIV Golf events, but declines to pay his outstanding fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-drops-tour-appeal-but-refuses-to-pay-fines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-drops-tour-appeal-but-refuses-to-pay-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star told he won't be able to compete at Masters - even if he qualifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters tournament begins on April 9, and the winner of the Valero Texas Open will qualify if not already eligible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-told-he-wont-be-able-to-compete-at-masters-even-if-he-qualifies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-told-he-wont-be-able-to-compete-at-masters-even-if-he-qualifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: youngsters, old timers, records, protests and posh grub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, horse racing, winter sports, F1, snooker and more? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-youngsters-old-timers-records-protests-and-posh-grub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-youngsters-old-timers-records-protests-and-posh-grub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy accused of being 'disrespectful' as he pushes rival and throws his club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shoved one of his golf rivals before bowing out of contention ahead of his Masters title defence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-accused-of-being-disrespectful-as-he-pushes-rival-and-throws-his-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-accused-of-being-disrespectful-as-he-pushes-rival-and-throws-his-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macdonald breaks course record to lead in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Kelsey Macdonald fires a seven-under 64 to break Sanctuary Cove's course record and lead the Australian WPGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macdonald-breaks-course-record-to-lead-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macdonald-breaks-course-record-to-lead-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's Masters menu after Scottie Scheffler risked angering PGA Tour stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most prestigous event in golf is just around the corner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-masters-menu-after-scottie-scheffler-risked-angering-pga-tour-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-masters-menu-after-scottie-scheffler-risked-angering-pga-tour-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elk and a taste of home on McIlroy's Masters menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy will use one of his mother's favourite dishes among appetisers that also include elk when he hosts the traditional champion's dinner at the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/elk-and-a-taste-of-home-on-mcilroys-masters-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/elk-and-a-taste-of-home-on-mcilroys-masters-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy in awe as microphone picks up what he told Tiger Woods about PGA star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were mic'd up during the TGL semi-finals when the Northern Irishman gave a glowing review of a PGA Tour rival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-in-awe-as-microphone-picks-up-what-he-told-tiger-woods-about-pga-star/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-in-awe-as-microphone-picks-up-what-he-told-tiger-woods-about-pga-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh deer! Rory McIlroy puts elk on the Masters champions dinner menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champion reveals elk helped fuel 2025 winChamp, a traditional Northern Irish side, is an accompanimentElk as the key to Masters success: who had any i-deer? Rory McIlroy will serve starters made from the meat of the North American animal at Augusta National next month in tribute to his food of choice before winning the Masters last year.The wine McIlroy drank to toast victory, food that conjures &shy;memories of his childhood in Belfast and a dish made by his mother, Rosie, also &shy;fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oh-deer-rory-mcilroy-puts-elk-on-the-masters-champions-dinner-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oh-deer-rory-mcilroy-puts-elk-on-the-masters-champions-dinner-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolton bids to host 'biggest ever' Ryder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester's mayor hopes funding infrastructure could strengthen Bolton's bid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bolton-bids-to-host-biggest-ever-ryder-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bolton-bids-to-host-biggest-ever-ryder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: Tommy Fleetwood confirms plan as Rory McIlroy urged to take action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood confirms his plans and Rory McIlroy is told to consider his Masters preparations in the latest golf news round-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-tommy-fleetwood-confirms-plan-as-rory-mcilroy-urged-to-take-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-tommy-fleetwood-confirms-plan-as-rory-mcilroy-urged-to-take-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods gives Masters update and explains what he has been 'working on']]></title><description><![CDATA[As Tiger Woods continues to battle against injuries, the golfing great offered a brief update on his hopes of competing at the Masters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-gives-masters-update-and-explains-what-he-has-been-working-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-gives-masters-update-and-explains-what-he-has-been-working-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tees off bid to bring Ryder Cup golf tournament to Bolton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester mayor hopes yet-to-be-built &pound;250m course could provide &lsquo;lasting legacy&rsquo; for north of EnglandFrom the fairways of Rome to the greens of Versailles, could the world&rsquo;s most prestigious golf tournament be heading to Bolton?Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has announced a bid to bring the Ryder Cup to the north of England for the first time in nearly 60 years. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-burnham-tees-off-bid-to-bring-ryder-cup-golf-tournament-to-bolton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-burnham-tees-off-bid-to-bring-ryder-cup-golf-tournament-to-bolton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods sparks Masters speculation as private jet spotted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' private jet was spotted landing in Augusta on Saturday, sparking fan speculation about a potential Masters 2026 return]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-sparks-masters-speculation-as-private-jet-spotted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-sparks-masters-speculation-as-private-jet-spotted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m not the brightest but I know how to play golf’: Robert MacIntyre on major ambitions, the Masters and nappy duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scot put in a late challenge for the Players Championship and says he has &lsquo;a chance&rsquo; at winning whenever he tees offIt is just as well Robert MacIntyre cares little for publicity. He also does a fine line in self&#8209;deprecation. When asked to compare his approach with Matt Fitzpatrick, his Ryder Cup teammate, MacIntyre smiles. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m less analytical,&rdquo; the Scot says. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not the brightest guy but I know how to&nbsp;play golf, just shape balls.&rdquo;The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/im-not-the-brightest-but-i-know-how-to-play-golf-robert-macintyre-on-major-ambitions-the-masters-and-nappy-duty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/im-not-the-brightest-but-i-know-how-to-play-golf-robert-macintyre-on-major-ambitions-the-masters-and-nappy-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy outlines Masters stance after Players Championship verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is recovering from a back injury that forced him to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational just weeks before the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-outlines-masters-stance-after-players-championship-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-outlines-masters-stance-after-players-championship-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy will see how ‘body feels’ and assess schedule before Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;We&rsquo;ll see how I feel in practice,&rsquo; says world No 2McIlroy hampered by back injury before Players ChampionshipRory McIlroy will weigh up whether to play another event before the defence of his Masters title next month after an underwhelming outing at the Players Championship. He was the defending champion at TPC Sawgrass, but his preparation was hampered by a back injury and he finished in a disappointing tie for 46th on Sunday.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ll see how my body feels,&rdquo; sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-will-see-how-body-feels-and-assess-schedule-before-masters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-will-see-how-body-feels-and-assess-schedule-before-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy astounded by Players Championship star's behaviour as he speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Young took the Players Championship crown from Rory McIlroy, who was impressed by another PGA Tour rival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-astounded-by-players-championship-stars-behaviour-as-he-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-astounded-by-players-championship-stars-behaviour-as-he-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf already has four majors and does not need a fifth one, especially given three are already played in the United States, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/another-compelling-players-but-why-is-it-unlikely-to-ever-be-a-major/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/another-compelling-players-but-why-is-it-unlikely-to-ever-be-a-major/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberg &amp; Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup stars Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick both falter as American Cameron Young comes from behind to win the Players Championship 2026 at TPC Sawgrass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-amp-fitzpatrick-falter-as-young-becomes-players-champion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-amp-fitzpatrick-falter-as-young-becomes-players-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young wins Players Championship after Fitzpatrick bogey on final hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Young snatches the prestigious Players Championship title from Matt Fitzpatrick's grasp in a pulsating finish at TPC Sawgrass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/young-wins-players-championship-after-fitzpatrick-bogey-on-final-hole/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/young-wins-players-championship-after-fitzpatrick-bogey-on-final-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Young holds off Matt Fitzpatrick on final hole to win Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[American pars 18th for victory after birdie on 17Fitzpatrick had led at Sawgrass before late slipThe PGA Tour might have lost out in the court of public opinion over whether the Players Championship could be a major. However, the level of drama as shadows lengthened on this Sawgrass Sunday set the tournament aside from most others.It came down to Cameron Young versus Matt Fitzpatrick. As Fitzpatrick agonisingly missed for par on the 72nd hole, Young had secured the biggest win of his career. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cameron-young-holds-off-matt-fitzpatrick-on-final-hole-to-win-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cameron-young-holds-off-matt-fitzpatrick-on-final-hole-to-win-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/young-snatches-players-title-from-fitzpatrick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/young-snatches-players-title-from-fitzpatrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau wins LIV Singapore in play-off drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau wins his fourth LIV Golf title following a 'brutal' play-off victory over wildcard Richard T Lee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-wins-liv-singapore-in-play-off-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-wins-liv-singapore-in-play-off-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy displayed his character with 'heartbroken' Players Championship admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy discussed his experiences with heartache after competing at the Players Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-displayed-his-character-with-heartbroken-players-championship-admission/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-displayed-his-character-with-heartbroken-players-championship-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler searches for form with Masters looming as Åberg leads the way at Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 sitting outside the top 20 with one round to go &Aring;berg takes three-shot lead into final 18 holes at SawgrassThere is a robotic element to Scottie Scheffler during periods of success but observing the world No 1 in times of adversity is far more intriguing. There is more &ndash; much more &ndash; to the American than meets the eye.This is a golfer who was once reduced to tears after a Ryder Cup trouncing. While all charges were eventually dropped, the mere fact Scheffler found him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-searches-for-form-with-masters-looming-as-berg-leads-the-way-at-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-searches-for-form-with-masters-looming-as-berg-leads-the-way-at-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nervous' Aberg takes three-shot lead into Players final round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweden's Ludvig Aberg serenely plots his way around TPC Sawgrass to extend his lead to three shots heading into Sunday's Players Championship finale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/nervous-aberg-takes-three-shot-lead-into-players-final-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/nervous-aberg-takes-three-shot-lead-into-players-final-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberg takes three-shot lead into Players final round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweden's Ludvig Aberg serenely plots his way around TPC Sawgrass to extend his lead to three shots heading into Sunday's Players Championship finale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-takes-three-shot-lead-into-players-final-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-takes-three-shot-lead-into-players-final-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal shooting near Sawgrass delays fan entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal shooting near TPC Sawgrass meant spectators were delayed entering the course before day three of the Players Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fatal-shooting-near-sawgrass-delays-fan-entry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fatal-shooting-near-sawgrass-delays-fan-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunman kills two and escapes onto Players Championship course with event delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people have been killed by the gunman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/gunman-kills-two-and-escapes-onto-players-championship-course-with-event-delayed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/gunman-kills-two-and-escapes-onto-players-championship-course-with-event-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal shooting near Sawgrass delays opening of gates at Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police find suspect after incident near courseThird round began on time despite delaysPolice have captured a man who they say killed two people on Friday night about a mile from TPC Sawgrass. The incident led the Players Championship to delay opening the gates to the public for the third round by a couple of hours.The St Johns County sheriff, Rob Hardwick, said the suspect, whom he identified as Christian Barrios, shot two people multiple times about 10:30pm on Friday in the parking lot of Walgr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fatal-shooting-near-sawgrass-delays-opening-of-gates-at-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fatal-shooting-near-sawgrass-delays-opening-of-gates-at-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was kicked out of bar after using fake document during Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Players Championship has seen many memorable moments over the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-was-kicked-out-of-bar-after-using-fake-document-during-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-was-kicked-out-of-bar-after-using-fake-document-during-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy addresses injury after 'issue' at Players Championship and final hole magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy struggled on the greens at TPC Sawgrass, finishing 13 shots behind leader Ludvig Aberg at the Players Championship after the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-addresses-injury-after-issue-at-players-championship-and-final-hole-magic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-addresses-injury-after-issue-at-players-championship-and-final-hole-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberg sinks eagles in second-round surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ludvig Aberg storms to the top of the Players Championship leaderboard with a score of 63 with the help of eagles on the second and ninth holes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-sinks-eagles-in-second-round-surge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-sinks-eagles-in-second-round-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Championship star sold stunning £2.1m mansion and moved away from PGA Tour rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time major champion Justin Thomas splashed out big money on his current home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-star-sold-stunning-21m-mansion-and-moved-away-from-pga-tour-rival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-star-sold-stunning-21m-mansion-and-moved-away-from-pga-tour-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Championship fans kicked out by security for treatment of Rory McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy had to deal with disruptive spectators at The Players Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-fans-kicked-out-by-security-for-treatment-of-rory-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-fans-kicked-out-by-security-for-treatment-of-rory-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy kicked out of bar and star was disqualified at Players Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Players Championship is one of the PGA's most prestigious events and has thrown up controversial moments in the past - some involving Rory McIlroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-kicked-out-of-bar-and-star-was-disqualified-at-players-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-kicked-out-of-bar-and-star-was-disqualified-at-players-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keegan Bradley ‘still heartbroken’ by Ryder Cup loss but open to returning as USA captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[He shoots 66 to make cut at Players ChampionshipRory McIlroy squeaks into third round with strong finishKeegan Bradley has admitted to still being &ldquo;heartbroken&rdquo; by his American Ryder Cup team&rsquo;s loss at Bethpage last year. Bradley is also keen to retain the US captaincy at Adare Manor next September, should Tiger Woods knock back the opportunity.Luke Donald and Europe were set for a Bethpage rout before a rousing US recovery on day three. The visitors still won the trophy for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/keegan-bradley-still-heartbroken-by-ryder-cup-loss-but-open-to-returning-as-usa-captain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/keegan-bradley-still-heartbroken-by-ryder-cup-loss-but-open-to-returning-as-usa-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aberg sets Players pace as McIlroy and Scheffler toil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ludvig Aberg fires a sublime 63 to lead the Players Championship by two shots at halfway as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler narrowly make the cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-sets-players-pace-as-mcilroy-and-scheffler-toil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aberg-sets-players-pace-as-mcilroy-and-scheffler-toil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood speaks out after wife and sons escape Iranian attacks on Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Tommy Fleetwood, who is in action at the Players Championship, has fled their home in Dubai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-speaks-out-after-wife-and-sons-escape-iranian-attacks-on-dubai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-speaks-out-after-wife-and-sons-escape-iranian-attacks-on-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDowell grabs second hole-in-one in two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme McDowell becomes the first player to hit a second hole-in-one in the LIV tour's history in Singapore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcdowell-grabs-second-hole-in-one-in-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcdowell-grabs-second-hole-in-one-in-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDowell hits LIV hole-in-one for second straight week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme McDowell creates LIV Golf history, becoming the first player to hit a second hole-in-one on the tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcdowell-hits-liv-hole-in-one-for-second-straight-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcdowell-hits-liv-hole-in-one-for-second-straight-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Straka chips in on 16 to take a share of Players' lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup star Sepp Straka chips in for an eagle three on the par-five 16th to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/straka-chips-in-on-16-to-take-a-share-of-players-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/straka-chips-in-on-16-to-take-a-share-of-players-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood's relief as family return from Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood speaks about the "relief" he feels after his family were able to leave Dubai amid the conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwoods-relief-as-family-return-from-dubai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwoods-relief-as-family-return-from-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fit but 'rusty' McIlroy off round one Players' pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Rory McIlroy recovers from a back injury to begin his defence of the Players Championship but he ends round one seven shots off the pace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fit-but-rusty-mcilroy-off-round-one-players-pace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fit-but-rusty-mcilroy-off-round-one-players-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood relieved as family able to leave Dubai for UK amid conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 3 talks about situation at Players Championship&lsquo;When you know they&rsquo;re fine, that&rsquo;s kind of a relief&rsquo;Tommy Fleetwood has expressed relief after his family were able to return to England from Dubai despite the conflict in the Middle East. Fleetwood, the world No 3, has been competing in Florida as his wife, son and two stepsons sought to leave their home of four years. They landed back in the UK on Wednesday evening.Fleetwood spoke about the situation after a fine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-relieved-as-family-able-to-leave-dubai-for-uk-amid-conflict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-relieved-as-family-able-to-leave-dubai-for-uk-amid-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Championship suspended during first round as PGA Tour release statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play was suspended at The Players Championship on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-suspended-during-first-round-as-pga-tour-release-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-suspended-during-first-round-as-pga-tour-release-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collin Morikawa withdraws from Players Championship after one hole and carted off course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collin Morikawa was forced to withdraw from The Players after just one hole on Thursday morning, with the two-time major champion clutching his back in pain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/collin-morikawa-withdraws-from-players-championship-after-one-hole-and-carted-off-course/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/collin-morikawa-withdraws-from-players-championship-after-one-hole-and-carted-off-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star fights back tears and admits he's 'living a lie' in emotional interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US Open winner Gary Woodland has opened up about his PTSD struggles after undergoing brain surgery in 2023 to remove a brain lesion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-fights-back-tears-and-admits-hes-living-a-lie-in-emotional-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-fights-back-tears-and-admits-hes-living-a-lie-in-emotional-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy stance clear as golf stars in major Players Championship disagreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Players Championship is set to begin and the event is often considered golf's fifth major.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-stance-clear-as-golf-stars-in-major-players-championship-disagreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-stance-clear-as-golf-stars-in-major-players-championship-disagreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy offers injury update for Players Championship after 'not being able to stand']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has provided an injury update ahead of tomorrow's Players Championship after withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-offers-injury-update-for-players-championship-after-not-being-able-to-stand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-offers-injury-update-for-players-championship-after-not-being-able-to-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players Championship 2026: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler tee times confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Rory McIlroy and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler have been placed on opposite sides of the draw for the 2026 Players Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-2026-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-tee-times-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-championship-2026-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-tee-times-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy hopes to defend Players Championship despite back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[He withdrew from Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday&lsquo;I&rsquo;m taking it hour by hour, but it feels better&rsquo;Rory McIlroy will make a last&#8209;minute call on Thursday over whether to defend his Players Championship title, with the Northern Irishman still feeling the effects of a weekend back injury. McIlroy will wait until his pre-round range session to determine whether he is fit enough to play.McIlroy arrived here on Wednesday afternoon, having withdrawn shortly before his third]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-hopes-to-defend-players-championship-despite-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-hopes-to-defend-players-championship-despite-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-tier system among proposals for PGA Tour future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promotion and relegation between different tiers of tournaments is proposed by PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp while unveiling his latest vision for the future of professional golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/two-tier-system-among-proposals-for-pga-tour-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/two-tier-system-among-proposals-for-pga-tour-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing times and weakened rivals make PGA question generosity to DP World Tour | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[US tour holds upper hand as deal with European counterpart is up for renegotiation, though LIV and its backers will be watching with interestWhat price a strategic alliance? The golf world might just be about to find out as the PGA Tour considers its partnership with the DP World Tour.A little-known element of the updated deal between the PGA and DP World Tours from 2022 &ndash; at a time when LIV disruption was in full flow &ndash; relates to a break clause. While the contract in theory runs un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/changing-times-and-weakened-rivals-make-pga-question-generosity-to-dp-world-tour-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/changing-times-and-weakened-rivals-make-pga-question-generosity-to-dp-world-tour-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray's Sunningdale partner called Ryder Cup ace 'twit' and got six-month course ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired tennis star Andy Murray is playing at the Sunningdale Foursomes while ex-footballer Gareth Bale is also in the field]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murrays-sunningdale-partner-called-ryder-cup-ace-twit-and-got-six-month-course-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murrays-sunningdale-partner-called-ryder-cup-ace-twit-and-got-six-month-course-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy a ‘bigger liability than Keir Starmer’ as ex-agent makes marriage dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is never one to shirk an opportunity to air his views, but his former agent Andrew Chandler believes this is a weakness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-a-bigger-liability-than-keir-starmer-as-ex-agent-makes-marriage-dig/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-a-bigger-liability-than-keir-starmer-as-ex-agent-makes-marriage-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy Players Championship decision made and replacement plan confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is still due to compete at the Players Championship despite back injury concerns, but the PGA Tour have alternates ready just in case he can't play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-players-championship-decision-made-and-replacement-plan-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-players-championship-decision-made-and-replacement-plan-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood gives update on stranded family after quitting UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood is preparing for The Players Championship, but his family is in Dubai, where they feel safe despite being unable to travel due to the Iran war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-gives-update-on-stranded-family-after-quitting-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-gives-update-on-stranded-family-after-quitting-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: Rory McIlroy's Players Championship delay as Scottie Scheffler to snub duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship last year but recently suffered an injury that could scupper his plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-rory-mcilroys-players-championship-delay-as-scottie-scheffler-to-snub-duo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-rory-mcilroys-players-championship-delay-as-scottie-scheffler-to-snub-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why winning Players would rank highly for Fitzpatrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[2022 US Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick says triumphing at Sawgrass "is not the same as winning a major but it's the next best thing" as he prepares for this week's tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-winning-players-would-rank-highly-for-fitzpatrick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-winning-players-would-rank-highly-for-fitzpatrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why winning Players would be 'up there' for Fitzpatrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[2022 US Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick says triumphing at Sawgrass "is not the same as winning a major but it's the next best thing" as he prepares for this week's tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-winning-players-would-be-up-there-for-fitzpatrick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-winning-players-would-be-up-there-for-fitzpatrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodland 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woodland-cant-waste-energy-hiding-ptsd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woodland-cant-waste-energy-hiding-ptsd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhatia beats Berger in play-off to win at Bay Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akshay Bhatia beats fellow American Daniel Berger on the first sudden death play-off hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bhatia-beats-berger-in-play-off-to-win-at-bay-hill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bhatia-beats-berger-in-play-off-to-win-at-bay-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akshay Bhatia denies Berger in playoff to win Arnold Palmer Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhatia wins on first playoff hole at Bay HillBerger had led by four shots on the back nineA straightforward conclusion to the Arnold Palmer Invitational is apparently impossible. Palmer himself would approve, even if events at the tournament still played in tribute to a golfing icon can feel grisly at times. This, the Florida swing, is the PGA Tour&rsquo;s most testing spell. Glory came to Akshay Bhatia after one sudden death hole in competition with Daniel Berger. The 24-year-old Bhatia, a char]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/akshay-bhatia-denies-berger-in-playoff-to-win-arnold-palmer-invitational/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/akshay-bhatia-denies-berger-in-playoff-to-win-arnold-palmer-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Bradbury clinches third career win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Dan Bradbury birdies five of the last 10 holes to clinch a one-shot victory at the DP World Tour's Joburg Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-bradbury-clinches-third-career-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-bradbury-clinches-third-career-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy breaks silence as injury forces withdrawal weeks before the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has released a statement after pulling out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational with the Masters on the horizon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-breaks-silence-as-injury-forces-withdrawal-weeks-before-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-breaks-silence-as-injury-forces-withdrawal-weeks-before-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy addresses retirement question as he admits to Scottie Scheffler jealousy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy sits second in the world golf rankings behind Scottie Scheffler and has spoken about his rivall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-addresses-retirement-question-as-he-admits-to-scottie-scheffler-jealousy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-addresses-retirement-question-as-he-admits-to-scottie-scheffler-jealousy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm claims LIV Golf title in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm produces a final round 64 to claim victory at the LIV Golf event in Hong Kong as he beats Thomas Detry - one of the players he helped leave the Middle East - to the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-claims-liv-golf-title-in-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-claims-liv-golf-title-in-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berger still leads at Bay Hill after McIlroy withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akshay Bhatia closes the gap on leader Daniel Berger at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after Rory McIlroy was forced to withdraw on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-still-leads-at-bay-hill-after-mcilroy-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-still-leads-at-bay-hill-after-mcilroy-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back injury forces McIlroy to withdraw at Bay Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A back injury sees Rory McIlroy withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando before the third round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/back-injury-forces-mcilroy-to-withdraw-at-bay-hill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/back-injury-forces-mcilroy-to-withdraw-at-bay-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy to defend Players title despite withdrawal from Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Irishman pulled out before third round&lsquo;I felt a twinge in my back, it became muscle spasms&rsquo;Rory McIlroy is confident of defending his Players Championship title from Thursday despite withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational 35 minutes before his third round. McIlroy suffered back spasms, with the Northern Irishman unwilling to potentially put appearances at the Players and next month&rsquo;s Masters at risk by taking to the course at Bay Hill. McIlroy will also be def]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-to-defend-players-title-despite-withdrawal-from-invitational/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-to-defend-players-title-despite-withdrawal-from-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy suffers injury blow weeks before the Masters as he withdraws from competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not long before Rory McIlroy defends his Masters title, the Northern Irishman has been forced to pull out of an event with an injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-suffers-injury-blow-weeks-before-the-masters-as-he-withdraws-from-competition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-suffers-injury-blow-weeks-before-the-masters-as-he-withdraws-from-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's fury at Arnold Palmer Invitational after wife's name brought up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy hit back at the heckler at the event after they crossed a line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-fury-at-arnold-palmer-invitational-after-wifes-name-brought-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-fury-at-arnold-palmer-invitational-after-wifes-name-brought-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler admits he won't sit next to two golfers at Masters Champions Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler has opened up on how seating arrangements work during the prestigious Masters Champions Dinner at Augusta National]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-admits-he-wont-sit-next-to-two-golfers-at-masters-champions-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-admits-he-wont-sit-next-to-two-golfers-at-masters-champions-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berger extends lead as McIlroy rallies at Bay Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Berger extends his lead to five shots at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Rory McIlroy rallies in the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-extends-lead-as-mcilroy-rallies-at-bay-hill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-extends-lead-as-mcilroy-rallies-at-bay-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods’ wavering over captaincy undermines US Ryder Cup ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woods says he has PGA commitments but knows he would be up against a detail-obsessed Luke Donald in 2027Chatter on the Bay Hill range this week has suggested the prospect of Tiger Woods making a return to competitive action at next month&rsquo;s Masters may actually be more than a tale of fantasy. There is even the suggestion Woods could test his competitive ability at a senior, Champions Tour stop between now and Augusta National. If nothing else, the mere discussion keeps sponsors happy.One ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-wavering-over-captaincy-undermines-us-ryder-cup-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-wavering-over-captaincy-undermines-us-ryder-cup-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: F1, Paralympics, Six Nations and Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, golf, winter sports, F1, cricket, baseball and boxing? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-f1-paralympics-six-nations-and-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-f1-paralympics-six-nations-and-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berger leads with opening 63 as McIlroy struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Berger hits an opening round of nine under par to take a three-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, while Rory McIlroy is level par.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-leads-with-opening-63-as-mcilroy-struggles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-leads-with-opening-63-as-mcilroy-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berger leads as McIlroy struggles at Bay Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Berger hits an opening round of nine under par to take a three-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, while Rory McIlroy is level par.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-leads-as-mcilroy-struggles-at-bay-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/berger-leads-as-mcilroy-struggles-at-bay-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowly Li snaps back at fans as Lowry endures another difficult day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese world No 71 swears at heckler after breaking clubLowry finishes with a bogey to compound weekend pain&ldquo;Snap another one!&rdquo; You find brave people in hospitality areas at golf tournaments. The order came to Li Haotong, moments after his caddie had delivered a broken lob wedge to a bin at the back of the Bay Hill driving range. &ldquo;Fuck off!&rdquo; barked Li in immediate reply, with a gesticulation to match. What a scene.Gaining entry to the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowly-li-snaps-back-at-fans-as-lowry-endures-another-difficult-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowly-li-snaps-back-at-fans-as-lowry-endures-another-difficult-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star who fell down lift shaft in freak injury releases health statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DP World Tour star suffered a freak accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-who-fell-down-lift-shaft-in-freak-injury-releases-health-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-who-fell-down-lift-shaft-in-freak-injury-releases-health-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf latest: Rory McIlroy appearance confirmed as Jon Rahm comes to aid of fellow stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf news round-up with details of a Rory McIlroy documentary as a tournament winners honours a pledge to his wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-rory-mcilroy-appearance-confirmed-as-jon-rahm-comes-to-aid-of-fellow-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-latest-rory-mcilroy-appearance-confirmed-as-jon-rahm-comes-to-aid-of-fellow-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s a generous deal’: McIlroy’s surprise at Rahm not accepting DP World Tour offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spaniard&rsquo;s stance could complicate Ryder Cup placeLuke Donald confirms he will captain Europe againDust was yet to settle on Luke Donald&rsquo;s commitment to a third successive stint as Europe&rsquo;s Ryder Cup captain when Rory McIlroy highlighted the elephant in the locker room.McIlroy, in a sentiment shared by other European players, finds it hard to fathom why Jon Rahm has not reached agreement to make his participation at Adare Manor next September straightforward. Rahm&rsquo;s Ryder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/its-a-generous-deal-mcilroys-surprise-at-rahm-not-accepting-dp-world-tour-offer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/its-a-generous-deal-mcilroys-surprise-at-rahm-not-accepting-dp-world-tour-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald return 'wonderful' for Europe - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says that Luke Donald's return for a third Ryder Cup as Europe's captain is a "huge advantage", and speaks on Jon Rahm's eligibility for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-return-wonderful-for-europe-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-return-wonderful-for-europe-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald captaincy return 'wonderful' for Europe - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says that Luke Donald's return for a third Ryder Cup as Europe's captain is a "huge advantage", and speaks on Jon Rahm's eligibility for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-captaincy-return-wonderful-for-europe-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-captaincy-return-wonderful-for-europe-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let's go for a third' - Donald on leading Europe in Ryder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald tells BBC Sport about making the decision to lead Europe for a third time and family backing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lets-go-for-a-third-donald-on-leading-europe-in-ryder-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lets-go-for-a-third-donald-on-leading-europe-in-ryder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miracle to walk after lift shaft fall - Pavan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says it feels "like a miracle to be able to walk" following his release from hospital after a fall down an open lift shaft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/miracle-to-walk-after-lift-shaft-fall-pavan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/miracle-to-walk-after-lift-shaft-fall-pavan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star arranges jet to rescue stranded stars in Dubai amid Middle East war]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a full field for HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong this week thanks to one golf star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-arranges-jet-to-rescue-stranded-stars-in-dubai-amid-middle-east-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-arranges-jet-to-rescue-stranded-stars-in-dubai-amid-middle-east-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald named Europe captain for third time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Donald will attempt to become the first captain to win three Ryder Cups in a row after his third term as European skipper is confirmed for next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-named-europe-captain-for-third-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-named-europe-captain-for-third-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Donald to remain Europe’s Ryder Cup captain and go for historic three-peat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Englishman has led team to back-to-back triumphsTiger Woods is first choice to take over US captaincyConfirmation that Luke Donald will captain Europe&rsquo;s Ryder Cup team for a third time is expected on Wednesday, in a move that will increase pressure on the PGA of America to tie down Tiger Woods to lead the US at Adare Manor next September. Woods, who is the first choice to succeed Keegan Bradley, has been publicly vague on his captaincy status. News on Donald will enhance Europe&rsquo;s sen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/luke-donald-to-remain-europes-ryder-cup-captain-and-go-for-historic-three-peat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/luke-donald-to-remain-europes-ryder-cup-captain-and-go-for-historic-three-peat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star reveals big commitment he has made to wife after winning £1.3m prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombian golf star Nico Echavarria made a promise to his wife that he now must fulfil after beating Shane Lowry at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-reveals-big-commitment-he-has-made-to-wife-after-winning-13m-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-reveals-big-commitment-he-has-made-to-wife-after-winning-13m-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm’s Ryder Cup future increasingly at risk amid row with DP World Tour over LIV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spaniard accuses DP World Tour of &lsquo;extorting&rsquo; players&lsquo;I don&rsquo;t know what game they&rsquo;re trying to play right now&rsquo;Jon Rahm&rsquo;s dispute with the DP World Tour has escalated after the Spaniard accused the organisation of &ldquo;extorting&rdquo; golfers over fines for competing on the LIV circuit. Rahm&rsquo;s Ryder Cup future remains in peril with no resolution to the matter in sight, with insiders at the DP World Tour and Europe&rsquo;s Ryder Cup fans baffled b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahms-ryder-cup-future-increasingly-at-risk-amid-row-with-dp-world-tour-over-liv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahms-ryder-cup-future-increasingly-at-risk-amid-row-with-dp-world-tour-over-liv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm accuses DP World Tour of ‘extorting players’ by issuing LIV fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I don&rsquo;t know what game they&rsquo;re trying to play,&rsquo; says RahmSpaniard&rsquo;s stance has put Ryder Cup place in peril Jon Rahm&rsquo;s dispute with the DP World Tour has escalated after the Spaniard accused the organisation of &ldquo;extorting&rdquo; golfers over fines for competing on the LIV circuit. Rahm&rsquo;s Ryder Cup future remains in peril with no resolution to the matter in sight, with insiders at the DP World Tour and Europe&rsquo;s Ryder Cup fans baffled by his s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-accuses-dp-world-tour-of-extorting-players-by-issuing-liv-fines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-accuses-dp-world-tour-of-extorting-players-by-issuing-liv-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting players']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm claims the DP World Tour is "extorting players" as he outlined why he is not among a group of LIV Golf competitors to have signed a settlement enabling them to play in both organisations' tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-accuses-dp-world-tour-of-extorting-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-accuses-dp-world-tour-of-extorting-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm on rejecting DP World Tour deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm explains his reasons for not signing on the dotted line with the DP World Tour late last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-on-rejecting-dp-world-tour-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-on-rejecting-dp-world-tour-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm hits out at contract offer and responds to Rory McIlroy in fiery statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm declined to strike a deal with the DP World Tour that several other LIV golfers made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-hits-out-at-contract-offer-and-responds-to-rory-mcilroy-in-fiery-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-hits-out-at-contract-offer-and-responds-to-rory-mcilroy-in-fiery-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods hints at return to PGA Tour with cryptic eight-word message]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary golfer has been out of competitive action after undergoing back surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-hints-at-return-to-pga-tour-with-cryptic-eight-word-message/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-hints-at-return-to-pga-tour-with-cryptic-eight-word-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry finds water twice to squander tournament lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland's Shane Lowry finds water off the tee on both the 16th and 17th holes to blow his three-shot lead and finish runner-up at the Cognizant Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-finds-water-twice-to-squander-tournament-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-finds-water-twice-to-squander-tournament-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Lowry left heartbroken after 'throwing away' &pound;750k with young daughter watching on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry was devastated after losing a three-shot lead in the final four holes, finishing as runner-up to Nico Echavarria and missing out on almost &pound;750,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-left-heartbroken-after-throwing-away-pound750k-with-young-daughter-watching-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-left-heartbroken-after-throwing-away-pound750k-with-young-daughter-watching-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry finds water off 16th &amp; 17th tees to blow PGA Tour lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland's Shane Lowry says "throwing away" his three-shot lead in the Cognizant Classic will be "hard to take".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-finds-water-off-16th-amp-17th-tees-to-blow-pga-tour-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-finds-water-off-16th-amp-17th-tees-to-blow-pga-tour-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green wins LPGA title with husband as caddie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's Hannah Green wins the LPGA's Women's World Championship in Singapore after her husband steps in as her caddie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/green-wins-lpga-title-with-husband-as-caddie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/green-wins-lpga-title-with-husband-as-caddie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I beat Tiger Woods after drinking all day - he's not in my top four players ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[The charismatic golf icon has left Tiger Woods out of his best four players of all time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-beat-tiger-woods-after-drinking-all-day-hes-not-in-my-top-four-players-ever/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-beat-tiger-woods-after-drinking-all-day-hes-not-in-my-top-four-players-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thompson 'ready' to compete in professional golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh golfer Luca Thompson is confident for her debut season on the LET Golf Tour after turning professional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thompson-ready-to-compete-in-professional-golf/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thompson-ready-to-compete-in-professional-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu and Tommy Fleetwood find themselves in same position as announcement made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Raducanu and Tommy Fleetwood have both made a major change in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/emma-raducanu-and-tommy-fleetwood-find-themselves-in-same-position-as-announcement-made/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/emma-raducanu-and-tommy-fleetwood-find-themselves-in-same-position-as-announcement-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrea Pavan statement released as update given on golf star after freak accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[After his freak accident before the DP World Tour's South African Open event, Andrea Pavan has issued an update on how he is doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andrea-pavan-statement-released-as-update-given-on-golf-star-after-freak-accident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andrea-pavan-statement-released-as-update-given-on-golf-star-after-freak-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian Pavan seriously hurt after lift shaft fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is seriously injured after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before this week's South African Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/italian-pavan-seriously-hurt-after-lift-shaft-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/italian-pavan-seriously-hurt-after-lift-shaft-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer Andrea Pavan ‘thankful to be alive’ after reportedly falling down lift shaft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian reportedly fell three floors in South AfricaGolfer &lsquo;in good spirits&rsquo; according to his former coachItalian golfer Andrea Pavan is &ldquo;thankful to be alive&rdquo; after reportedly falling three floors down a lift shaft.The 36-year-old, a two-time European Tour winner, was scheduled to be playing in this week&rsquo;s South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club but was forced to withdraw after the incident on Wednesday. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-andrea-pavan-thankful-to-be-alive-after-reportedly-falling-down-lift-shaft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-andrea-pavan-thankful-to-be-alive-after-reportedly-falling-down-lift-shaft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star suffers freak accident 'falling down multiple floors in elevator shaft']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time DP World Tour-winner Andrea Pavan has reportedly been seriously injured after falling down an elevator shaft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-suffers-freak-accident-falling-down-multiple-floors-in-elevator-shaft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-suffers-freak-accident-falling-down-multiple-floors-in-elevator-shaft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognizant Classic: Why are Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler not playing in £7.1m event?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A field of 123 players will take part in the Cognizant Classic this week but Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are not involved in the action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cognizant-classic-why-are-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-not-playing-in-71m-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cognizant-classic-why-are-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-not-playing-in-71m-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods brutally snubbed as 15 majors not enough for John Daly's greatest four ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods is one of golf's greatest ever players - but that hasn't stopped him from being snubbed by John Daly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-brutally-snubbed-as-15-majors-not-enough-for-john-dalys-greatest-four-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-brutally-snubbed-as-15-majors-not-enough-for-john-dalys-greatest-four-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy leaves Jordan Spieth speechless with what he did at Genesis Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Spieth was almost lost for words after what Rory McIlroy did at the Genesis Invitational]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-leaves-jordan-spieth-speechless-with-what-he-did-at-genesis-invitational/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-leaves-jordan-spieth-speechless-with-what-he-did-at-genesis-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy rejects &pound;1.3m payday after showing true colours about winning 'extra money']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy mentioned earning extra money after the Genesis Invitational and is now opting to skip the one PGA Tour event before the Arnold Palmer Invitational]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-rejects-pound13m-payday-after-showing-true-colours-about-winning-extra-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-rejects-pound13m-payday-after-showing-true-colours-about-winning-extra-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's behaviour brought up as Genesis Invitational star makes feelings clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bridgeman edged out Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama by just one shot to claim his first PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-behaviour-brought-up-as-genesis-invitational-star-makes-feelings-clear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-behaviour-brought-up-as-genesis-invitational-star-makes-feelings-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Portrush to host 2027 Amateur Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will stage the Amateur Championship for the fourth occasion in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/royal-portrush-to-host-2027-amateur-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/royal-portrush-to-host-2027-amateur-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood slam dunks from the fairway for eagle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood makes a stunning eagle from teh fiarway during his final round at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-slam-dunks-from-the-fairway-for-eagle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-slam-dunks-from-the-fairway-for-eagle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy finishes one shot behind Bridgeman at Genesis Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shoots a four-under-par 67 but it's not enough to overhaul winner Jacob Bridgeman, who wins by one shot at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-one-shot-behind-bridgeman-at-genesis-invitational/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-one-shot-behind-bridgeman-at-genesis-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy laughs off reporter's question as he tells them 'it earned me &pound;300k more']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy almost pulled off an almighty resurgence at the Genesis Invitational before finishing T2 thanks to a late birdie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-laughs-off-reporters-question-as-he-tells-them-it-earned-me-pound300k-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-laughs-off-reporters-question-as-he-tells-them-it-earned-me-pound300k-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy finishes one shot behind Genesis winner Bridgeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shoots a four-under-par 67 but it is not enough to overhaul winner Jacob Bridgeman, who wins by one shot at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-one-shot-behind-genesis-winner-bridgeman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-one-shot-behind-genesis-winner-bridgeman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA star and heir to £750m from tech empire is still worth less than Tiger Woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods may have won more than any golfer in PGA Tour history, but he has financial competition from one current star who has won just a single title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-star-and-heir-to-750m-from-tech-empire-is-still-worth-less-than-tiger-woods/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-star-and-heir-to-750m-from-tech-empire-is-still-worth-less-than-tiger-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I won The Open &ndash; I know who's been best out of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler']]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Open winner has given his verdict on Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-won-the-open-ndash-i-know-whos-been-best-out-of-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-won-the-open-ndash-i-know-whos-been-best-out-of-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy showed true colours with response to fan comment at Genesis Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy showed his real character during last year's Genesis Invitational after a fan heckled his right-hand man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-showed-true-colours-with-response-to-fan-comment-at-genesis-invitational/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-showed-true-colours-with-response-to-fan-comment-at-genesis-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridgeman leads Genesis by six from McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is second, six shots adrift of leader Jacob Bridgeman, whose second round of seven-under-par 64 cements his place at the top of leaderboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bridgeman-leads-genesis-by-six-from-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bridgeman-leads-genesis-by-six-from-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' true thoughts after son Charlie refuses to follow in his golf footsteps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods is witnessing his son Charlie opt to make his own decisions in his plan to become a professional golfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-true-thoughts-after-son-charlie-refuses-to-follow-in-his-golf-footsteps/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-true-thoughts-after-son-charlie-refuses-to-follow-in-his-golf-footsteps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm's Ryder Cup future in doubt amid DP World Tour row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup future remains uncertain after refusing to settle his long&#8209;running dispute with the DP World Tour, leaving the Spaniard at risk of missing next year's event in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahms-ryder-cup-future-in-doubt-amid-dp-world-tour-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahms-ryder-cup-future-in-doubt-amid-dp-world-tour-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm’s refusal to pay fine over LIV Golf puts Ryder Cup future in peril]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV rebel rejects European Tour Group&rsquo;s offer Tyrrell Hatton has settled over seven-figure fineJon Rahm&rsquo;s Ryder Cup future is in serious doubt after the Spaniard failed to join his teammate Tyrrell Hatton in settling a dispute over a seven-figure fine with the European Tour Group over participation in LIV Golf.Hatton is one of eight golfers who have agreed to settle all outstanding fines due in Europe and withdraw any appeals in return for releases to play on LIV tournaments in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahms-refusal-to-pay-fine-over-liv-golf-puts-ryder-cup-future-in-peril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahms-refusal-to-pay-fine-over-liv-golf-puts-ryder-cup-future-in-peril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' nickname for Rory McIlroy and telling comment to son Charlie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy will take part in the Genesis Invitational this week, a tournament organised by Tiger Woods' TGR Foundation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-nickname-for-rory-mcilroy-and-telling-comment-to-son-charlie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-nickname-for-rory-mcilroy-and-telling-comment-to-son-charlie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy hunts Genesis leaders Penge and Bridgeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Rory McIlroy is one shot off leaders Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman at the halfway stage of the Genesis Invitational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-hunts-genesis-leaders-penge-and-bridgeman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-hunts-genesis-leaders-penge-and-bridgeman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood taunted by LIV Golf star after Nike split as cheeky offer made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood has been wearing various brands since his Nike contract ended, prompting a humorous social media offer from LIV Golf's Ben An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-taunted-by-liv-golf-star-after-nike-split-as-cheeky-offer-made/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-taunted-by-liv-golf-star-after-nike-split-as-cheeky-offer-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy sets clubhouse lead at stormy Genesis]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Rory McIlroy says he prefers playing in rain to wind after setting the joint clubhouse lead as storms hit the opening day of the PGA Tour event in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-sets-clubhouse-lead-at-stormy-genesis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-sets-clubhouse-lead-at-stormy-genesis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy responds to Tiger Woods Genesis Invitational claim - 'Would be a good thing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Genesis Invitational is taking place on the PGA Tour with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy discussing the potential of the tournament being moved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-responds-to-tiger-woods-genesis-invitational-claim-would-be-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-responds-to-tiger-woods-genesis-invitational-claim-would-be-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy involved in major disagreement as Masters champion says &ndash; 'It's horrible']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has expressed dislike for a decision made ahead of the Genesis Invitational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-involved-in-major-disagreement-as-masters-champion-says-ndash-its-horrible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-involved-in-major-disagreement-as-masters-champion-says-ndash-its-horrible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf news: Tiger Woods discloses Ryder Cup invitation as Rory McIlroy snubbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods has addressed questions about the Ryder Cup captaincy ahead of hosting the Genesis Invitational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-tiger-woods-discloses-ryder-cup-invitation-as-rory-mcilroy-snubbed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-tiger-woods-discloses-ryder-cup-invitation-as-rory-mcilroy-snubbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy confident before Genesis Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is happy with his game as he prepares to challenge for a first Genesis Invitational success at the Riviera Country Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-confident-before-genesis-invitational/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-confident-before-genesis-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV star claims he's banned for life from The Masters after comment he made live on air]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sports broadcaster believes he is not welcome back at The Masters after making a joke on air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tv-star-claims-hes-banned-for-life-from-the-masters-after-comment-he-made-live-on-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tv-star-claims-hes-banned-for-life-from-the-masters-after-comment-he-made-live-on-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis Invitational tee times: When are Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler playing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the star-studded field at the upcoming Genesis Invitational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/genesis-invitational-tee-times-when-are-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-playing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/genesis-invitational-tee-times-when-are-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods confirms Ryder Cup return proposition as plan to captain US team emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods has given a peek behind the curtain regarding talks to captain Team USA at the 2027 Ryder Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-confirms-ryder-cup-return-proposition-as-plan-to-captain-us-team-emerges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-confirms-ryder-cup-return-proposition-as-plan-to-captain-us-team-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Woods takes different path to father Tiger as 17-year-old makes surprise move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' son has secured his first representation deal - but it's not with the same agency that the 15-time major champion has long had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-takes-different-path-to-father-tiger-as-17-year-old-makes-surprise-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-takes-different-path-to-father-tiger-as-17-year-old-makes-surprise-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No date for Woods return but Masters 'not off the table']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods says competing at this year's Masters is "not off the table" but the 15-time major champion still has no timetable for his return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/no-date-for-woods-return-but-masters-not-off-the-table/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/no-date-for-woods-return-but-masters-not-off-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' telling response over playing at Masters in latest health update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods missed the entire 2025 season having ruptured his Achilles in March before undergoing disc replacement in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-telling-response-over-playing-at-masters-in-latest-health-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-telling-response-over-playing-at-masters-in-latest-health-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods weighs offer to captain 2027 US Ryder Cup team]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I&rsquo;m trying to figure out if I can actually do this&rsquo;Woods says he could play in this year&rsquo;s MastersTiger Woods has confirmed he has been asked to captain the USA team at the Ryder Cup next year. Woods, who has not played competitively since the 2024 Open Championship, has also somewhat remarkably left the door open to teeing up in the Masters this&nbsp;year.With the USA still reeling from defeat by Europe at Bethpage in September, thoughts have turned towards attempts to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-weighs-offer-to-captain-2027-us-ryder-cup-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-weighs-offer-to-captain-2027-us-ryder-cup-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood celebrates big Pebble Beach winnings after relationship ended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood secured a huge payday at the PGA Tour signature event but remains a free agent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-celebrates-big-pebble-beach-winnings-after-relationship-ended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-celebrates-big-pebble-beach-winnings-after-relationship-ended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy banked quarter of a million prize but wishes he could change one thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was not fully satisfied despite his strong final round showing at Pebble Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-banked-quarter-of-a-million-prize-but-wishes-he-could-change-one-thing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-banked-quarter-of-a-million-prize-but-wishes-he-could-change-one-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morikawa wins at Pebble Beach with birdie on the final hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[A birdie at the last hole sees Collin Morikawa take victory at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - his first PGA Tour win in more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/morikawa-wins-at-pebble-beach-with-birdie-on-the-final-hole/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/morikawa-wins-at-pebble-beach-with-birdie-on-the-final-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morikawa ends trophy drought at Pebble Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A birdie at the last sees Collin Morikawa take victory at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - his first PGA Tour win in more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/morikawa-ends-trophy-drought-at-pebble-beach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/morikawa-ends-trophy-drought-at-pebble-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf star who &lsquo;disappeared for 12 years&rsquo; wins tournament - &lsquo;best comeback ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Kim secured his first professional victory in 16 years at LIV Golf Adelaide as he paid an emotional tribute to his daughter, Bella.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-who-lsquodisappeared-for-12-yearsrsquo-wins-tournament-lsquobest-comeback-ever/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-who-lsquodisappeared-for-12-yearsrsquo-wins-tournament-lsquobest-comeback-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy receives response from Women's PGA Tour star after comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has questioned the success of five majors in women's golf while opposing a fifth major for men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-receives-response-from-womens-pga-tour-star-after-comments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-receives-response-from-womens-pga-tour-star-after-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Overwhelmed' Kim takes first win after 12 years away]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Anthony Kim says it is "overwhelming" after winning his first tournament since ending a 12-year absence from golf during which he battled drug and alcohol addiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/overwhelmed-kim-takes-first-win-after-12-years-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/overwhelmed-kim-takes-first-win-after-12-years-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdie run puts Bhatia ahead at Pebble Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akshay Bhatia holds a two-shot lead after the third round of the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as fellow American Collin Morikawa's round of 62 moves him into contention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdie-run-puts-bhatia-ahead-at-pebble-beach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdie-run-puts-bhatia-ahead-at-pebble-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull claims fifth European title with victory in Riyadh]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Charley Hull produces a stunning closing round of 65 to win the PIF Saudi Ladies International by one shot for her fifth Ladies European Tour title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hull-claims-fifth-european-title-with-victory-in-riyadh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hull-claims-fifth-european-title-with-victory-in-riyadh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shows true colours as he leaves golf fan stunned at Pebble Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is competing at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-shows-true-colours-as-he-leaves-golf-fan-stunned-at-pebble-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-shows-true-colours-as-he-leaves-golf-fan-stunned-at-pebble-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy with work to do as Bhatia and Hisatsune lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akshay Bhatia shoots an eight-under-par 64 to share the second-round lead with Ryo Hisatsune at 15 under at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-with-work-to-do-as-bhatia-and-hisatsune-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-with-work-to-do-as-bhatia-and-hisatsune-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull moves into contention as Rhodes drops back]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Charley Hull shoots a five-under 67 to move into contention as overnight leader Mimi Rhodes drops off the pace going into the final round of the PIF Saudi Ladies International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hull-moves-into-contention-as-rhodes-drops-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hull-moves-into-contention-as-rhodes-drops-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's message to caddie at Pebble Beach spoke volumes as warning rang true]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy addressed his caddie before claiming his 27th PGA Tour title at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-message-to-caddie-at-pebble-beach-spoke-volumes-as-warning-rang-true/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-message-to-caddie-at-pebble-beach-spoke-volumes-as-warning-rang-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy makes huge change for Pebble Beach as golf star says 'experiment is over']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has made a change to his clubs for his first appearance on the PGA Tour this season at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-makes-huge-change-for-pebble-beach-as-golf-star-says-experiment-is-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-makes-huge-change-for-pebble-beach-as-golf-star-says-experiment-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters champion banned from playing at Augusta as golf row emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Player has been left saddened by a brutal decision from Augusta National.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-champion-banned-from-playing-at-augusta-as-golf-row-emerges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/masters-champion-banned-from-playing-at-augusta-as-golf-row-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy holes out from bunker at Pebble Beach Pro-Am]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy holes out for eagle on the 14th hole at Spyglass Hill during his first-round 68 at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-holes-out-from-bunker-at-pebble-beach-pro-am/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-holes-out-from-bunker-at-pebble-beach-pro-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy disagrees with Brandel Chamblee and golf legend as he makes himself heard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy made his thoughts clear on the potential of a fifth major being added to the men's game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-disagrees-with-brandel-chamblee-and-golf-legend-as-he-makes-himself-heard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-disagrees-with-brandel-chamblee-and-golf-legend-as-he-makes-himself-heard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy makes solid start as Hisatsune sets pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champion Rory McIlroy makes a solid start to the first round of the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Japan's Ryo Hisatsune sets the early pace with a 10-under 62.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-solid-start-as-hisatsune-sets-pace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-solid-start-as-hisatsune-sets-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes leads at halfway stage in LET season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Mimi Rhodes shoots a three-under-par 69 to take the outright lead after the second round of the PIF Saudi Ladies International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rhodes-leads-at-halfway-stage-in-let-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rhodes-leads-at-halfway-stage-in-let-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeChambeau tops drive but makes birdie &amp; ties lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau recovers from topping a drive to share the lead with home hope Marc Leishman after the first round of LIV Adelaide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-tops-drive-but-makes-birdie-amp-ties-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dechambeau-tops-drive-but-makes-birdie-amp-ties-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pebble Beach tee times including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie Scheffler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pebble Beach Pro-Am is set to begin this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pebble-beach-tee-times-including-rory-mcilroy-tommy-fleetwood-and-scottie-scheffler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pebble-beach-tee-times-including-rory-mcilroy-tommy-fleetwood-and-scottie-scheffler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says yes to £14million opportunity as he stands to massively boost net worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has already made millions from his results on the golf course but the 2025 Masters winner is not done yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-says-yes-to-14million-opportunity-as-he-stands-to-massively-boost-net-worth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-says-yes-to-14million-opportunity-as-he-stands-to-massively-boost-net-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Woods snubs following in dad Tiger's footsteps as golf legend shows true colours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Woods has made a big decision about his future with his father and golf icon Tiger giving his verdict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-snubs-following-in-dad-tigers-footsteps-as-golf-legend-shows-true-colours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-snubs-following-in-dad-tigers-footsteps-as-golf-legend-shows-true-colours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players doesn't need to be fifth major - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Rory McIlroy says the Players Championship has "more of an identity" than the US PGA Championship but does not believe the tournament should become men's golf's fifth major.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-doesnt-need-to-be-fifth-major-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/players-doesnt-need-to-be-fifth-major-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law wants 'Solheim buzz' amid 'different' LET season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bronte Law is looking forward to "feeling the buzz" of being involved in this year's Solheim Cup despite accepting this season will be "different" as a new parent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/law-wants-solheim-buzz-amid-different-let-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/law-wants-solheim-buzz-amid-different-let-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From turning down Mickey Mouse to becoming a pro golfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh golfer Ffion Tynan explains how she went from a family holiday in Orlando to professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-turning-down-mickey-mouse-to-becoming-a-pro-golfer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-turning-down-mickey-mouse-to-becoming-a-pro-golfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama controversy as new footage causes uproar after £500K blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama stopped his tee-shot after a noise in the crowd during the play-off hole at the Phoenix Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hideki-matsuyama-controversy-as-new-footage-causes-uproar-after-500k-blow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hideki-matsuyama-controversy-as-new-footage-causes-uproar-after-500k-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gotterup wins play-off to claim Phoenix Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Chris Gotterup mounts a late charge before beating Japan's Hideki Matsuyama in a play-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/gotterup-wins-play-off-to-claim-phoenix-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/gotterup-wins-play-off-to-claim-phoenix-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reed continues fine form with Qatar Masters win]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Patrick Reed continues his fine form on the DP World Tour with victory at the Qatar Masters by two shots over Scotland's Calum Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-continues-fine-form-with-qatar-masters-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-continues-fine-form-with-qatar-masters-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial YouTuber Jack Doherty barred from PGA Tour events after Phoenix Open disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doherty removed over incident at tournament22-year-old has subscriber count of nearly 30 millionSource confirms streamer&rsquo;s ban from future eventsA controversial livestreamer has been barred from attending PGA Tour events indefinitely after being removed from the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a person familiar with the matter told the Guardian, though the tour has declined to publicly confirm any specific disciplinary action.Security and law enforcement removed Jack Doherty from the tourna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/controversial-youtuber-jack-doherty-barred-from-pga-tour-events-after-phoenix-open-disruption/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/controversial-youtuber-jack-doherty-barred-from-pga-tour-events-after-phoenix-open-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial YouTuber barred from PGA Tour events after Phoenix Open disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Doherty removed over incident at tournament22-year-old has subscriber count of nearly 30 millionSource confirms streamer&rsquo;s ban from future eventsA controversial livestreamer has been barred from attending PGA Tour events indefinitely after being removed from the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a person familiar with the matter told the Guardian, though the tour has declined to publicly confirm any specific disciplinary action.Security and law enforcement removed Jack Doherty from the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/controversial-youtuber-barred-from-pga-tour-events-after-phoenix-open-disruption/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/controversial-youtuber-barred-from-pga-tour-events-after-phoenix-open-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do multiple choice questions make us biased?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CrowdScience listener Griffith asks why a multiple choice quiz answer is rarely &lsquo;a&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/do-multiple-choice-questions-make-us-biased/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/do-multiple-choice-questions-make-us-biased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthew Fitzpatrick's wife and golf claim he was forced to deny &ndash; 'I wouldn't let her']]></title><description><![CDATA[WM Phoenix Open star Matt Fitzpatrick was previously quizzed on a bizarre claim made by his wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matthew-fitzpatricks-wife-and-golf-claim-he-was-forced-to-deny-ndash-i-wouldnt-let-her/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matthew-fitzpatricks-wife-and-golf-claim-he-was-forced-to-deny-ndash-i-wouldnt-let-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banned PGA Tour star speaks out on response to wife's letter after Brooks Koepka return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banned PGA Tour star Wesley Bryan has opened up on his suspension after playing in a LIV Golf creator event last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/banned-pga-tour-star-speaks-out-on-response-to-wifes-letter-after-brooks-koepka-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/banned-pga-tour-star-speaks-out-on-response-to-wifes-letter-after-brooks-koepka-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Doesn't seem fair' - Rahm criticises LIV rankings call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm says a ruling that will see only the top 10 finishers at LIV Golf events awarded world ranking points "doesn't seem fair".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/doesnt-seem-fair-rahm-criticises-liv-rankings-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/doesnt-seem-fair-rahm-criticises-liv-rankings-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy put on notice as Scottie Scheffler's caddie sends ominous warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, sent a message to the world No.1's rivals with his latest verdict on the American]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-put-on-notice-as-scottie-schefflers-caddie-sends-ominous-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-put-on-notice-as-scottie-schefflers-caddie-sends-ominous-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LET announces record prize fund for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[One-third of the 30 events on the 48th Ladies European Tour season will each have a prize fund of at least 1m euros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/let-announces-record-prize-fund-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/let-announces-record-prize-fund-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV hits out despite getting world ranking points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-hits-out-despite-getting-world-ranking-points/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-hits-out-despite-getting-world-ranking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf tour hits out at decision to only award ranking points to top-10 finishers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ranking points to be awarded at LIV events for first timeSaudi-backed tour attacks &lsquo;unprecedented restriction&rsquo;The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Tour has hit out at what it regards as victimisation from those presiding over the sport&rsquo;s world rankings process, despite seeing their wait of nearly four years for recognition by the system finally end.It was confirmed on Tuesday that those competing in LIV tournaments will receive official world golf ranking points but only when finis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-tour-hits-out-at-decision-to-only-award-ranking-points-to-top-10-finishers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-tour-hits-out-at-decision-to-only-award-ranking-points-to-top-10-finishers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' ex to compete at Winter Olympics despite being airlifted to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skiing icon Lindsey Vonn still plans to compete at the Winter Olympics in Italy, despite tearing her ACL in a crash just days before competition begins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-ex-to-compete-at-winter-olympics-despite-being-airlifted-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-ex-to-compete-at-winter-olympics-despite-being-airlifted-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka and Amanda Balionis' awkward disagreement after return to PGA Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka made his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf, where CBS reporter Amanda Balionis and the star disagreed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-and-amanda-balionis-awkward-disagreement-after-return-to-pga-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-and-amanda-balionis-awkward-disagreement-after-return-to-pga-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Rose's incredible net worth now as Ryder Cup hero breaks &pound;55million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose added to his career earnings with another impressive display on the golf course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-roses-incredible-net-worth-now-as-ryder-cup-hero-breaks-pound55million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-roses-incredible-net-worth-now-as-ryder-cup-hero-breaks-pound55million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour success vindicates rejecting LIV - Rose]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose says he did not move to LIV Golf because he "felt my childhood self wouldn't feel very good about giving up on those dreams" of chasing the game's biggest prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-success-vindicates-rejecting-liv-rose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-success-vindicates-rejecting-liv-rose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Rose notches first wire-to-wire Torrey Pines win in 71 years with apology to Tiger Woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose wins Farmers Insurance Open with 72-hole record265 total pips Woods&rsquo; 1999 mark by one shotJustin Rose became the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines in 71 years, starting with a six-shot lead and never letting anyone get any closer to him Sunday as he closed with a 2-under 70 to win the Farmers Insurance Open.Rose opened with a 62 on the North course at Torrey Pines and really never let up all week, playing even better on the South course that has hosted two U.S. Opens. He wound]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-rose-notches-first-wire-to-wire-torrey-pines-win-in-71-years-with-apology-to-tiger-woods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-rose-notches-first-wire-to-wire-torrey-pines-win-in-71-years-with-apology-to-tiger-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose sets tournament record in Torrey Pines win - highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose clinched a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score. He signed for a two-under-par 70 to finish seven clear of the field on 23 under and claim his 13th PGA Tour title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-torrey-pines-win-highlights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-torrey-pines-win-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose sets tournament record in dominant win - highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose clinches an utterly dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-dominant-win-highlights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-dominant-win-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose sets tournament record in dominant win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose clinches an utterly dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-dominant-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-dominant-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose sets tournament record in dominant Torrey Pines win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose clinches an utterly dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-dominant-torrey-pines-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-sets-tournament-record-in-dominant-torrey-pines-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four women join forces to expose a dangerous predator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four survivors of the same dangerous man join forces to finally bring him to justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/four-women-join-forces-to-expose-a-dangerous-predator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/four-women-join-forces-to-expose-a-dangerous-predator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korda overcomes 'brutal' conditions to win opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Nelly Korda wins the weather-affected Tournament of Champions after "probably the hardest holes I've ever played in professional golf".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-overcomes-brutal-conditions-to-win-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/korda-overcomes-brutal-conditions-to-win-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's Hill beaten by Schott in Bahrain play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[German Freddy Schott beats Scotland's Calum Hill and Patrick Reed in Bahrain for his first DP World Tour title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scotlands-hill-beaten-by-schott-in-bahrain-play-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scotlands-hill-beaten-by-schott-in-bahrain-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson 'family matter' forces LIV Golf decision as statement released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson is one of the biggest names still competing in LIV Golf, but the American will be absent for the first two events]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-family-matter-forces-liv-golf-decision-as-statement-released/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-family-matter-forces-liv-golf-decision-as-statement-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose hits birdie on 18th to inch towards PGA Tour win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch England's Justin Rose surge into a six-shot lead with a birdie on the 18th hole, as he looks to secure a 13th PGA Tour win with a victory at the Farmers Insurance Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-hits-birdie-on-18th-to-inch-towards-pga-tour-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-hits-birdie-on-18th-to-inch-towards-pga-tour-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose six clear as he chases 13th PGA Tour win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose is in a strong position to secure a 13th PGA Tour win after extending his lead to six shots at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-six-clear-as-he-chases-13th-pga-tour-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-six-clear-as-he-chases-13th-pga-tour-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woad eight shots off lead after play suspended in Orlando]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lottie Woad falls eight shots behind the lead at the Tournament of Champions after blustery conditions in Orlando lead okay to be suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woad-eight-shots-off-lead-after-play-suspended-in-orlando/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woad-eight-shots-off-lead-after-play-suspended-in-orlando/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Rose's wife caused Rory McIlroy confusion as he closes in on huge &pound;1.2m payday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose continues to bank huge sums from his golf career and is nearing yet another big win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-roses-wife-caused-rory-mcilroy-confusion-as-he-closes-in-on-huge-pound12m-payday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/justin-roses-wife-caused-rory-mcilroy-confusion-as-he-closes-in-on-huge-pound12m-payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every footballer's golf handicap for Ryder Cup-style event from Gareth Bale to John Terry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Premier League footballers, including John Terry, Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, will be out on the golf course this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/every-footballers-golf-handicap-for-ryder-cup-style-event-from-gareth-bale-to-john-terry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/every-footballers-golf-handicap-for-ryder-cup-style-event-from-gareth-bale-to-john-terry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose four clear as Koepka makes cut on PGA return]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Justin Rose shoots a seven-under-par 65 to extend his lead to four shots at the Farmers Insurance Open while returning Brooks Koepka made the cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-four-clear-as-koepka-makes-cut-on-pga-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-four-clear-as-koepka-makes-cut-on-pga-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woad shares Tournament of Champions lead with Ko]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Lottie Woad hits a three-under-par 69 on day two of the Tournament of Champions to share the lead with three-time major winner Lydia Ko.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woad-shares-tournament-of-champions-lead-with-ko/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woad-shares-tournament-of-champions-lead-with-ko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotsman Hill fires sizzling 61 to lead in Bahrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calum Hill equals the Royal Club's course record with an 11-under 61 to take a four-shot lead in the Bahrain Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scotsman-hill-fires-sizzling-61-to-lead-in-bahrain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scotsman-hill-fires-sizzling-61-to-lead-in-bahrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballesteros statue 'broken up by thief for bronze sale']]></title><description><![CDATA[A life-size statue of golf great Seve Ballesteros, which vanished from his Spanish hometown, is found in pieces as the alleged thief prepared to sell it for its bronze, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ballesteros-statue-broken-up-by-thief-for-bronze-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ballesteros-statue-broken-up-by-thief-for-bronze-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's &pound;4m Ryder Cup verdict rubbished as he's told 'it's not the same']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's financial demands for two of his Ryder Cup colleagues have been questioned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-pound4m-ryder-cup-verdict-rubbished-as-hes-told-its-not-the-same/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-pound4m-ryder-cup-verdict-rubbished-as-hes-told-its-not-the-same/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer, 22, diagnosed with cancer as PGA Tour plans put on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A promising golfer has stepped away from professional sport to undergo cancer treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-22-diagnosed-with-cancer-as-pga-tour-plans-put-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-22-diagnosed-with-cancer-as-pga-tour-plans-put-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is LIV Golf's future after Reed &amp; Koepka exits?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the PGA Tour going on the offensive, how hard LIV's paymasters fight to keep Bryson DeChambeau may well go a long way to dictating the future credibility of its series, writes Dan Roan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-liv-golfs-future-after-reed-amp-koepka-exits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-liv-golfs-future-after-reed-amp-koepka-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour star disqualified from £7m event after being caught with illegal item]]></title><description><![CDATA[A PGA Tour star was disqualified from a lucrative tournament after he was found to be in violation of official golf rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-star-disqualified-from-7m-event-after-being-caught-with-illegal-item/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-star-disqualified-from-7m-event-after-being-caught-with-illegal-item/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose leads as Koepka makes PGA Tour return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rose shot a 10-under-par 62 to lead the Farmers Insurance Open as American Brooks Koepka made his PGA Tour return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-leads-as-koepka-makes-pga-tour-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rose-leads-as-koepka-makes-pga-tour-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV and let die: Reed’s return to PGA fold shows why Saudi golf experiment is doomed | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite an estimated outlay of $6bn since 2022, LIV appears to be far away from establishing itself in the the manner of PIF projects in other sportsIn one sense, it is difficult to detect anything warm and cuddly in all of this. Elite golfers, who were already obscenely rich, take the bounty on offer from a Saudi Arabian-backed disruption model before shuffling back whence they came &ndash; essentially for a trivial penalty &ndash; when the novelty wears off. This is hardly sport at its purest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-and-let-die-reeds-return-to-pga-fold-shows-why-saudi-golf-experiment-is-doomed-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-and-let-die-reeds-return-to-pga-fold-shows-why-saudi-golf-experiment-is-doomed-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods phone call and Rory McIlroy admission speak volumes about Brooks Koepka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour after spending three years on the LIV Golf circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-phone-call-and-rory-mcilroy-admission-speak-volumes-about-brooks-koepka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-phone-call-and-rory-mcilroy-admission-speak-volumes-about-brooks-koepka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy faces awkward meeting with LIV Golf star who chucked tee at him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy could soon have an awkward reunion with a player who tossed a tee at him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-faces-awkward-meeting-with-liv-golf-star-who-chucked-tee-at-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-faces-awkward-meeting-with-liv-golf-star-who-chucked-tee-at-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reed leaves LIV Golf to make PGA Tour return]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Patrick Reed announces he is leaving the LIV Golf series to make a return to the PGA Tour, who will allow him to play from August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-leaves-liv-golf-to-make-pga-tour-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-leaves-liv-golf-to-make-pga-tour-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy proven right as second LIV Golf star walks away after Brooks Koepka exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka has been followed out of LIV Golf by a big name, with a huge announcement dropping today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-proven-right-as-second-liv-golf-star-walks-away-after-brooks-koepka-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-proven-right-as-second-liv-golf-star-walks-away-after-brooks-koepka-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Reed quits rebel LIV Golf tour in latest blow to Saudi-backed breakaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[American becomes latest major winner to exit 2018 Masters champion will be eligible for PGA Tour Patrick Reed has delivered the latest high-profile blow to LIV Golf by announcing he will leave the circuit before the start of its 2026 season.The 35-year-old American former Masters champion joins Brooks Koepka by instead focusing on the PGA Tour. Reed will spend his immediate time on the DP World Tour, where he won the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. Reed tees up in Bahrain from Thursday. Continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-quits-rebel-liv-golf-tour-in-latest-blow-to-saudi-backed-breakaway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-quits-rebel-liv-golf-tour-in-latest-blow-to-saudi-backed-breakaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy turns down £8.9million opportunities after following through on promise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy had a banner year in 2025 with Masters and Ryder Cup wins among the stand-out results, but he's staying true to his word.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-turns-down-89million-opportunities-after-following-through-on-promise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-turns-down-89million-opportunities-after-following-through-on-promise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy thinks Brooks Koepka has shown his true colours as Patrick Reed brought up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy offered his true thoughts on why Brooks Koepka may have decided to depart the LIV Golf tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-thinks-brooks-koepka-has-shown-his-true-colours-as-patrick-reed-brought-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-thinks-brooks-koepka-has-shown-his-true-colours-as-patrick-reed-brought-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of mixed indoor league 'an unbelievable miss']]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Nelly Korda says a mixed gender indoor virtual league "would have been revolutionary" following the launch of a women's competition backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lack-of-mixed-indoor-league-an-unbelievable-miss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lack-of-mixed-indoor-league-an-unbelievable-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka's private phone call right after controversial PGA return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka made the decision to ditch LIV Golf in December, before later announcing his intention to return to the PGA Tour in a controversial move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-and-brooks-koepkas-private-phone-call-right-after-controversial-pga-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-and-brooks-koepkas-private-phone-call-right-after-controversial-pga-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koepka 'rang Woods first' over PGA Tour return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka says Tiger Woods was the first person he called to discuss a return to the PGA Tour after leaving the LIV Golf circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/koepka-rang-woods-first-over-pga-tour-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/koepka-rang-woods-first-over-pga-tour-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's true colours shown as golf employee breaks down in tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's character was on show as his request left a staff member in tears]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-true-colours-shown-as-golf-employee-breaks-down-in-tears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-true-colours-shown-as-golf-employee-breaks-down-in-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler and caddie&rsquo;s 'childish' financial agreement as &pound;1.2m immediately banked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler has secured his 20th PGA Tour title with victory in the 2026 American Express - banking a sizable cheque in the process]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-and-caddiersquos-childish-financial-agreement-as-pound12m-immediately-banked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-and-caddiersquos-childish-financial-agreement-as-pound12m-immediately-banked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods comparisons continue after Scheffler wins again]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler becomes the second-fastest player to win 20 PGA Tour events with a four-shot victory at the American Express in California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-comparisons-continue-after-scheffler-wins-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-comparisons-continue-after-scheffler-wins-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Reed wins LIV duel with David Puig to secure Dubai Desert Classic title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reed seals four-shot victory after final round 72Pugh tied-seventh following two-stroke penaltyA penny for the thoughts of the PGA Tour hierarchy, who awoke in Ponte Vedra Beach to news of a LIV duel in Dubai. A penny for the thoughts of LIV&rsquo;s office bearers, who had information they would presumably rather remain private put into the public domain by the new Desert Classic champion.Patrick Reed emerged from the joust, thereby delivering a reminder that he remains among the finest golfers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-wins-liv-duel-with-david-puig-to-secure-dubai-desert-classic-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-wins-liv-duel-with-david-puig-to-secure-dubai-desert-classic-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Reed wins duel with Puig in Dubai and casts doubt over LIV future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reed seals four-shot victory after final round 72Puig tied-seventh following two-stroke penaltyA penny for the thoughts of the PGA Tour hierarchy, who awoke in Ponte Vedra Beach to news of a LIV duel in Dubai. A penny for the thoughts of LIV&rsquo;s office bearers, who had information they would presumably rather remain private put into the public domain by the new Desert Classic champion.Patrick Reed emerged from the joust, thereby delivering a reminder that he remains among the finest golfers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-wins-duel-with-puig-in-dubai-and-casts-doubt-over-liv-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-wins-duel-with-puig-in-dubai-and-casts-doubt-over-liv-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reed wins Dubai Desert Classic by four strokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Patrick Reed shoots a level-par 72 in his final round and eases to a four-shot victory in the Dubai Desert Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-wins-dubai-desert-classic-by-four-strokes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-wins-dubai-desert-classic-by-four-strokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Nick Faldo's huge net worth and new life on a farm as golf icon suffers health scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[A closer look at sporting icon Sir Nick Faldo's life beyond the golf course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-nick-faldos-huge-net-worth-and-new-life-on-a-farm-as-golf-icon-suffers-health-scare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-nick-faldos-huge-net-worth-and-new-life-on-a-farm-as-golf-icon-suffers-health-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim leads Scheffler and teenager Brown by one shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea's Si-Woo Kim moves into a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler and teenager Blades Brown after the third round of the American Express in California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kim-leads-scheffler-and-teenager-brown-by-one-shot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kim-leads-scheffler-and-teenager-brown-by-one-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reed leads by four shots after day three in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Reed leads by four shots after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-leads-by-four-shots-after-day-three-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-leads-by-four-shots-after-day-three-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy backs Muirfield for Open return despite ‘lowest point’ in 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish links last staged championship 13 years ago &lsquo;It&rsquo;s one of the best courses on the rota and in the UK&rsquo;Rory McIlroy has endorsed Muirfield&rsquo;s case for an Open revival despite reaching a golfing nadir there when the major was last staged at the Scottish links in 2013.McIlroy famously declared he felt &ldquo;unconscious&rdquo; and &ldquo;brain dead&rdquo; while en route to a missed cut in East Lothian 13 years ago. The refusal of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Gol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-backs-muirfield-for-open-return-despite-lowest-point-in-2013/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-backs-muirfield-for-open-return-despite-lowest-point-in-2013/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler and teenager Brown lead American Express]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stunning 60 gives teenager Blades Brown a share of the lead with Scottie Scheffler after the second round of the American Express in California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-and-teenager-brown-lead-american-express/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-and-teenager-brown-lead-american-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Reed unfazed by fines as he hits the front in Dubai Desert Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[American tops leaderboard but sanctions loom largeRory McIlroy toils seven shots off the leadPatrick Reed finds himself in a curious situation. The former Masters champion could prevail this weekend in the Dubai Desert Classic and see a decent chunk of the $1.5m (&pound;1.1m) first prize duly handed back to the DP World Tour in fines. Reed has joked that it will not be particularly easy for him to make a profit on this tour during 2026. Indeed, he basically starts his season in the red.Reed&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-unfazed-by-fines-as-he-hits-the-front-in-dubai-desert-classic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-unfazed-by-fines-as-he-hits-the-front-in-dubai-desert-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reed leads Sullivan by one with McIlroy seven back]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Patrick Reed leads England's Andy Sullivan by one shot after round two of the Dubai Desert Classic, with Rory McIlroy seven off the pace after a second-round 69.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-leads-sullivan-by-one-with-mcilroy-seven-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-leads-sullivan-by-one-with-mcilroy-seven-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: arguments, insults, fights, protests and drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big stories in football, tennis, rugby, golf, ice hockey, F1 and the NFL? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-arguments-insults-fights-protests-and-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-arguments-insults-fights-protests-and-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler one off lead on return at American Express]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler shoots a nine-under 63 in the first round of the American Express in California on his first PGA Tour appearance of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-one-off-lead-on-return-at-american-express/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-one-off-lead-on-return-at-american-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy gets telling response from LIV Golf star after demanding £4.5m in fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy recently said one LIV Golf duo should pay the DP World Tour around &pound;4.5m in fines, after they defected to the Saudi-backed breakaway tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-gets-telling-response-from-liv-golf-star-after-demanding-45m-in-fines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-gets-telling-response-from-liv-golf-star-after-demanding-45m-in-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy eight behind leader Molinari in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is eight shots adrift of first-round leader Francesco Molinari at the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-eight-behind-leader-molinari-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-eight-behind-leader-molinari-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hatton dismisses LIV tension with McIlroy as talk in Dubai focuses on wines not fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[No apparent ill-feeling between Ryder Cup pair &lsquo;I asked if he had any good wine over Christmas&rsquo;The talk was of wines, not fines. Any notion of an awkward 18 holes between Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton was firmly dismissed by the Englishman in the immediate aftermath. McIlroy used pre-tournament media duties at the Dubai Desert Classic to assert that Hatton and Jon Rahm should settle their seven-figure penalties due to the European Tour Group for their participation in LIV Golf.McIl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hatton-dismisses-liv-tension-with-mcilroy-as-talk-in-dubai-focuses-on-wines-not-fines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hatton-dismisses-liv-tension-with-mcilroy-as-talk-in-dubai-focuses-on-wines-not-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy urges LIV Golf duo to pay £4.5million in fines as repercussions clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has made a firm order to two LIV Golf stars on the eve of the DP World Tour's Dubai Tennis Classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-urges-liv-golf-duo-to-pay-45million-in-fines-as-repercussions-clear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-urges-liv-golf-duo-to-pay-45million-in-fines-as-repercussions-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy challenges Hatton and Rahm to pay Tour fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm can "prove" their commitment to Europe's Ryder Cup team by settling the fines handed down to them by the DP World Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-challenges-hatton-and-rahm-to-pay-tour-fines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-challenges-hatton-and-rahm-to-pay-tour-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the future hold for LIV Golf after Koepka exit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the PGA Tour going on the offensive, how hard LIV's paymasters fight to keep Bryson DeChambeau may well go a long way to dictating the future credibility of its series, writes Dan Roan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-does-the-future-hold-for-liv-golf-after-koepka-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-does-the-future-hold-for-liv-golf-after-koepka-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pay up’: Rory McIlroy delivers Ryder Cup warning to LIV pair Hatton and Rahm]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV rebels are appealing against DP World Tour sanctionsForthright McIlroy wants duo to show their commitmentRory McIlroy has challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to demonstrate their commitment to the Ryder Cup cause by settling fines for their LIV Golf participation.McIlroy pointed towards motivation used by Europe during victory at Bethpage last September after it emerged the United States players were paid to play in the Ryder Cup. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pay-up-rory-mcilroy-delivers-ryder-cup-warning-to-liv-pair-hatton-and-rahm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pay-up-rory-mcilroy-delivers-ryder-cup-warning-to-liv-pair-hatton-and-rahm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood's eight-word reply over LIV Golf approach after Brooks Koepka return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood has quashed any rumours of joining LIV Golf for the 2026 season, while speaking about Brooks Koepka's return from the Saudi circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwoods-eight-word-reply-over-liv-golf-approach-after-brooks-koepka-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwoods-eight-word-reply-over-liv-golf-approach-after-brooks-koepka-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foul play? Seve Ballesteros statue vanishes from hometown in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life-size statue disappears in golf legend&rsquo;s hometown&lsquo;Everything indicates that it was a theft,&rsquo; 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&rsquo;s Cantabria region.The Marina de Cudeyo Town Council confirmed the incident on Sunday through their social media accounts, describing the disappearance as &ldquo;an unfortunat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/foul-play-seve-ballesteros-statue-vanishes-from-hometown-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/foul-play-seve-ballesteros-statue-vanishes-from-hometown-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-sized Ballesteros statue goes missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish authorities are investigating after a bronze statue commemorating five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros disappears in his hometown in Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/life-sized-ballesteros-statue-goes-missing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/life-sized-ballesteros-statue-goes-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Donald to hold talks with Ryder Cup executives as he eyes third tilt at captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Dubai Desert C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/luke-donald-to-hold-talks-with-ryder-cup-executives-as-he-eyes-third-tilt-at-captaincy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/luke-donald-to-hold-talks-with-ryder-cup-executives-as-he-eyes-third-tilt-at-captaincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacIntyre laments breaking putter after fourth-place finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-laments-breaking-putter-after-fourth-place-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/macintyre-laments-breaking-putter-after-fourth-place-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-chips-into-water-at-72nd-hole-to-blow-lead-as-elvira-wins-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-chips-into-water-at-72nd-hole-to-blow-lead-as-elvira-wins-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elvira beats Lowry to dramatic Dubai title]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/elvira-beats-lowry-to-dramatic-dubai-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/elvira-beats-lowry-to-dramatic-dubai-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood's caddie earned astronomical amount from &pound;7.4million golf payday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood has worked with caddie Ian Finnis for a decade, and the pair have enjoyed success together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwoods-caddie-earned-astronomical-amount-from-pound74million-golf-payday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwoods-caddie-earned-astronomical-amount-from-pound74million-golf-payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall wins Vic Open title on Australasia tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales' Lydia Hall took her fourth WPGA Tour of Australasia title with victory in the Vic Open at 13th Beach Golf Links.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hall-wins-vic-open-title-on-australasia-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hall-wins-vic-open-title-on-australasia-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winners revealed – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,120 photographers from 123 countries submitted a record-breaking 23,130 images across the 24 categories to this year&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/world-sports-photography-awards-2026-winners-revealed-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/world-sports-photography-awards-2026-winners-revealed-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy three behind third-round Dubai leader Elvira]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-three-behind-third-round-dubai-leader-elvira/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-three-behind-third-round-dubai-leader-elvira/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' former caddie's staggering net worth record that is now in jeopardy after row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' dominance of golf wasn't just good for his bank balance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-former-caddies-staggering-net-worth-record-that-is-now-in-jeopardy-after-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-former-caddies-staggering-net-worth-record-that-is-now-in-jeopardy-after-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faldo returns home after open-heart surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Nick Faldo is returning home after having "successful" open-heart surgery, the six-time major winner's team says on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/faldo-returns-home-after-open-heart-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/faldo-returns-home-after-open-heart-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy hits water four times as Lowry ties Dubai lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-hits-water-four-times-as-lowry-ties-dubai-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-hits-water-four-times-as-lowry-ties-dubai-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy responds to Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour return after LIV Golf exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-responds-to-brooks-koepkas-pga-tour-return-after-liv-golf-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-responds-to-brooks-koepkas-pga-tour-return-after-liv-golf-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Tommy Fleetwood's life in Dubai after quitting UK with wife 23 years older than him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood is competing on home turf at the Dubai Invitational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-tommy-fleetwoods-life-in-dubai-after-quitting-uk-with-wife-23-years-older-than-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-tommy-fleetwoods-life-in-dubai-after-quitting-uk-with-wife-23-years-older-than-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV 'haven't signed anyone who moves the needle' - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-havent-signed-anyone-who-moves-the-needle-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-havent-signed-anyone-who-moves-the-needle-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reunited with LIV Golf rival after being served court order on Christmas Eve]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-reunited-with-liv-golf-rival-after-being-served-court-order-on-christmas-eve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-reunited-with-liv-golf-rival-after-being-served-court-order-on-christmas-eve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy targets new challenges in 2026 after strong start in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says embracing "challenging things" will fuel his desire for further golfing success in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-targets-new-challenges-in-2026-after-strong-start-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-targets-new-challenges-in-2026-after-strong-start-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour star admits 'frustration' over Brooks Koepka's return from LIV Golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, but not everybody is pleased to see the five-time major winner back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-star-admits-frustration-over-brooks-koepkas-return-from-liv-golf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-star-admits-frustration-over-brooks-koepkas-return-from-liv-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau appears to tease LIV Golf exit after Brooks Koepka bombshell]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-appears-to-tease-liv-golf-exit-after-brooks-koepka-bombshell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-appears-to-tease-liv-golf-exit-after-brooks-koepka-bombshell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy can secure massive payday as golf icon lines up golden £2million opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf superstar Rory McIlroy will open his 2026 campaign this week, with a considerable payday on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-can-secure-massive-payday-as-golf-icon-lines-up-golden-2million-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-can-secure-massive-payday-as-golf-icon-lines-up-golden-2million-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm, DeChambeau &amp; Smith snub PGA to stay with LIV Golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-dechambeau-amp-smith-snub-pga-to-stay-with-liv-golf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-dechambeau-amp-smith-snub-pga-to-stay-with-liv-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahm, DeChambeau &amp; Smith choose LIV over PGA Tour return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-dechambeau-amp-smith-choose-liv-over-pga-tour-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rahm-dechambeau-amp-smith-choose-liv-over-pga-tour-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka could lose over £59m as PGA Tour sends grave warning in statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour has confirmed that Brooks Koepka faces a huge financial penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-could-lose-over-59m-as-pga-tour-sends-grave-warning-in-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-could-lose-over-59m-as-pga-tour-sends-grave-warning-in-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau's true thoughts on LIV Golf future as door opens for PGA return]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-true-thoughts-on-liv-golf-future-as-door-opens-for-pga-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeaus-true-thoughts-on-liv-golf-future-as-door-opens-for-pga-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three LIV Golf stars could defect to PGA Tour thanks to new Brooks Koepka rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour, creating a pathway for some LIV Golf stars to rejoin the tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/three-liv-golf-stars-could-defect-to-pga-tour-thanks-to-new-brooks-koepka-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/three-liv-golf-stars-could-defect-to-pga-tour-thanks-to-new-brooks-koepka-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson brutally snubbed as PGA Tour create new Brooks Koepka rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour has unveiled its new Returning Member Program allowing Brooks Koepka and three other LIV Golf defectors to return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-brutally-snubbed-as-pga-tour-create-new-brooks-koepka-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-brutally-snubbed-as-pga-tour-create-new-brooks-koepka-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf issue statement as Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour and faces £37m loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open after leaving LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-issue-statement-as-brooks-koepka-returns-to-pga-tour-and-faces-37m-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-issue-statement-as-brooks-koepka-returns-to-pga-tour-and-faces-37m-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour offers Rahm and DeChambeau way back as Koepka returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-offers-rahm-and-dechambeau-way-back-as-koepka-returns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-offers-rahm-and-dechambeau-way-back-as-koepka-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour after $5m charitable donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-returns-to-pga-tour-after-5m-charitable-donation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-returns-to-pga-tour-after-5m-charitable-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['PGA Tour faces huge dilemma over Koepka return']]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour would love to have Brooks Koepka back on their circuit but the transition will prove a tricky one writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-faces-huge-dilemma-over-koepka-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-faces-huge-dilemma-over-koepka-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf CEO hints at major signings for 'strongest field in history' after &pound;74m blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-ceo-hints-at-major-signings-for-strongest-field-in-history-after-pound74m-blow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-ceo-hints-at-major-signings-for-strongest-field-in-history-after-pound74m-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Nicklaus named greatest golfer in history and it's not Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were omitted by Jack Nicklaus when he revealed who he believes is the greatest golfer ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jack-nicklaus-named-greatest-golfer-in-history-and-its-not-tiger-woods-or-rory-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jack-nicklaus-named-greatest-golfer-in-history-and-its-not-tiger-woods-or-rory-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf rule change that would’ve stripped Jon Rahm of 2025 title gets his approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm has backed major changes to LIV Golf for 2026 as the breakaway tour looks to gain more respect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-rule-change-that-wouldve-stripped-jon-rahm-of-2025-title-gets-his-approval/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-rule-change-that-wouldve-stripped-jon-rahm-of-2025-title-gets-his-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm breaks silence on LIV Golf fines as he reveals massive amount he owes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm opened up about the colossal fines he's accumulated since joining LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-breaks-silence-on-liv-golf-fines-as-he-reveals-massive-amount-he-owes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-breaks-silence-on-liv-golf-fines-as-he-reveals-massive-amount-he-owes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie takes up ski jumping to try and become an Olympian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feel-good drama starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eddie-takes-up-ski-jumping-to-try-and-become-an-olympian/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eddie-takes-up-ski-jumping-to-try-and-become-an-olympian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Trump explains 'weird situation' she's put in on dates due to grandpa Donald]]></title><description><![CDATA[US president Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump is also a budding golfer - having made her LPGA debut last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-explains-weird-situation-shes-put-in-on-dates-due-to-grandpa-donald/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-explains-weird-situation-shes-put-in-on-dates-due-to-grandpa-donald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's indoor golf league to launch in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural women's edition of the indoor league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will take place at the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/womens-indoor-golf-league-to-launch-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/womens-indoor-golf-league-to-launch-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-aronimink-to-zalatoris-an-a-z-of-golf-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/from-aronimink-to-zalatoris-an-a-z-of-golf-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The story of a successful British WWII deception operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mocked idea to feed false plans to the Nazis via a drowned corpse is brought to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-story-of-a-successful-british-wwii-deception-operation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-story-of-a-successful-british-wwii-deception-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bradley-didnt-take-chance-to-curb-horrific-ryder-cup-abuse-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bradley-didnt-take-chance-to-curb-horrific-ryder-cup-abuse-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reveals 'horrific' abuse hurled at daughter by US Ryder Cup fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-reveals-horrific-abuse-hurled-at-daughter-by-us-ryder-cup-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-reveals-horrific-abuse-hurled-at-daughter-by-us-ryder-cup-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf talent killed in heartbreaking Crans-Montana fire pictured with Rory McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-talent-killed-in-heartbreaking-crans-montana-fire-pictured-with-rory-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-talent-killed-in-heartbreaking-crans-montana-fire-pictured-with-rory-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown &ndash; London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-david-attenborough-explores-the-surprising-wildlife-of-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-david-attenborough-explores-the-surprising-wildlife-of-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, ignites a revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to a failed rebellion, a boy and a girl must fight in the annual Hunger Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/katniss-everdeen-played-by-jennifer-lawrence-ignites-a-revolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/katniss-everdeen-played-by-jennifer-lawrence-ignites-a-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennifer Lawrence stars in this high-stakes dystopian film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 12 districts of Panem must offer up two tributes to fight in the annual Hunger Games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jennifer-lawrence-stars-in-this-high-stakes-dystopian-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jennifer-lawrence-stars-in-this-high-stakes-dystopian-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s draw Madison Keys will be seeking to defend the title she landed via a shock victory over Aryna Sabalenka in last year&rsquo;s final. Elsewhere, Roger Federer is scheduled to return to Melbourne Park for the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/26-for-2026-unmissable-sporting-events-over-the-next-12-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/26-for-2026-unmissable-sporting-events-over-the-next-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy's omission from honours list questioned]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Rory McIlroy completed a career grand slam in 2025, there were calls for him to be knighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroys-omission-from-honours-list-questioned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroys-omission-from-honours-list-questioned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump's thoughts on Tiger Woods as he dates president's former daughter-in-law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golf legend Tiger Woods announced he was in a new relationship earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-thoughts-on-tiger-woods-as-he-dates-presidents-former-daughter-in-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-thoughts-on-tiger-woods-as-he-dates-presidents-former-daughter-in-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action spy classic starring Tom Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a mission goes wrong, spy Ethan Hunt finds himself out on a limb and under suspicion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/action-spy-classic-starring-tom-cruise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/action-spy-classic-starring-tom-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The reason Rory McIlroy was left out of New Year Honours list in David Beckham repeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was snubbed from the New Year Honours List despite winning the Masters and BBC Sports Personality of the Year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-reason-rory-mcilroy-was-left-out-of-new-year-honours-list-in-david-beckham-repeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-reason-rory-mcilroy-was-left-out-of-new-year-honours-list-in-david-beckham-repeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods at 50: golf’s unreachable standard finally meets time]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, he existed beyond comparison. As he turns 50, even golf&rsquo;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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-at-50-golfs-unreachable-standard-finally-meets-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-at-50-golfs-unreachable-standard-finally-meets-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharp shooters: the best sports photos of 2025 and the stories behind them]]></title><description><![CDATA[From long exposures of motor racing to remote-operated cameras at football matches, here&rsquo;s how our favourite sports images were madeTom Jenkins&rsquo;s best sport photographs of 2025How one of the best tennis photos was takenWe&rsquo;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 &ndash; accompanied by explanations and technical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sharp-shooters-the-best-sports-photos-of-2025-and-the-stories-behind-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sharp-shooters-the-best-sports-photos-of-2025-and-the-stories-behind-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was there: Europe’s dramatic Ryder Cup win signed off a strange week]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-there-europes-dramatic-ryder-cup-win-signed-off-a-strange-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-there-europes-dramatic-ryder-cup-win-signed-off-a-strange-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's real handicap clear as overall 2025 tournament scores logged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's consistency on the green was year-round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-real-handicap-clear-as-overall-2025-tournament-scores-logged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-real-handicap-clear-as-overall-2025-tournament-scores-logged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' true behaviour towards caddie revealed by man who was by his side for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' former long-term caddie has opened up on just what the golfing hero was like once they stepped off the course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-true-behaviour-towards-caddie-revealed-by-man-who-was-by-his-side-for-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-true-behaviour-towards-caddie-revealed-by-man-who-was-by-his-side-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood's wife who is 23 years older cruelly set up as golf star's rivals take aim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfing icon Tommy Fleetwood has had a stellar year with memorable victories at the Ryder Cup and on the PGA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwoods-wife-who-is-23-years-older-cruelly-set-up-as-golf-stars-rivals-take-aim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwoods-wife-who-is-23-years-older-cruelly-set-up-as-golf-stars-rivals-take-aim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The acclaimed muscial adaptation of a Roald Dahl classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matilda has a sharp mind, vivid imagination and the worst parents in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-acclaimed-muscial-adaptation-of-a-roald-dahl-classic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-acclaimed-muscial-adaptation-of-a-roald-dahl-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better late than never: fans relive watching their teams end a long wait for a trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several teams got their hands on silverware at last in 2025. Here supporters talk about the pain and pleasure of finally winning16 March 2025: Won Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley, their first trophy in 56 years Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/better-late-than-never-fans-relive-watching-their-teams-end-a-long-wait-for-a-trophy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/better-late-than-never-fans-relive-watching-their-teams-end-a-long-wait-for-a-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryder Cup insider was blown away by what Rory McIlroy did in team meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A golf insider has given an insight into what Rory McIlroy was like behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-insider-was-blown-away-by-what-rory-mcilroy-did-in-team-meetings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-insider-was-blown-away-by-what-rory-mcilroy-did-in-team-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was there: Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph was the ultimate moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[It felt like nothing would top Tiger Woods&rsquo;s Masters win, but then the Northern Irishman completed his career grand slam on an extraordinary final day at AugustaAt 7am on 14 April in an Augusta rental home, Rory McIlroy awoke and immediately spotted a Green Jacket draped over a chair. &ldquo;You think: &lsquo;Yeah, that did happen yesterday,&rsquo;&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;That.&rdquo; McIlroy was now the sixth man to win all four of golf&rsquo;s majors.The detail of what lay around in the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-there-rory-mcilroys-masters-triumph-was-the-ultimate-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-there-rory-mcilroys-masters-triumph-was-the-ultimate-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf legend Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78 as tributes pour in]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Golf Hall of Fame member Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki has died at the age of 78, with tributes pouring in from across the golfing world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-legend-masashi-jumbo-ozaki-dies-aged-78-as-tributes-pour-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-legend-masashi-jumbo-ozaki-dies-aged-78-as-tributes-pour-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's relationship with Brooks Koepka amid potential PGA Tour return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy could be welcoming back Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour after his stunning LIV Golf exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-relationship-with-brooks-koepka-amid-potential-pga-tour-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-relationship-with-brooks-koepka-amid-potential-pga-tour-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koepka’s departure is a blow for LIV but also raises questions for PGA Tour | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time major champion looks poised to become a fascinating test case for golf&rsquo;s future after exiting Saudi-funded breakaway tourIt was portrayed as amicable when it felt so inevitable. News that Brooks Koepka will step away from LIV Golf in 2026 comes as no shock. This never felt a particularly sensible alliance; an individual who craves glory at the top level and a disruption regime that has grasped for relevance with only varying degrees of success.Koepka has looked unhappy in his pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/koepkas-departure-is-a-blow-for-liv-but-also-raises-questions-for-pga-tour-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/koepkas-departure-is-a-blow-for-liv-but-also-raises-questions-for-pga-tour-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star, 30, announces sudden retirement after leaving PGA Tour for LIV Golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[A golfer has announced his retirement at just 30 years old, after leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-30-announces-sudden-retirement-after-leaving-pga-tour-for-liv-golf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-30-announces-sudden-retirement-after-leaving-pga-tour-for-liv-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese golf great 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78]]></title><description><![CDATA[The golf world has "lost a truly great man", says Japan Golf Tour Organisation's chief following the death the country's most successful professional golfer, Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/japanese-golf-great-jumbo-ozaki-dies-aged-78/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/japanese-golf-great-jumbo-ozaki-dies-aged-78/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koepka becomes first major winner to leave LIV Golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf to prioritise "the needs of his family".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/koepka-becomes-first-major-winner-to-leave-liv-golf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/koepka-becomes-first-major-winner-to-leave-liv-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka quits LIV Golf after three years but PGA Tour return uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 35-year-old joined Saudi-funded tour in 2022&lsquo;Brooks is prioritising the needs of his family&rsquo;Brooks Koepka, the five-time major champion, has become the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the league funded by Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s public investment fund and raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for him to return.The 35-year-old American has made the decision in order to spend more time with his family. He joined the rival tour in 2022 and wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-quits-liv-golf-after-three-years-but-pga-tour-return-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-quits-liv-golf-after-three-years-but-pga-tour-return-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka sensationally quits LIV Golf as PGA Tour release immediate statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka has announced that he will not be playing under the LIV Golf banner in 2026, despite having a year left on his contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-sensationally-quits-liv-golf-as-pga-tour-release-immediate-statement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/brooks-koepka-sensationally-quits-liv-golf-as-pga-tour-release-immediate-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe's Ryder Cup players reflect on their monumental victory over the US at Bethpage in New York for a BBC Radio 5 Live golf special to be aired on 26 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/its-giving-me-goosebumps-europe-stars-recall-ryder-cup-triumph/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/its-giving-me-goosebumps-europe-stars-recall-ryder-cup-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters in April to complete a Grand Slam of majors, is named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-named-bbc-ni-sports-personality-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-named-bbc-ni-sports-personality-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's feelings on potential career switch crystal clear as he's quizzed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy flew from Manchester to Miami last week after picking up the BBC Sports Personality of the Year to watch Anthony Joshua's mega-fight with Jake Paul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-feelings-on-potential-career-switch-crystal-clear-as-hes-quizzed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-feelings-on-potential-career-switch-crystal-clear-as-hes-quizzed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan's epic biopic starring Cillian Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the multi award-winning film on BBC iPlayer now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/christopher-nolans-epic-biopic-starring-cillian-murphy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/christopher-nolans-epic-biopic-starring-cillian-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A great night for golf’: McIlroy hails Spoty success after individual and team awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIlroy: &lsquo;Hopefully golf can build upon this&rsquo;&lsquo;To get public&rsquo;s recognition is really cool,&rsquo; says FleetwoodMoments before Rory McIlroy was named BBC&rsquo;s Sports Personality of the Year, and the cream of British sport rose to applaud him, a nervy thought raced through his mind. &ldquo;I was, like, not an F1 driver again &hellip; &rdquo; he said.This time, though, there was no late twist. Lando Norris was unable to emulate Lewis Hamilton, who had pipped McIlroy when]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-great-night-for-golf-mcilroy-hails-spoty-success-after-individual-and-team-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-great-night-for-golf-mcilroy-hails-spoty-success-after-individual-and-team-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lots more to achieve after incredible year - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly crowned Sports Personality of the Year winner Rory McIlroy says he has "a lot more I want to achieve" after an "incredible" 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lots-more-to-achieve-after-incredible-year-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lots-more-to-achieve-after-incredible-year-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The golfer was rewarded for his Masters and Ryder Cup heroics with Ellie Kildunne in second and Lando Norris thirdAnd here are recent Guardian interviews with that trio of elite athletes. Get reading!Two more contenders for tonight&rsquo;s big prize have arrived in Salford: Chloe Kelly and Rory McIlroy! Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-named-bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-2025-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-named-bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-2025-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy named Sports Personality of the Year to end golf’s drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion is first golfer in 36 years to claim awardKildunne finishes second in vote and Norris thirdRyder Cup side win team award and Wiegman coach prizeA full-throated &ldquo;Rory roar&rdquo; reverberated around MediaCity in Salford as Rory McIlroy became the first golfer in 36 years to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award &ndash; and tie a bow on a year for the ages.It was a fitting reward for the 36-year-old, who completed a career grand slam at the Masters in April and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-named-sports-personality-of-the-year-to-end-golfs-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-named-sports-personality-of-the-year-to-end-golfs-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy named Sports Personality of the Year at emotional ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion is first golfer in 36 years to claim awardKildunne finishes second in vote and Norris thirdRyder Cup side win team award and Wiegman coach prizeA full-throated &ldquo;Rory roar&rdquo; reverberated around MediaCity in Salford as Rory McIlroy became the first golfer in 36 years to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award &ndash; and tie a bow on a year for the ages.It was a fitting reward for the 36-year-old, who completed a career grand slam at the Masters in April and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-named-sports-personality-of-the-year-at-emotional-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-named-sports-personality-of-the-year-at-emotional-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-wins-sports-personality-of-the-year-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-wins-sports-personality-of-the-year-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Europe voted BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe win BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 following Ryder Cup victory in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/team-europe-voted-bbc-sports-personality-team-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/team-europe-voted-bbc-sports-personality-team-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy breaks down on stage live on air in emotional SPOTY interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy struggled to hold back tears at BBC Sports Personality of the Year, giving an emotional speech at the ceremony]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-breaks-down-on-stage-live-on-air-in-emotional-spoty-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-breaks-down-on-stage-live-on-air-in-emotional-spoty-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Lowry fumes that Rory McIlroy is treated different to other golf stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry has spoken out about Rory McIlroy being treated differently to other golf stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-fumes-that-rory-mcilroy-is-treated-different-to-other-golf-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-fumes-that-rory-mcilroy-is-treated-different-to-other-golf-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy’s SPOTY snub as he U-turns on attending ‘popularity contest’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is the bookies' favourite to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year and plans to attend the ceremony, despite previously dismissing the award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-spoty-snub-as-he-u-turns-on-attending-popularity-contest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-spoty-snub-as-he-u-turns-on-attending-popularity-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Sports Personality of the Year: why each shortlisted contender should win]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Hannah Hampton to Lando Norris, our experts give their view on why each nominee is a worthy winnerNo sporting event in 2025 gripped England quite like the Lionesses&rsquo; Euros success and that euphoria would not have happened without Hannah Hampton&rsquo;s saves. Long before Hampton dived the correct way to stop two Spain penalties in the final, including one from the world&rsquo;s best player Aitana Bonmat&iacute;, she had produced heroics, without which the team would have flown home di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-why-each-shortlisted-contender-should-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-why-each-shortlisted-contender-should-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curse of Spoty? Rory McIlroy and golf could miss out again to Kelly or Norris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual jamboree can spring surprises and Masters champion could be at risk of repeating 2014 disappointmentIt has been a 2025 for the ages for Rory McIlroy. He cemented his legacy by completing a career grand slam with victory at the Masters. Then he carried Europe on his back at the Ryder Cup, defying the venom and spite of a braying Maga crowd. Now, though, he has one final devilish sandtrap to navigate: the curse of golf at the BBC&rsquo;s Sports Personality of the Year award.Only twice in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/curse-of-spoty-rory-mcilroy-and-golf-could-miss-out-again-to-kelly-or-norris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/curse-of-spoty-rory-mcilroy-and-golf-could-miss-out-again-to-kelly-or-norris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartwarming drama based on the best-selling novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy, born with facial differences, enters a mainstream school for the first time. Drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/heartwarming-drama-based-on-the-best-selling-novel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/heartwarming-drama-based-on-the-best-selling-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Nick Faldo skewers LIV Golf and rips apart two stars for taking 'boatload of cash']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Nick Faldo has launched a scathing attack on LIV Golf, calling players the 'luckiest golfers in the world'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-nick-faldo-skewers-liv-golf-and-rips-apart-two-stars-for-taking-boatload-of-cash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sir-nick-faldo-skewers-liv-golf-and-rips-apart-two-stars-for-taking-boatload-of-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovation, evolution, revolution - golf's new faces championing change]]></title><description><![CDATA[With an influx of new people at the head of the sport's most important bodies, the groundwork is being laid for rapid change, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/innovation-evolution-revolution-golfs-new-faces-championing-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/innovation-evolution-revolution-golfs-new-faces-championing-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler joins Woods with fourth PGA Tour award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler becomes just the second man after Tiger Woods to win the PGA Tour's player of the year award for four seasons in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-joins-woods-with-fourth-pga-tour-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-joins-woods-with-fourth-pga-tour-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Lionesses v Red Roses v Rory’s Europe as BBC names Spoty team of year shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public vote will decide winner among back-to-back European champions, Rugby World Cup winners and Team EuropeEngland&rsquo;s Lionesses are up against their rugby union counterparts, the Red Roses, and Europe&rsquo;s winning Ryder Cup side on the shortlist for team of the year at the BBC&rsquo;s Sports Personality of the Year award.For the first time the BBC have swerved having to make the call themselves by making the team award a public vote, with the winners to be announced live at the ceremon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/its-lionesses-v-red-roses-v-rorys-europe-as-bbc-names-spoty-team-of-year-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/its-lionesses-v-red-roses-v-rorys-europe-as-bbc-names-spoty-team-of-year-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Sudan burns, the NBA’s embrace of the UAE shows how sport enables atrocity]]></title><description><![CDATA[While UAE-backed forces are accused of mass killings in Sudan, the NBA is deepening its partnership with the controversial Gulf state. This is what sportswashing looks likeAs paramilitary fighters from the brutal Rapid Support Forces (RSF) overran the largest city in western Sudan &ndash; carrying out mass executions, rapes and ethnic cleansing with weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates &ndash; the NBA&rsquo;s annual in-season tournament, the Emirates NBA Cup, tipped off on Halloween nigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/as-sudan-burns-the-nbas-embrace-of-the-uae-shows-how-sport-enables-atrocity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/as-sudan-burns-the-nbas-embrace-of-the-uae-shows-how-sport-enables-atrocity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/guz-khans-modern-day-christmas-story-for-the-whole-family/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/guz-khans-modern-day-christmas-story-for-the-whole-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton make the shortlistMcIlroy, Littler, Norris and Kildunne also up for awardThe England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on a shortlist that includes Lando Norris, Rory McIlroy, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne.Kelly and Hampton were at the centre of England&rsquo;s penalty shootout win over Spain in the Euro 2025 final, with Kelly scoring the winning spot-kick after Hampton had made tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-personality-of-the-year-2025-lionesses-square-off-on-six-strong-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-personality-of-the-year-2025-lionesses-square-off-on-six-strong-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2028 Open moved to August to avoid Olympics clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 156th Open Championship will be held in August 2028 to avoid clashing with the Olympic golf tournament at the Los Angeles Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/2028-open-moved-to-august-to-avoid-olympics-clash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/2028-open-moved-to-august-to-avoid-olympics-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV hope for rankings 'solution' by 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf are optimistic that the tour will secure official world golf ranking points for players in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-hope-for-rankings-solution-by-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-hope-for-rankings-solution-by-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matsuyama wins play-off at Hero World Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan's Hideki Matsuyama beats Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off to win his second Hero World Challenge title in Albany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matsuyama-wins-play-off-at-hero-world-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/matsuyama-wins-play-off-at-hero-world-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Owen wins Legends finale in Mauritius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Owen's birdie on the 18th pips Jeev Milkha Singh and Darren Fichardt to the MCB Mauritius Legends title by one stroke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-owen-wins-legends-finale-in-mauritius/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/englands-owen-wins-legends-finale-in-mauritius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neergaard-Petersen holds nerve to win Australian Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen beats Cameron Smith by one shot to claim his first DP World Tour title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/neergaard-petersen-holds-nerve-to-win-australian-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/neergaard-petersen-holds-nerve-to-win-australian-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen conjures 18th hole miracle at Australian Open to break Cameron Smith’s heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dane makes stunning up-and-down on final hole to beat AustralianRory McIlroy finishes 14th but says it has been an &lsquo;amazing week&rsquo;Cameron Smith has come up just short in his bid for a coveted maiden Australian Open title as Denmark&rsquo;s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen made an up-and-down for the ages on the final hole at Royal Melbourne.The pair were tied at 15-under coming to the par four-18th on Sunday and it looked as though Smith was in the box seat when he landed his second shot on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rasmus-neergaard-petersen-conjures-18th-hole-miracle-at-australian-open-to-break-cameron-smiths-heart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rasmus-neergaard-petersen-conjures-18th-hole-miracle-at-australian-open-to-break-cameron-smiths-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What led to the tragic death of Friends star, Matthew Perry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documentary investigating the events in the lead-up and the woman at the centre of the case]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-led-to-the-tragic-death-of-friends-star-matthew-perry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-led-to-the-tragic-death-of-friends-star-matthew-perry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy nine back after bizarre banana skin mishap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is nine shots behind leader Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen ahead of the final day of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-nine-back-after-bizarre-banana-skin-mishap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-nine-back-after-bizarre-banana-skin-mishap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's relationships and Erica Stoll 'realisation' after filing for divorce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion Rory McIlroy's love life has come under the spotlight throughout his golf career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-relationships-and-erica-stoll-realisation-after-filing-for-divorce/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-relationships-and-erica-stoll-realisation-after-filing-for-divorce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy’s Australian Open on a slippery slope after bizarre banana mishap]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 2 hits double bogey after playing under peelMcIlroy five-under after third round at Royal MelbourneThe luck of the Irish has deserted Rory McIlroy, with Royal Melbourne tossing up a banana peel in the latest obstacle to his second Australian Open title.The world No 2 was hoping to maintain the momentum of three birdies late in his second round when he arrived on course for an early tee time on Saturday, seven shots off the pace. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-australian-open-on-a-slippery-slope-after-bizarre-banana-mishap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-australian-open-on-a-slippery-slope-after-bizarre-banana-mishap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dustin Hoffman stars in this classic romantic-comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aimless college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dustin-hoffman-stars-in-this-classic-romantic-comedy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dustin-hoffman-stars-in-this-classic-romantic-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy makes Australian Open cut with late birdies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy makes three birdies in his last four holes in the second round to make the cut for the weekend at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-australian-open-cut-with-late-birdies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-australian-open-cut-with-late-birdies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We want tree’: Luton go green with recyclable kit and trees for every goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The League One club have teamed up with sustainable sportswear brand Reflo to do their bit for the planetBy The Football MineWhen Gideon Kodua came off the bench and scored a 92nd-minute winner for Luton Town in their seven-goal thriller against Forest Green Rovers in the FA Cup last month, the impact was felt far beyond Kenilworth Road. The 4-3 win did not just take Luton into the second round of the competition, but it ensured that 8,000 trees will be planted in Uganda over the next few months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/we-want-tree-luton-go-green-with-recyclable-kit-and-trees-for-every-goal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/we-want-tree-luton-go-green-with-recyclable-kit-and-trees-for-every-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy produces 'rollercoaster' opening round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy describes his one-over par round of 72 at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne as a "rollercoaster".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-produces-rollercoaster-opening-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-produces-rollercoaster-opening-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Trump makes career switch as announcement made after disastrous pro golfing debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai has stepped into the new role following her LPGA Tour debut last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-makes-career-switch-as-announcement-made-after-disastrous-pro-golfing-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-makes-career-switch-as-announcement-made-after-disastrous-pro-golfing-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job,&nbsp;but will he regret it?&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/robbie-savage-takes-on-his-first-football-manager-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/robbie-savage-takes-on-his-first-football-manager-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy mania hits Melbourne as fans skip school and work on ‘special day’ | Jack Snape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northern Irishman&rsquo;s appeal was clear at the Australian Open with queues forming at the crack of dawn to catch a glimpse of the golf starOrganisers didn&rsquo;t have to wait long to feel the full impact of Rory McIlroy&rsquo;s appearance at the Australian Open on Thursday. Two thousand fans were waiting outside at Royal Melbourne at 6.30am, eager to get to the 10th tee for the Northern Irishman&rsquo;s first swing at Australia&rsquo;s premier tournament in a decade.Agitation was buildin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-mania-hits-melbourne-as-fans-skip-school-and-work-on-special-day-jack-snape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-mania-hits-melbourne-as-fans-skip-school-and-work-on-special-day-jack-snape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy given bleak warning as Nick Faldo delivers grim verdict on Masters winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters in April to complete the career Grand Slam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-given-bleak-warning-as-nick-faldo-delivers-grim-verdict-on-masters-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-given-bleak-warning-as-nick-faldo-delivers-grim-verdict-on-masters-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blinded in one eye but facing McIlroy in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little over a year ago, Jeff Guan thought he would never play professionally again. Now he is set to line up in the same Australian Open field as Rory McIlroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/blinded-in-one-eye-but-facing-mcilroy-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/blinded-in-one-eye-but-facing-mcilroy-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Sparrow and Henry Turner search for the trident of Poseidon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jack-sparrow-and-henry-turner-search-for-the-trident-of-poseidon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jack-sparrow-and-henry-turner-search-for-the-trident-of-poseidon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New LIV Golf star who snubbed PGA Tour speaks out after replacing Ryder Cup legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Canter has returned to LIV Golf's Majesticks GC franchise, replacing Henrik Stenson after the Ryder Cup icon was relegated following his worst season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/new-liv-golf-star-who-snubbed-pga-tour-speaks-out-after-replacing-ryder-cup-legend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/new-liv-golf-star-who-snubbed-pga-tour-speaks-out-after-replacing-ryder-cup-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods laments slow recovery and has no return date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods says his recovery from disc replacement surgery has been "slow" as he nears 18 months out of the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-laments-slow-recovery-and-has-no-return-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/woods-laments-slow-recovery-and-has-no-return-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['150th Open champion Smith needs more than a cool number plate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Smith admits "it's in my head" as he tries to deal with his career stalling since winning the 150th Open and then joining LIV, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/150th-open-champion-smith-needs-more-than-a-cool-number-plate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/150th-open-champion-smith-needs-more-than-a-cool-number-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding &ndash; until a rival threatens everything.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/preview-julia-donaldsons-joyful-tale-of-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:39:11 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/preview-julia-donaldsons-joyful-tale-of-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden workings of dating apps uncovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[How dating apps changed our love lives by connecting us, but at what cost?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-hidden-workings-of-dating-apps-uncovered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-hidden-workings-of-dating-apps-uncovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canter turns down PGA Tour and rejoins LIV Golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Englishman Laurie Canter turns down a place on the PGA Tour and rejoins LIV Golf for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/canter-turns-down-pga-tour-and-rejoins-liv-golf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/canter-turns-down-pga-tour-and-rejoins-liv-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuzzy Zoeller obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular American golfer hailed for winning the US Masters and the US Open The golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, who has died aged 74, won two majors &ndash; the US Masters in 1979 and the US Open in 1984, both by virtue of a playoff. His Masters success was especially notable for the fact that it was Zoeller&rsquo;s debut in the competition, making him the first golfer since 1935 (and still only the third) to win on his first appearance. He won the sudden-death playoff against Tom Watson and Ed Sneed with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fuzzy-zoeller-obituary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fuzzy-zoeller-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry targets LPGA Tour after 'dream' debut season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darcey Harry says her biggest goal for 2026 will be to join the LPGA Tour after a "dream" debut season on the European circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/harry-targets-lpga-tour-after-dream-debut-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/harry-targets-lpga-tour-after-dream-debut-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ridley-scotts-masterful-epic-of-betrayal-and-vengeance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ridley-scotts-masterful-epic-of-betrayal-and-vengeance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puig emulates Ballesteros with win in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Puig becomes the first Spanish winner of the Australian PGA Championship since Seve Ballesteros in 1981 with a two-shot victory in Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/puig-emulates-ballesteros-with-win-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/puig-emulates-ballesteros-with-win-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods sent golf return message after 'what the hell is he doing' comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Montgomerie has welcomed the possibility of Tiger Woods competing on the PGA Tour Champions - after the 15-time major champion turns 50 in December]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-sent-golf-return-message-after-what-the-hell-is-he-doing-comment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-sent-golf-return-message-after-what-the-hell-is-he-doing-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy’s clear £4.5bn message to LIV Golf says everything as he expresses fear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has opened up about the state of professional golf, as well as giving his stance on the rift between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-clear-45bn-message-to-liv-golf-says-everything-as-he-expresses-fear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-clear-45bn-message-to-liv-golf-says-everything-as-he-expresses-fear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-time major winner Zoeller dies aged 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuzzy Zoeller, winner of the 1979 Masters and 1984 US Open, dies at the age of 74.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/two-time-major-winner-zoeller-dies-aged-74/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/two-time-major-winner-zoeller-dies-aged-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major winner haunted by racist Tiger Woods joke, dies aged 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion in 1979 and US Open winner in 1984Post-career reputation marred by remarks about WoodsTrump pays tribute to &lsquo;remarkable person and player&rsquo;Fuzzy Zoeller, the two-time major champion whose genial public persona was overshadowed by a racially insensitive joke about Tiger Woods that came to define the latter part of his career, has died aged 74.No cause of death was immediately available. Brian Naugle, tournament director of the Insperity Invitational in Houston and a lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fuzzy-zoeller-two-time-major-winner-haunted-by-racist-tiger-woods-joke-dies-aged-74/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fuzzy-zoeller-two-time-major-winner-haunted-by-racist-tiger-woods-joke-dies-aged-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy asked wife Erica Stoll to punch him after Masters complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy asked his wife, Erica Stoll, to punch him after complaining about his Masters win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-asked-wife-erica-stoll-to-punch-him-after-masters-complaint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-asked-wife-erica-stoll-to-punch-him-after-masters-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuzzy Zoeller dead aged 74 as Masters and US Open winner dubbed 'one of a kind']]></title><description><![CDATA[The golf world has paid tribute following his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fuzzy-zoeller-dead-aged-74-as-masters-and-us-open-winner-dubbed-one-of-a-kind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fuzzy-zoeller-dead-aged-74-as-masters-and-us-open-winner-dubbed-one-of-a-kind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV spending 'irrational' sums of money - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy believes "irrational" spending from the LIV series has created a fracture in golf that will be difficult to repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-spending-irrational-sums-of-money-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-spending-irrational-sums-of-money-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Smith tears into his own golf game with LIV Golf star stuck in a rut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Open champion Cameron Smith has missed every major cut in 2025 since his LIV Golf switch, with PGA Tour pros now publicly criticising him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cam-smith-tears-into-his-own-golf-game-with-liv-golf-star-stuck-in-a-rut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/cam-smith-tears-into-his-own-golf-game-with-liv-golf-star-stuck-in-a-rut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-story-of-britains-biggest-mass-poisoning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-story-of-britains-biggest-mass-poisoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the award-winning rom-com starring Anne Hathaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother takes her daughter to a music festival and unexpectedly falls in love.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-the-award-winning-rom-com-starring-anne-hathaway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-the-award-winning-rom-com-starring-anne-hathaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Johnny who? Why Keefer's rise is posing world ranking questions']]></title><description><![CDATA[American Johnny Keefer is on the verge of securing a Masters spot after moving into the world's top 50 but his rise is posing questions about the world ranking algorithms, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/johnny-who-why-keefers-rise-is-posing-world-ranking-questions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/johnny-who-why-keefers-rise-is-posing-world-ranking-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An inspiration' - Yule steps up for Tour challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk golfer Jack Yule is set to make his DP World Tour debut in Australia after coming through a "gruelling" qualifying school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/an-inspiration-yule-steps-up-for-tour-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/an-inspiration-yule-steps-up-for-tour-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A race against the clock to make it home for Thanksgiving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The classic road trip comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-race-against-the-clock-to-make-it-home-for-thanksgiving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-race-against-the-clock-to-make-it-home-for-thanksgiving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thitikul seals back-to-back titles at LPGA finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Jeeno Thitikul defends her title at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship by holding off fellow Thai Pajaree Anannarukarn by four shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thitikul-seals-back-to-back-titles-at-lpga-finale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thitikul-seals-back-to-back-titles-at-lpga-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Andy Murray's golf dream after update - The Open ambition and Kim's true feelings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has spent a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from tennis and has spoken about his aims in his new sport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-andy-murrays-golf-dream-after-update-the-open-ambition-and-kims-true-feelings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/inside-andy-murrays-golf-dream-after-update-the-open-ambition-and-kims-true-feelings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The high-flyer who scammed his school friends and many more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer who conned his school friends and hundreds more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-high-flyer-who-scammed-his-school-friends-and-many-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-high-flyer-who-scammed-his-school-friends-and-many-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thitikul sets 54-hole record &amp; extends LPGA finale lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Jeeno Thitikul sets a 54-hole tournament record at the CME Group Tour Championship as she extends her lead to six shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thitikul-sets-54-hole-record-amp-extends-lpga-finale-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thitikul-sets-54-hole-record-amp-extends-lpga-finale-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star slapped with huge ban after 'serious breach of behaviour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedric Gugler has been banned for the first five months of the season after a "reckless infringement of the rules of golf."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-slapped-with-huge-ban-after-serious-breach-of-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-slapped-with-huge-ban-after-serious-breach-of-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World number one Thitikul surges into three-shot lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Jeeno Thitikul cards a nine-under-par 63 to open up a three-shot lead at the CME Group Tour Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/world-number-one-thitikul-surges-into-three-shot-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/world-number-one-thitikul-surges-into-three-shot-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee produces career-best round to lead LPGA finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea's Somi Lee shoots a career-best eight-under 64 to open up a two-shot lead in the first round of the LPGA's lucrative season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lee-produces-career-best-round-to-lead-lpga-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lee-produces-career-best-round-to-lead-lpga-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy sold £2m dream mansion with own driving range and tennis court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's former home in Northern Ireland was truly something to behold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-sold-2m-dream-mansion-with-own-driving-range-and-tennis-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-sold-2m-dream-mansion-with-own-driving-range-and-tennis-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray's next move revealed after setting sights on 'dream job' in new sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray has signed up to compete in one of England's most prestigious events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murrays-next-move-revealed-after-setting-sights-on-dream-job-in-new-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murrays-next-move-revealed-after-setting-sights-on-dream-job-in-new-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henrik Stenson hit with immediate blow after being forced to pay £1m after LIV Golf exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henrik Stenson will not be guaranteed a place in certain DP World Tour tournaments as he was forced to pay over &pound;1million in fines after joining LIV Golf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/henrik-stenson-hit-with-immediate-blow-after-being-forced-to-pay-1m-after-liv-golf-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/henrik-stenson-hit-with-immediate-blow-after-being-forced-to-pay-1m-after-liv-golf-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf hire new host who Rory McIlroy brought to tears this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf has announced the hiring of a new presenter who has covered the PGA Tour for several years and was reduced to tears by Rory McIlroy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-hire-new-host-who-rory-mcilroy-brought-to-tears-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-hire-new-host-who-rory-mcilroy-brought-to-tears-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals what he told Rory McIlroy in honest conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan got the chance to speak with Rory McIlroy last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ronnie-osullivan-reveals-what-he-told-rory-mcilroy-in-honest-conversation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ronnie-osullivan-reveals-what-he-told-rory-mcilroy-in-honest-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy opens up on 'emotional' reason behind Seve Ballesteros tears at DP World Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was visibly emotional after winning his seventh Race to Dubai title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-opens-up-on-emotional-reason-behind-seve-ballesteros-tears-at-dp-world-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-opens-up-on-emotional-reason-behind-seve-ballesteros-tears-at-dp-world-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stenson plans to return to DP World Tour from LIV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Open champion Henrik Stenson plans to return to the DP World Tour in 2026 following his LIV Golf League relegation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/stenson-plans-to-return-to-dp-world-tour-from-liv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/stenson-plans-to-return-to-dp-world-tour-from-liv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A festive classic, now available on BBC iPlayer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance and self-discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-festive-classic-now-available-on-bbc-iplayer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-festive-classic-now-available-on-bbc-iplayer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henrik Stenson set for DP World Tour comeback following LIV Golf relegation and fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henrik Stenson will reportedly return to the DP World Tour next season after being relegated from LIV Golf, more than three years after he left the tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/henrik-stenson-set-for-dp-world-tour-comeback-following-liv-golf-relegation-and-fine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/henrik-stenson-set-for-dp-world-tour-comeback-following-liv-golf-relegation-and-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy lifted the lid on his golf club memberships including one he pays for his dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is one of the most successful golfers of his generation and has a number of exclusive golf club memberships to his name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-lifted-the-lid-on-his-golf-club-memberships-including-one-he-pays-for-his-dad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-lifted-the-lid-on-his-golf-club-memberships-including-one-he-pays-for-his-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Woods' true colours shown on course as dad Tiger reunites with ex-wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of golfing legend Tiger, helped his team to a title win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-true-colours-shown-on-course-as-dad-tiger-reunites-with-ex-wife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-true-colours-shown-on-course-as-dad-tiger-reunites-with-ex-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy's reaction left Fitzpatrick convinced before denying him &pound;2.3m prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick beat McIlroy to the DP World Tour Championship title on Sunday but it wasn't the first time the pair have shared the links]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroys-reaction-left-fitzpatrick-convinced-before-denying-him-pound23m-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroys-reaction-left-fitzpatrick-convinced-before-denying-him-pound23m-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf star retires suddenly at 30 after missing cut and explains why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former LPGA Tour player Elizabeth Szokol announced her retirement after missing the cut at a golf tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-retires-suddenly-at-30-after-missing-cut-and-explains-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-star-retires-suddenly-at-30-after-missing-cut-and-explains-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['European golf in rude health but sponsor demands solutions to fractured game']]></title><description><![CDATA[After a successful season inside the ropes for Europe's elite players, tour sponsors DP World are keen to sort off-course issues for the benefit of fans, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/european-golf-in-rude-health-but-sponsor-demands-solutions-to-fractured-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/european-golf-in-rude-health-but-sponsor-demands-solutions-to-fractured-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's golf news: Rory McIlroy ban issued as unlikely man makes job offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest golf news and headlines involving Rory McIlroy and an unexpected new name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/todays-golf-news-rory-mcilroy-ban-issued-as-unlikely-man-makes-job-offer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/todays-golf-news-rory-mcilroy-ban-issued-as-unlikely-man-makes-job-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy emotional after overtaking Ballesteros with seventh Race to Dubai title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fitzpatrick wins DP World Tour Championship in playoffMcIlroy now one behind record for season-long crownsAn emotional Rory McIlroy hailed surpassing Seve Ballesteros by winning a seventh Race to Dubai title as more than he ever dreamed of. McIlroy was beaten in a playoff by Matt Fitzpatrick in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, having staged a dramatic late fightback with an eagle at the final hole.While his Ryder Cup teammate celebrated a third win in the event, the Norther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-emotional-after-overtaking-ballesteros-with-seventh-race-to-dubai-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-emotional-after-overtaking-ballesteros-with-seventh-race-to-dubai-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick's chat overheard as gesture backfires after &pound;2.3m blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy narrowly missed out on the DP World Championship title on Sunday afternoon as he was beaten to the punch by Matt Fitzpatrick in a tight play-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-matt-fitzpatricks-chat-overheard-as-gesture-backfires-after-pound23m-blow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-matt-fitzpatricks-chat-overheard-as-gesture-backfires-after-pound23m-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy finds the water as Fitzpatrick wins play-off in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick wins the DP World Tour Championship, while Rory McIlroy earns his seventh Race to Dubai title after dramatic final play-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finds-the-water-as-fitzpatrick-wins-play-off-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finds-the-water-as-fitzpatrick-wins-play-off-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy chokes back tears in interview moments after losing £2.3m play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was beaten by Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off at the DP World Tour Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-chokes-back-tears-in-interview-moments-after-losing-23m-play-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-chokes-back-tears-in-interview-moments-after-losing-23m-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy clinches seventh overall title, as Fitzpatrick wins in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emotional Rory McIlroy pays tribute to Seve Ballesteros after eclipsing the Spaniard by clinching his seventh Race to Dubai title, despite being beaten to the DP World Tour Championship by Matt Fitzpatrick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-clinches-seventh-overall-title-as-fitzpatrick-wins-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-clinches-seventh-overall-title-as-fitzpatrick-wins-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy considering significant career change as success begins to take its toll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters and Ryder Cup winner Rory McIlroy has shed some light on what his golfing future holds after a history-making year on the PGA Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-considering-significant-career-change-as-success-begins-to-take-its-toll/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-considering-significant-career-change-as-success-begins-to-take-its-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy gives Tyrrell Hatton stern warning about Race to Dubai battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is in contention to win both the DP World Championship and the Race to Dubai this weekend, making his thoughts on Tyrrell Hatton's chase clear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-gives-tyrrell-hatton-stern-warning-about-race-to-dubai-battle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-gives-tyrrell-hatton-stern-warning-about-race-to-dubai-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy in joint lead as he closes on Dubai title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy moves into the joint lead of the DP World Tour Championship as he closes on a seventh Race to Dubai title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-in-joint-lead-as-he-closes-on-dubai-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-in-joint-lead-as-he-closes-on-dubai-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've played Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy - I know golfer who can challenge them']]></title><description><![CDATA[The player best equipped to compete with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in 2026 has been named.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-scottie-scheffler-and-rory-mcilroy-i-know-golfer-who-can-challenge-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-scottie-scheffler-and-rory-mcilroy-i-know-golfer-who-can-challenge-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood leaves Paul McGinley red-faced before forcing Sky Sports to make apology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood proved that actions speak louder than words on Saturday, leaving Paul McGinley embarrassed by his earlier assessment of the star's play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-leaves-paul-mcginley-red-faced-before-forcing-sky-sports-to-make-apology/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-leaves-paul-mcginley-red-faced-before-forcing-sky-sports-to-make-apology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Trump reveals Tiger Woods advice after coming dead last on LPGA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods and Kai Trump spoke before her LPGA Tour debut event at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair near Tampa, Florida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-reveals-tiger-woods-advice-after-coming-dead-last-on-lpga-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-reveals-tiger-woods-advice-after-coming-dead-last-on-lpga-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas to miss start of 2026 after back operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-time major winner Justin Thomas is sidelined after back surgery and "will miss some events in the beginning of 2026".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thomas-to-miss-start-of-2026-after-back-operation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/thomas-to-miss-start-of-2026-after-back-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rene-zellweger-stars-as-the-iconic-bridget-jones/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rene-zellweger-stars-as-the-iconic-bridget-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump misses cut despite improvement on LPGA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Trump misses the cut on her LPGA debut with a five-over 75 leaving her on 18 over par overall at the Annika tournament in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trump-misses-cut-despite-improvement-on-lpga-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trump-misses-cut-despite-improvement-on-lpga-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What two of Rory McIlroy's rivals are missing that's crucial to his success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is tied for second place at the DP World Tour Championship and is three shots behind leader Nicolai Hojgaard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-two-of-rory-mcilroys-rivals-are-missing-thats-crucial-to-his-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-two-of-rory-mcilroys-rivals-are-missing-thats-crucial-to-his-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy continues charge for Race to Dubai title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy chases Denmark's Nicolai Hoejgaard in the second round of the DP World Tour Championship for his seventh Race to Dubai title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-continues-charge-for-race-to-dubai-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-continues-charge-for-race-to-dubai-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The worst' &ndash; Rory McIlroy points to what caused tough day despite &pound;2.3m boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is competing in the DP World Tour Championship in a bid to pocket one last &pound;2.3m payday of the season, but the tournament tested him on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-worst-ndash-rory-mcilroy-points-to-what-caused-tough-day-despite-pound23m-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-worst-ndash-rory-mcilroy-points-to-what-caused-tough-day-despite-pound23m-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s granddaughter in dead last after controversial LPGA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Trump made her debut on the LPGA Tour on Thursday, finishing 19 shots off the pace after an opening round of 83 at the Annika tournament in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-in-dead-last-after-controversial-lpga-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-in-dead-last-after-controversial-lpga-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai in last after 83 in shaky LPGA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump opens LPGA career with 13-over 83Day&rsquo;s biggest gallery trails debutanteSorenstam defends controversial inviteKai Trump, the US president&rsquo;s granddaughter and the eldest child of Donald Trump Jr, opened her LPGA career with a 13-over-par 83 on Thursday at The Annika, a debut round that left her at the bottom of the leaderboard and underscored the chasm between elite junior golf and a field stacked with the sport&rsquo;s top professionals.The 18-year-old amateur, playing on a much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-kai-in-last-after-83-in-shaky-lpga-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-kai-in-last-after-83-in-shaky-lpga-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's granddaughter last after 'nervous' LPGA debut round]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "nervous" Kai Trump shoots a 13-over-par round on her LPGA debut as she ends the first day of the Annika tournament in last place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trumps-granddaughter-last-after-nervous-lpga-debut-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trumps-granddaughter-last-after-nervous-lpga-debut-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray moves closer to realising golf dream as Scot swaps sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray has been honing his golf skills ever since he retired from tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murray-moves-closer-to-realising-golf-dream-as-scot-swaps-sports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murray-moves-closer-to-realising-golf-dream-as-scot-swaps-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray's wife Kim has funny reason for supporting his new golf obsession]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray has been spending plenty of time on the golf course since retiring from tennis and has a funny reason why his wife Kim is happy for him to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murrays-wife-kim-has-funny-reason-for-supporting-his-new-golf-obsession/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/andy-murrays-wife-kim-has-funny-reason-for-supporting-his-new-golf-obsession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shares stance on receiving knighthood from King Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy could be in line for a knighthood after completing the career grand slam earlier this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-shares-stance-on-receiving-knighthood-from-king-charles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-shares-stance-on-receiving-knighthood-from-king-charles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's granddaughter takes advice from Woods before LPGA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighteen-year-old Kai Trump will not be short of high-profile supporters when she makes her LPGA debut in Florida on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trumps-granddaughter-takes-advice-from-woods-before-lpga-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trumps-granddaughter-takes-advice-from-woods-before-lpga-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's playing partner at DP World Tour Championship was banned from golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world No.29 will go head-to-head with Rory McIlroy at the DP World Tour Championships as he bids to win the Race to Dubai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-playing-partner-at-dp-world-tour-championship-was-banned-from-golf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-playing-partner-at-dp-world-tour-championship-was-banned-from-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump's granddaughter reveals what he told her not to do on LPGA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai, is set to make her LPGA debut this week - and the President of the United States has offered her some words of wisdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-reveals-what-he-told-her-not-to-do-on-lpga-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-reveals-what-he-told-her-not-to-do-on-lpga-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy in line for double payday worth millions including whopping £2.2m bonus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is preparing to compete at the DP World Tour Championship, which is also the last event of the season in the Race to Dubai standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-in-line-for-double-payday-worth-millions-including-whopping-22m-bonus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-in-line-for-double-payday-worth-millions-including-whopping-22m-bonus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer earns tournament spot by playing indoor simulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow-born Gavin Macpherson's route to this week's New South Wales Open is an unusual one - he won his place on an indoor golf simulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-earns-tournament-spot-by-playing-indoor-simulator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-earns-tournament-spot-by-playing-indoor-simulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-festive-favourite-to-spark-your-christmas-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/a-festive-favourite-to-spark-your-christmas-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judy Bell obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[American golfer who became the first female president of the United States Golf AssociationIn 1996, Judy Bell, who has died aged 89, was made the first female president of the United States Golf Association. It had taken 102 years before the USGA could bring itself to appoint a woman to their top job, but when it did so, it got it right.Bell was a good golfer, an even better administrator and diplomat, and someone with whom it was always a delight to talk about the game. She was extremely knowle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/judy-bell-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/judy-bell-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy 'happy' after stepping away from unofficial role amid LIV Golf fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has won seven titles since stepping away from golf's politics in November 2023 and the four-time major winner admits he is much happier as a result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-happy-after-stepping-away-from-unofficial-role-amid-liv-golf-fracture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-happy-after-stepping-away-from-unofficial-role-amid-liv-golf-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DP World Tour name new award after Rory McIlroy - but Northern Irishman can't win it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DP World Tour have announced a new award named after Rory McIlroy, but he is not allowed to win it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dp-world-tour-name-new-award-after-rory-mcilroy-but-northern-irishman-cant-win-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dp-world-tour-name-new-award-after-rory-mcilroy-but-northern-irishman-cant-win-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DP World Tour needs European support - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dp-world-tour-needs-european-support-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dp-world-tour-needs-european-support-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than The Score]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21-year-old Australian on playing with a visual impairment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/more-than-the-score/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/more-than-the-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-engrossing-biopic-of-a-hollywood-icons-early-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-engrossing-biopic-of-a-hollywood-icons-early-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai's comments on Tommy Fleetwood's character say everything after Abu Dhabi victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai and Tommy Fleetwood will be back in action next week when they battle it out for the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rais-comments-on-tommy-fleetwoods-character-say-everything-after-abu-dhabi-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rais-comments-on-tommy-fleetwoods-character-say-everything-after-abu-dhabi-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood denied £379k in Abu Dhabi Championship heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood were involved in a dramatic finish at the Abu Dhabi Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-denied-379k-in-abu-dhabi-championship-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-denied-379k-in-abu-dhabi-championship-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shows his true colours with classy gesture after Abu Dhabi Championship blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy narrowly missed out on the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after finishing one shot behind Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-shows-his-true-colours-with-classy-gesture-after-abu-dhabi-championship-blow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-shows-his-true-colours-with-classy-gesture-after-abu-dhabi-championship-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai edges out Tommy Fleetwood in playoff to take title in Abu Dhabi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rai wins on first playoff hole with eight-foot birdieRory McIlroy third after record final round of 62Aaron Rai held his nerve to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday, beating Tommy Fleetwood on the first playoff hole after a dramatic final day.The 30-year-old sunk a birdie from just over eight feet to seal victory, emulating his only previous Rolex Series win. That came at the 2020 Scottish Open, and was also a playoff victory over Fleetwood. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rai-edges-out-tommy-fleetwood-in-playoff-to-take-title-in-abu-dhabi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/aaron-rai-edges-out-tommy-fleetwood-in-playoff-to-take-title-in-abu-dhabi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rai beats Fleetwood in play-off after final-round thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai holds off the challenge of Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off to win the Abu Dhabi Championship after a thrilling final round at the Yas Links.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rai-beats-fleetwood-in-play-off-after-final-round-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rai-beats-fleetwood-in-play-off-after-final-round-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy's brilliant reaction after suffering Abu Dhabi Championship heartache]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy narrowly missed out on a playoff at the Abu Dhabi Championship but was very classy despite his disappointment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-brilliant-reaction-after-suffering-abu-dhabi-championship-heartache/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-brilliant-reaction-after-suffering-abu-dhabi-championship-heartache/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods confessed what he 'hates to admit' about son Charlie amid latest setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods has suffered an injury blow that could stop him teaming up with his son Charlie, whose golf game he has praised from a young age]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-confessed-what-he-hates-to-admit-about-son-charlie-amid-latest-setback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-confessed-what-he-hates-to-admit-about-son-charlie-amid-latest-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods saw red over Augusta National artwork and tried to sue artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods was involved in a bitter legal battle with an artist after he painted such an iconic Masters moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-saw-red-over-augusta-national-artwork-and-tried-to-sue-artist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-saw-red-over-augusta-national-artwork-and-tried-to-sue-artist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've played alongside Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods &ndash; one is clearly superior']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are often compared, given their dominance on the PGA Tour, but one is the clear superior in the eyes of one legend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-alongside-rory-mcilroy-and-tiger-woods-ndash-one-is-clearly-superior/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-alongside-rory-mcilroy-and-tiger-woods-ndash-one-is-clearly-superior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late flourish puts Fleetwood one behind Abu Dhabi leader Rai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rai leads the Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot from fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood and Dane Nicolai Hojgaard, going into the final round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/late-flourish-puts-fleetwood-one-behind-abu-dhabi-leader-rai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/late-flourish-puts-fleetwood-one-behind-abu-dhabi-leader-rai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['LIV Golf never offered me a deal despite being world No. 1 - my agent was told why']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former world No.1 has never been offered a contract by LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-never-offered-me-a-deal-despite-being-world-no-1-my-agent-was-told-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-never-offered-me-a-deal-despite-being-world-no-1-my-agent-was-told-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy revealed true self to Scottie Scheffler with advice that changed his career]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a moment in 2024 when Rory McIlroy inadvertently helped Scottie Scheffler improve his game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-revealed-true-self-to-scottie-scheffler-with-advice-that-changed-his-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-revealed-true-self-to-scottie-scheffler-with-advice-that-changed-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amateur golfer, 74, makes three holes-in-one in a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[An English amateur golfer in her mid-seventies makes three holes-in-one within the space of month - at odds of 1.95 trillion to one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amateur-golfer-74-makes-three-holes-in-one-in-a-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amateur-golfer-74-makes-three-holes-in-one-in-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour star Min Woo Lee confirms LIV Golf decision amid rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Min Woo Lee has been a member of the PGA Tour since 2024 and the Australian has now confirmed his stance on joining LIV Golf next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-star-min-woo-lee-confirms-liv-golf-decision-amid-rumours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-star-min-woo-lee-confirms-liv-golf-decision-amid-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood hits 66 to share lead with Rai in Abu Dhabi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood hits a second round of 66to share the lead of the Abu Dhabi Championship with fellow Englishman Aaron Rai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-hits-66-to-share-lead-with-rai-in-abu-dhabi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-hits-66-to-share-lead-with-rai-in-abu-dhabi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sports release immediate apology after angry Shane Lowry incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry was fuming after his tee shot at the 17th hole at the Abu Dhabi Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sky-sports-release-immediate-apology-after-angry-shane-lowry-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sky-sports-release-immediate-apology-after-angry-shane-lowry-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy will 'change his mind next week' as LIV Golf star Lee Westwood hits back]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf star Lee Westwood has responded to comments made by Rory McIlroy after it was announced that major changes would be made in 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-will-change-his-mind-next-week-as-liv-golf-star-lee-westwood-hits-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-will-change-his-mind-next-week-as-liv-golf-star-lee-westwood-hits-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood and Lowry in share of lead in UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup team-mates Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are in a share of the lead after the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-and-lowry-in-share-of-lead-in-uae/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-and-lowry-in-share-of-lead-in-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy makes decision on attending BBC SPOTY after slamming award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has made a decision on attending next month's SPOTY awards night having publicly slammed the BBC award previously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-makes-decision-on-attending-bbc-spoty-after-slamming-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-makes-decision-on-attending-bbc-spoty-after-slamming-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson speak out as LIV Golf announce huge change]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf announced that they are drastically overhauling the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-and-dustin-johnson-speak-out-as-liv-golf-announce-huge-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bryson-dechambeau-and-dustin-johnson-speak-out-as-liv-golf-announce-huge-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Ryder Cup crowd 'galvanised' us - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy said being the target of rowdy US supporters at the Ryder Cup was a "compliment" and it "galvanised" the European team during their 15-13 victory at Bethpage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-ryder-cup-crowd-galvanised-us-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-ryder-cup-crowd-galvanised-us-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy thanks PGA chief for Ryder Cup apology and questions LIV changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIlroy received apology over fan abuseEyes Dubai finale after &lsquo;amazing 10 months&rsquo;Calls LIV&rsquo;s 72-hole shift &lsquo;peculiar&rsquo; moveRory McIlroy says PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague personally apologized for the abuse directed at him and his wife during Europe&rsquo;s Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black and that the gesture helped close the book on what had been a bruising week.&ldquo;I got a lovely e-mail from Derek Sprague apologizing,&rdquo; McIlroy told BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-thanks-pga-chief-for-ryder-cup-apology-and-questions-liv-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-thanks-pga-chief-for-ryder-cup-apology-and-questions-liv-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy responds to Derek Sprague as PGA America boss apology revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and his wife suffered abuse from American fans at the Ryder Cup last month after Europe's 15-13 victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-responds-to-derek-sprague-as-pga-america-boss-apology-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-responds-to-derek-sprague-as-pga-america-boss-apology-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy reveals 'lovely letter of apology' over Ryder Cup abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and wife Erica receive an apology from the boss of the PGA of America over the abuse they suffered at the Ryder Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-reveals-lovely-letter-of-apology-over-ryder-cup-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-reveals-lovely-letter-of-apology-over-ryder-cup-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy baffled by LIV Golf decision as PGA Tour star disagrees with Jon Rahm]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf have announced they will be making major changes to their format, with Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm both having their say on the decision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-baffled-by-liv-golf-decision-as-pga-tour-star-disagrees-with-jon-rahm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-baffled-by-liv-golf-decision-as-pga-tour-star-disagrees-with-jon-rahm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy targeted with golf star refusing to let PGA Tour icon show him up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marco Penge is the man closest to Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai standings, and he has warned the Northern Irishman that he is targeting him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-targeted-with-golf-star-refusing-to-let-pga-tour-icon-show-him-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-targeted-with-golf-star-refusing-to-let-pga-tour-icon-show-him-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview the engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/preview-the-engrossing-biopic-of-a-hollywood-icons-early-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:57:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/preview-the-engrossing-biopic-of-a-hollywood-icons-early-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf to change to 72-hole format]]></title><description><![CDATA[LIV Golf events will be extended to 72 holes from 2026, putting them in line with the sport's established tours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-to-change-to-72-hole-format/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-to-change-to-72-hole-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf backtracks from short format to 72-hole tournaments after pressure from players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tour&rsquo;s name partly based on Roman numeral referenceLeading players want better preparation for majorsLIV Golf has surprisingly backtracked on one of its founding principles by announcing tournaments in the fourth season of the Saudi Arabian-backed league will be played over 72 holes. Until now, LIV has proudly operated over 54 holes and three days, with the name itself partly based on a Roman numeral reference point. Could a rebrand to LXXII be imminent?The dramatic shift, which is believe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-backtracks-from-short-format-to-72-hole-tournaments-after-pressure-from-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-backtracks-from-short-format-to-72-hole-tournaments-after-pressure-from-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I am in disbelief' - Penge rivals McIlroy for Race to Dubai after ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[English golfer Marco Penge says he is "in disbelief" as he prepares to tee off the DP World Tour's penultimate tournament with a chance of winning the Race to Dubai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-am-in-disbelief-penge-rivals-mcilroy-for-race-to-dubai-after-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-am-in-disbelief-penge-rivals-mcilroy-for-race-to-dubai-after-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood shows true colours after promise to son as 40-year-old rescues career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood was moved by the comeback story of 40-year-old DP World Tour pro James Morrison, leaving him a classy message in response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-shows-true-colours-after-promise-to-son-as-40-year-old-rescues-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-fleetwood-shows-true-colours-after-promise-to-son-as-40-year-old-rescues-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler targeted by millionaire LIV Golf star]]></title><description><![CDATA[One LIV star has pointed the finger at the likes of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler for the ongoing rift in golf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-targeted-by-millionaire-liv-golf-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-targeted-by-millionaire-liv-golf-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;I applied for Waitrose job and my son is my caddie - now I&rsquo;m competing with Rory McIlroy']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Morrison was prepared to leave golf behind before winning the Grand Rolex Final at the weekened to earn a spot on the DP World Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lsquoi-applied-for-waitrose-job-and-my-son-is-my-caddie-now-irsquom-competing-with-rory-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lsquoi-applied-for-waitrose-job-and-my-son-is-my-caddie-now-irsquom-competing-with-rory-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrison seals Tour return with son, 13, as caddie]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Morrison thought he was playing in his farewell tournament &ndash; but instead sealed a return to the DP World Tour with his 13-year-old son as caddie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/morrison-seals-tour-return-with-son-13-as-caddie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/morrison-seals-tour-return-with-son-13-as-caddie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKibbin qualifies for Masters with Hong Kong win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom McKibbin will play at the Masters for the first time and also qualified for The Open after winning the Hong Kong Open on Sunday by seven shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-qualifies-for-masters-with-hong-kong-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-qualifies-for-masters-with-hong-kong-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've played Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler &ndash; one is best golfer of the generation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler continue to dominate on the PGA Tour, but Tommy Fleetwood claims one star has been better than the other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-ndash-one-is-best-golfer-of-the-generation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ive-played-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-ndash-one-is-best-golfer-of-the-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKibbin remains in front in Hong Kong after third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom McKibbin strengthens his bid to qualify for next year's Masters and Open Championship with a third-round 65 as he continues to lead the Hong Kong Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-remains-in-front-in-hong-kong-after-third-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-remains-in-front-in-hong-kong-after-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keegan Bradley or Tiger Woods? Team USA's feelings emerge on Ryder Cup future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keegan Bradley was named as Team USA captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup, with the world No.14 opting not to select himself as one of the 12 competing players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/keegan-bradley-or-tiger-woods-team-usas-feelings-emerge-on-ryder-cup-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/keegan-bradley-or-tiger-woods-team-usas-feelings-emerge-on-ryder-cup-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKibbin stays in front in Hong Kong to keep Masters dream alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom McKibbin's bid to qualify for the Masters and The Open continues in impressive fashion as he leads by two at the Hong Kong Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-stays-in-front-in-hong-kong-to-keep-masters-dream-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-stays-in-front-in-hong-kong-to-keep-masters-dream-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods told what to expect as PGA golf chief makes changes to security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods turns 50 in late December and will have the option to play on the PGA Tour Champions, with the over-50s PGA chief hopeful of an appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-told-what-to-expect-as-pga-golf-chief-makes-changes-to-security/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-told-what-to-expect-as-pga-golf-chief-makes-changes-to-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm gets last laugh after angry Tiger Woods snubbed him as LIV Golf earnings revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm has received huge sums since leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, a decision that was not celebrated by the legendary Tiger Woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-gets-last-laugh-after-angry-tiger-woods-snubbed-him-as-liv-golf-earnings-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-gets-last-laugh-after-angry-tiger-woods-snubbed-him-as-liv-golf-earnings-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKibbin hits course record to lead Hong Kong Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin shoots a course record 60 to take the first-round lead at the Hong Kong Open as he attempts to secure a place at next year's Masters and Open Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-hits-course-record-to-lead-hong-kong-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mckibbin-hits-course-record-to-lead-hong-kong-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf star who ignored Rory McIlroy makes history after banking £4.4m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy may be left feeling red-faced after a fellow star ignored his guidance to choose the PGA Tour over LIV, considering he has banked a whopping payday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-who-ignored-rory-mcilroy-makes-history-after-banking-44m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-who-ignored-rory-mcilroy-makes-history-after-banking-44m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Trump says 'I am thrilled' as Donald's granddaughter gets &pound;2.5m golf opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kai Trump, the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, has confirmed she will make her debut on the LPGA Tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-says-i-am-thrilled-as-donalds-granddaughter-gets-pound25m-golf-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/kai-trump-says-i-am-thrilled-as-donalds-granddaughter-gets-pound25m-golf-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's granddaughter Kai to make LPGA debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, will make her LPGA Tour debut next month after receiving a sponsor's exemption to play at The Annika.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trumps-granddaughter-kai-to-make-lpga-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trumps-granddaughter-kai-to-make-lpga-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai to make LPGA Tour debut at $3.25m event in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager receives sponsor exemption for the AnnikaKai Trump, 18, is due to play college golf at MiamiDonald Trump&rsquo;s granddaughter will be taking a detour on her way to playing college golf at the University of Miami &ndash; Kai Trump will make her LPGA Tour debut next month.The 18-year-old received a sponsor exemption on Tuesday to play in the Annika at Pelican Golf Club from 13-16 November, the penultimate event on the LPGA schedule. The tournament, which has a prize purse of $3.25m (&pou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-kai-to-make-lpga-tour-debut-at-325m-event-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trumps-granddaughter-kai-to-make-lpga-tour-debut-at-325m-event-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Course to be lengthened for 2027 Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Old Course at St Andrews will be lengthened by 132 yards as part of a revamp before it hosts the 2027 Open Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/old-course-to-be-lengthened-for-2027-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/old-course-to-be-lengthened-for-2027-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer close to getting PGA Tour card back after serving ban and £1.5m LIV Golf disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laurie Canter is in the top 10 of the Race to Dubai rankings with two DP World Tour playoff events left, and could now return to the PGA Tour after being banned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-close-to-getting-pga-tour-card-back-after-serving-ban-and-15m-liv-golf-disaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-close-to-getting-pga-tour-card-back-after-serving-ban-and-15m-liv-golf-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull helps World team finish third in team event]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Charley Hull and New Zealand's Lydia Ko win their singles matches to help the world team beat Japan and finish third at the LPGA Tour's International Crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hull-helps-world-team-finish-third-in-team-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/hull-helps-world-team-finish-third-in-team-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I played LIV Golf and won PGA Tours before being banned - now I work in real estate']]></title><description><![CDATA[A former LIV Golf star has started a new career in real estate since leaving last year and remains banned from the PGA Tour after leaving in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-played-liv-golf-and-won-pga-tours-before-being-banned-now-i-work-in-real-estate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-played-liv-golf-and-won-pga-tours-before-being-banned-now-i-work-in-real-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canter sinks 100ft putt as Lee wins in South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Laurie Canter finishes with a 100-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole but is second at the DP World Genesis Championship in Cheonan, South Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/canter-sinks-100ft-putt-as-lee-wins-in-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/canter-sinks-100ft-putt-as-lee-wins-in-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm a golf legend and won the Masters &ndash;&nbsp;I know who the best player ever is']]></title><description><![CDATA[The debate over golf's greatest of all time has raged on for decades, but one former Masters champion reckons he knows the definitive answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/im-a-golf-legend-and-won-the-masters-ndashnbspi-know-who-the-best-player-ever-is/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/im-a-golf-legend-and-won-the-masters-ndashnbspi-know-who-the-best-player-ever-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How shinty mindset helped MacIntyre in Ryder Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob MacIntyre admits his shinty experience helped steady him as he thought he was about to lose the Ryder Cup for Europe last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-shinty-mindset-helped-macintyre-in-ryder-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-shinty-mindset-helped-macintyre-in-ryder-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler banks another huge payday in different sport to get one over LIV rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The golfer has had success away from the golf course with big prize money after turning down the opportunity to join LIV Golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-banks-another-huge-payday-in-different-sport-to-get-one-over-liv-rivals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-banks-another-huge-payday-in-different-sport-to-get-one-over-liv-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Tour tournament cancelled as statement released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour's season opener at Kapalua's Plantation Course, The Sentry, Hawaii, has been cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-tournament-cancelled-as-statement-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-tour-tournament-cancelled-as-statement-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods' caddie reveals being left in tears by golf icon during private moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incident in the toilets left Tiger Woods' caddie in tears]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-caddie-reveals-being-left-in-tears-by-golf-icon-during-private-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-caddie-reveals-being-left-in-tears-by-golf-icon-during-private-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season opener cancelled after PGA Tour fails to find new venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA Tour cancels its 2026 season-opening event in Hawaii after failing to find an alternative venue to host The Sentry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/season-opener-cancelled-after-pga-tour-fails-to-find-new-venue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/season-opener-cancelled-after-pga-tour-fails-to-find-new-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley will 'never get over' US Ryder Cup defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team USA captain Keegan Bradley says he has endured "one of the toughest times" of his life since their Ryder Cup defeat by Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bradley-will-never-get-over-us-ryder-cup-defeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bradley-will-never-get-over-us-ryder-cup-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Nicklaus wins $50m verdict in defamation case over LIV Golf allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury rules Nicklaus defamed by former companyFalse claims tied him to $750m LIV Golf offer85-year-old legend awarded $50m in damagesJack Nicklaus, the 18-time major champion, has won a $50m verdict in a defamation case against his former company, bringing an end to one of golf&rsquo;s most bitter business feuds.A jury in Palm Beach County, Florida, found that Nicklaus Companies &ndash; the firm he founded and later sold &ndash; defamed him by spreading false claims that he had considered a $750m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jack-nicklaus-wins-50m-verdict-in-defamation-case-over-liv-golf-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jack-nicklaus-wins-50m-verdict-in-defamation-case-over-liv-golf-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘That was really cool’: Fleetwood lands Delhi title and celebrates with son]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 5 secures two-shot victory after final round 65Fleetwood says son Frankie&rsquo;s suggestion spurred him onTommy Fleetwood held off Japan&rsquo;s Keita Nakajima to secure a two-shot victory in the DP World India Championship &ndash; and celebrated an eighth DP Tour win with his son Frankie on the 18th green.Fleetwood, who had ended his long wait for a first PGA Tour title at the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup in August, produced a superb seven-under final round of 65 to finish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/that-was-really-cool-fleetwood-lands-delhi-title-and-celebrates-with-son/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/that-was-really-cool-fleetwood-lands-delhi-title-and-celebrates-with-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood answers son's dreams with win in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood shares a touching moment with his son Frankie after winning the DP World India Championship by two shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-answers-sons-dreams-with-win-in-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-answers-sons-dreams-with-win-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood loses lead to Japan's Nakajima in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overnight leader Tommy Fleetwood drops to second, two shots behind Japan's Keita Nakajima, after the third round of the DP World India Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-loses-lead-to-japans-nakajima-in-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fleetwood-loses-lead-to-japans-nakajima-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy trails Lowry in India after ditching driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry fires an opening 64 to lead the DP World India Championship, with Rory McIlroy five shots back after leaving his driver out of the bag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-trails-lowry-in-india-after-ditching-driver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-trails-lowry-in-india-after-ditching-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryder Cup triumph being remembered for the wrong reasons, says Rory McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focus on unruly fans &lsquo;is obscuring Europe&rsquo;s performance&rsquo;&lsquo;I&rsquo;d like to shift the narrative,&rsquo; says Northern IrishmanRory McIlroy is eager to shift discussion of last month&rsquo;s Ryder Cup from the dominant theme of unruly spectators to the &ldquo;incredible&rdquo; strength of Europe&rsquo;s display.Luke Donald and his European team secured back-to-back Ryder Cup wins after reaching what ultimately proved an unassailable position within two of the event&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-triumph-being-remembered-for-the-wrong-reasons-says-rory-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-triumph-being-remembered-for-the-wrong-reasons-says-rory-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People remembering Ryder Cup for 'wrong reason']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he wants to "shift the narrative" after claiming people are remembering Europe's Ryder Cup win in New York last month for the "wrong reason".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/people-remembering-ryder-cup-for-wrong-reason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/people-remembering-ryder-cup-for-wrong-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ryder Cup players get free pass to season-ending DP World Tour play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DP World Tour needs Europe's biggest names at next month's season finale so has created a loophole to allow them to be there, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-ryder-cup-players-get-free-pass-to-season-ending-dp-world-tour-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/why-ryder-cup-players-get-free-pass-to-season-ending-dp-world-tour-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I felt the gods were against me' - Penge scrapes Spanish Open win in play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marco Penge wins a play-off against fellow Englishman Daniel Brown to take the Spanish Open title in Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-felt-the-gods-were-against-me-penge-scrapes-spanish-open-win-in-play-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-felt-the-gods-were-against-me-penge-scrapes-spanish-open-win-in-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods comeback in doubt after seventh back surgery for collapsed disc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woods has lumbar disc replaced in New York15-time major winner calls operation successfulNo timetable set for 49-year-old&rsquo;s golf returnTiger Woods has announced that he underwent back surgery on Friday to address a collapsed disc in his spine.The 15-time major winner had lumbar disk replacement surgery after he experienced pain in his lower back and said on social media that the operation was deemed successful, although it is unknown when the 49-year-old will return to golf. Continue readi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-comeback-in-doubt-after-seventh-back-surgery-for-collapsed-disc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-comeback-in-doubt-after-seventh-back-surgery-for-collapsed-disc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a golf career Grand Slam?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the career grand slam is in golf and who has completed it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-a-golf-career-grand-slam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-a-golf-career-grand-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collin Morikawa denies his ‘chaos’ comments inflamed USA fans at Ryder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[US golfer admits home fans &lsquo;crossed the line&rsquo; with abuseMorikawa says he did not intend fans to get out of handCollin Morikawa admits the behaviour of American fans at the Ryder Cup &ldquo;crossed the line&rdquo; but he denies he was partly to blame for inflaming the atmosphere.Two days before the event started at Bethpage in New York, the two-time major winner said he hoped the opening day was &ldquo;absolute chaos&rdquo;. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/collin-morikawa-denies-his-chaos-comments-inflamed-usa-fans-at-ryder-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/collin-morikawa-denies-his-chaos-comments-inflamed-usa-fans-at-ryder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['England Golf needs government backing for 2030 Solheim Cup bid']]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Europe's recent Ryder Cup success, England Golf is urging the government to underwrite its bid to stage the Solheim Cup in the country for the first time, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/england-golf-needs-government-backing-for-2030-solheim-cup-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/england-golf-needs-government-backing-for-2030-solheim-cup-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swearing, booing and spitting: is crowd behaviour out of control?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was dismay after Rory McIlroy&rsquo;s wife was hit by a beer at the Ryder Cup. But have crowds always been badly behaved, or is antisocial behaviour getting worse?The abuse hurled at Europe&rsquo;s golfers in the Ryder Cup elicited gasps and dismay on both sides of the Atlantic. The crowd at the Bethpage Black course in New York graduated from boos and heckles to homophobic slurs and insults aimed at players&rsquo; wives. The first-tee master of ceremonies set the tone by leading a chant o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/swearing-booing-and-spitting-is-crowd-behaviour-out-of-control/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/swearing-booing-and-spitting-is-crowd-behaviour-out-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Ryder Cup, World Cup winners and Harry Kane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big &ndash; and small &ndash; stories in football, golf, rugby union, cricket and rugby league? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-ryder-cup-world-cup-winners-and-harry-kane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-ryder-cup-world-cup-winners-and-harry-kane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA of America president belatedly admits US Ryder Cup fans ‘crossed line’ with abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don Rea Jr writes letter to organisation&rsquo;s membersEuropean players and wives were verbally abusedThe president of the PGA of America, who had initially dismissed abuse directed at Europe&rsquo;s players during this year&rsquo;s Ryder Cup as no worse than at &ldquo;a youth soccer game&rdquo;, has issued an apology.&ldquo;Let me begin with what we must own. While the competition was &shy;spirited &ndash; especially with the US team&rsquo;s rally on Sunday afternoon &ndash; some fan behaviour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-of-america-president-belatedly-admits-us-ryder-cup-fans-crossed-line-with-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-of-america-president-belatedly-admits-us-ryder-cup-fans-crossed-line-with-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can Americans learn from the UK? How to cope with national sporting despair | Adrian Chiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s Ryder Cup defeat sparked some ugly behaviour among their fans. But, as some of us know all too well, losing can be a bonding experienceI feel a bit sorry for Americans. They don&rsquo;t go through enough national sporting despair. OK, they had an invigorating shot of misery last Sunday night losing the Ryder Cup, but that was a rare thing for them. It&rsquo;s rare because they&rsquo;re so dominant in all the team sports they really care about, not least because their biggest team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-can-americans-learn-from-the-uk-how-to-cope-with-national-sporting-despair-adrian-chiles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-can-americans-learn-from-the-uk-how-to-cope-with-national-sporting-despair-adrian-chiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyrell Hatton tells European supporters not to sink to level of US fans at Bethpage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup will be staged at Adare Manor in 2027&lsquo;I don&rsquo;t really think insults are the way forward&rsquo;Tyrrell Hatton has urged European supporters not to lower themselves to the level of US golf fans when the Ryder Cup heads to Adare Manor in 2027.Europe&rsquo;s players were boorishly abused, with Rory McIlroy and his American wife, Erica, targeted for particularly vile treatment, as Bethpage turned ugly. Hatton, who secured the half in the Sunday singles that guaranteed victory for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tyrell-hatton-tells-european-supporters-not-to-sink-to-level-of-us-fans-at-bethpage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tyrell-hatton-tells-european-supporters-not-to-sink-to-level-of-us-fans-at-bethpage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Europe and Red Roses use connection to past, present and future to create history | Cath Bishop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both teams embraced the history of their sports to embody strong identities they needed to dig deep when it matteredMaking history is such an overused phrase in sport. There&rsquo;s a danger we start to believe it&rsquo;s easy, expected, nothing special. Or that it just happens by magic in an instant on a golf green or a rugby pitch. We envisage &ldquo;Henry V speeches&rdquo; on the eve of battle urging players to make their mark on history moments before stepping into the arena. But at the week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/team-europe-and-red-roses-use-connection-to-past-present-and-future-to-create-history-cath-bishop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/team-europe-and-red-roses-use-connection-to-past-present-and-future-to-create-history-cath-bishop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orwell was right to take a swing at sport | Brief letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup | Marvellous mondegreens | Mumbled dialogue | Pudding hacks | Digital ID | Bike bellsUS spectators&rsquo; behaviour at the Ryder Cup (US fan ugliness at the Ryder Cup was merely a reflection of Trump&rsquo;s all-caps America, 28 September) reminded me how shrewd George Orwell was when, in 1945, he said serious sport was &ldquo;war minus the shooting&rdquo;. Sadly, how topical too. Perhaps women&rsquo;s increasingly popular sport will do better.<br />
John Bailey<br />
St Albans&bull; One of the gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/orwell-was-right-to-take-a-swing-at-sport-brief-letters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/orwell-was-right-to-take-a-swing-at-sport-brief-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stirring final-day fightback cannot hide US Ryder Cup shortcomings']]></title><description><![CDATA[America's final-day comeback brought unexpected respectability to the final score - but also exposed how far the US lag behind Europe in their Ryder Cup efforts, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/stirring-final-day-fightback-cannot-hide-us-ryder-cup-shortcomings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/stirring-final-day-fightback-cannot-hide-us-ryder-cup-shortcomings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more years? Europe captain Donald not ruling out third term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Donald will "think about" being European Ryder Cup captain again, but says he will not "rush into a decision" after Sunday's victory in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/two-more-years-europe-captain-donald-not-ruling-out-third-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/two-more-years-europe-captain-donald-not-ruling-out-third-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Watson says he was ‘ashamed’ of US fans’ conduct at Ryder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apologises for &lsquo;rude and mean-spirited behaviour&rsquo;Crowd aimed abuse towards visiting players and familiesTom Watson, a legend of American golf, has apologised to Europe&rsquo;s Ryder Cup contingent for the behaviour of spectators at Bethpage Black while admitting he was &ldquo;ashamed&rdquo; of what played out in the galleries. A dramatic European retention of the trophy, 15-13, was overshadowed by abusive behaviour towards visiting players and their families. Watson&rsquo;s comments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tom-watson-says-he-was-ashamed-of-us-fans-conduct-at-ryder-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tom-watson-says-he-was-ashamed-of-us-fans-conduct-at-ryder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles, Donalds and bubbly: Ryder Cup 2025 – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Europe held off an amazing comeback from USA to triumph 15-13 and retain the Ryder Cup, we bring you some of our favourite images from three days of excitement at Bethpage Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eagles-donalds-and-bubbly-ryder-cup-2025-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eagles-donalds-and-bubbly-ryder-cup-2025-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['McIlroy got a text from Trump' - Donald on celebrations &amp; his future as captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Europe captain Luke Donald reflects on his side's Ryder Cup win and says Rory McIlroy received a text from President Donald Trump while they celebrated at Bethpage Black in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-got-a-text-from-trump-donald-on-celebrations-amp-his-future-as-captain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-got-a-text-from-trump-donald-on-celebrations-amp-his-future-as-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry steps out of McIlroy’s shadow to play leading man on biggest stage | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irish golfer represents everything that makes Europe so successful as a team and could well be a future captainIt is not easy being Shane Lowry. Such a close friendship with Rory McIlroy means not only is sporting comparison inevitable but questions towards Lowry are routinely framed with the Northern Irishman in mind. What does Rory think, what would Rory say. Lowry takes it all in good spirit &ndash; the vast majority of the time &ndash; when he would be entitled to roll his eyes. That also ap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-steps-out-of-mcilroys-shadow-to-play-leading-man-on-biggest-stage-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-steps-out-of-mcilroys-shadow-to-play-leading-man-on-biggest-stage-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryder Cup 2025: Guardian writers select their standout moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Shane Lowry&rsquo;s victory jig to the emergence of a new US star, our team&rsquo;s picks from an electrifying weekend Player of the tournament Viktor Hovland. Well, that was a significant half-point on day three &hellip; No, seriously, the award belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Singles defeat should not mask his overall performance. Surely a major winner in waiting. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-2025-guardian-writers-select-their-standout-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-2025-guardian-writers-select-their-standout-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy condemns Ryder Cup abuse after his wife was hit by a beer – video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy spoke out against the abuse he received during Europe's 15-13 Ryder Cup win. In a post-match press conference, McIlroy said: 'I don&rsquo;t think we should ever accept that in golf.' He added: 'I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week.' The Masters champion also confirmed that his wife, Erica, was hit by a beer that was thrown during Saturday afternoon&rsquo;s play.McIlroy condemns &lsquo;unacceptable&rsquo; Ryder Cup abuse and reveals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-condemns-ryder-cup-abuse-after-his-wife-was-hit-by-a-beer-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-condemns-ryder-cup-abuse-after-his-wife-was-hit-by-a-beer-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['In Donald we trust' - how Europe's 'best-ever captain' masterminded win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victorious European captain Luke Donald has led the team to a rare Ryder Cup win on American soil - this is how he did it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/in-donald-we-trust-how-europes-best-ever-captain-masterminded-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/in-donald-we-trust-how-europes-best-ever-captain-masterminded-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a dramatic end to the Ryder Cup unfolded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team USA stage a sensational fightback on the final day of the Ryder Cup, but Europe do just enough to win the trophy outright at Bethpage Black, New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-a-dramatic-end-to-the-ryder-cup-unfolded/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-a-dramatic-end-to-the-ryder-cup-unfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We've shut a lot of people up - McIlroy after 'best year of career']]></title><description><![CDATA[After a "really tough week", Rory McIlroy says winning the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, coupled with his Masters victory in April, has made 2025 the best year of his golfing career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/weve-shut-a-lot-of-people-up-mcilroy-after-best-year-of-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/weve-shut-a-lot-of-people-up-mcilroy-after-best-year-of-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not sure how I coped' - Europe captain Donald]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald is "so proud" of his team after they win the Ryder Cup in New York after "some of the most stressful hours of my life".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/not-sure-how-i-coped-europe-captain-donald/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/not-sure-how-i-coped-europe-captain-donald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy condemns ‘unacceptable’ Ryder Cup abuse and reveals his wife was hit by a beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Golf should be held to a higher standard than this&rsquo;McIlroy promises Europe&rsquo;s fans will behave better in 2027An emotional Rory McIlroy opened up on the abuse he received during the Ryder Cup after Europe secured a famous win in New York. The 15-13 success for the visitors at Bethpage Black came against the backdrop of awful spectator behaviour, largely towards European players and their families. McIlroy confirmed his wife, Erica, was hit by a beer that was thrown during Saturd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-condemns-unacceptable-ryder-cup-abuse-and-reveals-his-wife-was-hit-by-a-beer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-condemns-unacceptable-ryder-cup-abuse-and-reveals-his-wife-was-hit-by-a-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-europe-held-off-us-to-win-sensational-ryder-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-europe-held-off-us-to-win-sensational-ryder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy completes near impossible job with Bethpage Ryder Cup mission achieved | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion withstood days of abuse from the US crowd and the exhaustion of five matches to help Europe over the lineIn the first moments after Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters he was already thinking about this Ryder Cup. The man who&rsquo;d won everything wanted to win this more than anything. It had been on his mind ever since the last one at Marco Simone, when he startled the media, his captain, and his teammates by launching into a speech about how he was targeting victory here at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-completes-near-impossible-job-with-bethpage-ryder-cup-mission-achieved-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-completes-near-impossible-job-with-bethpage-ryder-cup-mission-achieved-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lowry retained the Ryder Cup for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the 18th hole between Shane Lowry and Russell Henley which sees Europe retain the Ryder Cup as the Irishman holes for birdie to earn a half-point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-lowry-retained-the-ryder-cup-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/how-lowry-retained-the-ryder-cup-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Lowry almost lost for words after crucial Ryder Cup putt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry is almost lost for wordsfollowing his crucial putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/emotional-lowry-almost-lost-for-words-after-crucial-ryder-cup-putt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/emotional-lowry-almost-lost-for-words-after-crucial-ryder-cup-putt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['These are the moments you remember' - Lowry sinks putt to retain Ryder Cup for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry retains the Ryder Cup for Europe after holing his birdie putt on the 18th to earn a half-point in his singles match with Russell Henley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/these-are-the-moments-you-remember-lowry-sinks-putt-to-retain-ryder-cup-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/these-are-the-moments-you-remember-lowry-sinks-putt-to-retain-ryder-cup-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the biggest ever Ryder Cup victory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team reveals the biggest margins of victory in Ryder Cup history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-the-biggest-ever-ryder-cup-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-the-biggest-ever-ryder-cup-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/some-of-music-historys-most-shocking-stories-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/some-of-music-historys-most-shocking-stories-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the man on the Ryder Cup trophy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the identity behind the man on the top of the Ryder Cup trophy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/who-is-the-man-on-the-ryder-cup-trophy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/who-is-the-man-on-the-ryder-cup-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Gianfranco Zola part of Europe's Ryder Cup team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparations for the 2025 Ryder Cup are in full swing and an unlikely face - former Chelsea and Italy footballer Gianfranco Zola - is with Team Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/is-gianfranco-zola-part-of-europes-ryder-cup-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/is-gianfranco-zola-part-of-europes-ryder-cup-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are foursomes and fourballs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains what foursomes and fourballs are ahead of the start of the 2025 Ryder Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-are-foursomes-and-fourballs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-are-foursomes-and-fourballs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryder Cup explained - plus BBC coverage details]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Ryder Cup works ahead of the 2025 competition at Bethpage Black]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-explained-plus-bbc-coverage-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/ryder-cup-explained-plus-bbc-coverage-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump uses press conference with Starmer to boost his golf business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s first minister criticised over talks to provide public funding for US president&rsquo;s resort as it hosts Nexo championshipDonald Trump has delivered a rambling exposition on his &ldquo;opulent and beautiful&rdquo; golf resort at Turnberry as he continued to mix granular business interests and international diplomacy on his five-day trip to Scotland.The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, looked on in apparent discomfort during Monday&rsquo;s joint press conference as Trump answer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trump-uses-press-conference-with-starmer-to-boost-his-golf-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/trump-uses-press-conference-with-starmer-to-boost-his-golf-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Gilmore 2 review – Adam Sandler’s Netflix sequel is strictly for the fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belated sequel to the 1996 comedy is unlikely to convert newcomers but there&rsquo;s more than enough to entertain its cult fanbaseHappy Gilmore 2, the much-anticipated follow-up to the canonical sports comedy that dominated pop culture at the turn of the century, opens with Adam Sandler&rsquo;s irascible hero catching viewers up on the past 29 years.After humiliating tour nemesis Shooter McGavin (an on-form Christopher McDonald) in the big tournament and riding off into the sunset with the girl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/happy-gilmore-2-review-adam-sandlers-netflix-sequel-is-strictly-for-the-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/happy-gilmore-2-review-adam-sandlers-netflix-sequel-is-strictly-for-the-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: England v Spain, Tour, Tests and transfer deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big stories in football, boxing, golf, tennis, athletics, cricket, rugby and cycling? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-england-v-spain-tour-tests-and-transfer-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-england-v-spain-tour-tests-and-transfer-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump visit to Scotland expected to be met with wave of protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demonstrations to be held in Aberdeen and Edinburgh amid US president&rsquo;s visit to Turnberry and Menie golf resortsProtest organisers anticipate a wave of resistance to Donald Trump from Ayrshire to Aberdeenshire this weekend as Scots take to the streets to express &ldquo;widespread anger&rdquo; at what they termed the US president&rsquo;s increasingly extreme policies.The US president is expected to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a five-day private visit to his luxury golf resorts at Turn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-visit-to-scotland-expected-to-be-met-with-wave-of-protest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/donald-trump-visit-to-scotland-expected-to-be-met-with-wave-of-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The greatest year in sports history? Why it has to be 1985]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four decades have passed and we&rsquo;re still reminiscing about Taylor v Davis, Boris Becker, Sandy Lyle &hellip; and a lot moreBy That 1980s Sports BlogI&rsquo;ve been putting this off for years, but the recent Live Aid nostalgia has pushed me over the edge. We&rsquo;ve all had the debate in the pub about the greatest sporting year &ndash; no, just me then? &ndash; so I&rsquo;m here to argue the case for 1985. After 40 years, it is time to tell 1985 that I&rsquo;m crazy for you.There are, of c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-greatest-year-in-sports-history-why-it-has-to-be-1985/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-greatest-year-in-sports-history-why-it-has-to-be-1985/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open victor Scheffler is latest sporting star to explore space beyond wins and losses | Cath Bishop]]></title><description><![CDATA[American made headlines in highlighting that the winning feeling is temporary and shallow &ndash; but others feel the same wayThe world&rsquo;s top athletes can seem a confused bunch. Scottie Scheffler described in a press conference before the Open how he keeps asking himself why he wants to win golf tournaments and can&rsquo;t find any answers. The world No 3 men&rsquo;s tennis player Alexander Zverev confessed to feelings of emptiness and a lack of joy in his tennis regardless of whether he w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/open-victor-scheffler-is-latest-sporting-star-to-explore-space-beyond-wins-and-losses-cath-bishop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/open-victor-scheffler-is-latest-sporting-star-to-explore-space-beyond-wins-and-losses-cath-bishop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdies, beaches and buggies: Tom Jenkins’ best images from the 153rd Open Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our award-winning photographer has been at Royal Portrush for the Open. Here are some of his best shots as Scottie Scheffler claimed a fourth major with a dominant four-shot victory, completing a third leg of the career grand slam Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdies-beaches-and-buggies-tom-jenkins-best-images-from-the-153rd-open-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdies-beaches-and-buggies-tom-jenkins-best-images-from-the-153rd-open-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler is compared to Tiger Woods after a win that rarely seemed in doubt | Sean Ingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A four-shot margin of victory at the Open led Xander Schauffele to say the world No 1 is &lsquo;taking the throne of dominance&rsquo; that American legend once hadNo sooner had the Claret Jug been lifted high above Scottie Scheffler&rsquo;s head than the scramble for superlatives began. With every word and exaltation there was also a sense that golf&rsquo;s Overton window had shifted, with his peers daring to voice opinions previously beyond the pale.It was Xander Schauffele who perhaps said it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-is-compared-to-tiger-woods-after-a-win-that-rarely-seemed-in-doubt-sean-ingle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-is-compared-to-tiger-woods-after-a-win-that-rarely-seemed-in-doubt-sean-ingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I don’t think I’m special’: Scheffler plays down latest major win after Open cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[American wins fourth major in three years at Portrush&lsquo;A cool feeling &hellip; but it doesn&rsquo;t fulfil deepest desires&rsquo;Scottie Scheffler has insisted that he does not think he is anything special despite winning his fourth major in three years after a dominant Open victory at Portrush.The 29-year-old American won by four shots from Harris English to complete the third leg of a career grand slam, and afterwards he was compared to Tiger Woods by the Open winner last year, Xander Sch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-dont-think-im-special-scheffler-plays-down-latest-major-win-after-open-cruise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-dont-think-im-special-scheffler-plays-down-latest-major-win-after-open-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Open belonged to Rory McIlroy, even if he wasn’t the winner this time | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler won the title but it was the Northern Irishman who had the unequivocal backing of the crowd at Royal PortrushThe loyalist bands were out in force in Portrush on Saturday evening, for a two-hour parade that shut down all the traffic in and out of town. The R&amp;A did its best to funnel the paying spectators in the other direction as they walked off the course, but there were still plenty of bewildered golf fans who got caught up in it all. I was one of them myself. While I woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/this-open-belonged-to-rory-mcilroy-even-if-he-wasnt-the-winner-this-time-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/this-open-belonged-to-rory-mcilroy-even-if-he-wasnt-the-winner-this-time-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler wins at Portrush – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler claims his fourth major with victory at Royal Portrush in the 153rd OpenOfficial leaderboardRory McIlroy is out and about, soundtracked by the usual ozone-layer-bothering roars. An iron straight down the middle. An approach straight down the middle and over the flag. He&rsquo;ll have a 20-foot putt coming back for birdie. Matt Fitzpatrick has some work to do, though, having dispatched his tee shot into the rough down the left, then sent a flyer over the back of the green. Meanw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-2025-scottie-scheffler-wins-at-portrush-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-2025-scottie-scheffler-wins-at-portrush-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler claims Open Championship with majestic four-shot win]]></title><description><![CDATA[American world No 1 ends on 17 under at Royal Portrush Rory McIlroy finishes at 10 under after final round of 69Never in doubt. Never remotely in doubt. It was Scottie Scheffler: why on earth would it be?Anybody hoping for a keenly contested Open Sunday was to be sorely disappointed. Make that 10 times Scheffler has held a 54-hole lead and 10 times he has converted. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-claims-open-championship-with-majestic-four-shot-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-claims-open-championship-with-majestic-four-shot-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy digs in to unearth oddball Open surprise and ‘half-chance’ at late title tilt | Sean Ingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home favourite in disbelief after shot on the 11th sends an old ball flying but eagle a hole later sends fans into ecstasyDeep into day three of the Open and Rory McIlroy is still surfing gigantic waves of momentum and goodwill. He has jumped to six under, at this point only four shots off the lead, with each birdie sounding like a sonic boom over Portrush. It is manic, messianic and a lot of fun. And then it gets weird. Twilight Zone weird.McIlroy has just twirled a drive into the rough at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-digs-in-to-unearth-oddball-open-surprise-and-half-chance-at-late-title-tilt-sean-ingle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-digs-in-to-unearth-oddball-open-surprise-and-half-chance-at-late-title-tilt-sean-ingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air of inevitability blows in as Scottie Scheffler seizes control of the Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominant Scheffler moves four clear of the fieldLi Haotong and Matt Fitzpatrick lead pursuitScottie Scheffler still had 20 holes of this Open Championship to play. History tells us leads can evaporate in just one. Dense rough, links bunkers, the scale of pressure attached to the oldest major. Open calamity is written in folklore. The ghost of Jean van de Velde still lingers. And yet, the bookmakers had Scheffler at only 1-8 to lift the Claret Jug. The fat lady had cleared her throat. Twenty hole]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/air-of-inevitability-blows-in-as-scottie-scheffler-seizes-control-of-the-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/air-of-inevitability-blows-in-as-scottie-scheffler-seizes-control-of-the-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Open 2025: third round – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy shot 66 in pursuit of Scottie Scheffler but the world number one powered on regardlessOfficial leaderboardLudvig &Aring;berg has also made a fast start. Birdies at 2 and 3 bring him up to -4. The 25-year-old Swede&rsquo;s short major career is very much one of contrasts: runner-up at the Masters on debut, tied for 12th at his first US Open, seventh on his second visit to Augusta. But he&rsquo;s missed the cut in both appearances at the PGA, again at last month&rsquo;s US Open, and l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-2025-third-round-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-2025-third-round-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Out of control’: DeChambeau and Stenson take a swing at Open slow-play chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeChambeau and Stenson in groups warned on third day&lsquo;I was moving my butt as fast as I could,&rsquo; says DeChambeauA day after a controversial penalty was issued to Shane Lowry, two former major champions, Henrik Stenson and Bryson DeChambeau, have criticised the R&amp;A&rsquo;s approach to slow play at the Open after being spoken to by rules officials in separate incidents during round three.Day one at Royal Portrush saw three balls take close to six hours. &ldquo;First two rounds it was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/out-of-control-dechambeau-and-stenson-take-a-swing-at-open-slow-play-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/out-of-control-dechambeau-and-stenson-take-a-swing-at-open-slow-play-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Still not sure’: Shane Lowry casts doubt over two-shot penalty decision at Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irishman penalised for ball roll during practice swing&lsquo;I didn&rsquo;t want to get slaughtered for being a cheat&rsquo;Shane Lowry said he was conscious of his reputation after accepting a two-stroke penalty for a rules infringement during the second round of the Open. Lowry was adamant he did not see his ball roll backwards in rough at the 12th hole during a practice swing, with officials determining he was in breach of the rules of golf.Lowry was informed of a potential problem on the 15t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/still-not-sure-shane-lowry-casts-doubt-over-two-shot-penalty-decision-at-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/still-not-sure-shane-lowry-casts-doubt-over-two-shot-penalty-decision-at-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler takes lead at the Open while Fitzpatrick drives British hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 makes second-round 64 to take one-shot leadFitzpatrick in second; MacIntyre and Hatton tied for fifthImagine he cared. Imagine he really cared. Scottie Scheffler used media duties before the 153rd Open Championship to assess the pointlessness of golf in the grand scheme of life. &ldquo;If I win, it&rsquo;s going to be awesome for two minutes,&rdquo; Scheffler asserted. The world No 1 should already prepare for his 120 seconds of ecstasy. There is an air of inevitability about Scheffle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-takes-lead-at-the-open-while-fitzpatrick-drives-british-hopes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-takes-lead-at-the-open-while-fitzpatrick-drives-british-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Open 2025: sensational second-round 64 gives Scheffler outright lead – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 Scottie Scheffler justified his status with a scintillating display to take thelead on 10 under parAdam Scott should have won this Championship in 2012. But he bogeyed holes 69 through 72 at Lytham, handing the Claret Jug to Ernie Els on a silver platter. What the genial Scott would give to play that stretch again. Ah well, he&rsquo;ll always have Augusta National, nine months later. What the Big Easy would give for a green jacket. Scott started this morning on +1 after a 72 yesterday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-2025-sensational-second-round-64-gives-scheffler-outright-lead-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/the-open-2025-sensational-second-round-64-gives-scheffler-outright-lead-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Three is the magic number’: Tyrrell Hatton says pints of Guinness can fuel Open glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briton tries to remain relaxed despite his usual &lsquo;vocal&rsquo; approach after staying in contention on day two at PortrushFirst Tyrrell Hatton effed, jeffed and played his way into Open contention. Then he revealed he was off for three pints of Guinness to relax and ready himself for the business end of this championship.It sounds like a distinctly old-school approach. But the fact Hatton was smiling as he talked, spoke volumes. He is clearly happy and relaxed. And, just as importantly, no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/three-is-the-magic-number-tyrrell-hatton-says-pints-of-guinness-can-fuel-open-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/three-is-the-magic-number-tyrrell-hatton-says-pints-of-guinness-can-fuel-open-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spaun deserves his dream but US Open chaos did not get best from world’s elite | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[With thick rough around bunkers and pin positions on slopes, Adam Scott called Oakmont &lsquo;borderline unplayable&rsquo;There should be no sense of demeaning JJ Spaun&rsquo;s US Open glory if observers question the circumstances. Spaun, not so long ago a journeyman professional, played out his dream by holing out from 65ft on the final green at Oakmont.Spaun is a prime example of how the penny can drop for golfers at different stages. Now 34, he is in the form of his life and bound for the Ryd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/spaun-deserves-his-dream-but-us-open-chaos-did-not-get-best-from-worlds-elite-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/spaun-deserves-his-dream-but-us-open-chaos-did-not-get-best-from-worlds-elite-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Borderline unplayable’: Adam Scott finds silver lining after US Open collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world No 1 fades after holding share of lead on final dayAustralian earns shot at 100th straight major with 12th-place finishExemption to a magnificent 100th consecutive major championship is the silver lining to Adam Scott&rsquo;s latest crushing collapse.Scott&rsquo;s late fade in &ldquo;near unplayable&rdquo; conditions from a share of the lead on the 12th hole to a tie for 12th behind US Open winner JJ Spaun adds to the list of agonising finishes for Australia&rsquo;s former world No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/borderline-unplayable-adam-scott-finds-silver-lining-after-us-open-collapse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/borderline-unplayable-adam-scott-finds-silver-lining-after-us-open-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JJ Spaun completes fairytale with monster final putt on wet and wild day at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[American finishes two shots clear of Bob MacIntyre34-year-old makes sure of first major with huge birdie on 72ndWhere on earth to start with this? A chaotic conclusion to the US Open should have carried an X-rated certificate. You will rarely see anything like it.There will be analysis and lots of it over whether or not Oakmont delivered a great US Open, a pathetic US Open or anything in between. What cannot be denied was the level of drama as holes ticked down. JJ Spaun stood tallest to earn th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jj-spaun-completes-fairytale-with-monster-final-putt-on-wet-and-wild-day-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jj-spaun-completes-fairytale-with-monster-final-putt-on-wet-and-wild-day-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golf: JJ Spaun holes long-range putt on 18 for victory – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[JJ Spaun sunk three monster putts on the back nine to hold off Robert MacIntyre and claim his first major title at OakmontRobert MacIntyre starts the day just about within striking distance of the leaders. But at +3 he&rsquo;s not got much margin for error. So he could do without sending a wild Hovland-esque drive towards the bushes down the right. It stops just short, but he&rsquo;s still hacking out of the thick stuff, and the errant tee shot leads inevitably to bogey. He&rsquo;s now +4 and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-jj-spaun-holes-long-range-putt-on-18-for-victory-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-jj-spaun-holes-long-range-putt-on-18-for-victory-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy’s indifference is understandable after achieving his dream  | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfer has seemed irritated by elements of the media since completing the career grand slam but is that really a big deal?A snapshot of Rory McIlroy&rsquo;s new normal arrived the day before the US&nbsp;PGA Championship began. McIlroy&rsquo;s practice round at Quail Hollow was watched by more than 50, inside the ropes. Journalists, content creators, wannabe content creators &hellip; everyone wanted not just a glimpse &ndash; you can get that from the bleachers &ndash; but a piece of golf&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-indifference-is-understandable-after-achieving-his-dream-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-indifference-is-understandable-after-achieving-his-dream-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyrrell Hatton cool but Matt Fitzpatrick rages as Sam Burns keeps US Open lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine-over Fitzpatrick lambasts course as Hatton gets to one overSam Burns still leads by one at four under, from Spaun and ScottIf a quiz question was to ask which English golfer a) lacerated the setup at the US Open, as another b) fired himself into contention before offering a much calmer assessment, the answers from the vast majority of observers would be obvious: a) Tyrrell Hatton, b) Matt Fitzpatrick. The reality at Oakmont was the complete opposite.First to Fitzpatrick. The 2022 champion f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tyrrell-hatton-cool-but-matt-fitzpatrick-rages-as-sam-burns-keeps-us-open-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tyrrell-hatton-cool-but-matt-fitzpatrick-rages-as-sam-burns-keeps-us-open-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golf 2025: Sam Burns keeps hold of lead at Oakmont – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Burns leads Adam Scott and JJ Spaun by one after Moving DayOfficial live leaderboardBack-to-back birdies for Sam Stevens. The 28-year-old from Wichita picks up shots at 3 and 4 to move to +1 overall. All together now: &#9835;&#9834; I know I need a small vacation, but it don&rsquo;t look like rain &#9834;&#9835; &hellip; except &hellip; &ldquo;Those clouds are not looking friendly,&rdquo; notes Rich Beem on Sky, snapping us out of our Campbell-Webb reverie. Indeed they do look dark and menac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-sam-burns-keeps-hold-of-lead-at-oakmont-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-sam-burns-keeps-hold-of-lead-at-oakmont-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he ‘didn’t really care’ about making US Open cut at Oakmont]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIlroy downbeat despite avoiding early exit &lsquo;Do I really want two more days here or not?&rsquo;Rory McIlroy admitted he was in two minds over whether or not he wanted to make the US Open cut, in the latest nod to the Northern Irishman&rsquo;s psychological struggles since winning the Masters in April.McIlroy birdied two of his last four holes on Friday evening to survive for the closing 36 holes at Oakmont. Until that point, he was heading for an early exit. McIlroy returned to the course]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-says-he-didnt-really-care-about-making-us-open-cut-at-oakmont/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-says-he-didnt-really-care-about-making-us-open-cut-at-oakmont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golf 2025: day three at Oakmont Country Club – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving Day at Oakmont in the year&rsquo;s third majorOfficial live leaderboard | Send Scott your thoughtsIt&rsquo;s Moving Day! Here&rsquo;s what the top of the leaderboard looked like at the end of the second round &hellip;-3: Sam Burns -2: JJ Spaun -1: Viktor Hovland E: Adam Scott, Ben Griffin +1: Victor Perez, Thriston Lawrence +2: Russell Henley, Brooks Koepka, Kim Si-woo, Thomas Detry Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-day-three-at-oakmont-country-club-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-day-three-at-oakmont-country-club-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open round three tee times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tee times for Saturday's third round of the US Open at Oakmont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-round-three-tee-times-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-round-three-tee-times-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Rory McIlroy throws club at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[A frustrated Rory McIlroy takes out his anger on his club on the 12th and 17th holes during the the second day of the US Open. McIlroy finished the day on +6 to make the cut for the next round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/frustrated-rory-mcilroy-throws-club-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/frustrated-rory-mcilroy-throws-club-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What are you doing?!' - Lowry on mark error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland's Shane Lowry speaks to BBC Sport NI after picking up his ball without marking it on the 14th green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-are-you-doing-lowry-on-mark-error/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-are-you-doing-lowry-on-mark-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burns leads as Scheffler and McIlroy make US Open cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Burns hits a sensational five-under 65 to lead the US Open as Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy make the cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/burns-leads-as-scheffler-and-mcilroy-make-us-open-cut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/burns-leads-as-scheffler-and-mcilroy-make-us-open-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perez makes ace at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frenchman Victor Perez makes a hole-in-one at the sixth during his second round at the US Open at Oakmont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/perez-makes-ace-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/perez-makes-ace-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burns shines on tough day at Oakmont]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Sam Burns is one of only five golfers to shoot sub-par in their second round at the US Open at Oakmont as he tops the leaderboard on three-under for the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/burns-shines-on-tough-day-at-oakmont/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/burns-shines-on-tough-day-at-oakmont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdie at last sees McIlroy make the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy finishes a battling second round with a birdie at the last to secure his spot in the field for the final two rounds at the US Open at Oakmont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdie-at-last-sees-mcilroy-make-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/birdie-at-last-sees-mcilroy-make-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golf 2025: big names toiling at Oakmont during second round – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Burns shot 65 on a day Oakmont took a chunk out of the rest of the fieldBrooks Koepka finds the par-five 12th in two big bloots, then nearly makes the eagle putt from 26 feet. Not quite, but that&rsquo;s back-to-back birdies for Brooks, a fine response to that opening bogey. He closes in on the lead at -3. But not such good news for his playing partner Justin Thomas, who three-putts from three feet and chalks up a double bogey. JT shot 76 yesterday, and surviving the cut is already looking l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-big-names-toiling-at-oakmont-during-second-round-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-big-names-toiling-at-oakmont-during-second-round-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open: Rory McIlroy makes cut as defending champion DeChambeau bows out at Oakmont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Irishman&rsquo;s birdie on 18th secures placeBig names tumble out as DeChambeau finishes on +10Clubs were thrown but the towel was not. Rory McIlroy battled Oakmont&rsquo;s treacherous setup and his own frustrations to survive for the weekend at the 125th US Open. As McIlroy clung on, high-profile exits from Pennsylvania included the defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, Tommy Fleetwood, Dustin Johnson, Joaquin Niemann, Justin Thomas and Shane Lowry. In epitomising how Oakmont can mess]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-rory-mcilroy-makes-cut-as-defending-champion-dechambeau-bows-out-at-oakmont/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-rory-mcilroy-makes-cut-as-defending-champion-dechambeau-bows-out-at-oakmont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golf 2025: big names toiling at Oakmont during second round – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest updates from day two&rsquo;s play at OakmontOfficial live leaderboard | Drop Scott an emailBrooks Koepka finds the par-five 12th in two big bloots, then nearly makes the eagle putt from 26 feet. Not quite, but that&rsquo;s back-to-back birdies for Brooks, a fine response to that opening bogey. He closes in on the lead at -3. But not such good news for his playing partner Justin Thomas, who three-putts from three feet and chalks up a double bogey. JT shot 76 yesterday, and surviving the cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-big-names-toiling-at-oakmont-during-second-round-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-big-names-toiling-at-oakmont-during-second-round-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golf 2025: players face another testing day in second round – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest updates from day two&rsquo;s play at OakmontOfficial live leaderboard | Drop Matt an emailBrooks Koepka finds the par-five 12th in two big bloots, then nearly makes the eagle putt from 26 feet. Not quite, but that&rsquo;s back-to-back birdies for Brooks, a fine response to that opening bogey. He closes in on the lead at -3. But not such good news for his playing partner Justin Thomas, who three-putts from three feet and chalks up a double bogey. JT shot 76 yesterday, and surviving the cut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-players-face-another-testing-day-in-second-round-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-players-face-another-testing-day-in-second-round-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: US Open golf, F1 and a niche world championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been paying attention to the big and small stories in football, motor racing, rugby league and cricket? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-us-open-golf-f1-and-a-niche-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-us-open-golf-f1-and-a-niche-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Reed cards golf’s rarest score with albatross in US Open first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reed holes 286-yard shot for rare double eagleFourth albatross in US Open history since 1983American finishes 3-over after triple on No 18Patrick Reed made the third double-eagle of his career Thursday. He&rsquo;s still only seen one of them go in.Reed raised his hands to the sky, wondering what happened when he unleashed a 3-wood from 286 yards in the fairway of the par-5 fourth hole at the US Open. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-cards-golfs-rarest-score-with-albatross-in-us-open-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/patrick-reed-cards-golfs-rarest-score-with-albatross-in-us-open-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler and McIlroy off pace at bruising US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among many to findOakmont Country Club a bruising challenge as JJ Spaun sets the pace on day one at the US Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-and-mcilroy-off-pace-at-bruising-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-and-mcilroy-off-pace-at-bruising-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy stumbles in US Open first round as JJ Spaun strides into lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIlroy four over after bruising finish to opening roundSpaun ends with one-stroke lead over Thriston LawrenceThere was a Thursday spell when it felt as if Oakmont had poked the bear. Rory McIlroy was two under par, he had fired a drive 392 yards; it seemed the Masters champion had his mojo back. McIlroy has been in uncharted, strange psychological territory since completion of the career grand slam at Augusta National in April.Oakmont and the US Open then jabbed back in the manner only Oakmont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-stumbles-in-us-open-first-round-as-jj-spaun-strides-into-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-stumbles-in-us-open-first-round-as-jj-spaun-strides-into-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reed holes from 286 yards for albatross]]></title><description><![CDATA[US golfer Patrick Reed holes a shot from 286 yards for only the fourth-ever three-under-par albatross at a US Open Championship, at the Oakmont Country Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-holes-from-286-yards-for-albatross/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/reed-holes-from-286-yards-for-albatross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy drops two shots on penultimate hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy suffers a tough end to his opening round of the US Open at Oakmont with a double bogey on the par-three eighth, leaving him on four-over-par after day one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-drops-two-shots-on-penultimate-hole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-drops-two-shots-on-penultimate-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golf 2025: Spaun leads at Oakmont as McIlroy and Scheffler struggle in first round – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.J. Spaun shot a superb 66 to lead the way after day one of the US Open but brutal Oakmont left its mark on plenty of the big namesJJ Spaun can&rsquo;t make his birdie putt on 13. But he&rsquo;s now sole leader of the US Open, because Ludvig &Aring;berg makes a mess of the par-five 12th, going for the pin with his third and finding sand, then only splashing out into the rough. After bundling his chip eight feet past the hole, he does extremely well to make the putt coming back and limit the dam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-spaun-leads-at-oakmont-as-mcilroy-and-scheffler-struggle-in-first-round-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golf-2025-spaun-leads-at-oakmont-as-mcilroy-and-scheffler-struggle-in-first-round-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakmont’s war of attrition to deliver chaos and carnage in daunting US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania course laps up its reputation as the sternest of tests with the players facing a severe physical and mental examinationOakmont. OMG-mont. Over the top-mont. The prevailing sense among anybody who ponders a US Open at this site in rural Pennsylvania is how wonderfully demanding the challenge always is. Cue entertainment. As Xander Schauffele appropriately put it: &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think people turn the TV on to watch some of the guys just hit a 200-yard shot on the green. They]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oakmonts-war-of-attrition-to-deliver-chaos-and-carnage-in-daunting-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oakmonts-war-of-attrition-to-deliver-chaos-and-carnage-in-daunting-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eighth hole at the US Open at Oakmont this week - the longest par three in major championship history - has been described as "silly" and "ridiculous".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oakmonts-301-yard-par-three-a-gimmick-or-psychological-masterstroke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oakmonts-301-yard-par-three-a-gimmick-or-psychological-masterstroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakmont 'brutal', says '94 runner-up Montgomerie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Montgomerie on "brutal" US Open venue Oakmont, where he lost in a play-off in 1994, and sole Scottish participant Robert MacIntyre's chances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oakmont-brutal-says-94-runner-up-montgomerie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/oakmont-brutal-says-94-runner-up-montgomerie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open course 'felt impossible' last week - McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion Rory McIlroy says US Open venue Oakmont "felt impossible" as recently as last week as the world number two revealed he shot 81 during a practice round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-course-felt-impossible-last-week-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-course-felt-impossible-last-week-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amateur Weaver practises with Koepka at 'surreal' US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life has taken a surreal turn for Tyler Weaver, a 20-year-old amateur from Suffolk, who makes his major debut in this week's US Open at Oakmont, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amateur-weaver-practises-with-koepka-at-surreal-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amateur-weaver-practises-with-koepka-at-surreal-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amateur Weaver practices with Koepka at 'surreal' US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life has taken a surreal turn for Tyler Weaver, a 20-year-old amateur from Suffolk, who makes his major debut in this week's US Open at Oakmont, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amateur-weaver-practices-with-koepka-at-surreal-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amateur-weaver-practices-with-koepka-at-surreal-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It felt impossible’: McIlroy struggles in practice at Oakmont before US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion admits problems with motivationBryson DeChambeau to renegotiate LIV deal in 2026For an example of how fiendishly difficult Oakmont may play in this, the 125th US Open, take the testimony of Rory McIlroy. The Masters champion visited the venue just outside Pittsburgh at the start of last week on a scouting mission. On Tuesday, he gave a grisly definition of what unfolded.&ldquo;Last Monday felt impossible,&rdquo; McIlroy said. &ldquo;I birdied the last two holes for 81. It felt p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/it-felt-impossible-mcilroy-struggles-in-practice-at-oakmont-before-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/it-felt-impossible-mcilroy-struggles-in-practice-at-oakmont-before-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Oakmont 'probably' toughest US Open course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he will try to enjoy this week's US Open at Oakmont in "some sort of sadistic way" as he bids for a second major win of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-oakmont-probably-toughest-us-open-course/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/watch-oakmont-probably-toughest-us-open-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy aims to get his 'stuff together' at US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says his recent loss of form has helped him realise he needs to "get my stuff together" after struggling for motivation following his career-defining Masters win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-aims-to-get-his-stuff-together-at-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-aims-to-get-his-stuff-together-at-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy Masters win inspiring Lowry to 'kick on']]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry is hoping Rory McIlroy's career Grand Slam triumph can ignite his own quest for further major success at the 2025 US Open this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-masters-win-inspiring-lowry-to-kick-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-masters-win-inspiring-lowry-to-kick-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy, Rose and Lowry out together - US Open tee times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryder Cup team-mates Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Shane Lowry are grouped together for the first two rounds of this week's US Open at Oakmont Country Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-rose-and-lowry-out-together-us-open-tee-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-rose-and-lowry-out-together-us-open-tee-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open food and drink prices with £9 beers and water more expensive than crisps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open has some extortionate food and drink prices ahead of the third major championship of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-food-and-drink-prices-with-9-beers-and-water-more-expensive-than-crisps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-food-and-drink-prices-with-9-beers-and-water-more-expensive-than-crisps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xander Schauffele baffled in US Open press conference - 'Is that a serious question?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Xander Schauffele is aiming to win his first major of the year at the US Open this week but found himself being asked about YouTube in his press conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/xander-schauffele-baffled-in-us-open-press-conference-is-that-a-serious-question/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/xander-schauffele-baffled-in-us-open-press-conference-is-that-a-serious-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the US Open star ranked world No.1,173 who is a dentist and used to be a caddie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Vogt is a qualified dentist whose business is booming after he made it through US Open qualifying just seven years after he decided to return to golf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/meet-the-us-open-star-ranked-world-no1173-who-is-a-dentist-and-used-to-be-a-caddie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/meet-the-us-open-star-ranked-world-no1173-who-is-a-dentist-and-used-to-be-a-caddie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Balionis snubs Rory McIlroy and names surprise pick to win US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Balionis is close with Rory McIlroy but the Northern Irishman has been outwardly snubbed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amanda-balionis-snubs-rory-mcilroy-and-names-surprise-pick-to-win-us-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/amanda-balionis-snubs-rory-mcilroy-and-names-surprise-pick-to-win-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was never so happy to be so wrong’: Rory McIlroy’s biographer on the moment Augusta fell]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new book chronicles the golfer&rsquo;s journey to completing a career grand slam, as well as the roots in Northern Ireland that helped define himTimothy Gay excitedly describes the Sunday in April when Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters, completing a long-awaited career grand slam.Gay recalls &ldquo;the incredible moment when the final putt dropped in. He fell to his knees and began weeping.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-never-so-happy-to-be-so-wrong-rory-mcilroys-biographer-on-the-moment-augusta-fell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-was-never-so-happy-to-be-so-wrong-rory-mcilroys-biographer-on-the-moment-augusta-fell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open golfers given unique gift and Tiger Woods is included despite missing tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golfers competing at the US Open have been presented with a unusual gift.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golfers-given-unique-gift-and-tiger-woods-is-included-despite-missing-tournament/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-golfers-given-unique-gift-and-tiger-woods-is-included-despite-missing-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open chiefs make change days before start as PGA Tour star moans course is ‘unplayable’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open is set to be a challenge for golf stars, who have voiced their concerns about the difficult conditions and obstacles at Oakmont Country Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-chiefs-make-change-days-before-start-as-pga-tour-star-moans-course-is-unplayable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-chiefs-make-change-days-before-start-as-pga-tour-star-moans-course-is-unplayable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This course challenges your sanity' - why Oakmont is toughest US Open test]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few, if any, tougher more uncompromising tests than Oakmont Country Club, the home of this week's US Open, writes Iain Carter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/this-course-challenges-your-sanity-why-oakmont-is-toughest-us-open-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/this-course-challenges-your-sanity-why-oakmont-is-toughest-us-open-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open 2025 dates, tee times, favourites and schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything take a look at everything you need to know for the 2025 US Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-2025-dates-tee-times-favourites-and-schedule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-2025-dates-tee-times-favourites-and-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDowell still has 'something left in the tank']]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell says contending for his first LIV Golf title reminded him that he still has "something left in the tank".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcdowell-still-has-something-left-in-the-tank/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcdowell-still-has-something-left-in-the-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight major golfers missing from US Open line-up after failing to earn place in tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open takes place this week at Oakmont Country Club, but a number of star names will not be in the field, including Tiger Woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eight-major-golfers-missing-from-us-open-line-up-after-failing-to-earn-place-in-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/eight-major-golfers-missing-from-us-open-line-up-after-failing-to-earn-place-in-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf star surpasses Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler ahead of US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joaquin Niemann claimed his fourth individual win on the LIV Golf Invitational Series on Sunday, and his sixth event win in just 17 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-surpasses-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-ahead-of-us-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-surpasses-rory-mcilroy-and-scottie-scheffler-ahead-of-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf action interrupted as startled intruder does damage to greens]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were unusual scenes at LIV Golf Virginia on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-action-interrupted-as-startled-intruder-does-damage-to-greens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-action-interrupted-as-startled-intruder-does-damage-to-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox beats Burns in dramatic play-off to win Canadian Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander Ryan Fox beats American Sam Burns at a fourth play-off hole to claim a dramatic victory at the Canadian Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fox-beats-burns-in-dramatic-play-off-to-win-canadian-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/fox-beats-burns-in-dramatic-play-off-to-win-canadian-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niemann beats McDowell to LIV Golf Virginia win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chile's Joaquin Niemann picks up four birdies in the final five holes to win his fourth LIV Golf event of the year in Virginia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/niemann-beats-mcdowell-to-liv-golf-virginia-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/niemann-beats-mcdowell-to-liv-golf-virginia-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Armstrong explores Rome's underground treasures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander uncovers a world that helped build and run the world's first metropolis and its empire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/alexander-armstrong-explores-romes-underground-treasures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/alexander-armstrong-explores-romes-underground-treasures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open braced for same issue that plagued PGA Championship and vexed Jordan Spieth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Open is the next major championship on the calendar, and the world's best golfers will be flocking to Oakmont Country Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-braced-for-same-issue-that-plagued-pga-championship-and-vexed-jordan-spieth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-open-braced-for-same-issue-that-plagued-pga-championship-and-vexed-jordan-spieth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singles with Scheffler, working with pop stars &amp; now a tour winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Connor Syme battles difficult conditions at the KLM Open to shoot a final-round 71 and win his second professional title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/singles-with-scheffler-working-with-pop-stars-amp-now-a-tour-winner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/singles-with-scheffler-working-with-pop-stars-amp-now-a-tour-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy calls out sponsor after Canadian Open meltdown and makes damning US Open call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has struggled for form since his Masters triumph in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-calls-out-sponsor-after-canadian-open-meltdown-and-makes-damning-us-open-call/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-calls-out-sponsor-after-canadian-open-meltdown-and-makes-damning-us-open-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Steele's rise to fame as a rock 'n' roll teen idol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatisation of Tommy Steele's rise to fame as a rock 'n' roll teen idol in the 1950s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-steeles-rise-to-fame-as-a-rock-n-roll-teen-idol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tommy-steeles-rise-to-fame-as-a-rock-n-roll-teen-idol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy worried about US Open bid after missing cut with 78 in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion struggling with driver troubles&lsquo;I&rsquo;m still searching for the missing piece off the tee&rsquo;Rory McIlroy says he is concerned about his form before next week&rsquo;s US Open after missing the cut at the Canadian Open. The Masters champion shot a dismal second-round 78 on Friday, carding a quadruple bogey, a double and four other bogeys in an eight-over-par round that left him languishing 21 shots behind the halfway leader, Cameron Champ, who finished on 12 under.It i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-worried-about-us-open-bid-after-missing-cut-with-78-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-worried-about-us-open-bid-after-missing-cut-with-78-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy 'concerned' for US Open after driver issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number two Rory McIlroy says he is "concerned" about his form heading into the US Open after struggling with his driver at the Canadian Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-concerned-for-us-open-after-driver-issues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-concerned-for-us-open-after-driver-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World number one Scheffler joins strong Scottish Open field]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler confirms he will play in this year's Scottish Open at The Rennaisance Club in East Lothian from 10-13 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/world-number-one-scheffler-joins-strong-scottish-open-field/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/world-number-one-scheffler-joins-strong-scottish-open-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latex, Teletubbies and Miranda July: putting my way through feminist mini-golf course Swingers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designed by nine artists from around the world, this playful, playable exhibition at Melbourne&rsquo;s Rising festival celebrates mini-golf&rsquo;s rebellious historyGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen I was a child, my friend&rsquo;s dog had puppies and she invited us all over to meet them, then go for a round of mini-golf. She called it pat pat putt putt and it was the most legendary game of mini-golf I&rsquo;d ever played. Until now.Swingers, the interactive exhibition central to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/latex-teletubbies-and-miranda-july-putting-my-way-through-feminist-mini-golf-course-swingers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/latex-teletubbies-and-miranda-july-putting-my-way-through-feminist-mini-golf-course-swingers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family golfing rivalry fuels Weaver's US Open bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[British amateur Tyler Weaver will make his US Open debut at Oakmont next week - and he will have golfing brother Max as his caddie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/family-golfing-rivalry-fuels-weavers-us-open-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/family-golfing-rivalry-fuels-weavers-us-open-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy annoyed over driver disclosure at US PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion&rsquo;s driver failed test at Quail Hollow&lsquo;The process is supposed to be kept confidential&rsquo;Rory McIlroy has admitted being &ldquo;pissed off&rdquo; and &ldquo;annoyed&rdquo; after news of a forced driver change leaked during the US PGA Championship last month. McIlroy had to switch heads early in the week at Quail Hollow after his driver was deemed non-conforming by a United States Golf Association test.The scenario is perfectly common &ndash; when club faces become]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-annoyed-over-driver-disclosure-at-us-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-annoyed-over-driver-disclosure-at-us-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former world No 5 Max Homa carries own bag at US Open qualifier after split from caddie]]></title><description><![CDATA[American parted ways with caddie in recent weeksHoma misses out on US Open after fading down stretchMax Homa stood out more than usual on Monday in a US Open qualifier filled with PGA Tour players. He was the only one carrying his own bag.Homa didn&rsquo;t have a caddie and didn&rsquo;t feel like talking about it, regardless of how much attention it was getting on social media. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/former-world-no-5-max-homa-carries-own-bag-at-us-open-qualifier-after-split-from-caddie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/former-world-no-5-max-homa-carries-own-bag-at-us-open-qualifier-after-split-from-caddie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheffler and Stark evoke memories of legends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iain Carter pays tribute to the quality of Scottie Scheffler and Maja Stark's performances as well as the historical significance of their wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-and-stark-evoke-memories-of-legends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scheffler-and-stark-evoke-memories-of-legends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maja Stark holds off Nelly Korda at US Women’s Open to win first major]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweden&rsquo;swins by two shots at Erin HillsKorda finishes in tie for second with Rio TakedaMaja Stark has won tournaments around the world, but a professional victory in the United States eluded her. Now she is the US Women&rsquo;s Open champion. The Swede shot an even-par 72 to win the second major of the year by two shots on Sunday at Erin Hills.Stark led the championship by one stroke through 54 holes and outlasted the World No 1, Nelly Korda, who got within a shot of the lead before peteri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/maja-stark-holds-off-nelly-korda-at-us-womens-open-to-win-first-major/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/maja-stark-holds-off-nelly-korda-at-us-womens-open-to-win-first-major/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maja Stark leads chaotic US Women’s Open as contenders falter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stark shoots 70 to take solo lead at 7-under overallL&oacute;pez Ramirez surges with 68 after recent surgeryTricky greens trigger triple bogeys across the fieldMaja Stark could tell pretty early Saturday that Erin Hills would provide much more of a challenge than it had in the first two days of the US Women&rsquo;s Open.Yet she found a way to avoid the mistakes that befell so many other competitors during a brutal third round. Now the 25-year-old from Sweden is in position to earn the $2.4m priz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/maja-stark-leads-chaotic-us-womens-open-as-contenders-falter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/maja-stark-leads-chaotic-us-womens-open-as-contenders-falter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen's classic archive performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[A journey through the BBC archives celebrating some of Springsteen&rsquo;s finest moments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bruce-springsteens-classic-archive-performances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bruce-springsteens-classic-archive-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mao Saigo fires 66 for US Women’s Open lead as she chases second major of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saigo leads at 8 under after six birdies in strong roundKorda shoots 67, tied second in best U.S. Open showingKim, Shibuno among six chasing as play halts at sunsetMao Saigo already won her first major title this year. She&rsquo;s putting herself in position for another at US Women&rsquo;s Open.Saigo shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take second-round lead at Erin Hills. At 8-under 136, the 23-year-old Japanese player had a three-stroke advantage over a group of six led by top-ranked Nelly Korda. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mao-saigo-fires-66-for-us-womens-open-lead-as-she-chases-second-major-of-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mao-saigo-fires-66-for-us-womens-open-lead-as-she-chases-second-major-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, fires 66 to clinch first career AJGA title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Woods wins first AJGA title by three shotsTiger&rsquo;s son shoots final-round 66 to claim victory16-year-old finishes 15 under at Streamsong ResortCharlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of golfing great Tiger Woods, earned his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) win on Wednesday with a three-shot victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Bowling Green, Florida.Woods, playing in his fifth AJGA event, began the final round one shot behind overnight leader Luke Colton and mixed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-son-of-tiger-fires-66-to-clinch-first-career-ajga-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/charlie-woods-son-of-tiger-fires-66-to-clinch-first-career-ajga-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I thought it was a yuppie sport’: the Netherlands’ new wave of golf clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sport is not just for old men in red trousers, backers in the country say, as they aim to attract younger playersJan van de Minkeles has just asked his golf mate to order him a beer. This 25-year-old from the village of Andel in the Netherlands never imagined himself as a golfer, but here he is taking lessons. &ldquo;I thought it was a bit of a yuppie sport &ndash; but it&rsquo;s not,&rdquo; he beams.Van de Minkeles is part of a new wave of Dutch golfers blowing the cobwebs from the sport in a c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-thought-it-was-a-yuppie-sport-the-netherlands-new-wave-of-golf-clubs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-thought-it-was-a-yuppie-sport-the-netherlands-new-wave-of-golf-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Spurs, Stokes, Scheffler, Swiatek and birds on badges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been paying attention to the football, cricket, golf, rugby union, tennis, chess and NFL? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-spurs-stokes-scheffler-swiatek-and-birds-on-badges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-spurs-stokes-scheffler-swiatek-and-birds-on-badges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy and the 'non-conforming' driver controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport golf correspondent Iain Carter analyses the controversy of Rory McIlroy's "non-conforming" driver at the 107th US PGA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-the-non-conforming-driver-controversy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-the-non-conforming-driver-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scheffler's Woods-like mentality should worry chasing pack']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler's US PGA win a year on from his arrest at Valhalla is further confirmation of his extraordinary mentality and competitive nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/schefflers-woods-like-mentality-should-worry-chasing-pack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/schefflers-woods-like-mentality-should-worry-chasing-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler plays down career grand slam talk after ‘sweet’ US PGA success]]></title><description><![CDATA[American halfway to majors sweep after Quail Hollow World No 1 says he is taking each tournament as it comesScottie Scheffler refused to identify the career grand slam as his next target after securing the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The American&rsquo;s five-shot win means he is halfway to a clean sweep of majors, with the US Open and Open Championship left. Rory McIlroy became just the sixth man to win the grand slam last month at Augusta National.Scheffler, though, is anxious to stay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-plays-down-career-grand-slam-talk-after-sweet-us-pga-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-plays-down-career-grand-slam-talk-after-sweet-us-pga-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Scheffler resists Rahm challenge to win US PGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler holds off a rejuvenated Jon Rahm to convert his overnight lead into a maiden US PGA Championship title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dominant-scheffler-resists-rahm-challenge-to-win-us-pga/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/dominant-scheffler-resists-rahm-challenge-to-win-us-pga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US PGA Championship 2025: Scheffler holds off Rahm to win third major – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler dug deep to pull away from a chasing pack, led by Jon Rahm, that briefly hauled him inThe leader Scottie Scheffler tees it up. If he&rsquo;s feeling nerves, they&rsquo;re not betraying him on his face. A huge roar from the gallery for the big man from Texas. He gracefully larrups a gentle fade around the trees down the right and he&rsquo;s in position A on the fairway. He&rsquo;s going round with Alex Noren today. No nerves evident from the Swedish veteran, either, as he splits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-scheffler-holds-off-rahm-to-win-third-major-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-scheffler-holds-off-rahm-to-win-third-major-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler runs away with US PGA title after challengers fade away]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 finishes five shots clear of fieldScheffler claims third major of his careerJust another Scottie Sunday. Major number three for Scottie Scheffler, the first outside Augusta National and the latest stride towards golfing immortality. A year on from being bundled into a police cell during his last attempt to lift the Wanamaker Trophy, Scheffler took no prisoners. Dancing to the jailhouse rock. Jon Rahm swung and missed at the new US PGA champion before capitulating under sheer frustrati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-runs-away-with-us-pga-title-after-challengers-fade-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-runs-away-with-us-pga-title-after-challengers-fade-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-form Rhodes wins Dutch Ladies Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Mimi Rhodes wins the Dutch Ladies Open for her third consecutive Ladies European Tour title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/in-form-rhodes-wins-dutch-ladies-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/in-form-rhodes-wins-dutch-ladies-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf news LIVE: Rory McIlroy in X-rated outburst as LIV star hits fan at PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Express Sport bring you all the live scores and news from the final round of the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-live-rory-mcilroy-in-x-rated-outburst-as-liv-star-hits-fan-at-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golf-news-live-rory-mcilroy-in-x-rated-outburst-as-liv-star-hits-fan-at-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer won the PGA Championship after being struck by lightning and needing surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American icon completed one of the sport's most heartwarming comebacks with his sixth and final major win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-won-the-pga-championship-after-being-struck-by-lightning-and-needing-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-won-the-pga-championship-after-being-struck-by-lightning-and-needing-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reveals his wife's view on leaving sunny Miami to move into UK mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Masters champion will soon be based back in Britain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-reveals-his-wifes-view-on-leaving-sunny-miami-to-move-into-uk-mansion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-reveals-his-wifes-view-on-leaving-sunny-miami-to-move-into-uk-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolivian ‘cholitas’ play high altitude golf – in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[At La Paz Golf Club in Bolivia, indigenous cholitas play a round on their day off from looking after the grounds at one of the world&rsquo;s highest courses Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bolivian-cholitas-play-high-altitude-golf-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/bolivian-cholitas-play-high-altitude-golf-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golfer takes swing at world record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Simpson is on target to break the current world record of playing 580 golf courses in a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-takes-swing-at-world-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/golfer-takes-swing-at-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship prize money: How much does the winner get?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second major championship of the year is set to be decided today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-prize-money-how-much-does-the-winner-get/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-prize-money-how-much-does-the-winner-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sensational Scheffler seizes control of US PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler will take a three-shot lead into the final round at the US PGA Championship after a stunning six-under-par round on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sensational-scheffler-seizes-control-of-us-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sensational-scheffler-seizes-control-of-us-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler bursts clear of US PGA third-round field at Quail Hollow]]></title><description><![CDATA[World No 1 takes three-shot lead by shooting 65Alex Nor&eacute;n second but has 10 players within three shotsMajors are often won as Saturday shadows lengthen. It feels as if we have again witnessed precisely that.Quail Hollow&rsquo;s devilish last three holes, the Green Mile, can ruin tournament aspirations. Scottie Scheffler decided to play that stretch in two under par. The world No 1 had already produced an outrageous eagle at the 14th and birdied the next. Five holes, five under. Catch him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-bursts-clear-of-us-pga-third-round-field-at-quail-hollow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-bursts-clear-of-us-pga-third-round-field-at-quail-hollow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US PGA Championship golf 2025: day three – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler opened up a possibly decisive lead with some almost flawless golf down the closing stretch at Quail HollowOfficial leaderboard&hellip; so having given Scottie Scheffler the grandstand introduction, he double-crosses himself and sends his approach at 1 towards the gallery to the left of the green. He&rsquo;ll have a hell of a chip from there, from thick rough over sand. A pleasing symmetry to this.&hellip; so having given Rory McIlroy the grandstand introduction, he carves his s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-golf-2025-day-three-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-golf-2025-day-three-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson embarrassed live on air in 'brutal' PGA Championship moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Mickelson struggled at the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-embarrassed-live-on-air-in-brutal-pga-championship-moment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/phil-mickelson-embarrassed-live-on-air-in-brutal-pga-championship-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIV Golf star in angry moment with heckler at PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks Koepka missed the cut at the PGA Championship by eight shots after a second-round 76.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-in-angry-moment-with-heckler-at-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/liv-golf-star-in-angry-moment-with-heckler-at-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA Championship break silence as Rory McIlroy violates rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PGA of America has issued a statement following the controversy surrounding Rory McIlroy's driver ahead of the third round of the PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-break-silence-as-rory-mcilroy-violates-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/pga-championship-break-silence-as-rory-mcilroy-violates-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Rahm shot strikes fan on the head as PGA Championship star produces perfect reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Rahm hit a PGA Championship spectator during his round on Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-shot-strikes-fan-on-the-head-as-pga-championship-star-produces-perfect-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/jon-rahm-shot-strikes-fan-on-the-head-as-pga-championship-star-produces-perfect-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy stopped dead in his tracks with angry response as PGA Championship call made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy was frustrated by the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-stopped-dead-in-his-tracks-with-angry-response-as-pga-championship-call-made/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-stopped-dead-in-his-tracks-with-angry-response-as-pga-championship-call-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a 'non-conforming' driver in golf?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI speak to Golf Digest journalist and equipment expert Luke Kerr-Dineen to figure out what happened with Rory McIlroy's driver at the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-a-non-conforming-driver-in-golf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-a-non-conforming-driver-in-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Lowry 'very annoyed' as he's sent home from PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry was left to rue his luck at Quail Hollow as he missed the cut at the PGA Championship, with the Irishman admitting he is 'very annoyed'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-very-annoyed-as-hes-sent-home-from-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/shane-lowry-very-annoyed-as-hes-sent-home-from-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry and Hatton swear in outbursts at US PGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A furious Shane Lowry lashed out at the course and Tyrrell Hatton swore at his own club as tempers frayed at the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-and-hatton-swear-in-outbursts-at-us-pga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/lowry-and-hatton-swear-in-outbursts-at-us-pga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vegas leads from Fitzpatrick as McIlroy makes US PGA cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jhonattan Vegas leads by two shots at the halfway mark of the US PGA Championship, although some top names are in the chasing pack at Quail Hollow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/vegas-leads-from-fitzpatrick-as-mcilroy-makes-us-pga-cut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/vegas-leads-from-fitzpatrick-as-mcilroy-makes-us-pga-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US PGA Championship 2025: second round – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[This blog is now closedEwan Murray: Scheffler risks alienating golf fansLive leaderboard | Mail Matt with your thoughtsTyrrell&rsquo;s gonna Tyrrell at some point. And here he blows! His drive into the short par-four 14th is heading straight for the flag. A little bit to the right and it&rsquo;s landing on the green and rolling out into Max Homa territory. But it&rsquo;s not a little bit to the right. It takes a kick left off a bank just in front of the green and into the drink. Having taken his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-second-round-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-second-round-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyrrell Hatton faces fine for US PGA outburst as Vegas leads the pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foul-mouthed tirade after drive found water on the 18thMatt Fitzpatrick in group behind leader Jhonattan VegasTyrrell Hatton&rsquo;s love-hate relationship with his professional domain continues. The Englishman will inevitably be fined after a foul-mouthed tirade during his second round of the US PGA Championship was picked up on live television coverage.Hatton was within a shot of the lead when reaching the tee at the 18th, his 9th. Hatton&rsquo;s drive found a water hazard. What happened next]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tyrrell-hatton-faces-fine-for-us-pga-outburst-as-vegas-leads-the-pack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/tyrrell-hatton-faces-fine-for-us-pga-outburst-as-vegas-leads-the-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entitlement of Scottie Scheffler and rest of elite risks turning off golfing public | Ewan Murray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players should remember the effect of golf&rsquo;s fiscal vulgarity before they seek to dictate terms of media questioningMud balls. Hardly a provocative topic in the grand scheme of life. A chunk of soil attaches itself to a golf ball, meaning the individual hitting said object has less control than they would like. Scottie Scheffler and others believe the element of chance created by mud balls at the US PGA Championship is unbefitting of a major. There is an opposing view, one which says golf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/entitlement-of-scottie-scheffler-and-rest-of-elite-risks-turning-off-golfing-public-ewan-murray/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/entitlement-of-scottie-scheffler-and-rest-of-elite-risks-turning-off-golfing-public-ewan-murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US PGA Championship 2025: golf updates from second round – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the second day of play at Quail HollowLive leaderboard | Scheffler ire at mud balls | Mail ScottIt&rsquo;s a star-studded leaderboard. Just not studded with the stars we expected. Here&rsquo;s how the top of it looks &hellip;-7: Vegas -5: Davis, Gerard -4: Rai, Jaeger, Smalley, Fox, Donald -3: Campos, Thorbjornsen, Hatton, Bradley, R H&oslash;jgaard, MacIntyre, Fitzpatrick, Echavarria, Poston, Hisatsune, Noren Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-golf-updates-from-second-round-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-golf-updates-from-second-round-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Giro d’Italia, Virat Kohli and two FA Cup finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big and small stories in football, cricket, cycling, golf, F1 and beach soccer? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-giro-ditalia-virat-kohli-and-two-fa-cup-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/sports-quiz-of-the-week-giro-ditalia-virat-kohli-and-two-fa-cup-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a mud ball? Scheffler frustrated at US PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler struggled on the opening day of the US PGA Championship because of mud balls - but what are they?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-a-mud-ball-scheffler-frustrated-at-us-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/what-is-a-mud-ball-scheffler-frustrated-at-us-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIlroy 10 behind at US PGA as Ryder Cup captains impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas leads the US PGA Championship with several European players close behind, but Rory McIlroy endures a tough start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-10-behind-at-us-pga-as-ryder-cup-captains-impress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-10-behind-at-us-pga-as-ryder-cup-captains-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US PGA Championship 2025: day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy&rsquo;s push to win back-to-back majors got off to a rough start but Scottie Scheffler is lurking on a surprise leaderboardBirdie for Tommy Fleetwood at the par-three 13th. He&rsquo;s still looking for his first win on the PGA Tour. This would be a decent time to break that duck.&hellip; but Scottie catches a break! A decent lie and a route under the branches to the green. He fires out low and sends his ball scampering towards the apron. That&rsquo;s a decent result all told, and he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy struggles with driver as debutant Gerard makes fast start to US PGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masters champion signs for disappointing 74Ryder Cup captain Donald shoots a bogey-free 67In terms of US PGA Championship shocks, nothing is likely to beat the 2024 sight of Scottie Scheffler in a prison jumpsuit in the hours &shy;preceding his second round at &shy;Valhalla. The return of this major was, however, dramatic enough.So much for Quail Hollow as Rory&rsquo;s playground. Rory McIlroy, fresh from Masters glory, opened with a three-over 74. This was not in anybody&rsquo;s script. Luke Do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-struggles-with-driver-as-debutant-gerard-makes-fast-start-to-us-pga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-struggles-with-driver-as-debutant-gerard-makes-fast-start-to-us-pga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I always struggle around here' - Lowry on disappointing first day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry says he struggled to get to grips with the course at the Quail Hollow after a disappointing first round at the US PGA Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-always-struggle-around-here-lowry-on-disappointing-first-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/i-always-struggle-around-here-lowry-on-disappointing-first-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler berates US PGA organisers over mud balls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Committee refused to implement preferred lies&lsquo;You&rsquo;ve got mud on your ball, it&rsquo;s tough to control&rsquo;Scottie Scheffler has accused the organisers of the US PGA &shy;Championship of leaving elements of the major to &ldquo;chance&rdquo; after their refusal to implement preferred lies for round one at Quail Hollow. The Charlotte venue was battered by rain over the past week; the upshot was mud balls for several competitors, including Scheffler.On the 16th hole, his 8th, Scheffle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-berates-us-pga-organisers-over-mud-balls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-berates-us-pga-organisers-over-mud-balls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US PGA Championship 2025: day one golf updates – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the opening round&rsquo;s play at Quail HollowSign up and get The Recap newsletter | And mail ScottBirdie for Tommy Fleetwood at the par-three 13th. He&rsquo;s still looking for his first win on the PGA Tour. This would be a decent time to break that duck.&hellip; but Scottie catches a break! A decent lie and a route under the branches to the green. He fires out low and sends his ball scampering towards the apron. That&rsquo;s a decent result all told, and he&rsquo;ll have a chance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-day-one-golf-updates-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/us-pga-championship-2025-day-one-golf-updates-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm not going to be DeChambeau's best mate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says his refusal to speak to Bryson DeChambeau in the final round of the Masters was not personal and simply part of his desire to win at Augusta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/im-not-going-to-be-dechambeaus-best-mate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/golf/im-not-going-to-be-dechambeaus-best-mate/</guid></item></channel></rss>