Associated Press Oct 1, 2023, 08:14 PM ET ROGERS, Ark. — Hae Ran Ryu completed a wire-to-wire run to her first LPGA Tour title, a three-shot victory Sunday at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. The 22-year-old rookie from South Korea had four birdies and an eagle in her last nine holes at Pinnacle Country Club … Read more

Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 01:50 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Zach Johnson indicated he wouldn’t change a thing about America’s preparation and plan for … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 01:50 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Rory McIlroy needed this Ryder Cup win. The regrets of Whistling Straits have fueled … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 09:01 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Most of the world’s best golfers are competing in the Ryder Cup outside Rome this weekend, but PGA Tour members Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim of … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 1, 2023, 08:04 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Rory McIlroy denied a report that he met with American caddie Joe LaCava at the Ryder Cup to clear the air Sunday, one … Read more

Oct 1, 2023, 11:09 AM ET Tommy Fleetwood secured the final half point against Rickie Fowler on Sunday to hand Europe a Ryder Cup victory in Italy. The Europeans entered play with a 10½-5½ lead and no team had ever lost a five-point lead on the final day of the Ryder Cup. Team Europe made … Read more

Sunaadh Sagar Oct 1, 2023, 02:59 AM ET Gold should have been hers. Aditi Ashok walked away from the 18th hole at the end of Round 4 of the women’s individual golf event at the 19th Asian Games with a silver medal, and the feat of becoming the first Indian woman to medal at the … Read more

Associated Press Sep 30, 2023, 09:05 PM ET ROGERS, Ark. — LPGA Tour rookie Hae Ran Ryu shot another bogey-free 7-under 64 to push her lead to two strokes Saturday in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, leaving Lexi Thompson six strokes back with a round left. Ryu played her final nine at Pinnacle Country Club … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 03:27 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — A trio of Patrick Cantlay birdies has given America hope. The Europeans head into … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 03:07 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — European star Rory McIlroy had to be ushered into a car by teammate Shane Lowry during a heated argument in the parking lot … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 02:00 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — As soon as Patrick Cantlay‘s third straight birdie fell into the cup on the 18th hole at Marco Simone Golf Club on Saturday, … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 08:27 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Jon Rahm says he has no issues with Brooks Koepka after the American accused … Read more

Team U.S. and Team Europe are facing off in the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Storylines abound, but one stands out of the bunch: America’s 30-year period without a win on European soil. Europe has six consecutive victories outside the U.S. with the Americans’ last win overseas … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 06:39 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler will miss the Saturday afternoon four-balls at the Ryder … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 30, 2023, 06:29 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler could only wipe tears from his eyes and shake his head in disbelief as he was being consoled … Read more

Sep 29, 2023, 08:19 PM ET South Korea’s Hae Ran Ryu made five birdies in a six-hole stretch to rush out to the first-round lead at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Friday in Rogers, Arkansas. Ryu shot a 7-under 64 at Pinnacle Country Club, with a group of nine players 1 stroke back at … Read more

Sep 29, 2023, 05:01 PM ET GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — U.S. captain Zach Johnson did not want to make any excuses for his team’s dreadful start to the Ryder Cup on Friday but did reveal an illness has spread through his team and that he is glad they have a doctor on hand. Johnson, whose … Read more

Associated Press Sep 29, 2023, 04:36 PM ET GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — – Blunt as ever, Brooks Koepka took a dig at Jon Rahm on Friday after a bruising day for the Americans in the Ryder Cup when he accused him in a brief television interview of acting like a child. All that was missing … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 29, 2023, 01:36 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — No matter how hard the Americans might have tried Friday, the European team simply wasn’t going to let them win a match on … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 29, 2023, 03:39 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — It took until 2:01 p.m. local time for America to lead a match for … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 29, 2023, 08:45 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Ludvig Aberg‘s career is on a rapid rise. In May, he played his final college tournament at the … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 29, 2023, 06:15 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — If there was any silver lining for the United States team after Friday’s opening session of the 44th Ryder Cup team at Marco … Read more

Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 28, 2023, 11:39 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have been one of the most reliable tandems for the United States team in recent Ryder Cups, but … Read more

David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterSep 28, 2023, 11:45 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Europe is a slight favorite at -105 to beat the United States at the Ryder Cup this weekend at Marco Simone outside Rome, according to Caesars Sportsbook’s Thursday odds. The U.S., which has not … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 27, 2023, 11:50 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler didn’t wait long to do something about the one area of his game that lagged behind others. … Read more

ESPN News Services Sep 27, 2023, 11:51 AM ET Novak Djokovic traded his racket for a set of golf clubs Wednesday to play in the All Star Match in the buildup to the 44th Ryder Cup. Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked player who claimed a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title by winning the U.S. Open this … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 28, 2023, 09:30 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — American golfer Max Homa has been known to crawl down a rabbit hole at times while preparing to play. Getting ready for his … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 28, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Viktor Hovland showed the rest of his Ryder Cup team what’s possible on the … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 28, 2023, 06:12 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday dismissed LIV Golf League player Patrick Reed‘s $750 million defamation lawsuits against the Golf Channel, several of its commentators and … Read more

Associated Press Sep 27, 2023, 05:47 PM ET Michael Bonallack once said he never considered turning pro because he didn’t realize he was good enough until he was too old. No matter. His influence on the game was enormous, from his standing as Britain’s greatest amateur to his running the Royal & Ancient Golf Club. … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 27, 2023, 06:42 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTCELIO, Italy — Sam Burns knew the decision to grow his hair long, shave the sides and … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 27, 2023, 11:48 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Brooks Koepka says the LIV Golf hopefuls who missed out on a spot on … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 27, 2023, 09:54 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Rory McIlroy watched Sunday’s dramatic finish at the Solheim Cup in Spain, where Spanish golfer Carlota Ciganda pulled off a couple of epic … Read more

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterSep 27, 2023, 06:25 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Rory McIlroy admitted it’s strange not having the likes of Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia … Read more

Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Mark Schlabach Close Mark Schlabach ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 26, 2023, 11:37 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Justin Thomas says he hasn’t “kept receipts” for those who have criticized his inclusion in the U.S. Ryder Cup team. The only thing … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 26, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — There will be plenty of new faces on the European Ryder Cup team, as veterans like Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood … Read more

Sep 25, 2023, 11:22 AM ET European golfers denied Ryder Cup candidacy in the wake of joining LIV Golf are relegated to fan participation this week when the 2023 event is played at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, near Rome. Henrik Stenson was bumped from his captaincy; Spain’s Sergio Garcia … Read more

Associated Press Sep 24, 2023, 10:27 PM ET PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Thongchai Jaidee won his second PGA Tour Champions title, beating Justin Leonard on the fourth playoff hole in the Pure Insurance Championship on Sunday when Leonard hooked his tee shot into a penalty area abutting the Pacific Ocean on the par-5 18th at … Read more

Associated Press Sep 24, 2023, 07:59 PM ET SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Bryson DeChambeau shot 6-under 28 on the back nine, closed with one last birdie on his penultimate hole and won LIV Golf-Chicago on Sunday by one shot over Marc Leishman and Anirban Lahiri. DeChambeau finished with an 8-under 63 at Rich Harvest Farms … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 24, 2023, 04:45 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUCIA, Spain — American team captain Stacy Lewis called it a tie. The European team called it a victory — and celebrated like it had won something … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 24, 2023, 11:46 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUSIA, Spain — If Hollywood screenwriters weren’t on strike, they couldn’t have written a better ending for the European team in Sunday’s final session of the 18th … Read more

Associated Press Sep 24, 2023, 01:39 PM ET SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Japanese golfer Ryo Hisatsune posted a 5-under 66 to win the French Open by two shots over Jeff Winther of Denmark and Jordan Smith of England on Sunday, clinching his first victory on the European tour. “[I decided to play] more aggressive, like ‘go, … Read more

Associated Press Sep 23, 2023, 10:38 PM ET SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Sebastián Muñoz quickly pulled away from a crowd at the top Saturday, playing his opening five holes in 5-under par on his way to a second-round 8-under 63 and a 3-shot lead at LIV Golf-Chicago. Munoz was part of a five-way tie for … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 23, 2023, 03:17 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUCIA, Spain — Given what transpired on the second day of the 18th Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin on Saturday, one might guess there would be plenty … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 23, 2023, 07:39 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUCIA, Spain — Nelly Korda came into this week’s Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin wondering whom she would play alternate-shot matches with because her older sister, Jessica, … Read more

Sep 22, 2023, 07:26 PM ET Sergio Garcia won’t be playing in the Ryder Cup next week, but he was on top of his game in the first round of LIV Golf Chicago, shooting a 5-under 66 to be part of a five-way tie for the lead Friday in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The Spaniard is … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 22, 2023, 03:25 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUSIA, Spain — After getting thumped 4-0 by the United States team in Friday morning’s opening session of the 18th Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin, European captain … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 22, 2023, 07:29 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUSIA, Spain — U.S. team captain Stacy Lewis saw something good in Solheim Cup veteran Lexi Thompson‘s game in practice rounds at Finca Cortesin earlier this week, … Read more

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterSep 21, 2023, 10:54 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, said in an interview with Fox News that aired Wednesday that he doesn’t care about allegations of sportswashing made against his country. “If sportswashing … Read more

Associated Press Sep 21, 2023, 03:36 PM ET The PGA Tour is returning to Maui to start the new season with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, five months after deadly wildfires destroyed nearby Lahaina and claimed at least 97 lives. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan had said last month he hoped the tournament … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 21, 2023, 01:45 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUSIA, Spain — European team captain Suzann Pettersen had a reputation as a fiery competitor during her playing career, which helped her become one of the most … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 21, 2023, 12:57 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ANDALUCIA, Spain — Justin Thomas won’t be the only struggling American golfer under a microscope at an international team competition this month. Lexi Thompson, one of the … Read more

Sep 20, 2023, 01:02 PM ET Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake are teaming up on a massive new entertainment complex in New York City. T-Squared Social, located on 42nd Street, opened Wednesday. Formed of a collaboration between Woods, Timberlake, NEXUS Luxury Collection and 8AM Golf, the sports bar clocks in at an enormous 22,000 square … Read more

Sep 20, 2023, 12:49 PM ET Rose Zhang has already compiled a lengthy list of accomplishments at just 20 years old. Two-time NCAA champion, Stanford’s all-time wins leader and No. 1-ranked amateur and LPGA Tour winner are among them. What Zhang wasn’t anticipating was a spot on the United States Solheim Cup team as a … Read more

Sep 20, 2023, 11:13 AM ET Rory McIlroy plans to play in the DP World Tour Championship in November at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. McIlroy is a two-time DP World Tour Championship winner and ended the 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2022 seasons first in the season standings. “Playing at the DP World Tour Championship … Read more

Sep 19, 2023, 05:46 PM ET Everyone knows the universal pain of an airline luggage mix-up. But it could not have happened at a worse time for Danielle Kang. As of Tuesday, Kang’s golf clubs have not made it to Andalucia, Spain, for the Solheim Cup, which begins Friday. The U.S. team member even took … Read more

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 20, 2023, 08:30 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Longtime California swing coach George Pinnell has seen the look on Rose Zhang‘s face many times over the past nine years. Pinnell would give Zhang instructions before … Read more