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Roger Federer Return Set For Shanghai Exhibition Doubles

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By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, August 11, 2025
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The Swiss Maestro will make the strings sing in Shanghai in October.

Former world No. 1 Roger Federer announced he will play an exhibition doubles match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 10th.

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“Shanghai has always been a special place for me, with great fans, unforgettable memories and a real love for the game,” Federer said in a video message posted on the tournament’s social media channels.  “I look forward to seeing you there on October 10th.

“Shanghai let’s meet.”

The Roger Federer and Friends Celebrity doubles match will feature actors Wu Lei and Donnie Yen, and former Chinese tennis player Zheng Jie. The Federer exhibition doubles match will be played on  Qizhong Stadium’s center court.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion returned to Shanghai last fall where he practiced with Carlos Alcaraz in a session starring two of the top shotmakers in Open Era history.

An immensely popular presence in Asia, Federer is a two-time Shanghai champion.

In the 2017 final, the second-seeded Swiss played a near-flawless match firing 10 aces against no double faults and permitting just eight points on serve in a 6-4, 6-3 win over top-seeded rival Rafael Nadal.

Federer captured his first Shanghai title in 2014 out-dueling Frenchman Gilles Simon 7-6(6), 7-6(2) in a one hour, 53-minute final. The third-seeded Federer stopped top-seeded Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 in the 2014 semifinals.

In an interview with Tennis Now in New York City during the 2024 US Open, Federer said he had been hitting and was looking forward to potentially playing some exhibitions.

Visiting the Masters at Augusta National in April, Federer reiterated his desire to play some exhibitions.

“Honestly, I would love to play some more tennis again. Enough with the golf already for a moment now,” Roger told SNTV. 

“I would seriously start playing 2 or 3 times a week again and hopefully get myself back on the exhibition court and hopefully maybe fill up a few nice stadiums around the world.”

In two months time, fans will see Federer back on court in Shanghai.

Justin Rose opens up about sickness ahead of FedEx St. Jude Championship

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Justin Rose was ill before the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He was reportedly feeling unwell and had a fever before the tournament began. As a result, he missed Wednesday's pro-am and did not play a practice round at TPC Southwind before the tournament began. 

Despite this, the great golfer excelled in the first round, posting a 64, and in the final round he showed that giving up was not an option, winning against Spaun in a dramatic playoff. 

The mental strength that Rose showed can be an example for other golfers. 

Speaking to the media after the tournament, the Englishman stressed that he did not feel great before the tournament began. 

Rose revealed what his preparations were like; Everyone thought he would experience a real fiasco at this tournament, but on the contrary, he triumphed and showed that there is no obstacle for him.

"Yeah, it was a weird one. Monday night started to not feel 100 percent. Tuesday I came out and did some practice, didn't actually get on the golf course, didn't feel like playing nine holes was actually going to be helpful, so I just walked a couple of holes. I think we walked 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and by the time I did that, I was like, just get me to the car. I was hoping to sleep it off. Woke up Wednesday morning kind of even worse. My resting heart rate was like 80, and it's normally mid 50s.

I remember pushing myself through a pro-am earlier this year in Philadelphia and actually ended up withdrawing from the tournament by Saturday. So I tried to learn that lesson and I pulled out of the pro-am, unfortunately, on Friday, and — sorry, on Wednesday, and was able to get a lot of rest in that day and sleep.."- he said.

Justin Rose reveals the details

The experienced golfer revealed that by Thursday, he felt pretty reasonable. Looking back at this tournament, Justin believes that a few days less in the heat and on the golf course could help him to be mentally fresher. 

Rose admits that he did not expect to find himself in this position on Wednesday morning, but once again it was shown how unpredictable golf is. 

Rose can be an example for everyone; The hunger and desire for success does not diminish, even in the late playing years.

Tommy Fleetwood praises fan support and stays optimistic despite near miss

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Tommy Fleetwood once again came close but fell short of his first PGA Tour victory at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship. The English golfer had an advantage before the last round, but in the end he fell short of the victory, finishing as T3, together with Scottie Scheffler. 

This tournament brought a tense and exciting finish, with Justin Rose, celebrating a playoff victory over J.J. Spaun.

This was Fleetwood's 43rd top-10 finish without a win, the most among active players. 

Speaking to the media, Fleetwood shared his optimism about the future, especially praising fans who emphasize how great Fleetwood's positivity is.

Tommy enjoyed the atmosphere of this tournament.

"Well, as long as they stay with me and stay on my side, then we can all look for the positives. Yeah, I'm lucky with the support that I get, and I have enjoyed — I haven't been in contention much this year, and then Travelers obviously leading and I felt like it was a great atmosphere and I enjoyed playing in that atmosphere and then today again I get the crowd on my side and I love their support. I'm so appreciative of it. Kind of on this journey together here.

You just have to keep — all these experiences and these close calls, like I say, there's no point in making or allowing them to have a negative effect on what happens next. What would be the point?"- he said.

Tommy Fleetwood looked up to Justin Rose

Fleetwood admitted that as a boy he looked up to Justin Rose, the winner of this tournament. Tommy is most impressed with Rose's dedication and passion for golf. 

Fleetwood has nothing against his victory; even put on; he enjoys because he lives in the era of Justin Rose, a golfer who shows that age is no barrier if you are hungry and eager to succeed.

LETAS: Spain's Latorre prevails in the playoff

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Spain's Amaia Latorre won the Ahlsell Trophy with a score of 208 (72, 70, 66, -8). On the course at Gränna Golfklubb (prior 72), in Västanå Castle, Sweden, she finished tied with Sweden's Isabell Ekstrom (71, 68, 69) and then won her first LET Access title, beating her in a play-off. Of the Italians in the field, Marta Spiazzi finished 30th with a score of 219 (79, 67, 73, +3), and Maria Vittoria Corbi was 50th with a score of 228 (76, 71, 81, +12).

Letas, results

Amaia Latorre, a 27-year-old from Vitoria-Gasteiz, had only achieved three top-ten finishes in her first 29 appearances on the tour. In the final round, she recovered from sixth place with a 66 (-6, one eagle, six birdies, two bogeys), the best score of the round, and caught Ekstrom, the leader after two rounds, to whom she was three strokes behind (69, -3, three birdies), making her sixth birdie on the 18th hole. For the 27-year-old Swede from Uppsala, a winless player on tour, this is her 12th top ten finish in 32 appearances. The Spaniard received a check for €7,200 out of a prize pool of €45,000.

Behind the two protagonists, and out of the playoff by one stroke, is Dutchwoman Lauren Holmey, third with a score of 209 (-7), followed by Czech Patricie Mackova and fellow Spaniard Maria Parra in fourth place with a score of 212 (-4), American Annika Borrelli and Englishwoman Ellen Hume in sixth with a score of 213 (-3), and Denmark's Cecilie Leth-Nissen in eighth with a score of 214 (-2), Mexican Fernanda Lira, who had won the previous two tournaments, and Swedish amateur Edit Hertzman, who had led in the first round.

After 36 holes, Emma Lundgren, 57th with a 150 (74 76, +6), amateur Matilde Modesti, 90th with a 156 (80 76, +12), and Caterina Tatti, 110th with a 166 (84 82, +22) were cut.

The first documents attesting to the existence of rules of golf date back to March 1744. The rules were produced for a competition to be held at a Scottish golf club, and contained 13 points in total.[3] Initially, writing the rules was the responsibility of each individual club and so they varied depending on where the game was played.

Sincinnati Statement: Sinner Storms Through Cincinnati Opener

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By Richard Pagliaro | Saturday, August 9, 2025
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All-surface champion Jannik Sinner returned to his favored hard court in Cincinnati.

The world No. 1 combined deconstruction with deception launching his Cincinnati title defense rolling to his 22nd consecutive hard-court victory.

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When Sinner wasn’t busy torching blazing drives by Daniel Galan he bamboozled him with touch, flicking a clean forehand drop shot to wrap a 6-1, 6-1 sweep.

“I would say I’m obviously very happy to be back here,” Sinner told Tennis Channel’s Prakash Amritraj afterward. “It’s a special place for me and last year was an amazing year for me. So let’s see what’s coming.

“It’s very difficult to play here, I feel like the ball is flying fast so when you lose confidence with a couple of shots it makes it very, very difficult to play. I’m very happy about today’s performance, playing against a qualifier, it’s not easy so I’m happy about today and let’s see what’s coming.”

In his first match since dethroning two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to make history as the first Italian to win Wimbledon, Sinner picked up right where he left off at SW19.

The world’s top two have renewed their rivalry teeing off on the local golf course before the Cincinnati Open began.

“We actually played now a couple of times before the tournament here,” Sinner told Prakash Amritraj. “I’m not a good golfer, but I love to spend time doing different things.

“Maybe now we will go because I have tomorrow one day off. Maybe we will play a couple of holes here. It’s the best place to play golf. In Cincinnati, there’s not so much to do. So we’re actually lucky the golf course is there.”

The reigning Australian Open and US Open champion was nearly untouchable on serve winning 22 of 23 first-serve points and saving the only break point he faced in a comprehensive 59-minute conquest.

Sinner will face either Argentinean Sebastian Baez or big-serving Canadian Gabriel Diallo with a potential round of 16 clash looming against American Tommy Paul.

Newly-engaged Paul pounded out a 6-2, 6-2 win over Spaniard Pedro Martinez earlier today. 

Two of the top 12 seeds failed to clear their first hurdle in the top quarter of the draw with both falling to Frenchmen. 

Benjamin Bonzi beat No. 8-seeded Lorenzo Musetti 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(4). That upset came shortly after Arthur Rinderknech outlasted 1th-seeded Casper Ruud 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-2. 

Launching his quest to become the first man since legendary Roger Federer in 2014-2015 to successfully defend Cincinnati, Sinner was in charge from the very outset. The lanky Italian’s attention to detail was evident when he bent over to pick up the coin and return it to chair umpire Aurelie Tourte after losing the opening coin toss.

That was one of the last defeats Sinner took on this day.

The US Open champion rolled through 12 straight points on serve winning four of the first five games at love surging to a 5-0 lead after 17 minutes of play.

The reigning champion rips the ball with such fierce force off both wings, opponents have to respect the deep drive. Seeing the Colombian qualifier back behind the baseline, Sinner flicked a dropper, followed it forward and bunted a backhand down the line to take the first set in 26 minutes.

The bearded Colombian was on the verge of another early-set blow out, when he dug in and fought back.

Galan denied five break points in a punishing third game to hold for 1-2 in the second set.

Swatting a deep forehand return to push his opponent back behind the baseline, Sinner stepped in and scalded a forehand strike down the line breaking for 4-1. 

The four-time major champion flicked a final forehand drop shot closing in 59 minutes and scoring his 25th consecutive opening victory.

After disarming his opponent today, Sinner shared he didn’t hit a ball for 10 days after his Wimbledon win and believes that helps him return refreshed.

“I went without tennis, it was 10 days,” Sinner told Prakash Amritraj. “When I was a bit younger, a couple of years ago, I never wanted to take the racquet away. 

“Now every time when I have a small chance, I put it away, you know? Because then I will have even more love for the sport and for the game. And also, appreciation to comeback and feel good again. I love this sport. I love to make sacrifices also and I also love the people I have around. It’s a good combination of many, many things.”

Poulter at risk of relegation: future uncertain

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A registered letter with no return receipt was sent by the new CEO of LIV Golf, Scott O'Neil, to Ian Poulter. No exceptions: either The Postman places in the top 48 of the 2025 rankings or he's out of a permanent spot on the Saudi tour. With two events remaining in the season, Poulter sits in 51st place.

Ian Poulter, news

The former Ryder Cup star is playing the 2026 event in Chicago this weekend and in Indianapolis next weekend. His hopes are slim: in 2025, the Englishman has a best finish of 13th in South Korea. In total, he has earned 4.5 points in the LIV rankings. Chilean Niemann, the dominant player this year, has a remarkable 206.8.

Scott O'Neill has made things clear, trying to regain his virginity and get LIV players back into the world rankings (and thus back into the Majors). This year, his tour will be played solely on merit on the green. No exemptions.

No exceptions like twelve months ago when, for unspecified "commercial reasons," then-boss Greg Norman fished out Bubba Watson. The American professional, captain of the Range Goats team, finished the 2024 season ranked 53rd. The same treatment was reserved for South African Branden Grace.

More than a hundred professionals from around the world are participating in this never-ending playoff, all chasing a contract. Plan B involves winning the International Series, the minor circuit of the Asian Tour: too bad Ian isn't even in the top 100 today.

According to The Telegraph, the Englishman's contract with the PIF expires on August 24th, at the end of the Grand Team Finals in Michigan. If things go badly (or even terribly), the Englishman could be limited to being the manager or non-playing captain of his team, the Majesticks, next year.

The full Majesticks team: Sam Horsfield, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, and Henrik Stenson (Photo by Cliff Hawkins / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
The Majesticks are not doing well. Also on the team with Poulter are Henrik Stenson and Lee Westwood. The Swede is currently 47th in the LIV ranking, while the Englishman is 46th. Both are on the knife's edge.

It's sad to think of the most bitter scenario: three giants of world golf (Westwood was once number one in the ranking) and of the Ryder Cup competing against each other in the Qualifying Schools for a place in the sun.

In this evolving scenario, the DP World Tour is standing by. Poulter, Westwood, and Sergio Garcia left Europe two years ago, slamming the door, complete with written resignations. Henrik Stenson went further: first he accepted the appointment as European Ryder Cup captain, then he moved to the circuit, a sworn enemy of the DP and PGA. That confrontation now seems a long way off, thanks to a struggling European circuit jostling for greater visibility and sponsorship. Three players like Ian, Lee, and Henrik would still be very useful.

Kevin Na names golfers who bring Tiger Woods-level excitement

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Tiger Woods is a person who is for many a symbol of golf as a sport. Throughout his long career, which is still ongoing, Tiger has shown qualities that we have never seen before. Brilliant performances, incredible mindset and focus are the reason why Tiger is such a beloved figure in the world of golf. 

He is the reason why some people even started playing this sport, watching this sport and enjoying its charms. 

In addition to the qualities on the golf course, the 49-year-old golfer has brought additional excitement to golf fans in various ways. 

Are there golfers in this era who remind you of Tiger? Former PGA Tour player Kevin Na shared his opinion, saying that Bryson DeChambeau is the golfer who reminds him the most of Woods; at least in terms of excitement.

“I think Bryson [DeChambeau] is the closest to it, in terms of the excitement,” Na said, as quoted by the Golfing Gazette.

“I think Rory [McIlroy] is pretty exciting. I think [Jon] Rahm is pretty exciting, and Joaquin [Niemann] is becoming that player as well.

I think there are different characters to the game that bring that kind of energy. Obviously, Tiger was dominating with his power and was blowing the field away. Even though he was four or five behind with nine to play, it was like, ‘he is going to win, he is going to go on a crazy run.’"

Kevin Na was Woods fan

Kevin Na reveals that he was a Woods fan as a kid, just like most kids at that time. Most of them wanted to become a dominant figure on the golf scene, just like Tiger. 

While some are not sure that there are golfers in the world of golf who can reach the heights that Tiger has reached, Kevin Na does not share this opinion. The popular golfer believes that there are some golfers who could leave at least a similar deep mark as the 49-year-old. 

Speaking about the progress of golf in recent years, Na feels that golf has seen great progress, but that it has also become significantly more exciting and fun

“I remember watching as a kid and being a fan of Tiger. It was incredible. But I think there are characters that can follow in his footsteps or become maybe not that Tiger Woods icon level, but up close to that level, and we can have three or four guys kind of equal Tiger.

I think golf has become more entertaining and more exciting than before. In the 90s, I grew up watching golf, and I became a pro in the early 2000s, and I played with all these guys on the Senior Tour who are playing now, and I think golf has become more entertaining."- he concluded.

Scottie Scheffler shares a funny golf memory: Actually, you’re still paying, buddy

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Scottie Scheffler, with his dominance, is becoming an increasingly interesting figure on the golf scene. The 29-year-old golfer arouses the interest of the public, and his press releases are more and more interesting. Reporters do not only focus on his performances, but also want to find out more about his past and the specifics of his upbringing. 

Scottie is not a person who opens up a lot, nor does he touch on his childhood and growing up, but reporters often try to get interesting information from him. 

At the press conference before the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, the world number 1 got some interesting questions, and one of them was really specific: Does Scottie Scheffler remember the last time he paid for a round of golf? 

The 29-year-old made everyone present laugh with a story that happened a few years ago.

"Last time I paid for a round of golf? It's been a while. I remember the last time I didn't get to pay for a round of golf and one of my buddies in the pro shop had to pay for the round of golf. That was pretty funny. We walked into the pro shop at the local public course, and I knew the pro there, and he was like, hey, Scottie, how you doing, great to have you out. I was like, I'd like to just pay for the round, we're teeing off at 2:00. He's like, you're good. My buddy was like, thanks, man, that's awesome, appreciate it. He's like, actually, you've got to pay.

It was probably five years ago and we still laugh about it to this day because he was so excited to get the free round and the pro was like, actually you're still paying, buddy.."- he said.

Scheffler's future

It is hard to imagine Scheffler paying for a round of golf, especially now that he is such an important figure on the golf scene. Some are predicting that Scottie will break all the records of the golf icon, but giving such predictions at this moment seems too optimistic.

There is no doubt that Scottie could achieve much greater success, but the important thing is that he remains healthy, just as motivated, but even so, there are many factors that will dictate his path.

The LIV confirms its return to Virginia in 2026

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The 2026 LIV schedule continues to take shape. This Wednesday, the Saudi Super League announced that Virginia (USA) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) will once again be among its stops next season. The former will take place from May 8-10, and the latter will once again serve as the opening venue, from February 5-7.

Liv Golf, calendar

The new development is that this time the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club will not be the venue for the LIV Virginia, which will also have a new sponsor in Maaden, the Saudi state mining company. Instead, a property owned by Donald Trump, with whom the organization has maintained good relations since its inception, was chosen not far from there: Trump National in Washington, D.C.

“I'm excited to welcome the LIV. The last time it was here, we broke attendance records, and next year it will be even bigger. I'm looking forward to once again showing the world one of the most iconic courses in existence and welcoming the best golfers in the world,” said Eric Trump, Donald's third son and one of the heads of the family's businesses.

Virginia and Riyadh are the sixth and seventh stops, respectively, confirmed for the LIV's upcoming schedule. The LIV will also travel to Adelaide (February 13-15), South Africa for the first time (March 20-22), Mexico City (April 17-19), the United Kingdom (July 24-26), and Singapore (March 13-15).

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Scottie Scheffler reveals his secret recipe for consistency

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While some think that in order to be successful and an important figure in the sports world, it is necessary to be of high quality, there are many other things that determine your path to the top. In addition to quality, it is necessary to have the right mindset; for some, maybe even more important than pure talent. 

However, most emphasize that consistency is what makes the difference between an elite golfer and an average golfer. 

The best example of consistency is probably Scottie Scheffler, the golfer who is currently world number 1. 

In a press conference before one of the tournaments, Scottie reflected on his incredible performances; with 13 straight top-10 finishes he impressed the public. 

Speaking about how he maintains consistency, Scheffler pointed out that preparation is the key to success. 

Each tournament requires different preparations, but still, without the right preparations, it is difficult to come out on top.

"Well, I think it all comes down to the preparation and showing up ready to play. Like I said, at this point in the year, that extra practice is maybe only going to be draining for me a little bit, and that's something that I've learned to manage as my career has gone on.

I would say my prep week last week definitely looked a bit different than it would have looked before the Scottish Open and definitely looked a little bit different than it would have looked if you go back to the beginning of the year when I was coming off injury.

So making sure I'm rested, ready to play. My game is in a good spot, and I feel like some extra practice at this point in the year can almost be detrimental in terms of just physical and mental fatigue. Showing up like you're ready to play."- he said.

Scottie Scheffler as an example to young golfer

Such advice can be useful, especially for young golfers who sometimes believe that pure talent can compensate for practice. 

It seems that no matter how talented you are, without practice, it is difficult to compete with the best and be a significant figure in the world of golf.

Scheffler realized this early in his career, and through hard practice and faith in himself, he managed to conquer the golf scene.

Jon Rahm reveals what LIV Golf might do to gain world ranking points

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Jon Rahm is a golfer who does not shy away from publicly sharing his views and speaking honestly about LIV Golf and their unique system. It is known that LIV has a significantly different format than the PGA Tour, as they want to offer the world of golf a completely different experience. 

While some believe that this will bring benefits to LIV Golf and make them more interesting, it seems that the majority still do not view it positively. 

The leaders of the Saudi-backed Tour have once again applied for points on the world ranking list, and they may receive an answer soon. This will probably mean that the LIV leaders will have to change the system, with tournaments with 72 holes, which will also include cuts. 

Jon Rahm believes that once they get the green light from OWGR there are some things they could change. 

On the other hand, he does not want the essence of LIV to be destroyed by such changes.

“I think the way I see it, at least right now, there’s a process to hopefully enter those world ranking points and at least get our foot in the door, and then once we’re allowed, we can see what changes can be made to earn as many as possible, keeping the integrity of what LIV Golf is about.

Examples of that would be, let’s say with whatever we’re doing currently we get 20 points. If you add a fourth round, you go to 25. Is that worth it, is that not worth it. If you add a cut, things like that. Right now with as little players as we have, I don’t see a cut working very well, and with the teams I think it would be a little odd.

But if the league were to expand and let’s say you go to 15 teams, you have 60 players, now you can actually possibly make something work."- he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.

What can we expect?

The 31-year-old golfer believes that there are steps they can take if they want to have more points on the OWGR list, but he also stresses that there are probably other things that people from OWGR can inform them about, to give them more strength to the field of players. 

The Spanish golfer has an interesting vision, but the question is whether his visions will be implemented in the end. 

There are many factors that will determine the path of this controversial league.

Webb Simpson backs Rory, says players shouldn’t be forced to play all tournaments

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Rory McIlroy's decision to miss the first part of the FedEx Cup playoffs at St. Jude Championship did not meet with positive reactions from the public, but also colleagues, as well as important figures of the golf scene. 

A Northern Irish golfer took advantage of a loophole in the law, deciding to take a rest. 

Although some reacted strongly, Rory hinted at such a decision last year, saying that he probably won't play the same number of tournaments this year. 

An experienced golfer is focused on the recovery process after difficult and demanding tournaments, and luckily missing this tournament will not bring him negative consequences. 

Among the important figures of the golf scene is Webb Simpson, who shared his view of the situation in an interview with Golf Week. 

Simpson is someone who emphasizes free will in the world of golf, aware that it is difficult to get someone to play tournaments regularly.

"I think it's too hard of a thing to make guys have to play," Webb Simpson said, as reported by GolfWeek. 

"We're still a sport where you can play when you want to play."

Rory's season

After winning the Masters this year, Rory's form was not particularly promising. However, not long after, Rory showed some of the brilliance that we expected, and it seems that he is well on his way to lifting the trophy again. 

Rory will not lose anything by missing this tournament, considering that he has a huge advantage over others. 

Simpson recalled one part of his career, stressing that he made the same decision, wanting to rest.

"I knew I couldn't fall more than one spot and I thought losing one stroke at East Lake was worth a week of rest because I was toast," Simpson said. "I don't know Rory's reason but I totally get it. It's a hard to thing to fix."- he said.

The 35-year-old showed that the reactions of the public are not particularly important to him, probably knowing that the public will react in this way.

Epson Tour, first title for Canadian Leah John

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Canadian Leah John led the way and won the Four Winds Invitational with a 207 (63 70 74, -9) shot, sealing her first title on the Epson Tour. At the South Bend Country Club (par 72), in South Bend, Indiana, she prevailed by one shot over Americans Jennifer Chang and Melanie Green, second with a 208 (-8). With this result, the latter became the number one seed in the Race for the Card (order of merit), which at the end of the year will award 15 "cards" to the 2026 LPGA Tour to the top-ranked players.

Epson Tour, results

Hailee Cooper is in fourth place with a 209 (-7), Sophia Schubert (-6), Mohan Du (China), and Vivian Hou (Taiwanese), in fifth with a 210 (-6), and Anne Chen and Nika Ito (Japan), in eighth with a 211 (-5). The two Italians in the competition made the cut: Angelica Moresco, 63rd with a 146 (72 74, +2), and Roberta Liti, 89th with a 148 (74 74, +4).

Leah John, a 25-year-old from Vancouver in her second year on the tour and a graduate of the University of Nevada, started with a 63 (-9) in the first round, tying her personal best for the tour and the field, and then remained at the top. She had some emotional problems on the second and third. She bogeyed early and finished with a 74, two shots over par, with four birdies, four bogeys, and a double bogey. However, she still managed to avoid a playoff tie with Green and Chang. For the title, she received a check for $33,750 out of a prize pool of $225,000.

The rules of golf are relatively complicated compared to other sports because they are played outdoors, close to nature and animals. Respecting the rules is a fundamental element in the game of golf, which, almost always based on self-control and the free conscience of the players, often sees distorted results, sometimes consciously, but often unconsciously or through carelessness, due to the failure of many players to comply with the rules of the game. In addition to the rules, golf adheres to a code of conduct, known as etiquette, which generally means playing the game with due respect for the golf course and other players. Etiquette is an essential component of this sport.

The puzzling aspects of Cameron Young’s career that Smylie Kaufman can’t explain

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Cameron Young surprised the public with a great performance at the last PGA tournament. The 28-year-old golfer was the dominant figure of the Wyndham Championship, and after many unsuccessful attempts to reach the trophy, this time Young succeeded. 

His victory caused an avalanche of reactions, and Smylie Kaufman was one of those who reacted to the American's impressive performance.

During his show, Kaufman had an interesting point, primarily surprised by Young's inconsistency. 

While in some moments he acts like a golfer who can make the very top of the golf scene, in the next moment, Young experiences a huge decline. 

Smylie is somewhat surprised, putting the accent on his aspects of the game.

“I had to chart this out, but I was that confused trying to figure out why Cameron Young isn’t as good as he should be, because we’ve seen all the flashes. At some point of his career, he’s been elite at something. He’s been elite at putting this year. He’s been an elite iron player. He’s been an elite driver of the golf ball,” he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.

“Very good putting this year. He was average in his rookie year, so the year in which he comes onto the scene and is contending a bunch, comes second at The Open Championship, he was an average putter that year. He was a very bad putter the last couple of years. He was 145th and 154th.

It’s crazy. Every year, he’s good, average or bad at something. That’s the wild thing about this."

Smylie Kaufman talks about Cameron's statistics

Smylie reflected on Young's first year on Tour, stressing that he was an elite wedge player. However, in the previous two years, Young became average, experiencing a major decline. During the last performance, Smylie stresses, Young also did not excel when it comes to the wedge game, losing control. 

Looking back at the approach game, Kaufman believes things are equal, noting that Cameron lacks consistency in his game. 

Many are wondering if the 28-year-old will perform at the Ryder Cup, and the answer to such a question is difficult to give. 

Smylie still isn't sure if he should be part of the team at Bethpage Black, believing that Young has a lot of positives in the game, but also negatives.

Matt Fitzpatrick reveals main physical challenge in collaboration with new coach

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Matt Fitzpatrick shows a part of what we have been expecting from him for a long time, and his performance at the Open Championship really arouses optimism in the public. The 30-year-old has had poor releases in recent years, and all of this forced him to make a bizarre decision: Parting with his long-time coach, Mike Walker. 

Bizarre decision that caused a public response, probably turned out to be positive for him, as the new collaboration turned out to be fruitful, at least for now. 

The 30-year-old started working with the new coach, Mark Blackburn, quite delighted with his approach. 

Matt stressed that it was unusual to get used to new methods and a new coach, but it is clear that if you want to progress, it is sometimes necessary to make concrete decisions.

"It was the first time I've ever had anyone look at my swing, or get a lesson off someone not named Mike Walker or Pete Cowen in 15 years," Fitzpatrick said, as quoted by BBC.

During the first days of cooperation, Blackburn analyzed Fitzpatrick, his physique and abilities, determining that he has unusually long arms. 

While some think this could be an advantage, the English golfer stresses that it is mostly a disadvantage for him.

"Which is not great for hitting irons because its harder to control the depth of the club, and you are going to hit it heavier more often than not," he said.

"The other thing was I don't have great shoulder flexion and because of that, as soon as I swing it too long I come out of posture and my swing is all out of whack."

The famous golfer revealed that he is now changing his body position, pulling his shoulder back and push out his chest.

"It's me trying to pinch my shoulder blades together," he said.

"It is basically to create the radius of my arms, which means I can just rotate there and I don't need to stretch or move my arms."

Methods

Whether the new methods and new coach will turn out to be a good move by Fitzpatrick, time will tell. In the world of sports, including golf, changes usually bring positivities, and some special momentum.

Matt seems to be an optimist, but we will see if his optimism will ultimately pay off.

Wyndham Championship for Cameron Young

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Historic success for Cameron Young. The American, thanks to his feat at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, distinguished himself as the thousandth player to win on the PGA Tour. In his 94th appearance on the circuit, and at the age of 28 years, 2 months and 27 days, the professional from Briarcliff Manor (New York) broke a true taboo. A seven-time runner-up on the PGA Tour, he dominated the par-70 Sedgefield Country Club course, beating his compatriot Mac Meissner by six shots with a score of 258 (63 62 65 68, -22). Meissner was second with a 264 (-16), ahead of another American, Mark Hubbard, who was third with a 265 (-15), like Swede Alex Noren. In the final tournament of the regular season, Matteo Manassero made the cut, shooting 76/0 with a 138 (65 73, -2), and leading the way in the first round with a 65 (-5), boosted by an eagle and four birdies, with one bogey.

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"I've been waiting for this victory for a long time. I never thought I could be this emotional. I gave myself a chance, and this time, I couldn't let it slip away," Young said with satisfaction. In the final and decisive round, after an early bogey, he recorded five consecutive birdies, allowing himself the luxury of two more bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes.

The twelfth player to win for the first time on tour this season, Young is now 16th in the FedEx Cup. From August 7th to 10th in Memphis, Tennessee, he will be among the top 70 players competing in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of three playoff events. From 44th to 21st in the world ranking, his victory in the Wyndham Championship earned him $1,476,000 out of a total prize pool of $8,200,000.

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Minjee Lee surprised by unexpected autograph requests from older fans

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Minje Lee, a 29-year-old Australian, is certainly one of the main faces of women's golf. Her career is marked by successes and great moments, and Lee has never hidden the passion and love she has for this sport. 

In recent years, sports governing bodies have increasingly focused on marketing and promotion, including the main organizations in the golf world.

Women's golf has made great strides in recent years, and it seems that after the COVID period, the popularity of this sport has grown rapidly. 

Minje Lee also spoke about this during the press conference, stressing that she has noticed a greater interest in golf among children and young people.

"I think definitely like after COVID a lot more people came out to play. That was kind of a weird — it was weird, right? It was like a weird time in everybody's lives. I think a lot more children and even just younger — I want to say youth and younger people are wanting to play, even like casually. All of my friends have picked up golf, and it's kind of cool to see, not that they ever invite me out."- she said.

Older groups

The Australian has noticed more and more children who are interested in the sport and show a love for it. However, she points out that older fans of this sport are also equally interested in golf, asking her for an autograph. 

She believes that it is necessary to put emphasis on everything, and to work on promoting golf regardless of the target group. 

It seems that balance is the most important thing in life, as well as in this example.

"No, it's just really cool that I'm able to share the game that I'm so passionate about with them. It's just kind of fun. It has been a great journey to see younger kids get involved and coming out to events. There's so many children who want autographs. Actually, funny story, the other week there was like some older people, and they were like we're the big kids. Can we get autographs too? I was like, of course. I like the big kids as well.

No, it's great to see, and I think we're kind of — you know, we're consistently going on an upward trend in kids coming, kids playing and getting involved. I think we're only going from strength to strength."

Why Rory McIlroy is sitting out the first FedEx play-off tournament

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Golf fans have already turned their attention to the FedEx Cup playoffs, which start this week, and the important figure in this competition was supposed to be Rory McIlroy. However, the Northern Irish golfer made a bizarre decision that surprised all golf fans: He will not perform! 

TPC Southwind in Memphis will host the first of three final tournaments, and all eyes are on the winner of this competition. 

The 35-year-old golfer will not compete at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, despite being right behind Scheffler.

His name is not on the list of participants, and fans are already speculating about the reasons behind Rory's decision. However, the rule change allowed players to skip the playoff, without losing their chance for the Tour Championship. 

Rory McIlroy will not start his adventure two strokes behind Scheffler, although the previous system required such a rule. 

The first 30 from the FedEx Cup list after the BMW Championship will qualify for the Tour Championship. Having a big advantage over others, McIlroy is safe. 

There is a chance that McIlroy will play: Will it happen?

On the other hand, there are still real chances that McIlroy will play at the BMW Championship next week; tournament whose prize fund of 15 million pounds arouses public interest. 

Rory McIlroy has won the FedEx Cup before, and the last time it happened was in 2022, when he once again showed all the luxury of talent and quality. 

The winner of the FedEx Cup will take home £7.5 million, while the total bonus pool amounts to £75 million.

There’s no doubt this is a big motivation for all golfers, and all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy to see if the experienced star can lift the trophy once again. 

It will be difficult, but it is clear that the 35-year-old has the qualities to be at the top.

It is not known how motivated he is to triumph in this competition, but time will give the best answer.

Cameron Young opens up about unexpected feelings before final round victory

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Cameron Young is a golfer who has often been criticized by fans for not winning a PGA Tour title. The American golfer won his first PGA Tour title with a great performance at the Wyndham Championship. Although he has been close to lifting the trophy for years, the 28-year-old has often encountered obstacles, finishing second in important tournaments. 

In an interview with the media, Young admitted that he felt a huge dose of nervousness the morning before the tournament began. 

However, the famous golfer knew that after a few holes he would 'break' his nervousness. 

Cameron reveals that when it came to the last holes, he did not feel nervous; in fact, he was confident that he could make a big score. 

Having self-confidence is key for every golfer, including Young, who knew how to use momentum.

“Yeah, honestly, last night was no problem. Like we were out here early, we had to play three holes and then come back and play a whole round of golf. By the time I got home it was dinner, bed, so I really had no issue. This morning I was a little bit more nervous than I expected, but kind of just did my usual stuff. I was a little bit nervous starting out and then by the time I made the second or third birdie, I was just ready to get it done,” he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.

“Yeah, I wasn’t nervous at all those last bunch, I just kind of at that point had my foot off the gas and frankly I knew that I could make a couple bogeys and it was just a matter of not hitting it anywhere that I could possibly make a double, which I didn’t want to play that way but at some point, you know, I wanted to win by 12 and at some point there’s something more important than that probably with four holes to go and an eight-shot lead or whatever it was at the time, I was just trying to get it done. Even though I had a couple putts for par, it was like the least stressful few holes probably of my career.”

Cameron Young talks about the pressure

The American golfer surprised many by revealing that he did not feel the pressure because he had not won trophies until now. Young is a person who accepted any scenario, aware that victories would eventually come in the future. 

While some expected that the 28-year-old was under enormous pressure, Young was focused on going out on the course and showing his best, not worrying too much about the result. 

Cameron felt that he was close to victory for a long time, and the last tournament certainly took the stone off this golfer's back.

Donald Trump caught cheating in Scotland?

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A new video, filmed during Donald Trump's recent trip to Scotland, revives accusations of cheating, a habitual practice by the former US president on the golf course. In the viral footage, Trump can be seen slowing down in his golf cart while a caddie in front of him discreetly throws a ball behind him. This less-than-discreet "replacement" is in total contradiction with the fundamental rule of golf: play it as it lies.

This gesture, described by many as revealing, reinforces an already well-established reputation. Sports writer Rick Reilly, author of the book Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump (2019), already saw it as a metaphor for the political figure: incapable of separating real performance from showmanship.

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This official trip, estimated at nearly $10 million for American taxpayers, included stops at his two Scottish resorts and the inauguration of a new 18-hole course in Aberdeenshire.

A tour that blends diplomacy, personal leisure, and image strategy, which has drawn fierce criticism from across the Atlantic. On the ground, the former president's visit did not go unnoticed, and neither did his practices on the green.

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Why Billy Horschel feels uneasy at Augusta National

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Talking about the importance of the Masters is redundant, as for many it is the most prestigious golf competition in the world. Most golfers are highly motivated to participate in this tournament, fully aware of its importance and prestigious reputation.

Billy Horschel is one of the golfers who has played in this tournament for years, but has never excelled in this tournament. 

Fans wondered what was the reason for Horschel's lackluster games, and the experienced golfer revealed what it was all about in an interview with the media. 

Billy admits that he feels quite anxious playing in this tournament, admitting that he does not feel comfortable at Augusta National.

“I get excited, I get anxious. The most nervous I ever get is the four tees shots, rounds one, two, three and four at Augusta. That first tee shot is the most nervous I am anywhere, ever.

I was nowhere near as nervous at The open Championship last year at Royal Troon on Sunday when I was leading waiting to tee off as I am at Augusta.

Me and Augusta have never got on very well, I’ve never shot sub-70 there and I just feel like one swing at the wrong time you’re in the worst spot you could possibly be.

I just think the comfort level, I’m not nearly as comfortable on that golf course.”- he said.

Modifications

As a golfer who belongs to the very top, it is clear that he will have to change something in his game, but it seems that it would be even more necessary to have a different mindset when it comes to this tournament. 

It is obvious that the strong pressure before this tournament, as well as the expectations, bring negative consequences for Horschel. 

In his words, you can feel that Billy has given up on this prestigious competition, which he admits is of great importance.

Cameron Smith admits frustration despite hard work in 2025

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Cameron Smith, once the main face of the PGA Tour, and today a member of LIV Golf, is not excelling this season. It seems that this is the worst season in the career of the experienced Australian, and his performances at Major tournaments this year are especially disappointing. 

Smith did not make the cut at any of the 4 Majors, and such performances are sure to cause pessimism among fans. 

At one of the press conferences, Cameron shared his frustrations mainly because he worked hard and the results did not come. 

However, he does not want to give up his goals, aiming to pick up the pace and be significantly more dominant in the upcoming tournaments.

"I've been working hard and not getting results which isn't a good feeling and kind of ****** to be honest," Smith said, as quoted by Golf Magic.

"But we've got a few more events here before. We're in Chicago and [Indianapolis] before we get to Detroit. 

The goal is to finish it off strong and keep working it hard for those three events and then in the off season to have a better one next year.

You're constantly trying to figure stuff out whether you're playing great or bad."

Speculation: Why Cameron Smith isn't as dominant as he once was

Fans are speculating about the reasons for Smith's somewhat lackluster performances. As someone who dominated the PGA Tour and showed signs that he could be at the top of the golf scene, joining LIV Golf has taken his career in a completely different direction. 

Some will say the reason is the less competitive nature of LIV Golf, while others will say that Smith is expecting his first child, and it's natural to experience a slight dip at that moment. 

His colleagues are emphasizing that the Australian will return to real form and show his dominance.

Either way, the Australian golfer is focused on getting back into the game and trying to lift the trophy in the rest of the season.

Rickie Fowler admits he hasn’t done enough yet to secure a Ryder Cup spot

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Rickie Fowler is playing at this week's Wyndham Championship, and many eyes are on him and his performance. The famous golfer has not been in great shape for years, and although some speculated that Fowler could make a breakthrough this season, it seems that Fowler has a lot of problems. 

In an interview with the media, the American golfer sent messages of reason, believing that he is far from his game. 

Rickie is not sure that he has done much to deserve to be part of the team, but he hopes to be at least a little more dominant in the coming weeks.

“I would say that I am definitely outside of consideration right now,” Fowler said. “There is still time to plead my case, but going back to executing, I need to go and play some good golf, and I need a really good stretch these next few weeks.

The team will be fine with or without me, but I haven’t quite done much of anything to say that I should be there. But it would be fun to go on a little run and see if that maybe sparks anyone’s interest.

But if we can’t, it’s part of it. You don’t make all of them. But they are fun to be a part of, and we will see if we can give ourselves a shot at it.”- Fowler concluded, as quoted by the Golfing Gazette.

What will happen?

It is hard to imagine that Rickie can be close to the US Ryder Cup, and it would take a miracle to perform at Bethpage Black. 

Rickie would probably have to celebrate at the next three events, but his only hope is Keegan Bradley, captain of the US team, whose pick could be Fowler. 

Fans are skeptical about it, but it is clear that Rickie certainly does not have serious expectations regarding the Ryder Cup.

Magic of Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca

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Alcanada is one of those courses that lingers in your memory. Not just for the view of the lighthouse or the perfectly manicured grass, but for that feeling you get when you're on a course truly designed for golf. I played it during my golf trip to Mallorca, and I can tell you it was a memorable experience.

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The course is located in the northeast of the island, a few kilometers from Alcúdia, directly overlooking the Mediterranean. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course unfolds naturally among hills, pine trees, olive trees, and picture-perfect sea views. But don't be fooled by its beauty: the layout is technical, requires precise choices, and changes depending on the wind.

A course that changes: up and down towards the sea
My experience began on the first nine holes, which unfold on hilly terrain. Here, the course rises and falls between natural slopes, narrow doglegs, and blind tee shots that force you to trust your shot. The surrounding vegetation gives you a sense of intimacy, but every now and then it opens up and allows a glimpse of the sea, foreshadowing what's to come.

The back nine are a different story. The course begins to curve toward the coast, and the protagonist becomes the Alcanada lighthouse, looming between the holes like a fixed landmark. The landscape opens up, the wind becomes more present, and each hole begins to interact with the Mediterranean.

It is precisely on these holes that important pages of European golf are written: since 2019, Alcanada has been the official host of the Challenge Tour Grand Final, the final event of the season. The best players on the circuit compete here, battling for promotion to the DP World Tour. It's a crucial stage, in a spectacular and challenging setting: fast greens, meticulously planned flag positions, and the pressure of those playing for their future.

Of all the holes, there are a few that have truly remained in my heart:

Hole 3 – A par 4 that seems easy, but isn't
A short par 4 that doesn't seem intimidating… but it doesn't take much to complicate your life. The tee shot is blind, and the fairway slopes slightly, with lateral bunkers ready to punish overshots. I tried to be conservative to leave a comfortable second shot, but the green is well-defended and unforgiving with hidden slopes. It's one of those holes where you need more brains than strength.

Hole 7 – The picture-perfect par 5
Here, I really slowed down to enjoy the view. From the tee, the view of the ocean and the lighthouse is breathtaking. The fairway slopes gently toward the green, squeezed between bunkers and Mediterranean scrub. The opening shot must be well-placed to avoid the bunker in the middle of the fairway, and the second shot—if you decide to attack—requires courage. The surrounding scenery is so captivating, you almost forget about your score.

Hole 11 – Pure Strategy
Another par 5, another story. This hole is long and tricky, with a narrow, sloping fairway. Every shot must be considered: the ball's position on the third shot greatly affects the entry to the green, which is well protected by a side bunker. The lighthouse in the background is an incredible constant on the back nine.

Hole 13 – The signature hole of Golf Alcanada
This is the course's signature hole, the one that alone is worth the trip. A downhill par 5, with the Alcanada lighthouse perfectly aligned before you and a breathtaking, open view of the blue Mediterranean. The tee shot is both spectacular and technical: I took the driver and managed to land in the center of the fairway, edging past the bunker placed right there to make you think twice.

From that point on, you enjoy a hole that embodies all the charm of this course: clean lines, nature as the protagonist, and a well-defended green that forces you to think until the very last shot. If there's one moment I'll take home from this experience, it's this tee shot.

Hole 17 – an Open-level par 3
Almost at the end of the round, Alcanada pulls off a masterstroke. The 17th is a 194-meter par 3 with the sea on the left and a green protected by well-placed bunkers. The wind, as often happens here, is unforgiving.

Joel Dahmen fires 9-under 61 to grab Wyndham Championship lead

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Joel Dahmen, a 37-year-old US player, has a serious challenge ahead of him, as he wants to qualify for the PGA Tour playoffs. The seasoned golfer had an impressive day, finishing the round with three consecutive birdies for a 9-under 61. 

The American golfer has a one-shot lead over Alex Noren. 

The popular golfer is motivated to jump another step in his career, aware that the first 70 on the FexExCup list will have many privileges. 

After the end of the first round, the experienced golfer shared positive emoticons, aware of what such a great result would bring him.

Joel Dahmen's ambitions 

However, Dahmen does not want to focus too much on the next days or think about the result, as he wants to primarily play a great tournament.

“I mean, I've had like three top twos in my career — I don't know, four of them, maybe? I mean, it's not even a thing, right? Yeah, great to make the Playoffs, that would be unbelievable, give me a lot of time off this fall. We’ve got a baby coming so that would take some pressure off of that.

The Playoffs are a bonus for me. I’m just going to go out and try to play good golf, and I guess if I play really well, then I get to play another week.”- he concluded, as quoted by the PGA Tour.

The first 50 after the first Playoff tournament will have a guaranteed entry into all Signature events worth 20 million dollars, and there are many who have a strong motive to reach such a position. 

This tournament also brought disappointment for some more experienced names, but today they will have the opportunity to improve their impression.

It will be interesting to follow Dahmen and see if he can really maintain his leadership position at one of the important PGA tournaments.