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Koepka and DeChambeau to face off in The Match

Brooks Koepka is to square off against nemesis Bryson DeChambeau in a 12-hole match at The Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas on Friday, 26 November.

Golf • 06 Oct 21

$Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau have seen their fractious relationship gain much media attention$

Koepka keeping schtum on DeChambeau relationship

A spiky Brooks Koepka did little to enhance the image that all is harmonious in the United States team after sidestepping questions about his relationship with long-time rival Bryson DeChambeau and then taking a swipe at the media.

Golf • 23 Sep 21

America will attempt to show that they are a united team at Whistling Straits

Team tribulations - why Europe hold the edge over US

Golfer Cormac Sharvin and journalist Brendan Quinn look at why Europe have an advantage over America when it comes to team unity.

Golf • 23 Sep 21

Bryson DeChambeau is competing in his second Ryder Cup

He's behind you! - DeChambeau not a pantomime villain

Big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau admits he is not comfortable with some of the abuse he gets, but the US star hopes the Ryder Cup will show his detractors who he really is, with the ability to be a key team player part of his make-up.

Golf • 21 Sep 21

Team Europe players and caddies pictured at Whistling Straits

Split loyalties for Irish caddies at Ryder Cup

Ireland's influence at the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits will be pretty evident through Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington, vice-captain Graeme McDowell and players Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy - but when it comes to caddying there will be some split loyalties.

Golf • 22 Sep 21

Ryder Cup - Meet Stricker's Team USA players

The United States will attempt to regain the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. Here we looks at the 12 players in captain Steve Stricker's side for the biennial contest from 24-26 September.

Golf • 21 Sep 21

Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington are giving little away

Poker-faced Ryder Cup captains giving little away

The Ryder Cup does not begin until Friday but the gamesmanship was well underway at Whistling Straits on Monday as European captain Padraig Harrington and his US skipper Steve Stricker put their poker faces on, refusing to tip their hands.

Golf • 21 Sep 21

'If there was 40,000 US fans and no Europeans, we'd prefer that than having no fans'

Harrington wants partisan US crowd to bring the noise

Padraig Harrington says his Europe team are relishing the opportunity to perform in a more partisan atmosphere than usual at the Ryder Cup this week.

Ryder Cup • 21 Sep 21

Bryson DeChambeau wants to end his feud with Brooks Koepka

DeChambeau wants to end feud with Koepka, says coach

American Bryson DeChambeau wants to end to his long-running feud with four-time major winner and US team mate Brooks Koepka, his coach Mike Schy said.

Golf • 20 Sep 21

Bryson DeChambeau may not even have the full support of the home support based on recent weeks on the PGA Tour

McGinley urges Europe to forget Koepka/DeChambeau feud

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes it could backfire on Europe if they tried to make capital from the feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.

Golf • 18 Sep 21

Brooks Kopepka had been criticised by former US captain Paul Azinger

Koepka confirms he will play in Ryder Cup

Four-times major winner Brooks Koepka confirmed his participation in next week's Ryder Cup, after his commitment to the competition was called into question.

Golf • 16 Sep 21

Koepka should give spot to player who 'loves' Ryder Cup

Former US Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has questioned Brooks Koepka's desire for the competition and thinks he should give up his place in the squad for "someone who would love to play" if he does not want to.

Golf • 15 Sep 21

Brooks Koepka: "Everybody try to be as respectful as you can be"

Koepka: Everyone could use a little more respect

Brooks Koepka said he has heard it all from the fans. Some good. Some not. But it's just idle chatter in his eyes -- or more appropriately, his ears.

Golf • 03 Sep 21

Rory McIlroy wants harsher sanctions for rowdy spectators

McIlroy wants golf to come down hard on rowdy fans

Rory McIlroy believes unruly fan behaviour more common in other sports has made its way to golf courses on the PGA Tour and that spectators need to be held to a higher standard.

Golf • 01 Sep 21

DeChambeau reportedly involved in altercation with fan after BMW loss

DeChambeau confronts taunting spectator after BMW loss

Bryson DeChambeau was involved in an angry altercation with a fan after losing a tense sudden death playoff to Patrick Cantlay in the BMW Championship.

Golf • 30 Aug 21

"They said it's not going to be an issue, and I believe them. I trust them"

Stricker: Koepka-DeChambeau truce called for Ryder Cup

The season-long squabble between rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka won't have any effect on team chemistry at the upcoming Ryder Cup, according to US captain Steve Stricker.

Golf • 25 Aug 21

Koepka reveals origin of simmering DeChambeau feud

Covid-19 protocols may mean Open press conferences are limited to 15 minutes, but no one could complain of feeling short changed by Brooks Koepka.

Golf • 13 Jul 21

Up to 32,000 will be allowed into the Open each day

R&A 'prioritise safety' amid Covid measure concerns

The R&A insists player safety is its "absolute priority" amid reports that strict coronavirus protocols could lead to withdrawals from the Open Championship.

Golf • 25 Jun 21

US Open: Shakes and thrills in store at Torrey Pines

Shane Lowry and Colin Morikawa could be among the contenders as the US Open returns to Torrey Pines, scene of Tiger Woods' epic 2008 victory, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 17 Jun 21

'When we're on a team, we're going to be on a team, and it's going to be a different atmosphere'

DeChambeau: Koepka feud won't damage US Ryder Cup team

Bryson DeChambeau has assured United States captain Steve Stricker that his ongoing rivalry with Brooks Koepka will not spill over into the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 15 Jun 21

Brooks Koepka is enjoying his rivalry with Bryson DeChambeau

Koepka insists rivalry with DeChambeau is good for golf

Brooks Koepka has played down the impact his simmering rivalry with Bryson DeChambeau could have in the Ryder Cup and insists it is "good for the game".

Golf • 09 Jun 21

Bryson DeChambeau has had troubled with heckling crowds

DeChambeau says PGA Tour should step in on Koepka feud

US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau said his ongoing feud with Brooks Koepka should be something for the PGA Tour to handle if it escalates further, adding his representative has already spoken to officials.

Golf • 06 Jun 21

Bryson DeChambeau was heckled by supporters of Brooks Koepka

Koepka and DeChambeau feud spills over at Memorial

The feud between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka went to the next level on Friday, when fans were reportedly removed from the Memorial Tournament for heckling the reigning US Open champion with his rival's nickname "Brooksy."

Golf • 05 Jun 21

Koepka and DeChambeau trade barbs on social media

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau raised the temperature of their simmering feud over social media.

Golf • 27 May 21

Phil Mickelson at the 18th fairway after playing an approach shot

PGA apology to Mickelson & Koepka over scenes at 18th

The head of the PGA of America has apologised to champion Phil Mickelson and runner-up Brooks Koepka after they were mobbed by fans on the 18th fairway at the US PGA Championship.

Golf • 25 May 21