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McIlroy paired with Fleetwood for opening foursomes

Rory McIlroy is to be involved in the opening session of the 45th Ryder Cup having been named in Luke Donald's foursomes at Bethpage Black, but Shane Lowry must wait.

Golf • 12 hrs

Justin Rose of Europe during a press conference before a practice round ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA.

Europe would accept Ryder Cup trophy from Trump - Rose

If Donald Trump hangs around for a trophy presentation and Europe defends its Ryder Cup title at Bethpage Black this week, Justin Rose says would gladly accept the spoils from the President of the United States.

Golf • 24 Sep

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 24: Tommy Fleetwood of England celebrates on the 18th green after winning the final round of the TOUR Championship 2025 at East Lake Golf Club on August 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Fleetwood roars home to Tour Championship victory

Tommy Fleetwood finally ended his long wait for a maiden PGA Tour victory with a three-shot success at the Tour Championship in Atlanta to be crowned FedEx champion.

Golf • 24 Aug

Justin Rose of England shakes hands with Tommy Fleetwood of England on the 18th hole green after finishing the final round of the 2025 FedEx St Jude Championship

Fleetwood and Rose confirm Ryder Cup spots

Tommy Fleetwood's disappointment at another failure to secure his first PGA Tour victory has been tempered by confirmation he has booked his place on Europe's Ryder Cup team.

Golf • 11 Aug

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 09: Scottie Scheffler watches a tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 09, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Scheffler stalks English duo at St Jude Championship

Tommy Fleetwood will head into the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship with a one-shot lead as he continues the hunt for his first PGA Tour title.

Golf • 10 Aug

CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 22: Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts to his winning birdie putt on the 18th green with his caddie Scott Vail during the final round of the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2025 in Cromwe

More Fleetwood heartbreak as Bradley wins Travelers

Rory McIlroy had a go on the final day of the Travelers Championship but ultimately came up three shots shy as Keegan Bradley won it on the 18th hole after overnight leader Tommy Fleetwood made bogey.

Golf • 23 Jun

CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 21: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 21, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Image

McIlroy inside top ten as Fleetwood leads Travelers

Rory McIlroy remains inside the top ten, however, he sits nine shots off the lead ahead of the final day at the Travelers Championship.

Golf • 21 Jun

Tommy Fleetwood (L) is congratulated by Shane Lowry at Yas Links Golf Course

Fleetwood shoots scorching 62 to lead in Abu Dhabi

Tommy Fleetwood carded a course record-equalling 62 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Golf • 07 Nov 24

McIlroy grouped with Scheffler for Masters first round

Rory McIlroy will have pre-tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler for company when he gets his 10th bid to complete the career grand slam under way.

Golf • 09 Apr 24

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood embrace after a dramatic conclusion to the Dubai Invitational

McIlroy grabs defeat from the jaws of victory in Dubai

Rory McIlroy let victory in the Dubai Invitational slip through his fingers after a dramatic final round in the United Arab Emirates.

Golf • 14 Jan 24

Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy embrace after their third rounds at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

Fleetwood leads McIlroy by one shot in Dubai

Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup team-mate Tommy Fleetwood are set to go head-to-head for the Dubai Invitational title after an enthralling third round in the United Arab Emirates.

Golf • 13 Jan 24

Rory McIlroy was joined by an interested visitor, Declan Rice, during Wednesday's practice round

McIlroy keen to find major 'final piece of the puzzle'

Rory McIlroy is focused on finding the "final piece of the puzzle" as he bids to end his major drought in 2024.

Golf • 10 Jan 24

McKibbin keeps it steady in Sun City for an opening 70

Tom McKibbin kicked off his Nedbank Challenge with a steady-as-you-like opening round of 70 at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa.

Golf • 09 Nov 23

Fleetwood is looking for a Nedbank hat-trick

Fleetwood out to make history with Nedbank hat-trick

Tommy Fleetwood is relishing the "pretty surreal" chance to write his name into the history books with a third straight victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Golf • 08 Nov 23

Adam Schenk is hoping to secure his maiden victory on the PGA Tour

Schenk leads Valspar with Spieth and Fleetwood lurking

If Adam Schenk is going to win his first PGA Tour title, he's going to have to hold off a pair of heavyweights to do it.

Golf • 19 Mar 23

Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood with the Hero Cup

Fleetwood: Hero Cup is very serious event for Ryder Cup

The inaugural Hero Cup will replicate the Ryder Cup as closely as possible and be taken "very seriously", according to Tommy Fleetwood.

Golf • 11 Jan 23

Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood (R) will be on opposing sides in Abu Dhabi

Fleetwood and Molinari to take on Hero Cup captaincies

Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari have been named as playing captains for the Hero Cup, a new team match play contest aimed at boosting Europe's bid to regain the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 09 Nov 22

Armitage fights back in Porsche European Open defence

Marcus Armitage produced a brilliant comeback to boost his hopes of a successful title defence in the Porsche European Open.

Golf • 02 Jun 22

Europe will defending the title this weekend in Wisconsin

Harrington happy with squad depth ahead of foursomes

Europe captain Padraig Harrington hailed his side's strength in depth after leaving Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry out of the opening session of the 43rd Ryder Cup.

Golf • 24 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

Tommy Fleetwood went up against home favourite Shane Lowry on the final day of the 2019 Open at Portrush

Fleetwood will draw on Portrush experience with crowds

Tommy Fleetwood is ready to become the villain of the piece for just the second time in his career as Europe bid to retain the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 21 Sep 21

Padraig Harrington has selected his Ryder Cup team

Padraig's picks: Europe's Ryder Cup hopefuls

Here are the 12 players in captain Padraig Harrington's side for the Ryder Cup from 24-26 September.

Golf • 12 Sep 21

Tommy Fleetwood (L) congratulates Francesco Molinari Europe's Ryder Cup triumph in 2018

Padraig won't need 'Moliwood' to crack Ryder - Molinari

Francesco Molinari has backed Europe to retain the Ryder Cup without his services and offered to provide long-distance support to the other half of 'Moliwood'.

Golf • 25 Aug 21

Harrington top 10 at Scottish Open as Rai wins play-off

Dubai Duty Free Irish Open runner-up Aaron Rai won his second European Tour title in dramatic fashion by beating compatriot Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off in the £5.4million ASI Scottish Open, while Padraig Harrington finished in the top ten.

Golf • 04 Oct 20

Padraig Harrington protects himself from the elements on day three

Harrington moves to within six of lead at Scottish Open

Padraig Harrington enjoyed his strongest round at the ASI Scottish Open as he picked up two shots in diffcult conditions to move to three under and within six of leader Robert Rock.

Golf • 03 Oct 20