All news by author: Joshua Lees

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DP World Tour boss makes Jon Rahm admission as LIV Golf merger talks 'heat' up
Keith Pelley saw one of the DP World Tour's biggest names in Jon Rahm make the move to LIV Golf last month, but the departing CEO has no problem with the Spaniard's switch
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Francesco Molinari sets Ryder Cup goal with Fleetwood keen on ‘Moliwood’ reunion
Francesco Molinari missed out on a playing spot at last Autumn's Ryder Cup in Rome, but the Italian is bidding to find some form and return to the roster for the trip to the U.S. in 2025
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PGA Tour left feeling effect of Jon Rahm's absence after £450 million LIV switch
Jon Rahm was crowned American Express champion in 2023, but after the PGA Tour opted to ban the Spaniard for joining LIV Golf, there will be no defending champion at this year's event
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Cantlay takes on 'responsibility' of LIV Golf merger after PGA Tour coup claims
There had been accusations that Patrick Cantlay was taking advantage of his powers on the PGA Tour Policy Board, but the American has defended his role in the ongoing Saudi negotiations
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Adam Scott echoes LIV rivals with fear world rankings could become ‘irrelevant’
Adam Scott has remained loyal to the PGA Tour despite the rise of LIV Golf, but this has not stopped the Australian expressing his concern about the world rankings
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Tommy Fleetwood hails Donald’s Ryder Cup recall as Europe move on from LIV stars
Tommy Fleetwood played a key part in Europe's Ryder Cup victory under Luke Donald last Autumn, and the Englishman is pleased that Donald will be returning for a second stint in 2025
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Mcllroy 'forgot' he was nominated for SPOTY after PGA Tour star snubbed ceremony
Rory McIlroy was one of the athletes nominated for last month's Sports Personality of the Year award, but the Northern Irishman opted to skip his invite to the ceremony
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Rory McIlroy aims dig at Sergio Garcia after Spaniard issued LIV Golf warning
Sergio Garcia appeared unhappy with Rory McIlroy's suggestion to adapt LIV Golf in a similar way to the cricket's IPL, and the Northern Irishman has now continued the back-and-forth
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LIV Golf changes throw up new dilemma for PGA Tour and star players
The saga between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has dominated the professional game over the past two seasons, and things could well be set to get even more complicated
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PGA Tour winner becomes latest LIV Golf signing as exodus continues
With the LIV Golf season growing closer and closer, the breakaway league have added yet another PGA Tour star to their roster, with Ex-Open champion Cam Smith completing his team
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McIlroy's Dubai clash Patrick Reed from 'tee-gate' to final round battle
Rory McIlroy is back in the Middle East to defend his Dubai Desert Classic title this week, and the Northern Irishman will be hoping for a quiet tournament than the one prior
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Snubbed Ryder Cup star bounces back to pip Rory McIlroy to DP World Tour award
Adrian Meronk was left devastated after missing out on a spot in Luke Donald's European Ryder Cup team last September, but his efforts in 2023 have now been rewarded
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Bryson DeChambeau claims McIlroy's 'ego got in the way' after LIV Golf u-turn
Rory McIlroy finally appears to be coming to terms with LIV Golf's position alongside the PGA Tour in the professional game, a welcome change for Bryson DeChambeau
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Departing DP World Tour boss calls for unity as LIV Golf merger talks 'heat up'
Keith Pelley has opted to walk away from professional golf in April, but the DP World Tour boss is hoping to see the sport once again united when his departure comes
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Niemann makes DP World Tour return due to LIV Golf’s "unfair" world ranking snub
Joaquin Niemann is one of a number of LIV Golf stars who has fallen down the world rankings since making Saudi switch, so has turned his attentions to the DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic
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Ex-LIV Golf star makes DP World Tour return after Saudi league paid £1.5m fine
Bernd Wiesberger spent two seasons with the LIV Golf set-up, but the former Ryder Cup star returns to the DP World Tour this week for the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
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Rory McIlroy once posed as photographer to catch a glimpse of hero Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy has become modern golf's biggest name alongside Tiger Woods in recent years, but as a teenager the Northern Irishman went to extreme measures to get close to his hero
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ITV Dancing on Ice star Ricky Hatton's diet changes from 12 teas a day to pints
Ricky Hatton has regularly undergone huge body transformations ahead of his fights, shedding 40lbs in the process of preparing to take on Marco Antonio Barrera in his boxing comeback in 2022
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PGA Tour star takes advantage of Jon Rahm's LIV move after being handed lifeline
The PGA Tour lost one of its most prized assets in Jon Rahm to their LIV Golf rivals last month, but it worked in the favour of Carl Yuan who jumped into 125th in the FedEx Cup rankings
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Poulter aims latest dig at OWGR as LIV Golf's wait for ranking points continues
The Official World Golf Ranking has come under huge scrutiny from those at LIV Golf, and Majesticks GC captain Ian Poulter has become the latest to hit out at the system
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Matt Fitzpatrick issues damning assessment of departing DP World Tour boss
Keith Pelley announced his resignation as DP World chief executive earlier this week, and one of Europe's top stars in Matt Fitzpatrick believes the Canadian will be remembered for the wrong things
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Nike move on from Tiger Woods and join forces with Brooks Koepka's LIV Golf team
Nike lost the greatest name in golf earlier this week after ending their deal with Tiger Woods, but the brand have been quick to move on and have teamed up with LIV Golf
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Cam Smith welcomes back LIV Golf signing as wait for Jon Rahm's team goes on
With the LIV Golf season beginning in a matter of weeks, a number of spots on the 2024 roster still remain free, but Ripper GC captain Cam Smith has filled one of his open places
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Sergio Garcia hits back at Rory McIlroy's LIV comments with PGA Tour warning
Rory McIlroy claimed earlier this month that LIV Golf could operate in a similar way to the IPL in the world of cricket, but this is suggestion that did not sit well with Sergio Garcia
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Departing DP World Tour boss provides LIV merger update after missed deadline
Keith Pelley's departure from the DP World Tour was confirmed on Thursday, but the chief executive has vowed to stay on for three months to oversee the final stages of golf's peace treaty