All news by author: Joshua Lees

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LIV Golf star Cameron Smith set to make awkward return to DP World Tour
Cameron Smith was one of the biggest names to join the LIV Golf setup last summer, but is set to finish his 2023 season by competing on home soil in Australia on the DP World Tour
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Luke Donald told to pick Ryder Cup rookie in "no brainer" after LIV Golf exodus
Luke Donald will be relying on the form of a number of rookies at this year's Ryder Cup, and one man who has been backed to make the team is Swedish starlet Ludvig Aberg
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Trump claims golf score drastically better than Mickelson shot at same course
Phil Mickelson was one of 48 LIV Golf stars competing at Donald Trump's Bedminster course earlier this month, and the former U.S. President claims to have bettered Mickelson's score
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US Ryder Cup vice-captain hints at "boys club" selection after Bradley snub
The U.S. Ryder Cup selection came under heavy scrutiny after Zach Johnson named his 12-man team on Tuesday, with Tiger Woods' former coach labelling the setup a 'boys club'
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6 European LIV stars set to miss Ryder Cup as Luke Donald preps new-look team
Luke Donald will announce his Ryder Cup team next Monday, but the Englishman will be without some of Europe's most experienced players following their move to LIV Golf
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PGA Tour responds as LIV merger plans leaked featuring 18 'elite' tournaments
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf appeared to have ended their dispute after the former announced a shock framework agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia in June
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Frustrated PGA Tour star hits out at "waste of time" LIV Golf battle
The PGA Tour found itself embroiled in a battle with LIV Golf for some time before finally calling a truce thanks to a framework agreement signed with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia
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LIV Golf stars may not be able to play at Olympics as Cameron Smith speaks out
Whilst their career earnings have trended upwards, LIV Golf stars have seen their world ranking spots trend in the opposite direction which could see them lose out on a spot at the Olympics
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Team USA captain Zach Johnson given sleepless nights over Ryder Cup U-turn
Fred Couples had initially confirmed that Cam Young was part of the United States' 12-man Ryder Cup team that will head to Rome, but the PGA Tour star was left out on Tuesday
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Tiger Woods' ex-coach slams "boys club" US Ryder Cup selection policy
Zach Johnson confirmed his six Ryder Cup captain's picks to complete the U.S. team ahead of the trip to Rome last month, but his policy has been criticised by a former coach of Tiger Woods
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods get another superstar investor for new golf league
Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the latest big-name sports star to invest in the TGL, joining the likes of Steph Curry, Gareth Bale, Lewis Hamilton and the Williams sisters
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PGA Tour star and US Open winner, 39, announces brain surgery in statement
Gary Woodland revealed in a statement on Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with a lesion on his brain in recent months, and is now set to undergo surgery to treat the issue
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PGA Tour star "super bummed" following Ryder Cup snub as Koepka earns call-up
Keegan Bradley has enjoyed an impressive season on the PGA Tour in 2023, but his top-10 finish in the FedEx Cup standings was not enough to earn him a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team
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USA defend Justin Thomas Ryder Cup pick ahead of DeChambeau and Johnson
Despite missing five cuts from his last eight events, Justin Thomas has earned a spot in the American Ryder Cup team after receiving the backing of captain Zach Johnson
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Team USA Ryder Cup captain explains why he made LIV Golf exception for Koepka
Zach Johnson confirmed his United States Ryder Cup team on Monday, and selected Brooks Koepka as the only LIV Golf player ahead of the trip to Rome next month
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Team USA perform Ryder Cup U-turn on pick confirmed by vice-captain last month
Zach Johnson confirmed his 12-man Ryder Cup team on Monday, but there was one glaring omission after vice-captain Fred Couples confirmed Cam Young would be included last month
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Team Europe will take different Ryder Cup approach after Team USA's LIV call
U.S. Ryder Cup skipper Zach Johnson opted to include one LIV Golf player in his 12-man team in Brooks Koepka, after the PGA champion was confirmed as one of six captain's picks.
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5 LIV Golf stars left out of USA Ryder Cup team as Brooks Koepka exception made
Brooks Koepka has earned a spot in the United States' Ryder Cup team ahead of next month's trip to Rome, but the Smash GC captain will be the only man representing LIV Golf
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Golf star, 84, breaks her age after rolling back the years at US Senior Open
At the age of 84, JoAnne Carner took to the course at the U.S. Senior Women's Open, and completed the remarkable feat of breaking her age in Thursday's opening round
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Donald given selection headache as Ryder Cup rookies impress amid LIV absences
Luke Donald has a plethora of talent to pick from ahead of this year's Ryder Cup, and his decision has become even harder with a whole host of contenders impressing at the Czech Masters
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Inside NBA legend Michael Jordan's "crazy" poker games with "no limits"
As well as announcing himself as one of the greatest basketball stars of all time, six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is known to also be a keen poker player
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Lionel Messi "walks around all game" as "insecure" theory over fitness dismissed
Questions has been raised about the fitness of Lionel Messi following his busy start to life with Inter Miami, but former U.S. international Alexi Lalas believes there is no cause for concern
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Casey will watch Ryder Cup despite claiming event is "damaged" amid LIV snub
Paul Casey is one of a number of LIV Golf stars who will not be at this year's Ryder Cup, and the Englishman believes the decision to snub rebel players has only hampered the event
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Rory McIlroy provides fitness update after back injury sparks Ryder Cup concern
Rory McIlroy battled his way through the opening round of the Tour Championship with a back problem on Thursday, which has raised question marks ahead of next month's Ryder Cup
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Major champion questions US Ryder Cup team experience with Koepka admission
Brian Harman will be part of Zach Johnson's U.S. Ryder Cup team in Rome next month, and the Open champion has called on the inclusion of the experienced Brooks Koepka