Luke Donald has named Spain’s Jose Maria Olazabal as his third vice-captain for the Ryder Cup in New York in September. Olazabal was part of Donald’s backroom team in 2023 for Europe’s memorable victory in Rome and again joins Dane Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari of Italy. Olazabal was the last captain to oversee a European victory on American soil back in 2012.
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Rory McIlroy claimed his second Players Championship title with a comfortable victory over JJ Spaun in a three-hole play-off at Sawgrass. It is the Northern Irishman’s second PGA Tour win of the season – and 28th of his career – and comes in the most prestigious event outside of the annual four majors. “I am unbelievably proud and happy to win my second Players,” said the world number two. “It’s the third time I’ve won on St Patrick’s Day. It’s been a good-luck charm for me.”
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Rory McIlroy made three bogeys in his final four holes to blow the chance to end his 10-year wait for a major and allow Bryson DeChambeau to snatch the US Open. The Northern Irishman had overhauled a three-shot overnight deficit to the American to lead by two strokes with five to play but missed par putts within four feet at the 16th and 18th derailed his chances in devastating fashion. DeChambeau clinched his second major title with a nerveless four-foot putt.
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Bryson DeChambeau takes a three-shot lead over Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay and Matthieu Pavon into the final round of the US Open after a captivating third day at Pinehurst, North Carolina. The 2020 champion was paired in the final group with overnight leader Ludvig Aberg but left the Swede behind with a thrilling three-under-par 67 to improve to seven under.
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Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg leads the US Open by one shot on five under after a fine display on a challenging second day at Pinehurst, North Carolina. The Ryder Cup star, who only turned professional 12 months ago, carded a one-under 69 to leapfrog overnight leaders Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy.
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