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Ryan Fox has won the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing ten under. The win makes him New Zealand’s fourth major champion and follows a week marked by fast play and dramatic momentum. He defeated Cameron Young with a final-round surge, while the event featured record attendance and praise for Fox’s pace.
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, becoming the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug. He seals victory with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole after a tense Sunday, beating Cameron Young as Sam Burns faltered.
The president has announced a trip to Ireland for Sept. 12-13, where he will attend events with embassy staff and officials, and visit Trump-owned golf properties. AP, New York Post and Independent note the trip underscores how official travel can intersect with family business interests, including LIV Golf ties and potential political signaling.
The breakaway LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey as it plans a restructuring and a return in a new form. Rahm has signalled he may return to the PGA Tour if opportunities open, and European hopes hinge on next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey and has agreed a restructuring with BC Partners while Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has provided $49.6m in debtor-in-possession financing. The company has listed $500m–$1bn in liabilities, plans a player-majority ownership model and aims to return in 2027.
The LIV Golf breakaway has filed for Chapter 11 in the United States as Saudi PIF withdraws backing and BC Partners steps in with financing. The move aims to preserve LIV as a going concern while reshaping ownership, with talks of a return by stars to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour as contracts are renegotiated or cancelled.
US President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for a two-day trip that includes meetings with Irish leaders and a stop at his Doonbeg resort to watch the Irish Open. Protests are planned, security is unprecedented, and Dublin’s Phoenix Park will host high-level talks amid a tense political and economic backdrop.
During a two-day visit to Ireland this weekend President Donald Trump has said he would "love to see" a united Ireland and called reunification "going to happen eventually." His remarks have prompted rebuttals from UK and unionist politicians, sparked protests in Dublin and renewed debate over the Good Friday Agreement's border-poll provisions.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would “love to see” a united Ireland and that reunification “will happen eventually,” remarks made in Dublin during a visit that has provoked mixed reactions across political camps. He added that unification would be a “fantastic” development and that the UK would have a say in the process. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has urged calm, while British and Northern Irish politicians have offered varied responses.
A federal judge has ruled that DHS exceeded its authority by attempting to cut FEMA staffing by 50%, saying the agency must lead staffing decisions. The ruling follows a wave of department changes and a broader push to shrink the federal workforce. The decision does not impose a specific remedy, sending the sides to negotiate relief.
Ukraine has carried out long-range drone strikes on multiple Russian oil refineries this week while Russia has launched large drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Kyiv to stop targeting diesel facilities as U.S. diesel prices hit record highs, and Russian officials report dozens of intercepted drones and refinery damage.
Trump has announced the removal of a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey following requests from Shane Lowry, Ireland’s prime minister, and other Irish officials. The move comes as part of a broader revision of tariffs on European spirits. Details on timing are still being clarified.
Families of 9/11 victims have pressed President Trump to declassify records on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks. Trump has said he will look at the requests upon returning from Ireland, amid long-running litigation and calls to stand with victims and survivors.
The PGA Tour has detailed a two-tier framework—Championship Series and Challenger Series—set to launch in 2028. The plan includes a Last Chance Series for three top-tier cards, revised exemptions, and a structured points system. DP World Tour links remain under discussion as talks continue, with past major winners retaining extended eligibility.
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving a path unclear for star players like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith. The PGA Tour states it is not planning a returning-member program this year, while discussions with the DP World Tour over how players may progress to the US circuit continue. The saga signals a shift in leverage as the sport reorganises for a possible 2028 structure.
The DP World Tour has revised its 2027 calendar as the Ryder Cup moves Ireland-ward, prompting date shuffles for key events and a reordering of the European circuit’s calendar. Several tournaments relocate in the lead-up to the 2027 season, with Wentworth and other Rolex Series events affected along with national opens and Open Qualifying Series slots.
Top golfers have expressed reservations about the UAE season-ending events amid regional conflict. The DP World Tour says it remains intent on staging the Abu Dhabi Championship and the Dubai Championship, but players are weighing safety and personal circumstances. Decisions are being monitored as new developments unfold.
US and Iranian officials have held three hours of indirect talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. President Trump has described the session as "very productive" and said he faces a "big decision" about whether to pursue a deal or escalate military action. Gulf states are pressing for a route to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and plan further diplomacy.
JJ Spaun has won the DP World Tour’s flagship event at Wentworth, finishing two strokes ahead of Manuel Elvira and Rory McIlroy. Spaun’s late surge and Elvira’s costly finish define a dramatic finale on a glowing autumn day in Surrey.