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Trump has said reunification of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland would be a “fantastic thing,” adding it may happen soon. He met Ireland’s prime minister in Dublin and indicated the UK will have a say. The comments echo ongoing discussions about the Good Friday Agreement and consents around a possible referendum.
Rory McIlroy says the Irish Open will feel different with Donald Trump visiting Doonbeg, but he and other players are focused on a tough course. Security will be heightened, crowds may be limited, and the event sits at the center of a complex mix of politics and sport as the tour travels to Ireland.
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.
Shane Lowry has won the Irish Open at Doonbeg with a record 23-under total, extending his Open-era lineage and delivering a dominant performance boosted by late birdies. Patrick Reed finishes second, Niemann and Neergaard-Petersen follow, as Lowry cements his place as Ireland’s favourite in a windy, high-profile weekend.
During a weekend visit to Dublin, the US president has said he would "love to see" a united Ireland, calling reunification "a fantastic thing" and saying "it's going to happen eventually." His comments have prompted rebuttals from UK unionists, Reform UK and ministers who have reaffirmed support for the Good Friday Agreement.
The government has faced a legal setback over FEMA staffing. A judge has ruled that DHS directed FEMA to submit a staffing plan with a 50% reduction, violating post-Katrina safeguards that protect FEMA’s independence. The decision directs the sides to negotiate relief; staffing cuts did not go ahead, and FEMA has since rehired some staff.
President Donald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel and oil facilities, saying the attacks are driving record U.S. diesel prices above $6 a gallon. Kyiv has continued to hit long-range Russian refineries and logistics targets; neither Ukraine nor Russia has confirmed a bilateral pledge to spare energy sites.
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.
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 and major tours have moved key events around the Ryder Cup dates. The Irish Open, French Open and BMW PGA Championship shift to weeks around the Ireland-hosted Ryder Cup, with 2027 schedule featuring 42 events in 24 countries.