Biennial men's golf clash between Europe and the United States
Tiger Woods is absent from the Masters after his recent arrest for DUI in Florida, where police found painkillers in his pocket. Woods has announced he is seeking treatment outside the U.S. to focus on recovery. The incident has cast a shadow over his participation in the tournament.
Tickets for next year's Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland have sold out quickly during the Irish-only window, with prices reaching €499 for match days. Organisers highlight record demand and plan to enhance the onsite experience, including a new campsite and more seating, amid the highest prices in European Ryder Cup history.
LIV Golf faces financial uncertainty as Saudi PIF funding is reported to be winding down after this season. Executives warn remaining 2026 events could be in flux, with Bedminster deemed most likely to proceed. The tour is actively seeking new investors while exploring ways to sustain its team-based format.
The PGA Tour has unveiled a two-track, merit-based system with a Championship Series and a Challenger Series. The plan, announced ahead of the Travelers Championship, introduces promotion and relegation, a match-play format for the Tour Championship, and multi-million dollar purses across both tracks. Official rollout is set for the 2028 season.
Europe has named Francesco Molinari as an assistant to Luke Donald for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, joining Edoardo after both served as vice-captains in Rome and New York. The move underlines continuity ahead of the centenary edition, with Molinari set to bolster a familiar backroom. In other news, Bob MacIntyre opened strongly at the Travelers Championship.
Trump has announced plans to remake the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., with a goal to host major golf championships. The project follows a settlement over the city’s public courses and faces ongoing legal and preservation questions.