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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: 2023 United States Ryder Cup Captain, Zach Johnson poses with the Ryder Cup trophy during the 2023 United States Ryder Cup Captain Announcement at the PGA of America Headquarters on February 28, 2022 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/PGA of America via Getty Images)

Johnson confirmed as US Ryder Cup captain

Zach Johnson will captain the United States when they defend their Ryder Cup crown against Europe in Italy next year.

LAHAINA, HAWAII - JANUARY 07: Sam Burns of the United States catches a golf ball on the fifth green during the second round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 07, 2022 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Sam Burns is turning up the heat

There’s a new name dining at golf’s top table after a swift and impressive rise. The indications are that he is here to stay, writes Gary Lemke.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his approach shot on the first hole during the third round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on December 04, 2021 in Nassau, . (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Andy Capostagno Column: Magical McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is 32 with, quite possibly, his best years ahead of him, writes Andy Capostagno.

MASPALOMAS, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark dofs his cap on the ninth hole during the second round of the Gran Canaria Open at Meloneras Golf Club on April 23, 2021 in Gran Canaria, Spain. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Olesen ’embarrassed’ by behaviour during flight

Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen told a court he “felt horrible” after being accused of drunkenly groping a woman on a flight from the US to the UK.

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Team United States celebrates with the Ryder Cup after defeat Team Europe 19 to 9 during Sunday Singles Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Flawless Johnson sets tone for USA’s young Ryder Cup victors

Dustin Johnson led by example at Whistling Straits this week, becoming just the fifth player in Ryder Cup history to win five of five matches as he spearheaded America’s sensational 19-9 victory over Europe.

epa09488002 US team member Xander Schauffele (L) shakes hands with European team member Lee Westwood (R) of England after the US team of Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay defeated the European team of Westwood and Matt Fitzpatrick at the seventeenth hole during a foursomes match in the pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Whistling Straits golf course in Kohler, Wisconsin, USA, 25 September 2021. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

Schauffele off first as United States seek to finish off Europe

Olympic gold medallist Xander Schauffele will lead the United States’ charge in the singles matches at the Ryder Cup on Sunday.

epa09485912 The Europe Team's Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) and Ian Poulter of England (R) on the fifth hole during the Foursomes matches on the first day of the pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Whistling Straits golf course in Kohler, Wisconsin, USA, 24 September 2021. Competition for the 43rd Ryder Cup between the US and Europe begins 24 September 2021. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

Harrington benches McIlroy after first two-loss Ryder Cup day

Europe captain Padraig Harrington has dropped Rory McIlroy from Saturday’s morning foursome matches after the first two-loss day of the four-time Major winner’s Ryder Cup career.

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and team Europe plays his shot as fans look on during practice rounds prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 23, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Fans create electric atmosphere to launch Ryder Cup

Thousands of singing and chanting spectators created an electric atmosphere at the first tee to start the 43rd Ryder Cup on a cool Friday morning at Whistling Straits.

epa09482302 The US team poses with US Team Captain Steve Stricker (C-with trophy) during the US team photo session at the pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Whistling Straits golf course in Kohler, Wisconsin, USA, 22 September 2021. The US team are (B-From Left) Collin Morikawa,Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Xander Schauffele, (Back from Left) Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, Tony Finau, Dustin Johnson, Scottie Scheffler, Daniel Berger, and Brooks Koepka. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Rookies bring impressive resumes to Ryder Cup

The United States are counting on six Ryder Cup rookies with impressive golf resumes as they try to wrest the coveted trophy from Europe at Whistling Straits. You may also like

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 21: (Back L-R) Bernd Wiesberger of Austria and team Europe, Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and team Europe, Tommy Fleetwood of England and team Europe, Paul Casey of England and team Europe, Viktor Hovland of Norway and team Europe, Tyrrell Hatton of England and team Europe, Shane Lowry of Ireland and team Europe, Ian Poulter of England and team Europe, (Front L-R) Jon Rahm of Spain and team Europe, Lee Westwood of England and team Europe, captain Padraig Harrington of Ireland and team Europe, Sergio Garcia of Spain and team Europe, and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and team Europe pose for a team photo prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 21, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Ryder Cup captains remain cagey on pairing plans

Ryder Cup newcomer Viktor Hovland has waxed enthusiastic on the possibility of partnering with Rory McIlroy, but European captain Padraig Harrington – like US counterpart Steve Stricker – is keeping his precise pairing plans close to his chest. You may also like