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U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley is fostering deep camaraderie among Team USA ahead of the Sept. 26–28 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, delivering an evocative team speech and bringing even LIV‑affiliated Bryson DeChambeau into the fold, despite his ineligibility to play.
Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald cautioned that former President Donald Trump's possible attendance at the upcoming Ryder Cup in New York could disrupt play, citing chaos at the recent U.S. Open men’s tennis final, and urged organizers to plan accordingly.
While Team USA is building its cohesion, PGA Tour pro Billy Horschel highlighted Europe’s longstanding advantage in Ryder Cup morale and unity after speaking with Shane Lowry, stressing the importance of interpersonal bonds.
The DP World Tour confirmed that Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg in County Clare, Ireland, will host the 2026 Amgen Irish Open—the first time the tournament will be held there—marking a notable development in the 2026‑2027 schedule.
Greg Norman has formally ended his four‑year stint as inaugural CEO of LIV Golf. His contract expired in August, and though Scott O’Neil took over as CEO in January 2025, Norman remained in an unspecified role until stepping down. Norman reflected on the movement he helped build and hinted at new ventures ahead. Meanwhile, merger talks with the PGA Tour have stalled following the tour’s rejection of a $1.5 billion offer earlier this year.
Weather interrupted the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Surrey, with play halted due to a lightning threat. Tom Vaillant and Ludvig Åberg were leading the field at eight under par. Notably, Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Rose were among top contenders, while Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood were also in contention.
Patrick Reed publicly opposed the U.S. Ryder Cup team’s compensation arrangement—$500,000 each, partly for charity—arguing the event should be about national pride, not money. He likened it to the Olympics and noted a stronger team spirit among European players.
Tommy Fleetwood revealed that his wife Clare and stepson Murray missed attending his $10 million Tour Championship win because Murray was recovering from spinal surgery and in the hospital for over three weeks. Clare stayed behind to care for him, while Fleetwood’s other stepson Oscar was present at East Lake to witness the victory. Murray is expected to join Fleetwood at the BMW PGA Championship.
Team Europe captain Luke Donald cautioned that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential presence at the upcoming Ryder Cup in New York could cause disruptions similar to those seen at the U.S. Open men’s tennis final in early September. Donald urged organizers to plan accordingly to avoid similar interruptions.
Xander Schauffele and his wife Maya have welcomed their first child, a son named Victor. As a result, Schauffele is not participating in this week’s Procore Championship. He is expected to compete in the Ryder Cup later this month, marking his third appearance on Team USA.
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