The New York Times – Sports:
Jordan Spieth is looking for his first major victory since 2017, and the weather forecast for the Masters Tournament is becoming less encouraging.
Category: McIlroy, Rory
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2023 Masters: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Are Back
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Plus, Rose Zhang won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in breathtaking fashion.
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Forged After a Tumultuous Era, World Golf Championships Fade in Another
The New York Times – Sports:
A match play event in Texas may be the last W.G.C. event, ending an international competition that preceded golf’s high-rolling present.
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U.S. Golf Association and R&A Propose Changes to Balls to Limit Driving Distance
The New York Times – Sports:
Driving distance has been steadily increasing, and a proposal on Tuesday by the U.S. Golf Association and the R&A could affect elite players within three years.
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Power to Punish LIV Golfers Faces a Legal Test in Europe
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An arbitration panel will meet next week to weigh whether the European Tour may penalize the men who played on the Saudi-backed circuit.
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Rory McIlroy Looks for the Magic He Conjured Last Year
The New York Times – Sports:
Rory McIlroy’s ranking survived a weekend scare. With Scottie Scheffler close behind and Jon Rahm surging, his outing in Dubai might suggest a lot about how long it will last.
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Top Sports Highlights of 2022
The New York Times – Sports:
From behind-the-back improvisation on a tennis court to dazzling performances at the Olympics, the year offered plenty of highlights — and some lowlights, too.
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Confidential Records Show a Saudi Golf Tour Built on Far-Fetched Assumptions
The New York Times – Sports:
McKinsey documents suggest the Saudi league is far off-track for success. Experts say the analysis shows it was never just about profits.
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For 2022, LIV Golf Was the Story
The New York Times – Sports:
The Saudi-backed tour, which has used big payments to attract players, has upended the gentlemen’s game.