Golf News, 2 August 2016 | 15 Minute News

On Golf: Four Fresh Major Champions, but Still No Golf Savior

The New York Times - 2 Aug 2016 05:17

Four first-time major champions last combined to capture golf's top titles in 2011, perhaps the start of the post-Tiger Woods era. But all the fresh faces have failed to command the sport.

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Zika an Excuse for Top Ranked Players, Says Golfer Van Zyl

The New York Times - 2 Aug 2016 01:57

South African Jaco Van Zyl, who sat out the year's last major, the PGA Championship, to prepare for the Olympics, says the world's top-ranked golfers are using the Zika virus as an excuse to dodge the Rio Games.

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Tiger Is Our Ryder Cup Tactician, Says U.S. Captain Love

The New York Times - 2 Aug 2016 23:39

Former world number one Tiger Woods is taking on the role of U.S. tactician for next month's Ryder Cup against holders Europe, says captain Davis Love III.

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Mickelson Doesn't Need Win to Validate a Good Year

The New York Times - 2 Aug 2016 17:37

Phil Mickelson is running out of time to validate what quietly has been a good year, minus only a victory.

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Majors behind him, Rickie Fowler tries to salvage season

Miami Herald - 2 Aug 2016 17:10

Rickie Fowler is short on majors, not on class. …

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Majors Behind Him, Rickie Fowler Tries to Salvage Season

The New York Times - 2 Aug 2016 17:10

Rickie Fowler is short on majors, not on class.

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Fitzpatrick faces Bjorn test

Sky Sports - 2 Aug 2016 16:30

Matt Fitzpatrick will get the chance to showcase his Ryder Cup credentials with a first-round clash against European vice-captain Thomas Bjorn at the Paul Lawrie Match Play.

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