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US PGA Championship: Live leaderboard and action from round two at Bethpage Black Course

Brooks Koepka made a mockery of Bethpage Black's fearsome reputation in the first round, but there is still all to play for with three rounds to go. Follow all the action right here.




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US PGA Championship 2019 LIVE: Leaderboard and golf updates from Bethpage Black

They say there's no such thing as the perfect golfer but over three rounds of complete domination at the USPGA Championship, Brooks Koepka has given a pretty good impression.




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US PGA Championship 2019 LIVE: Leaderboard and golf updates from Bethpage Black

Brooks Koepka won the 101st USPGA Championship on Sunday to join the legends of the game with his successful defence of the Wanamaker Trophy.




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Gary Woodland's win at Pebble Beach sets up an American clean sweep of majors

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF SPECIAL: America's leading golfers have the chance to complete a clean sweep of all four majors at the Open at Royal Portrush in July.




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European Tour hires former Premier League chairman Richard Scudamore

The European Tour has hired former Premier League executive chairman Scudamore to help boost revenue from the Ryder Cup, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.




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TOP 10 sporting grudges of all-time ahead of New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox

AMITAI WINEHOUSE: Ahead of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox clash this weekend, Sportsmail looks and put together a top 10 for the biggest rivalries on the planet.




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Chris Wood beats pain at last to launch his comeback at the Irish Open

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Three months ago, Chris Wood was feeling so addled by golf he walked off a course mid-round for the first time in his life and out of the Morocco Open.




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Padraig Harrington shoots superb 63 in opening round of Irish Open

One day after ridiculing the idea that odds of 100-1 represented any sort of value on him winning the Irish Open, Padraig Harrington opened with a marvellous 63 for a one-stroke lead.




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Ian Poulter reveals Harry Kane hit 350-YARD drive off first tee

Should Harry Kane be considering a second career after football then maybe he could try his hand at golf. That's if the advice of Ian Poulter is anything to go by.




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Jamie Donaldson eyes Portrush after strong start at Scottish Open

On a perfect day for scoring, Donaldson took full advantage with a fine 64 on Thursday to lie just one shot off the first-round lead held by American Matt Kuchar and three continentals.




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Tommy Fleetwood looking to end major season on a high at the Open Championship

Tommy Fleetwood is determined to keep a sense of perspective as he looks to end the major season on a high at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.




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Tiger Woods in race to get up to speed in time for beginning of the Open Championship

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: Less than two hours after setting foot in Northern Ireland for the first time, Tiger Woods had checked into his rental home, and was on the first tee.




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Francesco Molinari is happy to chase a major repeat in a minor key at the Open Championship

INTERVIEW: After a few years of the weird and wonderful, you won't be too surprised to learn that the Claret Jug has been on a rather more sedate journey in the safe hands of Francesco Molinari.




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Paul McGinley baffled by Tiger Woods' preparation for the Open

Paul McGinley believes 'something must be amiss' with Tiger Woods for him to play just ten competitive rounds of golf between the Masters three months ago and the Open.




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The Open: Francesco Molinari admits he didn't really enjoy championship

IAN LADYMAN AT PORTRUSH: Outgoing champion Francesco Molinari admitted he hadn't particularly enjoyed the experience of defending his title this week.




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Ryder Cup news: Harrington urges Lowry to build on his Open success

Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington wants Shane Lowry to build on his Open success and lead out the Europe team at Whistling Straits next year. Harrington is a close friend of Lowry's.




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Ireland's Adare Manor to host 2026 Ryder Cup

The Irish government and European Tour organisers are understood to have agreed a deal for the biennial clash between Europe and the USA to be staged in Limerick.




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Former Ryder Cup golfer Gordon Brand Jr dies aged 60 

Former Ryder Cup golfer Gordon Brand Jr has died aged 60. The Scot starred in the 1987 and 1989 Ryder Cups and commentated as Shane Lowry won The Open just two weeks ago.




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Thorbjorn Olesen suspended from European Tour after being charged with sexual assault

Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen has been suspended from the European Tour after being charged with sexual assault, being drunk on an aircraft and common assault.




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Prince Andrew to hit the golf course on Spanish holiday with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson

One of the Duke's flunkies last week contacted the exclusive Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, one of the best-known golf clubs in Europe, to make arrangements.




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Golfer Thorbjorn Olesen denies drunkenly groping a female flight attendant

The Ryder Cup winner, a Danish national, was arrested on July 29 after a flight from Nashville to London.




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Swinging on a star: Crooner Bing Crosby's son Nathaniel leading USA's bid to win the Walker Cup 

WORLD OF GOLD EXCLUSIVE BY DEREK LAWRENSON: Nathaniel, 57, arrives with a clutch of great stories about his father and the natural bonhomie that was the preserve of his old man.




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Alex Fitzpatrick hoping to follow in brother Matt's footsteps at the Walker Cup

Matt Fitzpatrick will be among the spectators this weekend when his brother Alex follows in his footsteps and represents Britain and Ireland against America in the Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool.




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American Danielle Kang seeking to 'crush' Europe in the Solheim Cup

American Danielle Kang has stirred the pot nicely with some provocative remarks about wanting to 'crush' the Europeans and make the home supporters cry at Gleneagles.




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Golf news: Suzann Pettersen hits back at American Danielle Kang's 'crush Europe' jibe

DEREK LAWRENSON AT GLENAGLES: They used to say that the Solheim Cup was like the 'Ryder Cup with lipstick.' These days, 'with stilettos' might be a better fit.




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Europe Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington names Swede Robert Karlsson as his first vice-captain

Karlsson, who played twice for Europe as a player, performed the same role under Thomas Bjorn when Europe regained the trophy at Le Golf National in Paris last year.




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Derek Lawrenson picks his 12-man lineup for Team Europe's defence of the Ryder Cup

WORLD OF GOLF: I blame Colin Montgomerie. It's a decade since the Scot marked the start of Ryder Cup qualifying by writing down the 12 players who he thought would make his team.




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USA captain Steve Stricker insists there will 'no real tricks' from hosts in Ryder Cup

USA captain Stricker insisted there would be 'no real tricks' in 2020, when his team will be out to make the most of home advantage having been out-played in Paris.




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Davis Love backs Tiger Woods as Presidents Cup playing captain

The players in the American Presidents Cup team want Tiger Woods to be a playing captain at this year's event in Australia, former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love said on Thursday.




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Phil Mickelson admits he does not warrant a pick from US captain Tiger Woods for Presidents Cup

Since winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February, Mickelson has recorded just one top-20 finish on the PGA Tour - a tie for 18th at the Masters - and has slipped to 47th in the world




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Millionaire golfers Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood ridicule 'buffoon' Jeremy Corbyn over tax plans

The millionaires lashed out online after Mr Corbyn said that 'in a fair society there would be no billionaires and no one would live in poverty'. Mr Poulter branded the Labour leader a 'complete buffoon'.




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Danish Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen denies groping woman

Golfer appeared at Isleworth Crown Court to deny sexual touching and assault after police arrested him at Heathrow Airport. He attended court with a woman who is believed to be his partner.




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Padraig Harrington insists Ryder Cup WILL go ahead as planned despite claims it would be postponed

The Telegraph reported that Ryder Cup would likely follow a similar fate and would be postponed until 2021 as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the world.




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Ian Poulter wants golf back, but is also worried for his son's health

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLIVER HOLT: Ian Poulter has barely left his home in the last 50 days, mostly because of concerns about his eight-year-old son, Joshua.




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Nearly man Rickie Fowler makes flying start to US Open at Pebble Beach

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: With eight top five finishes in the majors but no victories, it's hardly surprising that Rickie Fowler is considered the best player under the age of 40.




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The Open 2019: Tyrrell Hatton seeks boost after suffering slump since Ryder Cup glory

Tyrrell Hatton is hoping to rekindle an old flame in the 148th Open Championship after admitting he has struggled for motivation since his successful Ryder Cup debut.




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Orange is still the order of the day for flamboyant Ricky Fowler ahead of final round at The Open

JONATHAN MCEVOY AT PORTRUSH: Rickie Fowler, a nearly man of the majors, will wave aside the chequered history of Northern Ireland by wearing his trademark orange shirt on Sunday.




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Blackpool fan Simon Sadler completes buy-out of boyhood club

Blackpool fan Simon Sadler has completed a 96.2 per cent acquisition of the club following approval of the purchase by the English Football League.




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Nicky Ajose considering offers from Blackpool, Exeter and Lincoln after leaving Charlton Athletic 

Free agent striker Nicky Ajose is weighing up a number of offers after attracting interest from Blackpool, Exeter City and Lincoln City following his release by Charlton.




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Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips resigns from his position

Terry McPhillips has resigned from his position as Blackpool manager. McPhillips took over as permanent manager in September 2018 having had a successful spell as caretaker.




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Rob Cross holds off Michael Smith comeback to claim Betfred World Matchplay title

Rob Cross held off a stirring fightback from Michael Smith to win the Betfred World Matchplay title at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Sunday night.




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Mansfield suspend midfielders Jacob Mellis and Dion Donohue over alleged breach of club discipline

Mansfield have suspended midfielders Dion Donohue and Jacob Mellis following an alleged serious breach of club discipline.Neither player was included in the matchday squad in Saturday's win at Carlisle.




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Nomadic Coventry hit dizzy heights in League One with dramatic comeback victory over Blackpool

ON THE ROAD: The joke wasn't lost on the home fans as they gathered at the Happy Abode. Supping on pre-match lager from plastic pint pots and surrounded by the wrong shade of blue.




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Michael Appleton in talks to become new manager of Lincoln City

Michael Appleton is in talks to become the new manager of Lincoln City. The West Brom U23s coach has held initial discussions and has emerged as favourite to succeed Danny Cowley.




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ON THE ROAD: Morecambe's club anthem is Bring Me Sunshine... but a long, hard winter is coming

IAN HERBERT AT THE GLOBE ARENA: In Morecambe, they have grown accustomed to making the best of relatively little. West End seems like an ironic commentary.




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Tommy Johnson set to join Blackpool as head of recruitment

The former Celtic and Aston Villa striker had been talking to Southend United about becoming part of their management team with Henrik Larsson and Johan Mjallby until Johnson pulled out.




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Blackpool appoint Tommy Johnson as head of recruitment after Celtic legend turns down Southend role 

Tommy Johnson has joined Blackpool's recruitment staff in a move which led to the collapse last week of Southend's bid to appoint Henrik Larsson as manager at Roots Hall.




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Blackpool open investigation after shocking footage emerges of a steward PUNCHING a fan

A shocking video has shown the moment a football fan was punched in the face by an 'aggressive' and 'out of control' steward during Blackpool's EFL Trophy clash with Scunthorpe.




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FA CUP third round replays LIVE: Score and updates as Newcastle host Rochdale

Tottenham host Middlesbrough in a bid to reach the FA Cup fourth round after being held to a 1-1 draw in their initial third round meeting.




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Wycombe Wanderers pay tribute to fan who died after heart attack at Adams Park

Wycombe have paid tribute to supporter Mark Bird, who has died after suffering a heart attack before Tuesday's home game against Blackpool.