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Miami Herald
4 hours ago
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- Miami Herald
Wyndham Championship Preview: Field, Course, History, Tee Times, How to Watch
It's time for the grand finale. The Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C., marks the final event of the PGA Tour's regular season. For players outside the top 70 in the FedExCup standings, it's the final chance to get into the playoffs. Therefore, those on the bubble likely need a strong performance at Sedgefield Country Club. The field will feature 156 players and an $8.2 million purse, with the winner collecting $1.4 million. From its field, course, history, tee times and how to watch, here's everything you need to know for the 2025 Wyndham Championship. The Wyndham field features five of the top 30 players in the world: Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, Robert MacIntyre, Ben Griffin and Sungjae Im. Plus, other notables such as Ryan Fox, Akshay Bhatia, Jordan Spieth and defending champion Aaron Rai. But the limelight will be on those hovering around the top 70 bubble. Every player between Nos. 60 and 80 is in the field: Tony Finau (60), Rickie Fowler (61), Davis Riley (62), Kevin Yu (63), Erik van Rooyen (64), Nico Echavarria (65), Emiliano Grillo (66), Cam Davis (67), Patrick Rodgers (68), Byeong Hun An (69), Matti Schmid (70, the cutoff spot), Nicolai Højgaard (71), Keith Mitchell (72), Chris Kirk (73), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (74), Gary Woodland (75), Kevin Roy (76), Alex Smalley (77), Davis Thompson (78), Eric Cole (79) and William Mouw (80). There's also Adam Scott (85), Tom Kim (91) and Max Homa (106) looking to make a big jump into the top 70. Here are the minimum finishes needed for those on the outside looking in for the postseason: Players 82nd and 83rd: Need a top-four 84th to 94th: Need a top-three finish or 95th to 107th: Need either a two-way or three-way tie for 108th to 120th: Need a solo second or 121st to 173rd: Need to win. Bad shots aren't rewarded at Sedgefield CC. "It's not one of the modern courses that you can overpower," Shane Lowry said last year. "You need to be precise off the tee and hit fairways. If you miss fairways out here, you're going to be in trouble." The Donald Ross design, which opened in 1926, is a 7,131-yard par-70. It's the sixth-shortest course on Tour, and features 52 bunkers (the fifth fewest on Tour), an average green size of 6,000 square feet, 75 acres of rough, 25 acres of fairway and water in play on six holes. In 2024, the bermudagrass layout was the 23rd hardest course on Tour (out of 50), with a scoring average of 68.948. Its hardest hole was the 505-yard par-4 14th, ranking as the Tour's toughest hole with a 4.285 scoring average. Meanwhile, Sedgefield's easiest hole is the 529-yard par-5 5th, which yielded a scoring average of 4.389, making it the 31st least difficult hole on Tour. Sedgefield first hosted the then-Greater Greensboro Open in 1946 when Sam Snead won and has been there every year since 2008 after undergoing a $3 million restoration. A year ago, one of the most bizarre decisions in golf history-that's not hyperbolic-happened at the Wyndham Championship. On the last hole of the final round after a 36-hole Sunday, Matt Kuchar hit his drive with sunlight fading in Greensboro. His playing partners were out of the mix and leader Rai was done and seven strokes ahead. But when Kuchar walked up to his approach shot, he decided he was done. It was too dark for his liking, so he opted to finish the hole the following morning at 8 a.m.-and was the only player to do so. Roughly 12 hours between shots, the 46-year-old received line-of-sight relief due to the scoreboard near the green and dropped in the adjacent fairway. His shot then fell short of the green, but his following attempt struck the flagstick en route to a tap-in par. It took him six minutes to play the hole with several fans showing up at Sedgefield to witness the moment. Afterward, Kuchar explained his curious decision. "Listen, nobody wants to be that guy, which I feel I turned into, the one guy that didn't finish," he said. "I can't tell you how many times I have been finished with a round thinking, bummed out that somebody didn't finish, that we didn't get to make the cut because somebody didn't finish. Here, it's me now as the guy that didn't get to finish the tournament." And he knew that some people had to work an extra day due to his choice. "Certainly, I apologize to force everybody to come out here," Kuchar said. With the par, however, Kuchar finished T12 and finished 109th in the FedExCup standings, well inside the top 125 threshold to keep full Tour status for the following season. So perhaps that final hole was vital to Kuchar's playing status. Thursday: 3–6 p.m. (Golf Channel)Friday: 3–6 p.m. (Golf Channel)Saturday: 1–3 p.m. (Golf Channel); 3–6 p.m. (CBS)Sunday: 1–3 p.m. (Golf Channel); 3–6 p.m. (CBS) ESPN+ will also have featured coverage during each round. This article was originally published on as Wyndham Championship Preview: Field, Course, History, Tee Times, How to Watch. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The Sun
17 hours ago
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- The Sun
Wyndham Championship 2025 betting tips, free bets and latest golf odds
This week's Wyndham Championship offers players the last chance to join the FedEx Cup's $100 million 'Dash for Cash' with $10million waiting for the Tour Championship winner on August 24. The top seventy in the standings will qualify for next week's first play-off tournament, the St Jude Championship. But a few players already guaranteed places in that event are in action this week, hoping to bank a few extra points. They include USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, who is tenth on the FedEx list, and already guaranteed a clear run through to the 30-man Tour Championship. It is hard to know why Bradley is teeing it up. Maybe he wants to cast an eye over the likes of Jordan Spieth and Ben Griffin, both longshots to make the USA team. He could leave with a bit of a bloody nose, as the English trio of Matt Fitzpatrick, Aaron Rai and Harry Hall are all strongly fancied to go well in Greensboro, North Carolina, along with Scottish star Robert MacIntyre. Free bet offers from our betting partners Wyndham Championship betting tips Fitzpatrick heads the market on the strength of his fourth place finishes at both the Scottish Open and the Open itself. Those performances heralded a welcome return to form by the former US Open winner - but was that enough evidence to suggest he should be backed as a 16-1 favourite? I'm not sure it is. Defending champion Aaron Rai looks better value at 25-1, and his wire-to-wire victory a year ago shows he really likes this course. But in an event that could develop into a putting contest it is Hall who stands out, especially at a best-priced 40-1. The US-based Englishman is one of the best around with the flat stick, and he certainly did not disgrace himself on his return to the UK. He finished in the top 20 at the Scottish Open and tied 29th at Portrush. He also boasts two top tens in his last four outings in the States, and has been threatening to add to his breakthrough victory at the Isco Championship this time last year. MacIntyre never got going as the defending champion in Scotland and only just made the cut. But a share of seventh at Portrush was a much better reflection on his current standing in the game. He is hard to ignore here at 28-1. Jake Knapp is knocking on the door again, and his share of third at the 3M Open last week was a third top five finish in the last few months. At 35-1, he could be the pick of the home contenders. Pierceson Coody has been tearing it up the Korn Ferry Tour, with a couple of seconds and a third place among seven top tens this year. He stepped up at the 3M to join Knapp in a tie for third, and the 70-1 shot should be thereabouts again - a remark that also applies to last week's runner-up, Sam Stevens. He is only slightly shorter in the betting, at 66-1. Kurt Kitayama would not have been on many short lists as the 3M winner. If we are going to see another long shot come in, how about 100-1 former Major winner Gary Woodland. And If Matthieu Pavon can recapture even a shred of his 2024 form, the 400-1 available could look very generous. ********************************************************** Women's Open betting tips The other big event on this week is the Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl, where England's Lottie Woad bids to continue her amazing run since she decided to rub shoulders with the game's elite. The former world No 1 amateur has two wins and a runner-up finish in her three outings with the professionals. But it is still amazing to see her listed as a 6-1 favourite to land her first Major, with world No 1 Nelly Korda at twice those odds. It would be great for the women's game if Woad can continue her sparkling start. But links golf can be highly volatile so I'll look elsewhere on this occasion. Lydia Ko finished strongly to take the title at St Andrews a year ago. At 30-1, she is a sporting bet to make a successful defence. The putting prowess of Jin Young Ko makes her another player worth a second look at 50-1, while Ariya Jutanugarn and Angel Yin should also be considered. Both can be backed at around 25-1. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry, or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to *Midnite: 18+ New UK customers. Bet £10 on accas with 4+ legs, min odds 3/1 (4.0). Get 4x £5 Free Bets and 50 Free Spins, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. T&Cs apply. *William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. 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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
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- Khaleej Times
Ryder Cup countdown: Tension builds as teams take shape and key decisions loom
Let's take a look at some crucial timelines approaching faster than many of us realise, as the countdown is accelerating. In just 58 days, the 45th Ryder Cup will kick off at the iconic Bethpage Black in New York on 26th September 2025. The anticipation is mounting as players and fans alike await the final team line-ups and the dramatic battles that will unfold on the course. With so much still to be decided, now is a perfect time to highlight some key dates and developments that may have flown under the radar as excitement builds for this prestigious biennial contest. It is only 25 days before Team Europe Captain Luke Donald reveals his six automatic qualifiers, and just 18 days before Team USA's Keegan Bradley announces his seven automatic picks — a week earlier than Donald. The crucial Captain's Picks will follow shortly after, with Donald's selections due in the week commencing 1st September, and Bradley's the week of 25th Captain's Agreement Updated A notable recent change involves the Ryder Cup Captain's Agreement, a set of longstanding rules defining what captains, players, and officials can and cannot do during the event. The latest amendment, agreed by both captains, clarifies that only the Captain can give advice, not Vice-Captains—unless there is a Playing Captain actively competing. In that case, the Playing Captain may delegate advice-giving to a nominated Vice-Captain. This tweak has sparked further discussion around Bradley's role as a potential Playing Captain for Team USA, a debate that is expected to continue until the official teams are confirmed. Captain Donald has announced his fourth of five Vice-Captains, adding Francesco Molinari to Edoardo Molinari, Thomas Bjorn, and Jose Maria Olazabal—all veterans of the 2023 event in Rome. The fifth Vice-Captain will be revealed soon. On the U.S. side, the Vice-Captain roster is complete with Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, and Gary Woodland. 2031 Ryder Cup heads to Spain In other news, the 2031 Ryder Cup venue has been confirmed as Camiral Golf & Wellness Resort in Girona, Costa Brava, Spain. This will mark Spain's second time hosting the event, following the legendary 1997 competition at Valderrama, which Europe won under Seve Ballesteros. Currently, the European automatic qualifiers for 2025 include Ryder Cup veterans Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, and Sepp Straka. LIV Golf's Jon Rahm, currently 21st in the rankings, is also expected to make the team. Potential Captain's Picks include Rasmus Hojgaard, Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg, Viktor Hovland, and Matt Wallace. Other players who could feature in the mix are Matt Fitzpatrick, Thorbjorn Olesen, and Nicolai Hojgaard, with Donald likely favouring experienced Ryder Cup players over rookies. Only time will tell who makes the final cut—but with the key dates rapidly approaching, the answers are just around the corner. The countdown is truly on, and the excitement is palpable.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ryan: U.S. making Ryder Cup 'as messy as possible'
Golf Digest's Shane Ryan reacts to a Ryder Cup rules addendum with Keegan Bradley implications and critiques the way the U.S. Ryder Cup Team has complicated the roster situation ever since choosing Bradley as captain.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bryson DeChambeau fires mind-game warning to Rory McIlroy ahead of Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black
BRYSON Dechambeau looks all but guaranteed to be part of Keegan Bradley's U.S. Ryder Cup team this September at Bethpage Black. The 31-year-old 2 Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau says he'll be in Rory McIlroy's ear if they play against one another during this year's Ryder Cup match in NY 2 The pair have a history of tense battles at major championships - most notably the 2024 US Open And Following the Open Championship, Team USA captain Keegan Bradley highlighted DeChambeau's value in a message. Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Captain America all but confirmed that Dechambeau will be part of his team in New York against Europe. Bradley said: 'Bryson is going to be a very important piece to us winning the Ryder Cup,' Bradley told Sports Illustrated in a text message Sunday night: 'He brings so much. He brings energy, passion but most importantly, he's one of the best players on the planet.' read more on golf On Monday, DeChambeau attended the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2, which was released on Netflix on Friday. And during the first screening on the 90s hit sequel, the social media icon shared Speaking to People, Bryson made it clear he'd be taking a more vocal approach this time around. The two-time US Open champions said: 'I'll be chirping in his ear this time. Most read in Golf "Now, if we go up against each other, I mean you can be sure of it. "I'll get into his ear a little bit.' Darts star Luke Littler tries out brand new sport and fans reckon they know where he learned his technique The pair last squared off in the final group of the 2025 Masters, where DeChambeau later drew attention for revealing that McIlroy didn't speak to him throughout their round. The previously jousted during their infamous battle at the 2024 US open, where the American sealed his second major title. The world's most prestigious
