The 18th Men's European Nations Championship begins Wednesday at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande in Spain, featuring 15 four-man teams competing in 72-hole stroke play format. England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales headline the field of nations vying for team and individual honors.
John Murphy carded a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to share the first-round lead at the Clutch Pro Tour's Motocaddy Masters at Heythrop Park. The Kinsale golfer sits alongside American Jackson Skeen atop the leaderboard after the tour's delayed season opener.
Tiger Woods has opted out of the US Ryder Cup captaincy for 2027, a decision viewed as prioritizing his health and personal growth, with implications for the future of the tournament.
Tiger Woods has declined the opportunity to captain the US Ryder Cup team for the 2027 tournament in Ireland. The PGA of America has expressed support for Woods' decision and will announce captaincy plans when appropriate.
Tiger Woods will not captain the US Ryder Cup team in Ireland next year, with the PGA of America announcing his withdrawal from consideration. The 15-time major champion was widely expected to succeed Keegan Bradley in the leadership role.