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Controversial PGA of America president is ousted after chaotic Ryder Cup

admin — Sat, 23 May 2026 09:10:28 +0000

Don Rea, embroiled in controversy following events at last year’s Ryder Cup, has been replaced as president of the PGA of America.

In a statement late Friday afternoon, the governing body said that the move “followed a series of issues over time that, taken together, were determined to be detrimental to the Association.” The PGA said Nathan Charnes would be moved from vice president to acting president until November, when Rea’s two-year term was to have ended.

Rea had caught heat at last September’s Ryder Cup, which was run by the PGA of America, over a series of actions, including:

– His comments to the BBC on the Sunday of the event. A day earlier, spectators at Bethpage Black on Long Island had turned unruly turned toward the European team, and Rea, after being asked about that, started his answer this way:

“Well, you got 50,000 people here that are really excited, and, heck, you can go to a youth soccer game and get some people who say the wrong things. We tell the fans booing at somebody doesn’t make them play worse. Typically it makes them play better. And when our American players have to control the crowds, that distracts from playing.”

Rea was then asked specifically about fan comments toward Rory McIlroy, who was playing for Europe.

“I haven’t heard some of that,” he said. “I’m sure it’s happened. You know, it happens when we’re over in Rome on the other side. And Rory understands. I thought he handled the press conference yesterday amazingly. But yeah, things like that are going to happen. I don’t know what was said. But all I know is golf is the engine of good.”

One day later, Rea sent a letter to PGA of America members condemning the fan behavior, and he apologized. “While it wasn’t my intention,” Rea wrote, “some of my comments were seen in a negative light which reflects poorly on not only myself but also on the PGA of America and for that I truly apologize.” McIlroy also said in November that Rea had reached out to apologize.

– His karaoke performance on the Saturday night of the event. Following the unruly play that afternoon, Rea was recorded singing “Lose Yourself” by Eminem, and video of that was found and circulated by The Fried Egg golf website.

– A comment on Sunday during the trophy ceremony. After Europe won the event 15-13, Rea said the Europeans retained the cup, instead of winning it outright.

In February, Golfweek’s Adam Schupak reported that Rea had been reassigned to handle “member-first priorities.” At last week’s PGA Championship, another PGA of America event, Rea was not publicly seen. At a press conference on the day before the tournament, PGA of America CEO Terry Clark was asked about PGA of America governance and why Rea wasn’t at the media session, and he said that Rea had been focused on “how we think about our membership.”

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Jim Furyk to captain 2027 US Ryder Cup team – Golf News

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:41:44 +0000

As the US Team looks to bounce back after back-to-back defeats in Rome and New York, the PGA of America have turned to Furyk, who has plenty of experience both playing and serving as a captain at this tournament.

Furyk, who will be 57 by the time the matches come around next year, has been involved in every US Ryder Cup team for the past 30 years, and captained the team at the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris, where his side were beaten 17.5-10.5.

“The opportunity to captain the US Ryder Cup team for a second time is a tremendous honour,” Furyk said. “I am deeply grateful to the PGA of America Ryder Cup committee for entrusting me to lead our team into the 46th Ryder Cup.

He added: “My passion for the Ryder Cup and dedication to the US team have never been stronger. Having previously captained the team, I understand the responsibilities and immense pride that come with this role. I look forward to drawing on that experience while incorporating some new ideas as we prepare for 2027. I am committed to putting our players in the best position to succeed as we work to reclaim the Cup on European soil.”

Furyk’s opposite number, Luke Donald, will be bidding to become the first captain from either side to win three Ryder Cup matches in row, having led Europe to victory in 2023 and 2025.

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Sunday Golf Launches Ryder 14 for Golfers Who Hate Club Chaos

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:05:30 +0000

SAN DIEGO, CA– Sunday Golf, the only golf bag brand with a lifetime warranty, has officially released their new Ryder 14 stand bag for golfers who prioritize organization and lightweight carry with full-length dividers. Designed with a 14-way top and full-length dividers for each compartment, the bag marks Sunday Golf’s first 14-way top stand bag that the company is retailing on their site.

Weighing six pounds and boasting 8 pockets, the bag continues Sunday Golf’s now classic tradition of highly functional, versatile and easy-to-carry golf bags. The Ryder 14 also includes staple features that are on existing Sunday Golf bags, including the frosty pocket, external tee and glove holder, velour-lined valuables pocket and smell-proof pocket.

“Over the past year we’ve had countless customers ask for our Ryder bag in a 14-way top,” said Ronan Galvin, CEO and Co-Founder at Sunday Golf. “The Ryder 14 is a next generation bag that gives our customers exactly what they want – the same features they love in our classic Ryder bag but in a 14-way top for more club organization. This bag is built specifically for the people while staying true to our roots – and we love how it turned out.”

Sunday Golf first burst onto the scene in 2020 with the Par 3 Loma bag and have since made a name for themselves with a full lineup of lightweight golf bags. The company’s Ranger bag was recently recognized by MyGolfSpy as the 2026 Staff Pick for Stand Bag of the Year and the company has done previous bag collaborations with 7-Eleven, Whataburger and Sierra Madre.

The Ryder 14 bag will initially be available in Matte Black and Midnight Green colors at select retailers. The bag retails for $269 and will be on sale at Sundaygolf.com in Ma

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Tiger Woods turns down U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy: ‘We support his decision’

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:04:45 +0000

In the latest fallout from Tiger Woods’ car crash, the 15-time major champion will not be the U.S. captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup.

The PGA of America delivered the news via a statement on Wednesday, saying that Woods had “shared with us that he will not serve” as captain for the U.S. team next year.

The decision ends months of speculation over whether Tiger would finally take the reins of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. It also leaves the PGA of America and the U.S. team without a captain with only 18 months to go until the 2027 event in Ireland.

PGA: Tiger withdraws from Ryder Cup captain job for 2027

Not long after the European team completed their second-straight Ryder Cup victory over the U.S. team at Bethpage Black, one thing was clear, though unofficial.

If Tiger Woods wanted to be the U.S. captain at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, the job was his. Given his busy schedule and recovery from surgery, it was never a sure thing that Woods would take the job.

But with the event inching ever closer, a decision was expected soon. We may never know what Woods intended to do.

On Friday, March 27, Woods was involved in a rollover crash near his home in Jupiter, Fla., and arrested and charged with DUI. Woods later pled not guilty to the charges.

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Then on March 31, Woods announced he would be “stepping away” from golf and public life to “seek treatment and focus on my health.”

At that point, the Ryder Cup captaincy question was still up in the air, but the PGA of America provided us with an answer on Wednesday.

In a statement released on social media, the PGA of America confirmed Woods had decided not to take the U.S. Ryder Cup captain job.

“Tiger has shared with us that he will not serve as Captain of the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup Team and we support his decision,” the statement read.

“The PGA of America stands in full support of Tiger Woods as he steps away to focus on his health and well-being. During this time, we are keeping Tiger in our thoughts and prayers, with sincere hope for his strength, comfort, and recovery. Tiger has meant so much to our Association and to the game of golf.”

The PGA also commended Woods “for prioritizing his long-term health” and said they “deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision.”

The recent car crash aside, this episode closely resembles the process the PGA underwent to choose the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2025. Woods was a top candidate for the job last year as well.

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Nick Piastowski

But in the end, Woods informed the PGA he would not accept the 2025 captaincy. Keegan Bradley took his spot.

In a statement read during the press conference announcing Bradley’s captaincy, Woods said, “With my new responsibilities to the [PGA] Tour and time commitments involved I felt I would not be able to commit the time to Team USA and the players required as a captain.”

He added, “That does not mean I wouldn’t want to captain a team in the future. If/when I feel it is the right time, I will put my hat in the ring for this committee to decide.”

Now we’ll have to wait another two years to find out if the 2029 Ryder Cup is the one where Woods finally serves as captain.

But now there’s a more pressing question. With Tiger out of the running, who will be the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain? The captain crisis comes at a time when the Americans are desperate for some strong leadership. Fresh off an embarrassing defeat on U.S. soil, the team’s second-straight Ryder Cup loss, the U.S. needs a win. But they need a captain first.

The European team has no such problem. Luke Donald has already been announced as the European captain. He’s hard at work preparing to bring his team a third-straight victory in 2027.

You can read the PGA of America’s full statement below.

PGA of America full statement on Tiger Woods’ Ryder Cup captaincy

The PGA of America stands in full support of Tiger Woods as he steps away to focus on his health and well-being. During this time, we are keeping Tiger in our thoughts and prayers, with sincere hope for his strength, comfort, and recovery. Tiger has meant so much to our Association and to the game of golf. Since his Ryder Cup debut in 1997, he has been an enduring part of the PGA of America family. His connection to our PGA of America Golf Professionals, and his lasting impact on the sport, have inspired generations and profoundly shaped the game. We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision. Tiger has shared with us that he will not serve as Captain of the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup Team and we support his decision. The PGA of America will share further updates regarding the Ryder Cup captaincy when appropriate. – PGA of America

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TaylorMade launches Ryder Cup-inspired Qi35 drivers

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:51:27 +0000

With excitement and tension building ahead of the staging of the 2025 Ryder Cup matches in New York later this month, TaylorMade has launched limited-edition Qi35 drivers in bold patriotic themes for Team Europe and Team USA.

The Team Europe driver blends royal blue and gold accents with a silver/blue face and a European map graphic on the sole, while the US version features a deep blue and red colourway with a striking red face, white score lines, and a raised ‘USA’ detail, while a map of the United States is etched onto the sole.

Both drivers come equipped with Fujikura Air Speeder 50 shafts — blue-based with gold/white for Europe, and white-based with red/blue graphics for the USA, and are topped off with custom embroidered headcovers.

Available in 9° and 10.5° lofts (RH only), each Teams Edition Qi35 driver is priced £559, and are available exclusively at taylormade.co.uk.

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