Rory McIlroy spoke about the ongoing eligibility situation with Europe’s Ryder Cup team after his round at Bay Hill Club on Wednesday. McIlroy believes two extra events on the European tour to retain membership - and stay eligible for the 2027 Ryder Cup - “isn’t a heavy lift” and a considerably lighter accommodation than what the PGA Tour enacted earlier this year with its Returning Member Program.
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Hideki Matsuyama provided plenty of early highlights, rattling off six consecutive birdies at TPC Scottsdale during Round 2 on Friday. Ryan Fox, Chris Gotterup and Scottie Scheffler were among the players capturing the camera’s attention in the afternoon.
After an opening 73 and subsequent spirited range session, Scheffler fixed his grip and then fired a 6-under 65 Friday at TPC Scottsdale.
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