Ben Parsons
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Senior writer, @bunkeredgolf.
Manchester, England
Joined July 2016
Presenting issue 227… Landing on subscribers’ doormats this weekend and on-sale from all good newsagents and stockists from early next week. Kudos to @_benparsons for yet another fantastic cover story 👏🏼
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🗣️ It’s week two of debunked! I’m putting some common golf sayings and beliefs under the microscope and this time around, the 3-wood is in the firing line. “Hit the 3-wood to be safe” should be a thing of the past. Here’s why. 👇
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LIV Golf “very close” to securing world ranking points following regular talks between CEO Scott O’Neil and new OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman. "The promotions and the demotions have a big part to play in that.” Story @bunkeredgolf: https://t.co/ZWrUzLubem
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LIV Golf insiders believe they are close to finally getting world ranking point status after several key changes made to the league.
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The DP World Tour is expected not to sanction any members wanting to play LIV Golf Promotions. No schedule clash means players do not need to apply for a release per the Tour's conflicting event rules. @bunkeredgolf
https://t.co/VVtvxPMbTK
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LIV Golf Promotions will take place in January, and DP World Tour players will not need to apply for release to compete.
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Interview with Paul McGinley… - LIV now "legitimate threat” to main tours - McKibbin attracting more signings? - Rahm and Hatton’s hearing - Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain - LIV’s bid for ranking points Very interesting chat for @bunkeredgolf: https://t.co/Gwk0UWwnNi
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Paul McGinley has opened up on Tom McKibbin's success, LIV Golf, the Ryder Cup captaincy and the futures of Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm.
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Frankly, and respect to the others who will be shortlisted, if McIlroy does not win SPOTY this year it will be absurd Rory McIlroy will attend BBC’s Spoty awards this year and claims: ‘If I don’t win now, I never will’
telegraph.co.uk
Exclusive: Masters champion persuaded that the exposure could be positive for golf on these shores
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The comment below should be updated. I’ve since spoken with Ben, and what he shared stands as I said it. Unfortunately, some of the quotes circulating on social media were taken out of context and don’t reflect the full conversation. I’d encourage everyone to read the full
Clickbait at its finest here. The article is about what it would mean to me to be the Ryder Cup captain in Ireland in 2027. Misquoted regards “ekeing out a living”. Supposed to read “ekeing out the last few years of my playing career”. I’ve been incredibly fortunate and if it was
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Hope people read the full interview with Graeme rather than taking things out of context. (For clarity, I did not misquote Graeme. Every quote attributed to him in the article is what was said.)
Clickbait at its finest here. The article is about what it would mean to me to be the Ryder Cup captain in Ireland in 2027. Misquoted regards “ekeing out a living”. Supposed to read “ekeing out the last few years of my playing career”. I’ve been incredibly fortunate and if it was
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McDowell has signed a one-year contract extension with LIV. Will be on Brooks Koepka’s team again next year. More on that here:
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Brooks Koepka has made a decision on Graeme McDowell's LIV Golf future after the Northern Irishman signed a one-year contract extension
Graeme McDowell wants to be the next Ryder Cup captain - but says he doesn’t know if it's possible. “I would love to be the olive branch that puts some of this back together again.” Interview @bunkeredgolf:
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Graeme McDowell wants to be the next Ryder Cup captain - but says he doesn’t know if it's possible. “I would love to be the olive branch that puts some of this back together again.” Interview @bunkeredgolf:
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Graeme McDowell wants to be the European Ryder Cup captain in 2027 - but is unsure whether that can happen in the current climate.
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Asked McKibbin about the risk of missing out on majors when he chose LIV over the PGA Tour. "It was a big factor but I seemed to back myself, play the best golf I can and see where that leads me. If you can play good golf that takes care of it." https://t.co/nthGUTssow
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Tom McKibbin reacted after winning the LINK Hong Kong Open to claim spots into next year's Masters and Open Championship
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Tom McKibbin at @theHKOpen: Wins aged 22, same age as Rory in 2011 Invites to Masters and the Open Breaks course record (60) at Fanling Breaks scoring record (-27) £360,000 prize money Quite the week! Here he is embracing his dad Robin on the 18th green….
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Exclusive interview with Patrick Reed in Hong Kong… - Missing out and watching Ryder Cup - Being embarrassed by US fans - Future on LIV Golf and in Europe - Goal to win the career Grand Slam - Responding to abuse of his family For @bunkeredgolf:
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In an exclusive interview, 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed opens up on his Ryder Cup snub, his LIV Golf contract and dealing with abuse.
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He’s worked hard and has gotten better everyday. I’m rooting hard for his success.
Anthony Kim shoots his best 36-hole score since the comeback to make the cut in Hong Kong. Says it’s the best he’s played and he’s finally starting to see his work pay off. Asked him what happens next: https://t.co/VCMY5wOAYO
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The great man teeing down driver on 18
Kiradech Aphibarnrat only two shots back at halfway stage of @TheHKOpen. Throwback to when the great man taught @lewisfras98 and I how to hit the Thai spinner. Spoiler: He holes it…
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Only two players in history have won the Masters, The Open and this trophy: Rory McIlroy and Tom Watson. Greg Norman has won the latter two twice.
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Kiradech Aphibarnrat only two shots back at halfway stage of @TheHKOpen. Throwback to when the great man taught @lewisfras98 and I how to hit the Thai spinner. Spoiler: He holes it…
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LIV Golf have made a rule change which could boost their hopes of finally obtaining OWGR points - and guarantee two new signings… 📝 @_benparsons at @TheHKOpen. FULL STORY: https://t.co/PuQZWZZru7
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LIV Golf has changed its qualification criteria via the International Series to guarantee two new signings for the 2026 season.
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Tom McKibbin follows his course record 60 with a 65 @TheHKOpen. Hasn’t dropped a shot yet around Fanling. Two shots ahead with Masters and Open spots on the line over the weekend.
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