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    Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farmsโ–ผShort on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Coursesโœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergyjust now

    Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms as the country struggles to find open land for renewable energy. With mountainous terrain, limited flat space and growing pressure to cut emissions, developers see retired golf facilities, many closed after declining demand, as ready-made sites with existing grid access for solar panels.

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    US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cupโ—US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cr5yeng66de5o?at_mediuMmastodonSportGolf26 h ago

    The United States retained the Presidents Cup after completing a comeback victory in the golf team competition. Trailing at one stage, the American side rallied in the final-day singles to hold off the International team and extend their dominance in the event. Golf fans have been reacting to the dramatic turnaround, with debate over how the Internationals let the lead slip.

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    Trump sought golf diplomacy with Lee at Miami G20โ—Trump asked chief of staff to arrange golf diplomacy with Lee at G20 summit in Miami: Blue House officialโœ‰newsWorldDiplomacy1 d ago

    A Blue House official says Donald Trump asked his chief of staff to arrange golf diplomacy with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during the G20 summit in Miami. The reported move points to an informal attempt at building rapport between the two leaders, with golf long a favored tool of Trump's personal diplomacy. The claim has drawn attention in both Korean and international media as observers weigh what it signals for Seoul-Washington ties.

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    Jackson Koivun announces himself as PGA Tour star at Presidents Cupโ—World, meet Jackson Koivun. The PGA Tour's new star announced himself at the Presidents Cup https://www. nytimes.com/athMmastodonSportGolf12 h ago

    Twenty-one-year-old Jackson Koivun delivered a critical point for the United States at the Presidents Cup, helping the American team secure victory and announcing himself as the PGA Tour's newest rising star. Golf observers are hailing the performance as the arrival of a major new talent, with his composure and scoring under pressure drawing particular praise.

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    Golf star Tom Kim to play Asian Games chasing military service exemptionโ–ผGolf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military serviceโœ‰newsSportGolf6 h ago

    South Korean golfer Tom Kim is heading from the Presidents Cup straight to the Asian Games, where a gold medal would earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. All able-bodied South Korean men must serve, and athletes can avoid it by winning major international titles. Kim, one of golf's rising young stars, is competing for South Korea at the Games in Hangzhou.

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    Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farmsโ–ผOld Golf Courses Are Helping Japan Find Room for More Solarโœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy18 min ago

    Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar power sites, easing the country's shortage of open land for renewable energy. As golf's popularity declines, closed courses offer flat, sunny, pre-cleared terrain well suited to panels. Bloomberg reports the trend is accelerating as Japan pushes to expand renewable capacity to meet its climate and energy security goals.

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    United States wins Presidents Cup with dominant Sunday singlesโ—The United States wins the Presidents Cup with a dominant Sunday performance https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7637113/20MmastodonSportSports19 h ago

    The United States has won the Presidents Cup, closing out the competition with a dominant performance in Sunday's singles matches. The victory reaffirmed the Americans' long-standing strength in the biennial team event against the International side. Golf fans and commentators are reacting to the margin of the win and the standout performances across the final-day lineup.

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    US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cupโ—US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup The United States complete a thrilling comeback on the final dayMmastodonSportGolf09 h ago

    The United States beat the International team on the final day of the Presidents Cup, completing a comeback to secure an 11th consecutive title in the competition. The win extends America's dominance in the biennial golf event, which they have not lost since its inception era of International challenges. Golf fans are reacting to the dramatic final-day turnaround at the tournament.

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    Internationals hold three-point Presidents Cup lead over USโ—Internationals hold three-point Presidents Cup lead over US https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c64gvvjze807o?at_mMmastodonSportGolf21 d ago

    The International team holds a three-point lead over the United States at the Presidents Cup golf tournament. The advantage means the Internationals, who rarely beat the American side in this biennial team event, are in a strong position heading into the remaining rounds. Golf fans are following the scoreboard closely as an upset result looks possible.

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    Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farmsโ–ผJapan Is Turning Old Golf Courses Into Giant Solar Farmsโœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy12 h ago

    Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms, reusing cleared, open land for renewable energy generation. With many courses closing as membership declines, the sites offer ready-made space for panels without competing with farmland. Observers see it as a practical model for other countries with aging leisure facilities and growing clean-energy targets.

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    The Presidents Cup is drawing attention as the leaderboard stays closely contested. US captain Brandt Snedeker has acknowledged he made mistakes with his decisions, and questions are being raised about whether the American team can still win the competition. Golf fans are following the scoreboard closely as the matches progress.

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    Attention is turning to the 2026 Presidents Cup after a dramatic edition in which the heavily favored US team nearly squandered a big lead against the Internationals. Captain Brandt Snedeker faced criticism for benching world number one Scottie Scheffler as the Internationals built a historic fightback, and admitted he had not done his best job. Commentators argue the US must now convert this win into Ryder Cup success.

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    The International team has swept the United States in foursomes to take a commanding lead at the Presidents Cup. The Americans managed only a small dent in the deficit during the latest sessions, with the Internationals dominating the alternate-shot format. Coverage from ESPN highlights the one-sided play as the United States struggles to mount a comeback in golf's biennial team event.

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    Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farmsโ—Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/28/compaMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy55 h ago

    Japan is building solar farms on disused golf courses because the country lacks open land for large-scale renewable projects. As golf's popularity declines, operators are converting closed courses into solar generation sites, offering a rare spacious alternative in a densely populated nation where flat, unused land is scarce.

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    Japan turns to abandoned golf courses for solar farmsโ–ผJapan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf coursesโœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy5 h ago

    Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms, as the country has almost no free land left for renewable energy projects. Hundreds of golf courses have closed since the 1990s economic bubble, leaving wide, open, sun-exposed sites that suit panels well. Energy commentators see it as a practical answer to Japan's land scarcity and its push to cut carbon emissions.

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    Scheffler concedes putt after fan interference at Presidents Cupโ—Scottie Scheffler concedes putt to Presidents Cup opponent after fan interference https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76370MmastodonSportGolf212 h ago

    Scottie Scheffler conceded a putt to his Presidents Cup opponent, Echavarria, after a fan interfered with play. The sportsmanship gesture is drawing attention around the tournament, with commentators discussing how officials and players handled the disruption and whether the concession was the right call.

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    Golf Saudi Expands Commitment to Women's Golfโ–ผGolf Saudi Strengthens Long-Term Commitment to Womenโ€™s Golf in the Kingdom and on the World Stageโœ‰newsSportGolfjust now

    Golf Saudi announced an expanded long-term commitment to women's golf, both within Saudi Arabia and internationally. The initiative, highlighted by the LPGA, signals continued investment in growing the game among Saudi women and in supporting female players on the global stage, part of the kingdom's broader push into professional golf.

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    United States wins Presidents Cup with dominant Sunday singlesโ—The United States wins the Presidents Cup with a dominant Sunday performance https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7637113/2MmastodonSportGolf18 h ago

    The United States has won the Presidents Cup, sealing the title with a commanding performance in Sunday's final-day singles matches. Jacob Bridgeman clinched the decisive winning point to close out the competition. Golf fans and media are reacting to the Americans' dominance and discussing the standout displays from the closing session.

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    Presidents Cup Day 3 Four-ball and Foursomes Highlightsโ—Presidents Cup Highlights | Day 3 Four-ball & Foursomes | 2026โ–ถyoutubeSportGolf599.7Kjust now

    The PGA Tour released highlights of Day 3 four-ball and foursomes matches at the 2026 Presidents Cup. The round featured the traditional alternate-shot and best-ball format pairs as the International team and the United States battled for points heading into the final day. Fans are sharing and discussing the key shots and momentum swings from the session.

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    Trump makes surprise appearance at Presidents Cupโ–ผPresident Trump makes appearance at Presidents Cup, briefly addresses crowd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7635677/202MmastodonSportSports217 h ago

    President Donald Trump attended the Presidents Cup golf event and briefly addressed the crowd. The appearance drew attention for blending politics with a major international golf competition, with spectators and media noting his presence at the tournament. His remarks were short, but the visit quickly became a talking point across sports and political circles.

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    US rallies to win Presidents Cup 17-13โ—# Golf # PresidentsCup . . . The US came from behind down 3 points at 10.5-7.5 to win 9 & tie one of the 12 one-on-on maMmastodonSportGolf015 h ago

    The United States rallied from a 10.5-7.5 deficit on the final day of the Presidents Cup, winning nine and halving one of the twelve singles matches to beat the International team 17-13. Golf fans are celebrating the comeback, with some criticism directed at Donald Trump's appearance at the awards ceremony.

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    Trump to attend Presidents Cup after Texas-Tennessee gameโ—President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup day after Texas-Tennessee football game https://www.nytimes.com/athleticMmastodonSportSports21 d ago

    President Donald Trump is set to attend a day of the Presidents Cup golf tournament, scheduling it right after the Texas-Tennessee college football game. The one-two appearance pairs golf's international team event with a marquee football matchup, drawing attention from both sports and political audiences.

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    Jackson Koivun Announces Himself as PGA Tour's New Star at Presidents Cupโ—World, meet Jackson Koivun. The PGA Tour's new star announced himself at the Presidents Cup https://www.nytimes.com/athlMmastodonSportGolf12 h ago

    Young American golfer Jackson Koivun made a breakout statement at the Presidents Cup, delivering performances that introduced him to a global golf audience. Coverage describes the tournament as the moment the PGA Tour's newest star confirmed his arrival, with fans and commentators taking note of his composure and play under international team pressure.

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    United States rallies to win dramatic Presidents Cupโ—United States rallies to capture dramatic Presidents Cup over International teamโœ‰newsSportGolf17 h ago

    The United States team came from behind to beat the International team in a dramatic finish at the Presidents Cup golf tournament. Details of the winning moment, the venue and the final score have not yet been confirmed, but reports describe a comeback victory sealed on the final day of the biennial match-play competition.

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    Snedeker admits mistakes as U.S. faces Presidents Cup upsetโ—Captain Snedeker says he's made 'mistakes.' Can the U.S. still win the Presidents Cup? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/MmastodonSportSports11 d ago

    United States Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker has publicly acknowledged he has made 'mistakes' as the American team risks losing the competition. The admission, reported by The Athletic, comes with the U.S. in a precarious position and has sparked debate among golf fans about whether the team can still recover and win the cup.

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    The International team swept the United States in foursomes, a result that shook up the Presidents Cup standings and put the Americans under pressure. Golf Channel pointed to three things to blame for the U.S. being counterpunched, and golf fans are debating what went wrong and whether the U.S. can recover in the remaining sessions.

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    The United States team has won the Presidents Cup for the 11th consecutive time, completing the victory with a strong singles performance. The American side, considered a heavy favorite going into the event, once again proved too strong for the International team in the final-day singles matches. Commentators note the extended dominance of the US in this biennial golf competition.

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    The Presidents Cup continues to capture golf fans' attention, with tee times for upcoming sessions in high demand as searches spike. On the course, the American team has made a small dent in the International side's lead, keeping the competition alive heading into the next rounds. Fans are checking pairings and schedules to follow key matches as the event unfolds.

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    Trump visits Chicago area for Presidents Cup amid protestsโ—Trump visits Chicago area for Presidents Cup, prompting protests and tight securityโœ‰newsSportGolf21 h ago

    President Trump traveled to the Chicago area for the Presidents Cup golf tournament, drawing both crowds and protesters. The visit prompted a heavy security presence, with local law enforcement and Secret Service coordinating around the event. Demonstrators gathered to voice opposition, while the golf tournament continued, making the combination of sport and presidential politics a talking point in the region.

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    Trump credited as U.S. wins Presidents Cupโ—Trump gets credit for U.S. Presidents Cup win at trophy ceremonyโœ‰newsSportGolf1 h ago

    The United States won the Presidents Cup, and at the trophy ceremony credit was given to President Donald Trump. The moment drew attention because it tied a routine golf celebration to national politics, with commentary focusing on whether Trump deserved a role in the team's victory. The U.S. side again beat its international opponents in the biennial match-play event.

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    Brandt Snedeker, serving as a captain at the Presidents Cup, spoke warmly of Donald Trump, drawing attention around the golf tournament. His praise for the president has become a talking point among sports fans, with debate over the mixing of politics and golf at the high-profile international event.

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    LIV Golf star demands answers over league silenceโ—LIV Golf star blasts league for keeping players in the dark: 'We need answers!'โœ‰newsSportGolfjust now

    A LIV Golf player has publicly criticized the league for leaving players uninformed about key issues, saying 'We need answers!' The comments add to ongoing uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future, including questions about its schedule, financing, and relationship with the PGA Tour. Fellow players and fans are debating the lack of communication from league leadership.

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    Trump returns to Presidents Cup as golf tour continuesโ–ผTrumpโ€™s golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cupโœ‰newsSportGolf1 h ago

    Donald Trump attended the Presidents Cup, continuing his run of appearances at high-profile golf events. The visit put him alongside the world's top American and international players at the biennial match-play competition, drawing attention to his long-standing ties to the sport and the security and logistics that come with a presidential presence at a major tournament.

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    Matt Fitzpatrick wins Open de France by three shotsโ—Open de France: Matt Fitzpatrick closes out three-shot victory at Le Golf National to earn fourth worldwide win of 2026โœ‰newsSportGolf21 h ago

    Matt Fitzpatrick claimed the Open de France at Le Golf National, finishing three shots clear of the field. It is his fourth worldwide victory of 2026, underlining one of the strongest seasons of his career. The win on the notoriously demanding Paris-area course cements his status among the year's in-form golfers.

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    How the U.S. won the Presidents Cupโ—How the U.S. won the Presidents Cup and what it means moving forwardโœ‰newsSportGolf12 h ago

    The United States won the Presidents Cup, extending its dominant record in the biennial team golf competition against the International side. Coverage is focused not only on the victory itself but on what it signals going forward, including the depth of American talent and questions about how the International team can become more competitive in future editions.

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    U.S. Team rallies to win Presidents Cup at Medinahโ—Presidents Cup recap: U.S. Team completes epic comeback to win at Medinahโœ‰newsSportGolf9 h ago

    The United States completed a dramatic comeback to win the Presidents Cup at Medinah, overhauling the International Team in the final sessions of the matches. The victory adds another chapter to Medinah's history of memorable team golf finishes, and golf fans are reacting to the scale of the American rally and what it says about the depth of the U.S. roster.

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    U.S. delivers historic Sunday singles sweep at Presidents Cupโ–ผU.S. pulls off greatest-ever Sunday singles performance at Presidents Cupโœ‰newsSportGolf11 h ago

    The United States produced the greatest Sunday singles performance in Presidents Cup history, overwhelming the International team on the final day of the event. Golf Channel reported the display as the best-ever singles session by a U.S. side, capping a dominant week for the Americans and underlining their continued depth in the biennial team competition against the International side.

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    Trump Appears at Presidents Cup and Addresses Crowdโ—President Trump makes appearance at Presidents Cup, briefly addresses crowdโœ‰newsSportGolf23 h ago

    President Trump made a surprise appearance at the Presidents Cup golf tournament, briefly addressing the crowd in attendance. The visit drew attention from spectators and media at the event, which pits teams from the United States against an international side. Attendees reported the short remarks drew cheers, and the appearance added a political element to a major sporting occasion.

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    Scottie Scheffler sparks Team USA fightback at Presidents Cupโ–ผTeam USA was on the ropes at the Presidents Cup. Then came a Scottie Scheffler lightning boltโœ‰newsSportGolf1 d ago

    Team USA faced real danger of losing ground at the Presidents Cup before Scottie Scheffler delivered a decisive surge that swung momentum back in the Americans' favour. Golf writers are highlighting the world number one's burst of form as the turning point of the matches, with commentators debating whether the US can now close out the contest.

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    Yuna Nishimura shoots second straight 63, leads by fiveโ—่ฅฟๆ‘ๅ„ช่œใ€2ๆ—ฅ้€ฃ็ถšใ€Œ63ใ€ใง5ๆ‰“ๅทฎ็‹ฌ่ตฐ๏ผ็ฑณใƒ„ใ‚ขใƒผๅˆๅ„ชๅ‹ใธ็Ž‹ๆ‰‹๏ฝœ2ๆ—ฅ็›ฎใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฟใƒ“ใƒฅใƒผ https://www. golftweet.com/644049/ # celebrity # FemaleGolfPlayer # LPGA # LPGAMmastodonCultureCelebrity01 d ago

    Japanese golfer Yuna Nishimura carded a second consecutive 63 at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club, opening a five-shot lead heading into the final round. She is now in position to claim her first victory on the US LPGA Tour. Her second-round interview is drawing attention among golf fans, with many following whether she can close out the win.