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- 1Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farms▼Short on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Courses
Japan is converting disused golf courses into solar farms as the country searches for land to expand renewable energy. With limited open space and hundreds of courses closed since the 1990s golf boom faded, utilities and developers see the sites as ideal: flat, cleared, and already connected to roads. Coverage from Yale E360 and Yahoo highlights the trend as a model for land-scarce countries racing to cut emissions.
- 2Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farms▼Old Golf Courses Are Helping Japan Find Room for More Solar
Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar power sites, as the country searches for open land to expand renewable energy. Many courses have closed as membership declines, leaving flat, sunny, already-cleared land that suits solar panels. Bloomberg reports the trend is emerging as a practical answer to Japan's land scarcity for clean energy projects.
- 3US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup●US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cr5yeng66de5o?at_mediu
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.
- 4Jackson Koivun announces himself as PGA Tour star at Presidents Cup●World, meet Jackson Koivun. The PGA Tour's new star announced himself at the Presidents Cup https://www. nytimes.com/ath
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.
- 5Golf Saudi Expands Commitment to Women's Golf at Home and Abroad▼Golf Saudi Strengthens Long-Term Commitment to Women’s Golf in the Kingdom and on the World Stage
Golf Saudi has announced a strengthened long-term commitment to developing women's golf, both within Saudi Arabia and internationally. The announcement, carried by the LPGA, signals continued investment in growing the female game in the Kingdom and in supporting Saudi players and events on the world stage. It reflects the organisation's broader push to expand golf participation and profile through women's programmes.
- 6Presidents Cup Day 3 Four-ball and Foursomes Highlights●Presidents Cup Highlights | Day 3 Four-ball & Foursomes | 2026
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.
- 7Golf star Tom Kim to play Asian Games chasing military service exemption▼Golf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military service
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.
- 8Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farms●Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/28/compa
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.
- 9Japan turns to abandoned golf courses for solar farms▼Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses
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.
- 10LIV Golf star demands answers over league's silence▼LIV Golf star blasts league for keeping players in the dark: 'We need answers!'
A LIV Golf player has publicly criticised the Saudi-backed circuit, saying officials are keeping players in the dark about key issues and demanding transparency. 'We need answers,' the golfer said, voicing frustration over a lack of communication from league leadership. The comments add to ongoing questions surrounding the tour's direction and its players' futures.
- 11United States wins Presidents Cup with dominant Sunday singles●The United States wins the Presidents Cup with a dominant Sunday performance https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7637113/20
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.
- 12US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup●US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup The United States complete a thrilling comeback on the final day
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.
- 13Jackson Koivun Announces Himself as PGA Tour's New Star at Presidents Cup●World, meet Jackson Koivun. The PGA Tour's new star announced himself at the Presidents Cup https://www.nytimes.com/athl
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.
- 14LPGA Signs New Deal With Golf Saudi as PIF Steps Back▼LPGA Signs New Deal With Golf Saudi as PIF Quit Women's Golf Too After LIV's Bankruptcy
The LPGA has signed a new deal with Golf Saudi, according to reports, while the Public Investment Fund is also scaling back its involvement in women's golf. The development follows LIV Golf's reported bankruptcy, raising questions about Saudi Arabia's wider strategy in professional golf and what the new partnership means for the women's tour's finances and schedule.
- 15United States wins Presidents Cup with dominant Sunday singles●The United States wins the Presidents Cup with a dominant Sunday performance https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7637113/2
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.
- 16Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farms▼Japan Is Turning Old Golf Courses Into Giant Solar Farms
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.
- 17World Golf Hall of Fame names 2027 finalists●World Golf Hall of Fame announces 2027 finalists, including Justin Rose, Inbee Park, Jim Nantz
The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for the 2027 class, with Justin Rose, Inbee Park and broadcaster Jim Nantz among those on the list. Rose is a US Open champion and Olympic gold medallist, Park a seven-time major winner, and Nantz one of golf's most recognisable broadcasters. Induction decisions will follow from the finalist field.
- 18Trump credited as U.S. wins Presidents Cup●Trump gets credit for U.S. Presidents Cup win at trophy ceremony
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.
- 19Tennis Australia to Run the 2028 Presidents Cup▼Why Tennis Australia Is Running the Next Presidents Cup in 2028
Tennis Australia will organise the next edition of the Presidents Cup in 2028, according to Front Office Sports. The Presidents Cup is traditionally a golf competition between the United States and an international team, so the appointment of a tennis governing body to run the event is drawing attention and prompting questions about how the partnership will work.
- 20Trump returns to Presidents Cup as golf tour continues▼Trump’s golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup
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.
- 21Scheffler concedes putt after fan interference at Presidents Cup●Scottie Scheffler concedes putt to Presidents Cup opponent after fan interference https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76370
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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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 LPGA, the Ladies European Tour and Golf Saudi will co-sanction a professional women's golf tournament in the United Kingdom in 2027. The announcement links the leading women's tours with Saudi Arabia's golf investment arm, continuing golf's expansion of funded events and drawing attention over Saudi involvement in the sport amid ongoing debate about its influence on the professional game.
- 24Ai Kodo sinks long putt as she chases first win in 14 years●【🔥14年ぶりVへ🔥】木戸愛 執念のロングパットに解説も太鼓判!第53回ミヤギテレビ杯ダンロップ女子オープンゴルフトーナメント最終日📷 【ゴルフ】【女子ゴルフ】【U-NEXT】 https://www. golftweet.com/6443
Japanese golfer Ai Kodo holed a determined long putt on the final day of the 53rd Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Women's Open Golf Tournament, drawing high praise from commentators as she moved toward her first victory in 14 years. Fans of women's golf in Japan have been following the closing round closely, with the tournament also available for streaming.
- 25World Golf Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2027 Finalists●World Golf Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2027 Finalists
The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for its Class of 2027, putting a new group of candidates in the running for induction into the sport's highest honor. The announcement, made by the Hall of Fame alongside the LPGA and golf authorities, kicks off the selection process toward the 2027 enshrinement class.
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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.
- 27Trump says U.S. doing 'better than ever before' at Presidents Cup●Trump says U.S. is doing ‘better than ever before’ at Presidents Cup golf tournament in suburban Medinah
President Donald Trump said the United States is doing 'better than ever before' at the Presidents Cup golf tournament, which is being held in Medinah, a suburb of Chicago. The event is drawing attention as the international golf competition unfolds at the Medinah course, with Trump's remarks adding a political flourish to the sporting occasion.
- 28Saudi backers drop five-event LET series for single tournament▼Saudis drop five-event series from LET, shift focus to one event
Saudi Arabia's golf financiers have scrapped plans for a five-event series on the Ladies European Tour and will instead concentrate their support on one tournament. The move scales back what had been billed as a major expansion of Saudi involvement in women's professional golf, and leaves questions about how the LET's schedule and funding will look going forward.
- 29US rallies to win Presidents Cup 17-13●# 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 ma
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.
- 30Presidents Cup 2026: Will US learn from Medinah mistakes?▼Presidents Cup 2026: Will Americans learn from myriad Medinah mistakes?
Golf Channel is looking ahead to the 2026 Presidents Cup, asking whether the American team can learn from the so-called 'Miracle at Medinah', the 2012 Ryder Cup in which Europe staged a famous final-day comeback over the US. The piece revisits the tactical and emotional errors from that loss and weighs what they should teach the Americans heading into 2026.
- 31World Golf Hall of Fame reveals 14 finalists for Class of 2027▼World Golf Hall of Fame announces 14 finalists for Class of 2027
The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced its 14 finalists for induction in the Class of 2027. The shortlist covers players and contributors spanning the sport's history, and voting or selection will determine who is enshrined. Golf fans are weighing in on the names that made the cut and who was left out.
- 32U.S. Team rallies to win Presidents Cup at Medinah●Presidents Cup recap: U.S. Team completes epic comeback to win at Medinah
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.
- 33Colorado golf course to close amid drought as Broomfield neighbors push back▼Colorado golf course closing after drought; neighbors in Broomfield fight to keep it watered
A golf course in Broomfield, Colorado is set to close because of ongoing drought conditions, but local neighbors are fighting the decision and campaigning to keep the course watered. The dispute highlights tensions between water conservation during Colorado's persistent dry spell and residents who value the green space. The closure would remove a longtime recreational amenity from the community.
- 34U.S. delivers historic Sunday singles sweep at Presidents Cup▼U.S. pulls off greatest-ever Sunday singles performance at Presidents Cup
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.
- 35How the U.S. won the Presidents Cup●How the U.S. won the Presidents Cup and what it means moving forward
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.
- 36Scottie Scheffler praised for sportsmanship after fan disrupts Echavarria's swing●Scottie Scheffler shows class after fan disrupts Nico Echavarria's swing
Scottie Scheffler won praise after a fan disrupted Nico Echavarria's swing during a PGA Tour event, with Scheffler reacting with visible class and sportsmanship toward his fellow competitor. Golf fans are highlighting the moment as an example of the world number one's composure and respect for opponents under pressure.
- 37United States rallies to win dramatic Presidents Cup●United States rallies to capture dramatic Presidents Cup over International team
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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Golf Channel has published a report card style review of the Presidents Cup, assigning grades to players and teams based on their performances in the event. The piece separates those who passed from those who failed, offering an assessment of how competitors fared under pressure at the international team competition.
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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.
- 40Presidents Cup Called Ideal Outcome for American Golf●It may not seem like it, but this was the ideal Presidents Cup for America
Golf Digest argues that the latest Presidents Cup, despite how it may have looked, was the ideal result for the American team. The piece suggests the contest served US golf well in ways that are not immediately obvious to fans. Reaction so far has been limited, with the argument circulating mainly among golf readers.