If the Ryder Cup has thrown up an inconvenient truth it is that the hype is rarely accompanied by close scoring. That Europe have crossed the Atlantic as holders of the Solheim Cup is the legacy of last year’s draw in Spain, with three of the previous four clashes with the USA decided by two points or less. This 19th …
Rory McIlroy hurt his lower back before arriving at East Lake for the FedEx Cup finale, bad timing for an injury as he tries to chase an $18 million bonus at the Tour Championship with the Ryder Cup a month away. 3 seed, meaning he started the Tour Championship at 7-under par, three behind top-seeded Scottie Scheffler. Collin Morikawa zooms …