FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Move over, “fumbling the ball out of the end zone.” Step aside, infield fly and tuck rule. We have a new champion in the “Worst Rule In Sports” category: the Ryder Cup envelope. It ...

Viktor Hovland won’t play Sunday at the Ryder Cup. And neither will Harris English, due to the ‘envelope rule.’ What’s the envelope rule? That’s the Ryder Cup protocol should someone not be able to ...

The year 1979 marked a pivotal moment in Ryder Cup history — it was the first time the team opposing the United States featured golfers from all of Europe. Prior to that, the Americans competed ...

Sep 25, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Ben Griffin press conference before a practice round of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images The ...

Every Ryder Cup, each captain has an extremely awkward assignment: He has to choose the golfer on his team he trusts the least. Enter the “Envelope Rule.” Beginning at the 1979 Ryder Cup, each captain ...

A stiff neck triggered golf’s strangest rule when Viktor Hovland withdrew from singles play, automatically awarding Harris English a crucial half-point that may have sealed America’s comeback hopes at ...

A rule that has rarely been used in Ryder Cup history came into play before the start of singles matches on Sunday, as Viktor Hovland withdrew from the event due to an injury. Hovland did not take ...

Calls to “shop small” and “support local business” have gained wide followings on social media. But anyone inspired to answer the call should remember that when you buy local from small businesses and ...