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    Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farmsβ–ΌShort on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Coursesβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy11 min ago

    Japan is converting closed golf courses into large-scale solar farms as the country struggles to find land for renewable energy. With limited flat terrain and a push to expand clean power after Fukushima, disused golf facilities have become attractive sites for developers. The story, reported by Yale Environment 360 and picked up by Yahoo, has drawn attention as an example of creative land reuse in the energy transition.

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    US 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_mediuMmastodonSportGolf216 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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    Jackson 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/athMmastodonSportGolf112 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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    Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farmsβ–ΌOld Golf Courses Are Helping Japan Find Room for More Solarβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy9 h ago

    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.

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    Golf star Tom Kim to play Asian Games chasing military service exemptionβ–ΌGolf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military serviceβœ‰newsSportGolf15 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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    Trump sought golf diplomacy with Lee at Miami G20●Trump asked chief of staff to arrange golf diplomacy with Lee at G20 summit in Miami: Blue House officialβœ‰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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    United 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/7637113/20MmastodonSportSports119 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 Cup●US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup The United States complete a thrilling comeback on the final dayMmastodonSportGolf019 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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    Presidents Cup 2026 Day 3 Four-ball and Foursomes Highlights●Presidents Cup Highlights | Day 3 Four-ball & Foursomes | 2026β–ΆyoutubeSportGolf604.7K1 h ago

    Day three of the 2026 Presidents Cup featured the four-ball and foursomes sessions, with the PGA Tour releasing a highlight package of the day's best play in the international team golf showdown between the United States and the International side. Fans are watching and sharing the highlights as the competition moves toward its decisive final day.

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    Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farmsβ–ΌJapan Is Turning Old Golf Courses Into Giant Solar Farmsβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy22 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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    Japan 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/compaMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy515 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 farmsβ–ΌJapan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf coursesβœ‰newsEnvironmentEnergy15 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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    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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    Golf Saudi renews long-term commitment to women's golfβ–ΌGolf Saudi Strengthens Long-Term Commitment to Women’s Golf in the Kingdom and on the World Stageβœ‰newsSportGolf5 h ago

    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 programmes and tournaments aimed at expanding the women's game in the Kingdom and supporting Saudi representation on the global stage. Details of specific funding or events were not disclosed in the headline.

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    Scheffler concedes putt after fan interference at Presidents Cup●Scottie Scheffler concedes putt to Presidents Cup opponent after fan interference https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76370MmastodonSportGolf221 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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    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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    United 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/7637113/2MmastodonSportGolf117 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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    Internationals hold three-point Presidents Cup lead over US●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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    Jackson 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/athlMmastodonSportGolf112 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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    LIV Golf star demands answers over league's silenceβ–ΌLIV Golf star blasts league for keeping players in the dark: 'We need answers!'βœ‰newsSportGolf4 h ago

    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.

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    Trump makes surprise appearance at Presidents Cupβ–ΌPresident Trump makes appearance at Presidents Cup, briefly addresses crowd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7635677/202MmastodonSportSports21 d 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 17-13●# 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 maMmastodonSportGolf01 d 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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    World Golf Hall of Fame reveals 2027 finalist listβ–ΌWorld Golf Hall of Fame announces 2027 finalists, including Justin Rose, Inbee Park, Jim Nantzβœ‰newsSportGolf1 h ago

    The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for the 2027 class, with Major champions Justin Rose and Inbee Park among the names, alongside veteran broadcaster Jim Nantz. The announcement is drawing attention across the golf world as fans and analysts debate which finalists deserve induction.

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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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    United States rallies to win dramatic Presidents Cup●United States rallies to capture dramatic Presidents Cup over International teamβœ‰newsSportGolf1 d 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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    Trump credited as U.S. wins Presidents Cup●Trump gets credit for U.S. Presidents Cup win at trophy ceremonyβœ‰newsSportGolf10 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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    Trump returns to Presidents Cup as golf tour continuesβ–ΌTrump’s golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cupβœ‰newsSportGolf10 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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    LPGA Signs New Deal With Golf Saudi as PIF Steps Backβ–ΌLPGA Signs New Deal With Golf Saudi as PIF Quit Women's Golf Too After LIV's Bankruptcyβœ‰newsSportGolf6 h ago

    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.

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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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    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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    Trump to attend Presidents Cup after Texas-Tennessee game●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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    U.S. Team rallies to win Presidents Cup at Medinah●Presidents Cup recap: U.S. Team completes epic comeback to win at Medinahβœ‰newsSportGolf19 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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    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.

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    Tennis Australia to Run the 2028 Presidents Cupβ–ΌWhy Tennis Australia Is Running the Next Presidents Cup in 2028βœ‰newsSportTennis6 h ago

    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.

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    How the U.S. won the Presidents Cup●How the U.S. won the Presidents Cup and what it means moving forwardβœ‰newsSportGolf21 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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    Trump visits Chicago area for Presidents Cup amid protests●Trump visits Chicago area for Presidents Cup, prompting protests and tight securityβœ‰newsSportGolf1 d 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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    Snedeker admits mistakes as U.S. faces Presidents Cup upset●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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    U.S. delivers historic Sunday singles sweep at Presidents Cupβ–ΌU.S. pulls off greatest-ever Sunday singles performance at Presidents Cupβœ‰newsSportGolf20 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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    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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    World Golf Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2027 Finalistsβ–ΌWorld Golf Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2027 Finalistsβœ‰newsSportGolf57 min ago

    The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for its Class of 2027, setting the stage for the next round of inductions into the sport's highest honor. The full list of contenders was released through the Hall of Fame's official channels, with fans and golf observers expected to debate the selections ahead of the final announcement.