Golf’s woes rumble on but from Open at Royal Portrush to Ryder Cup, a big 2025 lies in store

Rory McIlroy hits his drive from the seventh tee during the second round of the 2019 US PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, outside New York – the venue for the 2025 Ryder Cup The future of men’s professional golf remains shrouded in uncertainty but aside from the tragic politics of the game and its existential struggle in the wake of Saudi disruption, there are storylines galore for hardcore fans in 2025. Whatever about the boardroom battles, the game itself remains as fascinating as ever when played at the highest level..