TULSA, Okla. -- Rory McIlroy described Phil Mickelson 's absence from the 2022 PGA Championship as "unfortunate" and "sad" Tuesday morning at Southern Hills Country Club and said he wished the defending champion had made a different decision and come to the championship. "This should be a celebration, right?" McIlroy said. "He won a major championship at 50 years old. It was possibly his last big, big moment in the game of golf. I think he should be here this week and celebrating what a monumental achievement he achieved last year." McIlroy paused as he weighed how his words would be received. "It's unfortunate," he said. "It's sad. Yeah, I don't know what else I can say." Mickelson became golf's oldest major champion by winning the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island in South Carolina at age 50 last year. He hasn't played on the PGA Tour since missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in late January. He skipped the Masters in April for the first time … [Read more...] about Phil Mickelson’s absence from PGA Championship ‘sad’ and ‘unfortunate,’ says world No. 7-ranked Rory McIlroy, other top golfers
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‘No personality and no policies’: Starmer slammed for being a ‘pathetic politician’
Ella Whelan discusses the future of Keir Starmer and Labour Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ella Whelan, political commentator and journalist, slammed the Labour leader for failing to show the public “what the Labour party stands for”. She accused Sir Keir of failing to provide an opposition to Mr Johnson during the pandemic while the public was “crying out” for a critical opinion. She added that the Labour party’s policies under Sir Keir have “veered from” pro-Corbyn to anti- Corbyn , confusing the public. Related articles Labour braced for 'mad scramble' if Starmer forced out 'Don't be ridiculous!' Ed Miliband hits out … [Read more...] about ‘No personality and no policies’: Starmer slammed for being a ‘pathetic politician’
Northern Ireland Protocol: Government’s pledge a good start – DUP
Published 20 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A government pledge to legislate on the Northern Ireland Protocol is "a good start", but not enough to entice the DUP to restore Stormont, its party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. The party has blocked the establishment of the NI Assembly and the governing executive of ministers in protest against post-Brexit trade arrangements. On Monday, the UK foreign secretary outlined plans to change the protocol. However, Sinn Féin said the legislation proposal would break international law. Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland have argued the protocol, which protects free trade across the Irish land border between the UK and the EU, has undermined Northern Ireland's place in the UK. A simple guide to the Brexit border problem How PM's views on Northern Ireland deal changed What is the Northern … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland Protocol: Government’s pledge a good start – DUP