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LIV Tour

LIV Tour Live Blog: Carloz Ortiz Celebrates Maiden Victory in Houston

Carlos Ortiz wins for the first time on the LIV Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Carlos Ortiz wins for the first time on the LIV Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Houston 2024 Live Scores

The Houston in the season 2024 is being played in Houston, Texas, USA at the Golf Club of Houston. The tournament starts at the Friday, 7th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.
The Houston is part of the LIV Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 25 Mio. US-Dollar.
The course for the tournament at Golf Club of Houston plays at Par 72.

The LIV Tour returns to Texas this week after a break of a few weeks. At the Houston Golf Club, 54 players will meet to decide a winner in the individual and team rankings over 54 holes.

LIV Golf League live

LIV Golf is a relatively new tournament series that differs from traditional golf tournaments. Financially supported by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, LIV Golf is characterised by high prize money and a unique format. The tournaments are shorter, often only three rounds, and include both individual and team competitions, which is a departure from traditional golf.

The tournaments are conducted in a shotgun format with all players playing at the same time. The league consists of 13 teams, each one with four players including usually one team captain. LIV Golf hosts tournaments all over the world.

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LPGA Tour

LPGA Tour Live Blog: Linnea Strom Wins in New Jersey

Linnea Strom wins on the LPGA Tour in New Jersey. (Photo: Getty)
Linnea Strom wins on the LPGA Tour in New Jersey. (Photo: Getty)

ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer 2024 Live Scores

The ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer in the season 2024 is being played in Galloway, New Jersey, USA at the Seaview, Bay Course. The tournament starts at the Friday, 7th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.
The ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer is part of the LPGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,750,000.
The course for the tournament at Seaview, Bay Course plays at Par 71.

The LPGA Tour travels to New Jersey. Ashleigh Buhai from South Africa will try to defend her title from last year. From a German perspective, the focus is on Aline Krauter, Isi Gabsa, Sandra Gal, Polly Mack and Alexandra Försterling.

LPGA Tour live

The LPGA Tour is the largest tournament series in women’s professional golf. Most events are held in the USA, but the tour also has a global focus, for example with a strong Asian swing.
Five major tournaments are organised on the women’s tour: the Chevron Championship, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open and, in cooperation with the Ladies European Tour, the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Evian Championship.

In addition to the LPGA Tour, there is also the second-tier Symetra Tour, which can be used to qualify for the next season of the big tour. Similar to the men’s tour, there are also qualifying tournaments, the annual Qualifying School, where you can earn the right to play on the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour or neither, depending on your ranking.

The LPGA is the oldest continuing women’s professional sports organisation in the United States. It succeeded the WPGA (Women’s Professional Golf Association, 1944-1949). The LPGA was founded in 1950 by 13 founding women. Alice Bauer, Patty Berg, Bettye Danoff, Helen Dettweiler, Marlene Hagge, Helen Hicks, Opal Hill, Betty Jameson, Sally Sessions, Marilynn Smith, Shirley Spork, Louise Suggs, and Babe Zaharias.

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PGA Tour Champions

Champions Tour Live Blog: Ernie Els Wins Playoff Thriller Against Stricker

Ernie Els wins on the Champions Tour in the Playoff against Steve Stricker. (Photo: Getty)
Ernie Els wins on the Champions Tour in the Playoff against Steve Stricker. (Photo: Getty)

American Family Insurance Championship 2024 Live Scores

The American Family Insurance Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America at the University Ridge GC. The tournament starts at the Friday, 7th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.
The American Family Insurance Championship is part of the Champions Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,400,000.
The course for the tournament at University Ridge GC plays at Par 72.

The men on the Champions Tour are traveling to Madison in Wisconsin (USA) this week. At the University Ridge Golf Club, they will play for prize money of 2.4 million US dollars.

Champions Tour live

The PGA Tour Champions, formerly known as the Senior PGA Tour and Champions Tour, is a professional golf tournament series designed specifically for golfers aged 50 and over. This tour offers a platform for experienced golfers who have already completed their regular career on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour Champions is characterised by shorter tournaments, usually over three rounds instead of the usual four, and there is no cut so that all qualified players compete in the entire tournament.

The participants are often former PGA Tour players and Major winners, which gives the Tour a high level of competitiveness and prestige. The PGA Tour Champions allows fans to continue to see some of the most legendary names in golf in action. The Tour also includes unique team and match play events that differ from the usual PGA Tour formats.

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European Tour

European Tour Live Blog: Linn Grant Wins in Helsingborg

Surprise victory on the DP World Tour: Linn Grant makes a big comeback. (Image: Getty)
Surprise victory on the DP World Tour: Linn Grant makes a big comeback. (Image: Getty)

Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed 2024 Live Scores

The Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed in the season 2024 is being played in Helsingborg, Sweden at the Vasatorps Golfklubb. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 6th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.
The Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 2 Mio. US-Dollar.
The course for the tournament at Vasatorps Golfklubb plays at Par 72.

In the Scandinavian Mixed, 78 women and 78 men compete against each other. They all play for the same trophy in the classic counting game – the ladies from the ladies’ tee and the men from the men’s tee.

European Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the DP World Tour live. The DP World Tour is the top golf league alongside the PGA Tour. Originally started on the European continent, it now includes tournaments all over the world. With events in Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East and partnerships with the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour has a truly global reach. The official name of the organization is PGA European Tour and the DP World Tour is headquartered at the Wentworth Club in Virgina Water, England.

In the 2024 season, a total of 45 tournaments will be held in over 25 different countries. This versatility and the many different venues are what make the tour so appealing to golfers. The prize money is slightly lower on average than on the neighboring PGA Tour and ranges between 1.2 million dollars and 10 million dollars (DP World Tour Championship).
Since 2009, the official money ranking of the DP World Tour has been the “Race to Dubai“. This includes all relevant tournaments (including the major tournaments) from a season for the ranking. The overall winner of the Race to Dubai receives a five-year playing license on the DP World Tour, the Harry Vardon Trophy and bonus prize money of six million US dollars.

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European Tour

Watch: DP World Tour Highlights from Round 3 of the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed

Leader at this week's DP World Tour event: Sebastian Soderberg. (Image: Getty)
Leader at this week's DP World Tour event: Sebastian Soderberg. (Image: Getty)

The DP World Tour’s Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed is currently being held at the Vasatorps Golfklubb in Helsingborg, Sweden. This tournament, known for integrating both male and female golfers in the same event, continues to attract significant attention.

As the tournament progresses, the third round has concluded, and players are vying for a share of the $2 million prize purse. The leaderboard witnessed significant movements with golfers displaying their skills over the Vasatorps Golfklubb course.

After the third round, Sebastian Soderberg from Sweden holds the top position on the leaderboard with a total score of 195. Trailing him is Scotland’s Calum Hill, positioned second with a total score of 203. Tied for third place are Alice Hewson from England, Santiago Tarrio Ben from Spain, and Alexander Björk from Sweden, each having a total score of 204.

Analyzing the best performances of the day, three players outshined the rest with notable daily scores. Santiago Tarrio Ben scored a -7, while leader Sebastian Soderberg and Nastasia Nadaud both scored a -6.

The tournament’s prize money stands at $2 million, adding a competitive edge as players strive for the top positions.

A video compilation of the highlights from the third round is available for golf enthusiasts, providing an in-depth look into key moments and performances of the day.

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Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed: The DP World Tour Round 3 Highlights

About the DP World Tour

The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.

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PGA Tour Champions

Watch: Champions Tour Highlights from Round 2 of the American Family Insurance Championship

Tied leader of this week's Champions Tour event: Ernie Els. (Image: Getty)
Tied leader of this week's Champions Tour event: Ernie Els. (Image: Getty)

The American Family Insurance Championship of the Champions Tour took place at the University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wisconsin. The tournament reached its second round, with a total prize money of $2,400,000 awarded.

As the tournament concluded, Ernie Els and Steve Stricker shared the top position with a total score of -9. Els and Stricker both finished with a cumulative score of 135. David Duval secured the third position with a total score of -7, recording 137 strokes. Jerry Kelly and Timothy O’Neal both tied for fourth place, each with a total score of -6 and cumulative 138 strokes.

Focusing on the best daily performances, Ernie Els, with a daily score of -8, and Steve Stricker, with a daily score of -6, were among the day’s highest achievers. David Duval also made a notable performance with a daily score of -4.

This video presents a compilation of American Family Insurance Championship Highlights, showcasing the most significant moments and Champions Tour Highlights from the second round.

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American Family Insurance Championship: The Champions Tour Round 2 Highlights

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LIV Tour

Watch: LIV Golf Houston Highlights from Round 2

Tied leader at this week's LIV Golf event in Houston. (Image: Getty)
Tied leader at this week's LIV Golf event in Houston. (Image: Getty)

The LIV Golf tournament in Houston concluded its fourth and final round at the Golf Club of Houston. With a total prize fund of $25 million USD, the event featured a competitive field of international players.

The leaderboard was tightly contested, with David Puig (ESP), Carlos Ortiz (MEX), Adrian Meronk (POL), and Paul Casey (ENG) all finishing in a tie for the first position, each achieving a total score of -10. Patrick Reed (USA) followed closely in the fifth position with a total score of -9.

In terms of the standout performers of the day, Jason Kokrak (USA), David Puig (ESP) and Abraham Ancer (MEX) recorded the best daily score with a total of -6.

These LIV Golf Highlights from Houston include remarkable shots and key moments from the second round.

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Houston: The LIV Golf Round 2 Highlights

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PGA Tour

Watch: PGA Tour Highlights from Round 3 of the the Memorial Tournament

Leader at this week's PGA Tour event: Scottie Scheffler. (Image: Getty)
Leader at this week's PGA Tour event: Scottie Scheffler. (Image: Getty)

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is currently being held at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio (USA) on the PGA Tour. The tournament features a prize pool of 20 million US dollars. As the competition heads into the final round, the leaderboard is taking shape.

In first place, Scottie Scheffler from the USA leads with a total score of 206. Tied for second place are Collin Morikawa from the USA, Sepp Straka from Austria, and Adam Hadwin from Canada, each with a total score of 210. In fifth place, we see Xander Schauffele from the USA and Ludvig Aberg from Sweden, both with a total score of 212.

The top three daily scores of the current round include Sungjae Im with a score of -5 and Collin Morikawa from the USA and Sepp Straka from Austria both with a score of -4.

A video compilation of PGA Tour Highlights showcases the top moments from the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Highlights, capturing key moments and shots from the current round as the competition reaches its conclusion.

Continuing to monitor the final round will reveal the champion of the tournament, with each player striving for the top spot in one of golf’s prestigious events.

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the Memorial Tournament: The PGA Tour Round 3 Highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Seth Reeves Takes the Lead in South Carolina

Live Blog: Get all live updates for the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Live Blog: Get all live updates for the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX 2024 Live Scores

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX in the season 2024 is being played in Greer, South Carolina, United States of America at the Thornblade Club, Carolina Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 6th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is part of the Korn Ferry Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Thornblade Club, Carolina Country Club plays at Par 71.

The Korn Ferry Tour is playing two courses this week. The BMW Charity ProAm will be held in Greer, South Carolina (USA). Players will compete against each other at the Thornblade Club and the Carolina Country Club.

Korn Ferry Tour live

The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tournament series that serves as a development pathway and stepping stone for golfers who want to make it onto the PGA Tour. The tour provides a platform for professional golfers to gain experience, improve their skills and secure a place on the more prestigious PGA Tour.

Qualification for the PGA Tour via the Korn Ferry Tour is based on money ranking or performance in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Each year, the top players on the tour receive PGA Tour cards, which for many golfers is the main goal of their participation. The tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour take place mainly in the United States, but attract players from all over the world. This makes it an international stage for up-and-coming talent.

The name of the tour has changed several times over the years and depends on the respective main sponsor. Since 2019, Korn Ferry, a global management consulting firm, has been the name sponsor. The structure and format of the tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour are very similar to those of the PGA Tour, with four rounds over four days, starting on a Thursday and a cut after the first two rounds.

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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour Live Blog: Lemke and Hammer lead in Spain

Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour: Levy Takes Early Sunday Lead

Challenge de Cadiz 2024 Live Scores

The Challenge de Cadiz in the season 2024 is being played in Cadiz, Andalucía, Spain at the Iberostar Real Golf Novo Sancti Petri. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 6th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.
The Challenge de Cadiz is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 270.000 Euro.
The course for the tournament at Iberostar Real Golf Novo Sancti Petri plays at Par 72.

The men’s junior tour of the DP World Tour are playing this week in the sunny south of Europe, in Andalusia. Over four rounds, they will determine the winner of the 270,000 euros in prize money.

Challenge Tour live

The Challenge Tour is a professional golf tournament series that acts as the second tier below the DP World Tour. It serves as a development league and offers aspiring golfers the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, gain experience and qualify for the European Tour.

The Challenge Tour is internationally orientated, with tournaments held in various European countries and outside Europe. This offers players a varied experience on different golf courses and in different competitive conditions. The tour attracts golfers from all over the world who are interested in furthering their careers in professional golf.

As with the Korn Ferry Tour, the top players on the Challenge Tour qualify for the higher tour, in this case the European Tour, at the end of each season. This is usually based on the Challenge Tour ranking, with the best players receiving a Tour card. This promotion is a key goal for many players on the Challenge Tour, as it allows access to more prestigious tournaments, higher prize money and greater visibility in the world of golf.

Overall, the Challenge Tour is a crucial step for many golfers who want to make the leap to the highest level of European golf, the European Tour. It offers a mix of challenge and opportunity that is crucial for the career development of golfers.