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PGA Tour: WM Phoenix Open 2024 Live Blog

WM Phoenix Open 2024 Live Scores

The WM Phoenix Open in the season 2024 is being played in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America at the TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course). The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Sunday, 11th of February 2024.
The WM Phoenix Open is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $8,800,000.
The course for the tournament at TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour travels to Arizona and plays at the legendary TPC Scottsdale. Scottie Scheffler can defend his title at the tournament for the second time in a row this year.

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Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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FedExCup Update: Justin Roses Rises In Ranking After Missing Pebble Top 10

Justin Rose rises in FedExCup Rankings. (Photo: Getty)
Justin Rose rises in FedExCup Rankings. (Photo: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season progresses, golf enthusiasts are closely monitoring the dynamic FedExCup rankings. So far, numerous tournaments have unfolded, culminating recently with Matthieu Pavon claiming the zenith of the FedExCup rankings – a position that’s in perennial fluctuation, witnessed by the four English players making it to the top 100 echelon.

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FedExCup Spotlight: England’s Elite

English golfers have exhibited tenacity on the greens with Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton marking their presence in the FedExCup rankings. Currently, Rose rises to 37th place, garnishing 185 points across four events, albeit without clinching victory or a top-ten finish. Meanwhile, Hatton falls to 39th with 168 points, participating in two events but falling short of the top-ten honors as well.

FedExCup Rankings: The Leaders Emerge

Mattieu Pavon stands as the FedExCup frontrunner with an impressive 949 points from four events, including one victory and three top-ten finishes. Close on his heels are Chris Kirk (USA), ranked second with 813 points from four events, and Wyndham Clark (USA), ascending to third with 761 points from three events. Korean golfer Byeong Hun An and American Scottie Scheffler complete the top five, holding 601 and 536 points respectively after similar event participations.

How the PGA Tour’s FedExCup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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PGA Tour FedExCup: Pavon Leads, Clark Makes Big Jump

Wyndham Clark makes big jump in PGA Tour FedExCup Ranking. (Photo: Getty)
Wyndham Clark makes big jump in PGA Tour FedExCup Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

As the PGA Tour progresses, the battle for the prestigious FedExCup continues. With numerous tournaments already under their belts, players aim to accumulate points and climb the rankings. Another great result pushes Matthieu Pavon to the top of the FedExCup rankings with a lead that speaks of his consistent performance early in the season. Among the top contenders, the United States boasts an impressive figure with 61 players within the top 100 – a testament to the country’s dominant grip on the PGA Tour.

Full FedExCup Ranking

Dynamic Duo Dominating the FedExCup

Chris Kirk and Wyndham Clark are the leading American forces in the FedExCup battle, sitting at second and third in the rankings, respectively. Kirk, with an impressive 813 points and a victory secured this season, has played in four events. Not far behind, Clark has also graced the greens in three tournaments, emerging victorious in the shortened AT&T Pebble Beach. The competition continues to be fierce, with these players showcasing the high caliber of American golf talent.

FedExCup’s Elite Jostle for Position

While Pavon reigns supreme for now with a single victory and three top-10 finishes, the leaderboard showcases a game of musical chairs within the top-5. Chris Kirk’s recent performances project him as a serious threat, and the ascent of Wyndham Clark signifies his arrival amongst the elite. South Korea’s Byeong Hun An holds a steady fourth with two top-10 finishes, while USA’s Scottie Scheffler peers close by in fifth, signaling his intent to ascend. As the season continues, each swing could alter the landscape of this high-stakes contest.

How the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, Spotlight on Wyndham Clark

Winner of last week: Wyndham Clark. (Photo: Getty)
Winner of last week: Wyndham Clark. (Photo: Getty)

In the current World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler from the USA remains at the pinnacle, holding firmly onto the number one position. His compatriot Xander Schauffele also maintains his standing at fifth place. Both players exhibit stability in their rankings, matching their positions from the previous week.

Wyndham Clark on the way to the top 5?

Moving through the ranking, American golfer Wyndham Clark has seen a notable ascent, moving up from the tenth to the sixth position, which signifies a considerable positive shift. Patrick Cantlay and Max Homa, ranked seventh and eighth respectively, have experienced a decline, each dropping one place compared to last week. Significantly, Ludvig Aberg from Sweden made a leap from the 27th to the 11th position, indicating a strong upward trajectory. In the context of international golf, the World Golf Ranking provides a snapshot of professional performance and potency. This week’s ranking update not only underscores Scheffler’s continued dominance but also sheds light on the shifting dynamics amongst the finest golfers, with American players prominently featuring both stability and volatility in their ranking positions.

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Leaders of the World Golf Ranking: Scheffler and UK’s Finest

Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood (from left to right). (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood (from left to right). (Photo: Getty)

In the latest World Golf Ranking update Scottie Scheffler is still at the top, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains the second spot with Jon Rahm from Spain remaining in third. The movements within the World Golf Ranking top 10 include a significant leap made by American Wyndham Clark, ascending from rank 10 to six. In positions one through three, there have been no changes, with Scottie Scheffler from the USA holding firmly onto the top position. Further down, from positions four to 10, we observe Viktor Hovland from Norway and Xander Schauffele from the USA remaining consistent, whereas Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa and Brian Harman from the USA experienced a slight drop in ranking like Matt Fitzpatrick. Each movement within the top 10 holds potential implications for upcoming tournaments and the overall dynamics of the World Golf Ranking.

World Golf Ranking: UK’s Players

Among British players, England’s Matt Fitzpatrick is on position nine, loosing one rank from last week. England’s Tommy Fleetwood, looses one at rank 12, and Tyrrell makes up one place and is in 15th place. Looking down the World Golf Ranking list, Justin Rose from England saw improvement, reaching rank 41 from a previous 45. In contrast, Robert MacIntyre from Scotland dropped slightly to rank 67 compared to last week’s 64, a negative trend similarly experienced by England’s Aaron Rai who now stands at 73 after descending from position 68. 

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Race to Dubai Update: McIlroy Leads, Top 5 US Players

McIlroy in the lead and five US Players in the Top 120. (Photo: Getty)
McIlroy in the lead and five US Players in the Top 120. (Photo: Getty)

As the DP World Tour progresses, we have already witnessed a series of thrilling tournaments, with the most recent event won by Dylan Fritelli, who has climbed to eighth place in the Race to Dubai rankings. Rory McIlroy is still at the top of the rankings. McIlroy further solidifying his dominance with a total of 1596 points from playing in 2 events and notching up 1 victory. Among the cream of the crop in the rankings, American players have made their presence felt, with 5 of them placed within the top 120.

Race to Dubai’s Top American Contenders

Johannes Veerman, worth keeping an eye on, is the leading American in the Race to Dubai standings. He has gathered 185.7 points and ranks 41st after participating in 5 events. Hot on his trail is Sean Crocker, who has accrued 151.97 points, making him the second-best American on the list at the 56th spot, followed by John Catlin, who collected 109.35 points in three tournaments played, putting him in 79th place. Next US Player in the Race to Dubai Ranking is Chase Hanna in 107th position with 67.65 points. Last but not least, Julian Suri completes the American round. He scored 63.75 points in two tournament starts and is currently in 112th place.

Dominance in the Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy is the dominant force in the Race to Dubai 2024 so far, maintaining a healthy lead over his closest competitors. He’s followed in the rankings by Poland’s Adrian Meronk, with 1023.4 points, and Chile’s Joaquin Niemann, who boasts 966.73 points. Not far behind is South Africa’s Zander Lombard, who climbed 6 positions this week to rank 4th, while Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino rounds out the top 5 with 715.35 points in his kitty.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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Race to Dubai Rankings: McIlroy on Top – Fleetwood best Englishman

Rory McIlroy remains on top of the Race To Dubai ranking - Tommy Fleetwood is the best English golfer. (Photos: Getty)
Rory McIlroy remains on top of the Race To Dubai ranking - Tommy Fleetwood is the best English golfer. (Photos: Getty)

The DP World Tour’s prestigious Race to Dubai continues to garner worldwide attention as players vie for supremacy. We’ve witnessed the first month of tournaments shaping up the leaderboard, with each event contributing crucial points towards the ultimate ranking. Even though Rory McIlroy did not play the last two DP World Tour events, he remains in his top position in the current Race to Dubai ranking. Notably, England has made a substantial representation with 22 players within the top 120, indicating the depth and quality of English golfers on tour.

Race To Dubai: The best English Golfers

Delving into the specifics, we observe the top English talents making their mark in the Race to Dubai standings. The highest-ranked player from England is Tommy Fleetwood, currently holding the 9th spot with 625.6 points, having played 2 events this season, including a significant win at the Dubai Invitational, the first event of the new year. Trailing him are Laurie Canter and Callum Shinkwin, placed 13th and 22nd respectively. Canter has accumulated 479.15 points from 5 events, while Shinkwin has garnered 263.4 points across 4 tournaments, showing a significant English presence in the Race To Dubai ranking. Alex Fitzpatrick at 28 and Dan Bradbury at 29 complete the English quintet in the Top 30 of the ranking.

The Top Players of the Race To Dubai

At the pinnacle of the leaderboard, Rory McIlroy shines as the leader with a commendable 1596 points from 2 events, including a victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Close on his heels is Adrian Meronk in second place with 1023.4 points from 4 events, followed by Joaquin Niemann in third with 966.73 points from 3 events, including a win. The ranking continues with Zander Lombard at fourth, accruing 726.59 points from 7 tournaments, and Rikuya Hoshino completing the top-5 cadre with 715.35 points from 5 events, demonstrating the global competition’s intensity and the fierce quest to be crowned the Race to Dubai champion.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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Korn Ferry Tour: The Panama Championship 2024

Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)
Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)

The Panama Championship 2024 Live Scores

The The Panama Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Panama City, Panama at the Club de Golf de Panama. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of February and ends at the Sunday, 4th of February 2024.
The The Panama Championship 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 Club de Golf de Panama plays at Par 70.

After kicking off the season with two tournaments in the Bahamas, the Korn Ferry Tour travels to Panama. The Panama Championship is the first stop on the South American mainland before moving on to Colombia, Argentina and Chile.

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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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Challenge Tour: SDC Open 2024

Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

SDC Open 2024 Live Scores

The SDC Open in the season 2024 is being played in Limpopo, South Africa at the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of February and ends at the Sunday, 4th of February 2024.
The SDC Open is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $350,000.
The course for the tournament at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa plays at Par 72.

The Challenge Tour kicks off the year. The SDC Open marks the start of the Road To Mallorca 2024 in South Africa.

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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.

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European Tour: Bahrain Championship 2024

Bahrain Championship 2024 Live Scores

The Bahrain Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Kingdom of Bahrain at the Royal Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of February and ends at the Sunday, 4th of February 2024.
The Bahrain Championship is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,500,000.
The course for the tournament at Royal Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The DP World Tour returns with the Bahrain Championship to the Royal Golf Club after 13 years.

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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.