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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the Valspar Championship

The Valspar Championship, a part of the PGA Tour, kicked off at the illustrious Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course, situated in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA. The tournament comes with a hefty prize money of $8,400,000, which the participants are vying for.

At the end of round one, the leaderboard is delineated with Kevin Streelman from the USA leading with a total score of -7. Kevin Roy, also from the USA, trails closely with a total score of -6. Tied for the third position are Adam Svensson from Canada, Carl Yuan from China, and Peter Malnati from the USA, all hitting a total score of -5.

The Valspar Championship continues with round two up next. An assimilation of the tournament’s round 1 highlights is available in video format, exhibiting the best that the event has to offer.

Valspar Championship: The PGA Tour round 1 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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Watch: DP World Tour highlights from round 1 of the Singapore Classic

The DP World Tour is currently hosting the Singapore Classic at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. This tournament stands out as it enters its first round, with spectators keenly following the unfolding events on the leaderboard.

On the leaderboard, three players: Jordan Smith from England, Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand, and Gavin Green from Malaysia share the top spot, with a total score of -8. Following closely is Ugo Coussaud of France on position four with a total score of -7. Tied at position five are Richard Mansell from England, Andrea Pavan of Italy, Grant Forrest of Scotland, and Freddy Schott from Germany, each registering a total score of -6.

Competitors in the tournament are battling it out for a share of the $2,500,000 prize money.

Singapore Classic: The DP World Tour round 1 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 Tee Times Announced for Valspar Championship with Luke Donald

The PGA Tour continues with the Valspar Championship set in the sunny landscapes of Palm Harbor, Florida. The event is taking place at the Innisbrook Resort where participants will tackle the Copperhead Course which comprises a total par of 71. As one of the significant events in the PGA Tour, the tournament boasts a prized purse of $8,400,000. The current title-bearer is world-class player, Taylor Moore.

PGA Tour Tee Times: Valspar Championship

Luke Donald of England will be joining Christiaan Bezuidenhout from South Africa and Samuel Stevens from the USA for the first round of the championship on Thursday. Their PGA Tour Tee Time has been scheduled for 07:40 AM. This trio will then proceed for the second round on Friday with their tee-off time set for 12:50 PM.

Next in line, Harry Hall, another English player will be sharing his rounds with Jhonattan Vegas from Venezuela and Kevub Yu From Taiwan. Their first PGA Tour Tee Time is set at 07:57 AM on Thursday. They will continue to compete in the second round with a tee-off time of 13:07 PM.

Another English player, Aaron Rai will be grouping with Ryan Fox from New Zealand and Thomas Detry from Belgium. The PGA Tour Tee Time for their group is set at 12:50 PM in the first round. They are anticipated to tee off for round two at 07:40 AM.

Matt Wallace, who is from England as well, will tee off with the US players Chez Reavier and Kevin Kisner at 13:18 PM on thursday, with round 2 starting at 08:08 in friday.

David Skinns from England will be joined by Jacob Bridgeman and Wilson Furr, both from the US, for his tee time at 14:24 PM. Thier starting time for round 2 is set to 09:14 AM.

Finally, representing Scotland, Robert MacIntyre will partner with Kevin Roy from the USA and Chandler Phillips also from the USA for the golf endeavour. Their PGA Tour Tee Times for the first and second rounds are set at 14:35 PM and 09:36 AM respectively.

Player First Round Second Round
Luke Donald (ENG) 07:40 AM 12:50 PM
Harry Hall (ENG) 07:57 AM 13:07 PM
Aaron Rai (ENG) 12:50 PM 07:40 AM
Matt Wallace (ENG) 13:18 PM 08:08 AM
David Skinns (ENG) 14:24 PM 09:14 AM
Robert MacIntyre (SCO) 14:35 PM 09:36 AM
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Valspar Championship with Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth

The PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship Tee Times are now known. This article focuses on the American golfers’ schedules for Round 1 and 2.

Quick look at PGA Tour Tee Times – The Valspar Championship

The Valspar Championship, at the illustrious Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, Florida, sets the stage for top golfing talent. The tournament belongs to the esteemed PGA Tour, carried a cash prize of $8,400,000 and the defending champion is American Taylor Moore. With a set Par of 71, the championship offers an exciting opportunity for players to showcase their skills.

Defending champion Taylor Moore is paired with Xander Schauffele and Brian Harman and they will tee off with PGA Tour Tee Times of 13:23 on Thursday and 08:13 on Friday. US player, Matthew NeSmith start off the first round at 07:35 with South African Garrick Higgo and compatriot Ben Griffin in the first flight of the day. On day 2 the American trio Chesson Hadley, Josh Teater and Tyson Alexander will be the firts to tee off at 7.35.

Arguably in the heavyweight match-ups, Justin Thomas starts at 08:13 on Thursday with Korean Sungjae Im and fellow American Sam Burns. Round 2 start time is 13:23 for them.

The first day continues with other notable PGA Tour Tee Times such as Tony Finau and Cameron Young at 8:24, Cameron Champ at 08:46, Joel Dahmen at 13:01, and Jordan Spieth at 13:34.

This details a selection of American players’ start times at the Valspar Championship Round 1 and 2 with their group members. The battles on the green are all set to start at Florida’s Copperhead Course with all eyes on who lifts the title this year.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Sean Crocker to start it early

The European Tour is all set to hold the Singapore Classic at the prestigious Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. The $2,500,000 prize pool tournament will see golfers compete on a par-72 course for the coveted title, currently held by Ockie Strydom.

Dp World Tour Tee Times for American Golfers at the Singapore Classic

American golfer Sean Crocker will tee off in round 1 on Thursday at 07:40 from tee one. He teams up with Hurly Long from Germany and Jonathan Goth-Rasmussen from Denmark. In round two, the same golfing trio is scheduled to begin at 12:25.

In the same vein, Chase Hanna, another promising American golfer, starts the first round at 08:40, accompanied by Jonas Blixt from Sweden and Casey Jarvis from South Africa. For the second round, the tee time for Hanna’s group is 13:25.

Gunner Wiebe represents the third American golfer at the tournament. He begins his journey in round one at 12:15 together with Lukas Nemecz from Austria and Renato Paratore from Italy. Round two for this group is scheduled to tee off at 07:30.

Johannes Veerman is another American golfer to keep an eye on. His first round starts at 12:25 and he is paired with Ivan Cantero Gutierrez from Spain and Matthis Besard from Belgium. In the second round, Veerman’s group will start playing at 07:40.

Lastly, Jordan Gumberg will be teeing off the first round at 12:50, with Sebastian Soderberg from Sweden and Darius Van Driel from the Netherlands in his group. For the second round, their tee-off time is at 08:15.

The Tee Times:

American PlayerRound 1 Tee TimeRound 2 Tee Time
Sean Crocker07:4012:25
Chase Hanna08:4013:25
Gunner Wiebe12:1507:30
Johannes Veerman12:2507:40
Jordan Gumberg12:5008:15

The above tee times and grouping details of the American Golfers reflect the schedule at the time of writing. Any subsequent changes will be updated on the official website of the European Tour.

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(All times are local times for Singapore)

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Brits start in the night

The European Tour continues into the exciting realm of the Singapore Classic tournament. Taking place in the renowned Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore, golfers from all over the world will vie for the grand prize of $2,500,000. The title is currently held by Ockie Strydom. As per the standards of the course, the Par stands at 72.

European Tour Tee Times: The British, Welsh, and Scottish Contingent

The tournament schedule shows the tee times for both Thursday and Friday, which compose the first and the second rounds. Beginning at 07:30 on Thursday, English player Marco Penge will be paired with Lorenzo Scalise from Italy and Andrew Martin from Australia. In the second round on Friday, they will tee off at 12:15.

At 07:45 on Thursday, Matthew Baldwin from England and Scottish player Grant Forrest will open their bid against Sweden’s Simon Forsström. Their group will be next on tee at 12:20 on Friday.

Next up at 08:00 is Matthew Southgate from England, playing with Maximilian Kieffer from Germany and Todd Clements from Sweden, and they will return to the course at 12:45 on Friday.

Subsequently, tee time for England’s Paul Casey, playing with Kiradech Aphibarnrat from Thailand and Matthieu Pavon from France, is at 08:05 on Thursday. Their second round will start at 12:40 on Friday.

Later in the morning at 08:15, Stephen Gallacher from Scotland and England’s Daniel Brown will be alongside Nicolas Colsaerts from Belgium. Their second round tee off will be at 13:20.

Going into Friday, the first group to start at 07:30 includes England’s Alex Fitzpatrick. His morning group comprises Frederic Lacroix from France and Gavin Green from Malaysia.

With the aim to continue the momentum, England’s Sam Bairstow and Callum Shinkwin, paired with Richard Mansell, will tee off at 09:05 for the second round.

(All times are local times for Singapore)
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FedExCup Rankings: Scheffler Leads, Fitzpatrick best Englishman

The FedExCup on the PGA Tour continues to amass intrigue as players vie for ranking positions through the ongoing season. Multiple tournaments have now been completed, showcasing the globe’s top golfing talent. The latest event witnessed triumph from a golf maestro who adds valuable points to their season tally. As it stands, the distinguished Scottie Scheffler dictates the ranking’s peak position. In a notable statistic, England boasts four golfers among the premier 100 players in this elite competition.

FedExCup Focus: England’s Elite

Die englischen Spieler haben kein leichtes Spiel in den FedEx Cup Standings. Auf Platz 32 führt Matt Fitzpatrick die englischen Spieler an, wäThe English players do not have an easy game in the FedEx Cup Standings. Matt Fitzpatrick leads the English players in 32nd place, while the ranking is dominated by US players around Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark. The second best Englishman is Tommy Fleetwood on 69, followed by Justin Rose on 78.

Top Contenders in the FedExCup Race

The ranking is headed by Scottie Scheffler, who once again impressively demonstrated his skills at the Players Championship. He is followed by runner-up Wyndham Clark in second place and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama in third. Fourth and fifth place are also occupied by two US Americans, Xander Schauffele and Sahith Theegala.

How the PGA Tours 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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FedExCup Leaders: Scheffler & Clark Best of 59 US Players

As the PGA Tour season progresses, the quest for FedExCup supremacy continues with players battling it out across various events to accumulate vital points. The recent tournament win added another layer of excitement, cementing the leader’s position atop the FedExCup rankings. Currently, this coveted spot is held by Scottie Scheffler, who also leads the pack of 59 American players within the top 100 rankings. This dominant presence underscores the depth of talent stemming from the USA in the global golf landscape.

FedExCup Spotlight: US Players Making Strides

Wyndham Clark and Scottie Scheffler are the two highest-ranked American players in the FedExCup standings, with Clark gripping the second spot firmly and Scheffler maintaining his lead. Clark’s season is highlighted by his consistent performances, amassing a noteworthy number of points and breaking into the upper echelon with a victory and several top-10 finishes. Scheffler’s exemplary season, punctuated by multiple victories and top-10 finishes, has solidified his status as a formidable force on the PGA Tour. Unsurprisingly, the two golfers decided the Players Championship between them on a dramatic final day.

Top FedExCup Contenders: The Leaders of the Pack

The battle at the apex of the FedExCup rankings sees Scheffler leading a competitive group comprising players from across the globe. Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama, French talent Matthieu Pavon, and the consistent American Xander Schauffele join Sahith Theegala in rounding out the top 5 positions. Their accumulation of points, significant tournament performances, and victories showcase the intensifying competition and diverse talent present on the PGA Tour.

How the PGA Tours 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 Update: Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood hold firm

In the latest update of the World Golf Ranking, Matt Fitzpatrick retains his position as the top British player, holding steady at 11th. Tommy Fleetwood also maintains his position at 13th, indicating a stable level of performance from the previous week. Amongst the European players, Northern Ireland’s McIlroy remains firmly at the top in 2nd place.

A closer look at the World Golf Ranking shows Tyrrell Hatton in 17th place, down from 16th last week. Such a movement, however small, can have implications in terms of seeding and qualification for upcoming prestigious tournaments. Other notable British players include Justin Rose in 53rd and Robert MacIntyre in 74th, both of whom have seen no change from their previous positions.
Shane Lowry from Ireland continues to climb the rankings, moving up a further three places to 34th.

Meanwhile, America’s Scottie Scheffler continues to consolidate his reign at the top of the World Golf Ranking. Scheffler’s consistently high performances such as his two consecutive PGA Tour wins the last two weeks have cemented his place as the golfer to beat in the world of golf. Close on his heels are Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy in 2nd and Spain’s Jon Rahm in 3rd. The World Golf Ranking is an ever-changing landscape with golfers such as Wyndham Clark of the USA, who has moved from 5th to 4th, displaying a positive trajectory in his career as he already climbed a place the week before. Meanwhile, fellow American Xander Schauffele is in 5th place, moving up one place from last week.

Norway’s Viktor Hovland, previously ranked 4th, has suffered a slight setback, dropping to 6th. The rest of the top ten includes a mix of golfers who have either maintained their positions or changed places, underlining the ongoing competitiveness at the highest level of the sport. Whether rising or falling, each player’s position in the World Golf Ranking is a snapshot of their current form and the results of their most recent tournament performances.

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World Golf Ranking: Wyndham Clarke & Xander Schauffele slowly climbing ranks

Scottie Scheffler of the United States maintains his position at the top of the World Golf Rankings, strengthened by his victory at The Players Championship this weekend.

Following their tie for second place at The Players Championship, Wyndham Clark has improved for the second week in a row, moving up one place from fifth to fourth, as has fellow American Xander Schauffele, who moves into the now vacant fifth position. Max Homa, however, has suffered a setback, dropping two places to tenth. Patrick Cantlay and Brian Harman are seventh and eighth respectively in the World Golf Ranking.
In the top three of the World Golf Ranking, Spain’s Jon Rahm remains in third place, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is unchanged in second, while Scheffler remains at the top, consolidating his status as the figurehead of the game. Scheffler’s consistent high-level performances have solidified his place as the golfer to beat in the world of golf.
In fourth to tenth place, Norway’s Viktor Hovland has dropped from fourth to sixth. On the other hand, Ludvig Aberg of Sweden has moved up from tenth to ninth place.

The remaining top ten includes a mix of golfers who either held their ground or changed positions, underscoring the ongoing competitiveness at the highest echelons of the sport. Whether climbing or descending, each player’s position in the World Golf Ranking is a snapshot of their current form and the outcomes from their recent tournament performances.