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World Golf Ranking: McIlroy second, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood breathing down top-10’s necks

Scottie Scheffler from the United States maintains his position at the top of the current World Golf Ranking. The only UK player in the top 10 is still Rory McIlroy, while Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are sniffing at a top 10 ranking in 11th and 12th place. Fleetwood moved up one place compared to the previous week.

The other top UK players in the World Golf Ranking

The other British representatives complete the picture. Tyrrell Hatton climbs up one place to 16th, while Justin Rose remains in 53rd position. Robert MacIntyre in 74th place also remains unchanged compared to the previous week. He is followed by Aaron Rai at 81 and Jordan Smith at 88, while Matt Wallace completes the UK players in the top 100 of the world rankings at 91.

In the upper echelons of the World Golf Ranking, the top 10 remains untouched, with Scottie Scheffler at the top, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland in second place and Jon Rahm from Spain in third. There is little movement in the top 10; all players retain their previous week’s positions, signaling stability at the top of the rankings. In addition to the performance of individual players, the analysis of the World Golf Ranking data also shows broader trends in golf and points to the ongoing dynamics in international competition.

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LPGA Tour

Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 4 of the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship

In the exciting world of golf, the LPGA Tour took center stage at the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship. This prestigious tournament was being held at the picturesque Palos Verdes Golf Club located in Palos Verdes Estates, California. The spotlight is on Round 4 of the tournament, where top golfers exhibit their skills and compete for a share of the $2,000,000 prize money.

As for the leaderboard, Nelly Korda of the USA and Ryann O’Toole, also from the USA, went to the playoff, both securing -9 under par as their total score. Korda held her own there with a birdie and celebrated a comeback victory after a seven-week break. Following closely are Gabriela Ruffels from Australia and Alison Lee of USA who are tied in position 3 with a total score of -8 under par. In position 5 is Andrea Lee of the USA with -7 under par.

On this day, the golfers who played the best rounds were Ryann O’Toole, Andrea Lee, and Lucy Li. Their impressive daily scores were -5, -3, and -3 respectively.

For in-depth coverage of the tournament, a video has been compiled, showcasing LPGA Tour highlights and specific Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship highlights, offering viewers a comprehensive look at the tournament’s notable moments.

Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship: The LPGA Tour round 4 highlights

About the LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.

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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 4 of the Singapore Classic

The European Tour made its highly anticipated stop at the Singapore Classic this week. Players from around the globe made their way to the revered Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore to compete in the penultimate round of this prestigious event.

At the end of this crucial round 4 on the European Tour, Jesper Svensson of Sweden and Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand stood as leaders, sharing a total score of -17. The Swede then prevailed in the play-off and celebrated his first victory on the DP World Tour. The third spot on the leaderboard was claimed by England’s Sam Bairstow with a total score of -16. Following closely behind, in the fourth and fifth spots, were England’s Andy Sullivan and France’s Matthieu Pavon with total scores of -15 and -14 respectively.

On the topic of daily scores, here are the day’s top performances: Jesper Svensson (-9), Kiradech Aphibarnrat (-8), and David Ravetto of France with an impressive -8. The Singapore Classic is surely delivering high-caliber golf and the European Tour highlights so far do not disappoint.

The Singapore Classic is not just about championship points and leaderboard rankings. There’s also a significant financial stake. The gambling denominations stand at a notable prize money of $2,500,000.

For fans wanting to relive the excitement of the day’s action, the Singapore Classic highlights video compiles all the best moments from this round 4 of the tournament. As the tradition of golf tournaments stands, after four rounds, a winner is declared. Hence, the end of round 4 of the Singapore Classic might bring another memorable moment to the European Tour Highlights reel.

With such high stakes and a hotly contested leaderboard, the Singapore Classic’s finale promises to be a climactic addition to this year’s European Tour.

Singapore Classic: The European Tour round 4 highlights

About the European 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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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 4 of the Valspar Championship

The PGA Tour was in full swing this weekend at the Valspar Championship, hosted at the renowned Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. The tournament marked the conclusion of round 4, with PGA Tour Highlights showcasing some tremendous performances and notable achievements, with USA’s Peter Malnati emerging as the winner.

USA’s Peter Malnati found his way to the top of the leaderboard with a total score of -12. Malnati was closely followed by fellow US player Cameron Young, finishing with a total score of -10. Sharing the third spot were Chandler Phillips from the US and Mackenzie Hughes from Canada, both posting a total score of -9. Rounding out the top five, Xander Schauffele, Carl Yuan, and Ryan Moore all tied with a total score of -8.

In terms of the daily score, Xander Schauffele impressed with a -6, closely followed by Malnati and Cameron Young, both clocking in at -4 and -3 respectively.

The Valspar Championship is known for its generous prize pool, this year offering a noteworthy $8,400,000. Tournament excitement is set to continue as players vie for their share of this staggering prize pool.

Any golf enthusiast will appreciate the Valspar Championship Highlights, showcasing an impressive compilation of top shots and key moments.

Valspar Championship: The PGA Tour round 4 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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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour Live Blog: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen wins Kolkata Challenge 2024

Kolkata Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Kolkata Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Kolkata, West Bengal, India at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Kolkata Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $300,000.
The course for the tournament at Royal Calcutta Golf Club plays at Par 72.

After the Dehli Challenge, the Challenge Tour is playing its second tournament in a row in India. At the Kolkata Challenge the oldest golf club outside of Great Britain, Royal Calcutta Golf Club, will make its debut appearance on the Challenge Tour schedule this year.

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.

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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 2 of the Singapore Classic

The Singapore Classic on the European Tour is in full swing at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. The impressive leaderboard is indicative of the high level of competition on the third round of this prestigious tournament with a prize purse of $2,500,000.

At the top of the leaderboard, Freddie Schott from Germany, Andy Sullivan and Richard Mansell, both from England, share the first position with a total score of -9. Close on their heels are French golfer Matthieu Pavon, English player Sam Bairstow, French golfer Romain Langasque, English golfer Paul Waring, and Thai player, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, all standing at T4 with a total score of -8.

The Singapore Classic Highlights wouldn’t be complete without the mention of the venue. Laguna National Golf Resort Club, with its unique layout and challenging fairways, has offered a remarkable setting for the competitors.

As the Singapore Classic continues into round three, anticipation builds for an exhilarating finish to this European Tour event. Only after the final round, the victor of this grand championship will be decidedly announced.

Singapore Classic: The European Tour round 3 highlights

About the European 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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Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship

The first round of the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship 2024 LPGA Tour showcased some stellar performances at the Palos Verdes Golf Club, located in Palos Verdes Estates, California, USA. The total prizemoney for the championship stands at $2,000,000.

Maude-Aimee Leblanc leads in front of foursome

In terms of the leaderboard, Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Canada is sitting in the prime position after round one, with a total score of seven-under-par. Following Leblanc closely were players Yuka Saso from the Philippines, Alison Lee of the USA, Madelene Sagstrom from Sweden, and Lauren Hartlage of the USA, all tied for third with a total score of five-under-par.

Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship: The LPGA Tour round 2 highlights

About the LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the Tour.

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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