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Challenge Tour Live Blog: Brandon Robinson-Thompson Wins in Dominant Fashion

Challenge Tour Live Blog: Brandon Robinson-Thompson with the winner's trophy. (Image: Getty)
Challenge Tour Live Blog: Brandon Robinson-Thompson with the winner's trophy. (Image: Getty)

Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by the R&A 2024 Live Scores

The Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by the R&A in the season 2024 is being played in Aberdeenshire, Scotland at the Newmachar Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of August and ends at the Sunday, 11th of August 2024.
The Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by the R&A is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 250.000 £.
The course for the tournament at Newmachar Golf Club plays at Par 71.

The Challenge Tour doesn’t have far to go from Ireland to the next location. The Farmfoods Scottish Challenge takes place in Scotland, the Home of Golf. Germany is represented at the tournament with ten starters.

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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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Asian Tour Live Blog: LIV Star Peter Uihlein at Top of International Series England 2024

The Asian Tour live blog. (Photo: Getty)

International Series England 2024 Live Scores

The International Series England in the season 2024 is being played in Surrey, England at the Foxhills (Longcross Course). The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of August and ends at the Sunday, 11th of August 2024.
The International Series England is part of the Asian 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 Foxhills (Longcross Course) plays at Par 72.

The Asian Tour kicks off August in England with an edition of the International Series. 156 players compete for 2 million US dollars and the title.

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The Asian Tour is a principal men’s professional golf tour in Asia, excluding Japan. Established in 1995, it serves as a platform for the region’s top golfers to compete at a high level of competition. The tour is a member of the International Federation of PGA Tours, which includes other major global tours such as the PGA Tour, the European Tour, and the PGA Tour of Australasia.

As a key part of the global golf landscape, the Asian Tour features tournaments across various Asian countries, offering opportunities for local and international players to showcase their talents and vie for significant prize money. Its events are also recognized for world ranking points, contributing to the global status and recognition of the players. The Asian Tour plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of the sport in Asia, nurturing local talents and enhancing the region’s presence in the world of professional golf.

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Explore ASD Golf Crema Resort: Italy’s Longest and Most Technical Course

The ASD Golf Crema Resort. (Image: Golf Crema Resort)
The ASD Golf Crema Resort. (Image: Golf Crema Resort)

Located in the picturesque region of Lombardia, Italy, ASD Golf Crema Resort offers a captivating golfing experience. Nestled in Crema, within the province of Cremona, this golf course is notable for its challenging design and beautiful surroundings. The course, known as “Daddy,” is recognized as one of the longest in Italy, catering to both experienced and novice players.

Technical Layout and Long Holes – ASD Golf Crema Resort

The ASD Golf Crema Resort features a technical layout that includes numerous ponds and canals. This requires players to come prepared with extra balls. The course is designed to challenge golfers with its intricate holes, making it a suitable test for seasoned players, while also providing opportunities for beginners through advanced tee-off options. The surrounding Moso Park adds to the unique character of this golf destination, making each round a memorable experience.

Players can take advantage of daily green fee agreements, with rates set at €35 from Monday to Friday on non-holiday days. For those looking to play on holidays, the agreed 18-hole green fee is €60. These pricing options make ASD Golf Crema Resort accessible to a wide range of golf enthusiasts. This structure ensures that golf is available to locals and visitors alike, supporting both recreational and competitive play.

In summary, ASD Golf Crema Resort stands out not only for its length and technicality but also for its setting within the Moso Park. The combination of challenging water hazards and strategic hole layouts provides a comprehensive test for golfers. With accessible green fee pricing, it remains a popular choice for both casual and serious golfers in the region.

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LPGA Tour Live Blog: Moriya Jutanugarn Wins Low Shooting Portland Classic

Moriya Jutanugarn wins Portland Classic on LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Moriya Jutanugarn wins Portland Classic on LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Portland Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Portland Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Portland, Oregon, USA at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Portland Classic 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 Columbia Edgewater Country Club plays at Par 72.

While the men are already fighting for Olympic medals in Paris, the LPGA Tour is heading back to the USA before the Olympic competition. At the Portland Classic, three Major winners will be competing alongside several players from the top 30.

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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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Challenge Tour Live Blog: Joakim Lagergren Wins Irish Challenge at the K Club

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

Irish Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Irish Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Straffan, Ireland at the The K Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Irish Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024.
The course for the tournament at The K Club plays at Par 72.

While the golf stars fight for Olympic medals in Paris, the Challenge Tour travels from Northern Ireland to Ireland. At the Irish Challenge, the players fight for points in the race to win the tour.

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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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Watch: Korn Ferry Tour highlights from round 4 of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank

Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, part of the Korn Ferry Tour, is taking place at the Oakridge Country Club in Farmington, Utah, USA. The fourth and final round of the tournament has concluded, and the highlights reveal the key moments and performances of the day.

Karl Karl from Australia leads the leaderboard with a total score (TTP) of -25, recording a daily score (TODAY) of -5. Tied for second place are Joe Weiler and Matt McCarty, both from the USA, each with a total score of -23. Joe Weiler achieved a daily score of -7, and Matt McCarty recorded a daily score of -3. In fourth place is William Mouw, also from the USA, with a total score of -22 and a daily score of -8. Tied for fifth place are Austin Hitt and Thomas Rosenmueller, both scoring -21 in total; Austin Hitt recorded a daily score of -8, and Thomas Rosenmueller had a daily score of -7. Carter Jenkins, also tied in fifth place, has a total score of -21 and a daily score of -3.

The best rounds of the day were played by Jeffrey Kang from the USA, who achieved a daily score of -10, followed by William Mouw and Austin Hitt, both from the USA, with daily scores of -8.

The total prize money for the tournament is $1,000,000. The video showcases the highlights of the fourth round of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, featuring remarkable moments from this round of the Korn Ferry Tour.

This text provides an overview of the key performances in the fourth round and highlights the top players on the leaderboard, in addition to spotlighting the standout rounds of the day. The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank highlights significant performances and rankings in the final round of the tournament.

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Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank: The Korn Ferry Tour round 4 highlights

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Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Karl Vilips Earns First Title at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank 2024 Live Scores

The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank in the season 2024 is being played in Farmington, Utah, USA at the Oakridge Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank 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 Oakridge Country Club plays at Par 71.

The Korn Ferry Tour travels to Utah for the Utah Championship. In temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, the players fight for important points in the race for the tour victory.

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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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Olympic Golf 2024 – Live Blog: Scheffler Wins Olympic Gold

Scottie Scheffler wins olympic gold. (Photo: Getty)

Golf at Olympics 2024 -Men’s Tournament Live Scores

The Men’s Tournament in Golf at the Olympics 2024 is being played in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France at the Le Golf National. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The course for the tournament at Le Golf National plays at Par 71.

The Olympic golf tournament in Paris is an absolute highlight on the agenda. Alongside the four major tournaments, the event in Paris is probably the most important tournament of the year. In addition to two-time major winner and defending champion Xander Schauffele, high-flyer Scottie Scheffler is also aiming for a golf medal.

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Golf at Olympics 2024 -Men’s Tournament Live Scores

The Men’s Tournament in Golf at the Olympics 2024 is being played in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France at the Le Golf National. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The course for the tournament at Le Golf National plays at Par 71.

The Olympic golf tournament in Paris is an absolute highlight on the agenda. Alongside the four major tournaments, the event in Paris is probably the most important tournament of the year. In addition to two-time major winner and defending champion Xander Schauffele, high-flyer Scottie Scheffler is also aiming for a golf medal.

Olympics 2024 live

The men’s Olympic golf tournament will take place from 1 to 4 August 2024 at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris, France. The 60 best golfers in the world will compete for gold, silver and bronze on the 2018 Ryder Cup course. The Albatros course at Le Golf National is known for its four final holes where water comes into play. The final holes could therefore provide additional drama in the battle for medals and Olympic glory. The par-71 course was designed by Hubert Chesneau and Robert Von Hagge.[gpalbum id=9549] This is the third time in the modern era that golf competitions have been held at the Olympic Games. In 2016 in Rio, the Englishman Justin Rose came out on top. The defending champion and therefore winner in Tokyo 2021 is Xander Schauffele. There will be very special medals for the top 3 in Paris this time, as the showpieces include a piece of the world-famous Eiffel Tower.

A total of 60 golfers from 32 countries will take part in the Olympic golf tournament, in which there is no cut. The USA has the most participants with four golfers. Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark are competing for the USA. European stars such as Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland are also taking part. The eyes of all Frenchmen and women will be on Victor Perez and Matthieu Pavon. Incidentally, Perez will start the Olympic tournament with the first tee shot on Thursday. In addition to the well-known names, lesser-known players such as Fabrizio Zanotti (Paraguay), Tapio Pulkkanen (Finland) and Kristoffer Ventura (Norway) will also be competing. This is made possible by the special qualification mode, which limits the number of participants per nation.

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Watch: Korn Ferry Tour highlights from round 2 of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank

FARMINGTON, UTAH - AUGUST 02: Sam Bennett looks on from the ninth hole during the second round of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health at Oakridge Country Club on August 02, 2024 in Farmington, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank is a notable event on the Korn Ferry Tour. The tournament takes place in Farmington, Utah, USA, at the Oakridge Country Club. The championship offers a prize pool of $1,000,000. The final round, Round 4, has been completed, and the leaderboard features some impressive performances.

Cristobal Del Solar from Chile leads the tournament with a total score of -15. He is followed by David Kocher from the USA, who has a total score of -14. Marcelo Rozo from Colombia and Karl Karl from Australia are tied for third place, each with a total score of -13. Brett Drewitt from Australia, Carter Jenkins from the USA, and Quade Cummins from the USA share the fifth position, each with a total score of -12.

On this final day, Karl Karl from Australia, Cristobal Del Solar from Chile, and Frankie Capan from the USA played the best rounds, each achieving a daily score of -9, -8, and -8 respectively.

The results of this round are a key part of the tournament’s conclusion. The provided video compilation showcases the highlights of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank. The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank Highlights and Korn Ferry Tour Highlights mark the end of an exciting tournament week.

Overall, the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank has concluded with high competitive spirit and remarkable performances, making it a significant event on the Korn Ferry Tour.

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Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank: The Korn Ferry Tour round 2 highlights

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Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Portland Classic

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Dewi Weber of the Netherlands looks on during the second round of the Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club on August 02, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

The Portland Classic, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently being held at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon. The tournament offers a total prize money of $1,750,000. As we look into the highlights of the fourth and final round, the focus is on the top positions and notable daily performances.

Leading the leaderboard is Dewi Weber from the Netherlands, with a total score of 128. Weber has achieved a daily score of -10 in the current round, placing her at the top with a total score (TTP) of -16. Tied for second place are Andrea Lee from the USA and Polly Mack from Germany, both with a total score of 130 and -14 TTP. They both recorded daily scores of -9 and -5, respectively.

In fourth place, tied, are Jenny Shin from South Korea and Grace Kim from Australia, each with a total score of 131 and -13 TTP. Their daily scores are both -7.

The best rounds of the day were played by Dewi Weber with a daily score of -10, Andrea Lee with a daily score of -9, and Alexa Pano from the USA, who also recorded an impressive daily score of -8. Pano currently holds a tied position in sixth place on the leaderboard with a total score of 132 and -12 TTP.

The Portland Classic has showcased strong performances and tight competition, with key moments captured in the highlights video. As the tournament concludes, these LPGA Tour Highlights and Portland Classic Highlights feature the standout plays and significant shots from the final round, marking the end of an exciting event in Portland.

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Portland Classic: 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 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.