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Charlie Woods Takes Part in US Open Qualifier

Charlie Woods took part in a qualifier for the US Open. (Photo: Getty)
Charlie Woods took part in a qualifier for the US Open. (Photo: Getty)

Charlie Woods made another attempt to qualify for a professional tournament this week. The son of Tiger Woods took part in a local qualifying tournament in Florida for the US Open 2024 on Thursday. Woods is one of 10,052 golfers who have applied to take part in the US Open 2024 in Pinehurst. Only 52 of them have already been confirmed as participants, the rest are trying to qualify via the qualifying tournaments.

Charlie Woods Plays 81 at US Open Qualifier

Charlie Woods took part in one of 109 local qualifiers. Among the 84 participants at The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, there were five spots for the final qualifier. Woods, who carded a round of 81 over the 18 holes of the event, finished T61 and will not advance to the next stage. He started the round with a bogey and a double bogey, followed by another double bogey on hole 6, before making his only birdie of the round on hole 5. Another double bogey and three bogeys followed on the back nine. In the end, he was twelve strokes behind the leader. Only four players played under par.

The 15-year-old last tried his hand at a pre-qualifier for the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic in February and played a round of 86. He gained his first ‘experience’ on professional tours together with his father at the PNC Championship on the Champions Tour. The two have been taking part in the family event together since 2020. Last year, the pair finished in a tie for fifth place behind winner Bernhard Langer. Their best result came in 2021, when they finished second behind John Daly and John Daly II.

Incidentally, the older Woods is not one of the players who has already qualified for the US Open. 2023 was the last year in which he was automatically qualified thanks to his Masters victory in 2019.

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LPGA Tour Live Blog: Strong Performaces in LA

The LPGA Tour LA Championship Live Blog. (Image: Getty)
The LPGA Tour LA Championship Live Blog. (Image: Getty)

JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro 2024 Live Scores

The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro in the season 2024 is being played in Los Angeles, California, United States at the Wilshire Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 25th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is part of the LPGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $3,750,000.
The course for the tournament at Wilshire Country Club plays at Par 71.

The Wilshire Country Club is steeped in history, having been founded in 1919 and designed by Norman Macbeth. It’s a favorite on the tour and has seen several celebrity attendees due to its proximity to Hollywood.

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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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Watch: LIV Golf highlights from round 1 of the Adelaide

LIV Golf Adelaide Highlights. (Photo: getty)
LIV Golf Adelaide Highlights. (Photo: getty)

Welcome to the LIV Golf Highlights at the Adelaide tournament. The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia, is the host to this magnificent event. With $25,000,000 at stake, this contest attracts some of the world’s top golfers.

After the first round of play, Jinichiro Kozuma from Japan is leading the pack with a total score of -9. He is followed by Carlos Ortiz from Mexico and Danny Lee from New Zealand, both at T2 position with total scores of -8.

The golfers at T4 include Mito Pereira from Chile, Peter Uihlein, and Andy Ogletree both from the USA, and Anirban Lahiri from India, each with a total score of -7.

In this Adelaide Highlights, golf enthusiasts have the privilege of watching tournament action through a compilation of today’s best gameplay moments.

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Adelaide: The LIV Tour round 1 highlights

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 25: Shane Lowry of Ireland and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland react on the 15th hole during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 25, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which is famous for its team event in the first two round of the tournament, have played their first round at the well-renowned golf course – TPC Louisiana, located in Avondale, Louisiana. As golf enthusiasts around the world had their eyes glued to this compelling event, the highlights of the play were much anticipated.

Sitting at the pinnacle of the leaderboard are the following players: Brehm/Hubbard, Kohles/Kizzire, Rai/ Lipsky, and McIlroy/Lowry all tied at the first position. Each of these teams sported a total score of -11. Coming at fifth place, Thompson/Novak, Detry/MacIntyre, and Champ/Daffue are tied with a total score of -10.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans laid out a substantial prize fund of $8,900,000 for this tournament. The amount, untouched by any adjective statement or valuation, speaks for itself in the world of golf.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans on PGA Tour brought together a plethora of international talent, with players showcasing their golfing prowess and providing audiences with a spectacle worth witnessing. As the tournament heads towards its epic climax, golf fans around the globe remain on the edge of their seats.

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans: 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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Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Capan III plays 13-under 58 at Veritex Bank Championship 2024

The Veritex Bank Championship 2024 live. (Photo: Getty)

Veritex Bank Championship 2024 Live Scores

The Veritex Bank Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Arlington, Texas, United States of America at the Texas Rangers Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 25th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The Veritex Bank 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 Texas Rangers Golf Club plays at Par 71.

The Veritex Bank Championship at Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington is a highlight on the Korn Ferry Tour, featuring up-and-coming golfers and a prize purse of $1,000,000.

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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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Ladies European Tour Live: Rose Davies tied for lead at SA Women’s Open 2024

Ladies European Tour Live: SA Women´s Open
Ladies European Tour Live: SA Women´s Open

Investec SA Women’s Open 2024 Live Scores

The Investec SA Women’s Open in the season 2024 is being played in Cape Town, South Africa at the Erinvale Country and Golf Estate. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 25th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The Investec SA Women’s Open is part of the Ladies European Tour in the season 2024.
The course for the tournament at Erinvale Country and Golf Estate plays at Par 72.

The Ladies European Tour is playing another tournament in South Africa, this time in Cape Town. The South African Women’s Open 2024 shines with several German starters.

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The Ladies European Tour is the leading professional golf tournament series for women in Europe. It is the European counterpart to the LPGA Tour (Ladies Professional Golf Association), which mainly takes place in the USA. The LET offers talented female golfers the opportunity to compete at a high level and serves as a platform for players to make a name for themselves internationally.

The tour includes a variety of tournaments in different European countries as well as outside of Europe. This international presence allows players to prove themselves on different courses and in different competitive conditions. For many players, the LET is an important step in their career.

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PGA Tour: Multimillion Bonuses for Top Players

Tiger Woods and other top players receive large bonuses as part of the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program. (Source: Getty)
Tiger Woods and other top players receive large bonuses as part of the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program. (Source: Getty)

In February, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan unveiled the Player Equity Program. The PGA Tour had struck a deal with Strategic Sports Group to make an immediate investment of 1.5 billion dollars in a new for-profit entity called PGA Tour Enterprises. Part of the investment includes the Player Equity Program, designed to reward players for their loyalty to the PGA Tour. The 193 eligible recipients were notified of their equity shares by Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, who is also CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises. “It’s about making sure our players know that the PGA Tour is the best place to compete and showing them how much the Tour appreciates them being loyal,” said Jason Gore, the Tour’s Chief Player Officer, in one of six informational videos the Tour has produced for members, which are available to Golf.com.

How the Money Is Distributed Among the PGA Tour Players

The plan envisages that around 930 million US dollars will be distributed to 193 players, taking into account four main categories. The players will not receive the money immediately, but in the form of shares in PGA Tour Enterprises, which will house the Tour’s commercial activities. Led by the Tour’s top stars, 36 players will receive a share of 750 million US dollars based on their performance over the last five years. That’s just over 80% of the prize that goes to only a few dozen pros. Points are awarded based on the number of years as a Tour member, participation in Tour Championships and victories, with special achievements such as Major titles, victories in the Players Championship and the FedEx Cup earning additional points. The second group, consisting of “consistent performers and up-and-coming talent”, will receive 75 million US dollars for 64 players. Their participation is based on FedExCup points over the last three years. A further 30 million US dollars will be awarded to 57 players in the third group, based on career earnings and the number of top 125 finishes in the FedExCup points. The fourth group, comprising “Legends of the Past”, including names such as Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, will receive 75 million US dollars. These funds are awarded on the basis of the “Career Points” system and are earmarked exclusively for living golf legends.

A key element of the program is the eight-year commitment period. Participations reach 50% of their value after four years, 75% after six years and the full 100% after eight years. At this point, players can sell their holdings to PGA Tour Enterprises. This arrangement is designed to strengthen player loyalty to the PGA Tour. Strategic Sports Group valued the PGA Tour at US$12.3 billion when it joined and this value is expected to increase over time.

What’s In It for the Top Players

According to a rough estimate by Golf.com, Tiger Woods will receive 528 career points, Rory McIlroy just 199, while Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have both accumulated a similar number of just under 100 points. All four players are expected to be part of Group 1 and all will receive substantial grants, but the difference in career points is expected to bring some differences in value. In short, Woods will receive the highest grant value (possibly by a wide margin) and McIlroy’s will be the second highest. Golf journalist Joe Pompliano estimates that Woods’ shares could be worth up to $100 million, double Rory McIlroy’s $50 million.

Further Bonuses Expected In the Coming Years

In addition to the initial investment of 1.5 billion US dollars, the players will receive a further bonus of around 600 million US dollars in the coming years. These funds, amounting to USD 100 million per year from 2025 to 2030, will be awarded based on the performance and results of the Player Impact Program, with a particular focus on young talent.

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Challenge Tour Live: Josh Berry tied for the early lead at the UAE Challenge 2024

Challenge Tour Live: Josh Berry at the UAE Challenge 2024
Challenge Tour Live: Josh Berry at the UAE Challenge 2024

UAE Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The UAE Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 25th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The UAE Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 300.000,00 €.
The course for the tournament at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The UAE Challenge at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is part of the Challenge Tour. With prize money of 300,000 US dollars, the event attracts international competitors. The course, known for its challenging layout and magnificent sea views, challenges golfers over four rounds, making it a major event for rising stars in the golf world.

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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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DP World Tour Live Blog: Tight Leaderboard at the ISPS Handa Championship 2024

DP World Tour: ISPS Handa Championship 2024 Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)
DP World Tour: ISPS Handa Championship 2024 Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)

ISPS Handa Championship 2024 Live Scores

The ISPS Handa Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Gotemba, Japan at the Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba Course. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 25th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The ISPS Handa Championship is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,250,000.
The course for the tournament at Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba Course plays at Par 72.

After a longer break, the DP World Tour continues its Asian Swing with the ISPS Handa Championship in Japan.

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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.

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Champions Tour Live Blog: Mitsubishi Electric Classic 2024

PGA Tour Champions Hoag Classic Live (Photo: Getty)
PGA Tour Champions Hoag Classic Live (Photo: Getty)

Mitsubishi Electric Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Duluth, Georgia, United States of America at the TPC Sugarloaf. The tournament starts at the Friday, 26th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is part of the Champions Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at TPC Sugarloaf plays at Par 72.

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is a celebrated event on the PGA TOUR Champions circuit, taking place at the scenic TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. This tournament draws a strong field, including several PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions winners, and Hall of Fame members, making it a highlight of the Champions Tour.

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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.