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Luke Donald on the Ryder Cup: The Trickiest Things About Foursomes

Luke Donald chats on the range with Mizuno in company of Ben Griffin and Keith Mitchell. He reflects on his past captaincy at the Ryder Cup in Rome, on the positive result but also the decisions a captain has to make leading up to that.

Luke Donald reflects about the Ryder Cup

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The PGA Tour unfolds into yet another fascinating day at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. The tournament takes place in Orlando, Florida, USA at the Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. The $20,000,000 prize pool serves as a testament to the prestige of this tournament, appealing to the competitive spirit of the golfers. Spectators and golf enthusiasts can expect to see the PGA Tour Highlights from this captivating event.

As round 2 concludes, the leaderboard has interesting developments. The top five positions display a quintet tie. Several players, namely Shane Lowry from Ireland, Hideki Matsuyama from Japan, Russell Henley and Brian Harman, both from USA, and finally Wyndham Clark, also from USA all stand at T1, total score being -7.

The daily score of some players has been remarkable during this round. Wyndham Clark from USA tops the list with -6. He is followed by Brian Harman from USA scoring -4 and Russell Henley from USA achieving -3.

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard: The PGA Tour round 2 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: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Puerto Rico Open

The PGA Tour is currently staging the Puerto Rico Open at the Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. A noteworthy event celebrated within the lush greens of the scenic Grand Reserve Golf Club.

As the tournament clocks round 2 in, Joe Highsmith from USA clearly stands at the top of the leaderboard at position 1 with a total score of -13. Closely following are Matti Schmid from Germany, Kevin Streelman from USA, Rafael Campos from Puerto Rico, and Ryo Hisatsune from Japan, all tied at position 2 with a total score of -12.

The round of the day was played by Matti Schmid, Erik Barnes, and Jimmy Stanger with a daily score of -7. These excellent performances contribute to the Puerto Rico Open highlights and make the tournament even more compelling to watch.

This event from the PGA Tour roster carries a prize fund of $4,000,000.

The following video provides an encapsulation of the PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Puerto Rico Open. From stunning shots to impressive putts, the video compilation presents the best moments from the tournament so far.

Puerto Rico Open: The PGA Tour second round 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: PGA Tour highlights from the first round of the Puerto Rico Open

It’s time to check in on the highlights from the current PGA Tour tournament, the Puerto Rico Open, held in Rio Grande at the Grand Reserve Golf Club. For golf enthusiasts, the first round of the Puerto Rico Open offered some top-notch golfing.

In the top five spots, Scott Piercy, Joe Highsmith, Brice Garnett, Garrick Higgo, and Erik Barnes all showcased impressive golf skills. Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith, both from the USA, have tied for first place, both boasting a total score of -7. Brice Garnett (USA), Garrick Higgo (RSA), and Erik Barnes (USA) all came in close behind the leading golfers with a total score of -6.

$4,000,000 are at stake for the participants of the Puerto Rico Open, as they navigate the challenges of the Grand Reserve Golf Club.

The ‘Puerto Rico Open Highlights’ video is a compilation which includes all the noteworthy moments from today’s round, offering viewers an insight into the round’s best shots.

Puerto Rico Open: The PGA Tour 1 round 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: PGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The PGA Tour continues its season with the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard held at the Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. Today marked the end of the first round of the tournament, with Shane Lowry from Ireland taking the lead on the leaderboard with a total score of -6. Closely following behind Lowry were Justin Lower and Hideki Matsuyama, both tying for the second spot with total scores tallying at -5. Tied for the fourth position were players Russell Henley, Lee Hodges, Sam Burns and Sahith Theegala, all from the United States, each earning a total score of -4.

Named after its legendary founder, Arnold Palmer, this tournament not only celebrates his life and legacy but also presents a competitive field with $20,000,000 in prize money available.

To catch all the excitement and action of the day, check out the video highlights featuring the PGA Tour Highlights and the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Highlights. With three more rounds to go, we eagerly anticipate how the story of the tournament will unfold.

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard: 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: PGA Tour highlights from the first round of the Cognizant Classic

Presenting the PGA Tour Highlights from today’s Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, the first round has proven to be full of exceptional golf performances. The tournament is being held in the stunning location of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, at the PGA National Resort (The Champions). Over the course of the next four rounds, competing golfers are vying for a share of the remarkable $9,000,000 prize pool.

In this round, Chad Ramey of the USA and S.H. Kim of South Korea co-lead the leaderboard, each finishing with a total score of -7. They are closely followed by Andrew Novak, Ryan Moore, Austin Eckroat, and a total of six golfers tied with a total score of -6.

For those golf fans keeping an eye on the action, an exciting video compilation of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches highlights is available. This video reveals the highlights of this first round and the brilliant performances from leading golfers in the PGA tour.

Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches: The PGA Tour 1 round 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: LPGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the HSBC Women’s World Championship

The second round of the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship provided a wealth of action and high-quality golfing performances that can be seen in the LPGA Tour Highlights. Held at the beautiful Sentosa Golf Club located in Sentosa, Singapore, the championship continues to live up to its esteemed reputation in the world of women’s professional golf.

In leading the tournament’s leaderboard after the second round, is Celine Boutier from France with a total score of seven under par. Following closely, Ayaka Furue from Japan sits in second place with a total score of six under par, while Madelene Sagstrom from Sweden holds the third spot with her total score of five under par. Tied in the fourth place are Peiyun Chien from Taiwan, Nasa Hataoka from Japan, Stephanie Kyriacou from Australia, Hyo Joo Kim from South Korea, and Sarah Schmelzel from United States, all with a score of four under par in total.

The total prize money allocated for the HSBC Women’s World Championship stands at $1,800,000. The video presented in this article offers a valuable compilation of the HSBC Women’s World Championship Highlights, with especially remarkable moments taken from the second round of play.

HSBC Women’s World Championship: The LPGA Tour 2 round 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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Kentucky and Old Country Traditions Converge in Valhalla

Rory McIlroy’s victory in darkness at the 2014 PGA Championship in Valhalla Golf Club, resisting the rallies of local favorites Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler in a rain-delayed final round, was the Northern Irishman’s last win in a major. However, it was not the last time nor the first time someone from the Old Country left an imprint in Valhalla and Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, KY – AUGUST 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Wanamaker Trophy during the Award Ceremony for the 96th PGA Championship, at Valhalla Golf Club, on August 10, 2014 in Louisville, KY. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)

Limestone: Kentucky’s Heritage

“We have exposed limestone throughout the golf course, and we are pretty much in the heart of limestone,” said Jimmy Kirchdorfer, General Chairman of Valhalla Golf Club. “That is the reason the early settlers decided to raise horses and have the whisky industry here. Limestone is the key to our Kentucky heritage. ”Limestone is the foundation of Valhalla and most Kentucky traditions, from bluegrass (both the plant and the music), to horses and bourbon. “It imbues the water with important minerals that are consumed by the yeast during the fermentation process. Then it filters the water and removes iron, which will interact with the components in the oak barrel and discolor the bourbon,” explained Dubliner Conor O’Driscoll, the seventh Master Distiller in Heaven Hill Distillery. “If you look at our portfolio, Henry McKenna, was an Irishman, Evan Williams was a Welshman. It was the Irish and the Scots who brought whiskey to America. Of course, the Irish invented it… or so they affirm,” said for the craic (jokingly in Irish or Scottish) O’Driscoll, the druid also behind the blending of Elijah Craig, a name associated with the invention of bourbon.

Fine Whiskey from Kentucky (Photo by Visit Kentucky)

The Ryder Cup at Valhalla

Coinciding with the anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, O’Driscoll met his wife around 25 years ago at the Kentucky Derby, another melting pot of international influences in the Bluegrass State, including some winningest riders from Mexico and Puerto Rico. “I went to the Kentucky Derby and that’s when it all kind of came together, the event was very international,” said Englishman Josh Webber, part of the groundcrew during the 2008 Ryder Cup and the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. “The Derby was a fantastic experience. I went to the horse race and never saw a horse. We were in the infield partying,” added Irishman Paul O’Donoghue.

The famous Kentuck Derby (Photo by Visit Kentucky)

Webber and O’Donoghue were the only Europeans under Superintendent Mark Wilson’s orders during the memorable Ryder Cup at Valhalla. “When I was mowing greens, I had the European flag wrapped around my shoulders and I wore a crown”, remembered Webber. “We always had the European flag flying and Mark went and bought 200 American flags for the rest of the team,” O’Donohue recalled.

Webber and O’Donoghue at the Ryder Cup 2008 (Photo by PGA of America)

Both then young men from the Old Country in Kentucky –now superintendents in Southern England and The Netherlands—treasure the memories of their time in Valhalla and the “massive similarities between the soil in the Islands and Kentucky,” even the whiskey, the grass, and the music. “Except for one or two places, Ireland is mainly limestone, which gives you the green”, explained O’Donohue. “The only reason we call it bluegrass in Kentucky is because when it is hot it turns blue”, added the Irish superintendent about the origin of the name of the grass and the Bluegrass genre, derived from traditional Scottish, Irish, and English music. Bluegrass songs about family, horses, bourbon, and even limestone played in the background during the time Webber and O’Donohue spent under the wing of Kentucky Golf Hall of Famer Mark Wilson in Valhalla Golf Club. “Being part of the building of Valhalla put the wind on my back and launched me downhill,” said Wilson, who started his career in the seventies along with the first class of formally educated superintendents in the country.

Mark Wilson at the Ryder Cup 2008 (Photo by PGA of America)

Epic finishes in Kentucky

“For 22 years I mowed the bent grass fairways of Valhalla with green mowers and cut the clippings. And every winter we had to extent the site and the venue,” said now-retired Wilson, privileged witness of one Ryder Cup and three PGA Championships in Valhalla. “We were fortunate to have epic and historic finishes. I remember all of them,” said Kirchdorfer. “Tiger beating Bob May in a playoff in 2000 was spectacular,” he remembers about Tiger Woods’ victory, the first time since 1953 (Ben Hogan) that a player had won three major championships in the same calendar year. “The 2008 Ryder Cup, when the US was struggling to win until the end and we had two players from Kentucky, Kenny Perry and JB Holmes, was very special. A lot of people from Kentucky would say it was the best sporting event they have ever been to,” said Kirchdorfer.

“Valhalla is fantastic. It always seems to provide a very exciting finish in these championships. I watched the 2000 PGA here when Tiger won against Bob May, and I was sitting at home watching the Ryder Cup, as well. It seems like it always provides a great finish,” said McIlroy after winning his fourth major in Valhalla at 25 years of age. A decade later, two weeks after the 150 th Kentucky Derby, and on the 25 th Anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Rory McIlory, from the Old Country, could break the spell and win his fifth major at the 106 th PGA Championship in Valhalla Golf Club. “I had a great time here and hopefully I am going to come back one day to Valhalla and try and win this thing again,” were some of his last words in 2014 before departing Kentucky with the Wannamaker Trophy.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on 18 during the Final Round of the 96th PGA Championship, at Valhalla Golf Club, on August 10, 2014 in Louisville, KY. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)
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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from the 4th round of the Mexican Open

This week, the renowned PGA Tour has taken the world of golf to Vallarta, Mexico for the Mexico Open at Vidanta. The tournament is being played at the Vidanta Vallarta golf club. The total prize money for the tournament stands at a substantial $8,100,000.

After four rounds of the tournament, the leaderboard has seen some exceptional play. Jake Knapp from USA takes home the win with a total score of -19. Followed closely by Sami Valimaki from Finland at -17. The third position is jointly held by Stephan Jaeger from Germany, C.T. Pan from Taipei and Justin Lower from USA, all at -14.

The highlights of the day included some impressive rounds by Stephan Jaeger and C.T Pan, who achieved a daily score of -6. Other spectacular performances of the day were delivered by Carson Young from USA carding -5.

The compilation video presented encapsulates the Mexico Open at Vidanta highlights, capturing the standout moments from today’s play. From driving tee shots to pinpoint putts, the PGA Tour highlights from the day’s action provide an exciting overview of round four.

Mexico Open at Vidanta: The PGA Tour 4 round 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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Record hunt 2023: Bernhard Langer’s great triumph and more impressive performances

From impressive rounds to triumphant victories, the year 2023 in golf has been filled with astonishing moments. Bernhard Langer claimed the title of the most successful golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, Bryson DeChambeau left everyone in awe with a remarkable 58, and Scottie Scheffler’s wallet is likely brimming after a unique season. Let’s revisit the memorable records of 2023.

Bernhard Langers All-Time Record

At the 2023 US Senior Open, Bernhard Langer achieved a historic milestone by securing his 46th victory on the PGA Tour Champions, surpassing Hale Irwin’s record of 45 wins set in 2007. Langer, at the age of 65, showcased his excellence with an impressive seven strokes under par, maintaining a lead of two to three strokes over his competitors. This victory marked Langer’s twelfth major win on the Champions Tour, further solidifying his own record for the most senior majors. With numerous other successes in his illustrious career, Bernhard Langer remains a golf legend.

Bryson DeChambeau’s Picture-Perfect Round and a Double Record by Matt Wallace

While Bryson DeChambeau may not have reached legendary status yet, he astounded the golf world with a legendary round this year. At the Greenbrier Event of the LIV Golf League, the American clinched an undisputed victory, concluding the tournament with an impressive 58. A 59 is a rare feat, but a 58 in men’s golf is exceptionally uncommon. The last time such a low round was recorded was in 2016 by Jim Furyk on the PGA Tour and Stephan Jäger on the Web.com Tour.

However, record-breaking rounds were not limited to the LIV Tour. Matt Wallace set two records in a single round at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. While nine birdies in a round are impressive on their own, Wallace achieved nine birdies on the back nine, matching James Nittier’s record for the most consecutive birdies on the European Tour/DP World Tour and setting a new record for the Back Nine.

Long-Drive Record: No One Hits Farther than Kyle Berkshire

Kyle Berkshire, a multiple-time world champion and the number one-ranked long driver, set two new records in 2023. During his world record attempt, Berkshire struck the ball at an incredible speed of 241.6 miles per hour, a feat never before achieved in golf. This equates to approximately 388.8 kilometers per hour, establishing a new world record for the long-haired American from Maryland.

Just under two weeks later, Berkshire made another record-breaking announcement. In Wyoming, he launched the ball an astonishing 529 meters, aided by a tailwind of 32 km/h.

PGA Tour Money Shower

Early in the year, it became evident that 2023 would be a record-breaking year for players’ wallets, thanks to the generous prize money at PGA Tour Designated Events. In April, Jon Rahm surpassed the prize money record previously held by Scottie Scheffler in the 2020/21 season. Rahm had earned a record-breaking $14,465,840 at that point, driven by four victories, including the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Genesis Invitational, and the Masters, along with five additional top-10 finishes. By the end of the season, Rahm ranked second in the money standings with $16,522,608. Scottie Scheffler, however, outearned everyone, amassing an incredible $21,014,342 during this season.