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Race to Dubai: Matthew Jordan impresses – Tough week for English golfers

Matthew Jordan impressed with his T4-finish at the Kenya Open, while the other English players around Fleetwood fall in the Race To Dubai ranking. (Photos: Getty)
Matthew Jordan impressed with his T4-finish at the Kenya Open, while the other English players around Fleetwood fall in the Race To Dubai ranking. (Photos: Getty)

The journey through the current season of the DP World Tour has seen golfers teeing off across various locations, accumulating points to bolster their positions in the Race to Dubai rankings. The DP World Tour resumed play after a week’s break with the Kenya Open. While Dutchman Darius van Driel won the tournament in East Africa, an Englishman, Matthew Jordan, also impressed in a tie for fourth place. The rankings currently boast an impressive contingent of English golfers, with 21 of them carving their names into the top 120, showcasing the depth of talent stemming from England.

Race To Dubai: The top English players in the Ranking

Even after a tough week in the Race to Dubai, the three leading English players are still in a comfortable position. Tommy Fleetwood (12th rank, 625.6 points) aswell as Laurie Canter (16th rank, 479.15 points), and Richard Mansell (27th rank, 303.3 points) fall back two spots in the ranking. Especially Fleetwood, who trumpeted his presence with a win to his name this season counts as the biggest star among the English players. Also worth mentioning is Matthew Jordan, who climbed a whole 54 places in the Race To Dubai with his tied fourth place at the Kenya Open and thus finds himself in the Top 50. Jordan now is in 46th place with 212.2 points.

Rory McIlroy leads the Top-Five in the Race To Dubai

As the Race to Dubai heats up, the global golfing community casts its gaze upon the crème de la crème vying for the top spots. Currently leading the pack is Rory McIlroy, a seasoned campaigner whose mastery and presence on the course have garnered him a total of 1596 points over just two events, including a victory. A whisker away, in second place, is Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino (2nd rank, 1222.7 points, seven events, one victory), followed by Poland’s Adrian Meronk (3rd rank, 1023.4 points). The top five is rounded out with Joaquin Niemann of Chile (4th rank, 966.73 points) and South Africa’s Zander Lombard (5th rank, 763.71 points), both making significant strides in their quest to ascend the Race to Dubai rankings.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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European Tour: Magical Kenya Open 2024 Live Blog – Darius van Driel wins

(Photo: Getty)
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Magical Kenya Open 2024 Live Scores

The Magical Kenya Open in the season 2024 is being played in Nairobi, Kenya at the Muthaiga Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The Magical Kenya Open is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,500,000.
The course for the tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club plays at Par 71.

The DP World Tour travels on to Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the International Swing. The Kenya Open has been held near Nairobi since 1967. The tournament is followed by two more events in South Africa before the tour moves on to the Asian Swing.

European Tour live

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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DP World Tour Tee Times: Two US-Players in one flight

Julian Suri and John Catlin will start together on the DP World Tour in Kenya. The Tee Times for the US-Players. (Source: Getty)
Julian Suri and John Catlin will start together on the DP World Tour in Kenya. The Tee Times for the US-Players. (Source: Getty)

The European Tour continues its journey, with an exciting stop in Nairobi, Kenya. The upcoming event, the Magical Kenya Open, will be at the Muthaiga Golf Club. This par-71 course will test the skills of all participating players. The tournament, which commands a $2,500,000 prize pool, will serve as the battlefield for the title defended by Jorge Campillo.

All Tee Times for the Magical Kenya Open

European Tour Tee Times: Spotlight on American Participants

Julian Suri, from the USA, sets off at 08:50 for his first round alongside John Axelsen from Denmark, and his compatriot John Catlin. The trio transforms for the second round when they are set to tee off at 13:40.

With Nicolo Galletti, Braden Thornberry, James Nicholas and Jordan Gumberg there are three more american starters in Kenya. Galletti starts his first round at 07:30 (Second round: 12:20) while Thornberry and Nicholas both start at 09:10. (Second round: 14:00) Gumberg is the last of the americans and is going to start at 13:40 (Second round: 08:50)

Remember to follow the tournament and support your favorite golfers as they pit against each other, demonstrating their high-end golfing skills and strategic prowess.

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(All times are local kenyan times)

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Plenty of UK Players in Kenya

The Tee Times for the UK players at the DP World Tour event in Kenya. (Source: Getty)
The Tee Times for the UK players at the DP World Tour event in Kenya. (Source: Getty)

Stay updated on the DP World Tour Tee Times, as we highlight the schedule for British, Welsh, and Scottish players at the Magical Kenya Open. On the picturesque greens of Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya, the Magical Kenya Open is all set for a striking launch. The tournament, a part of the revered European Tour, enjoys a total prize money of $2,500,000. This par 71 event stands as a significant opportunity for golfers to up their game and clinch victory. Jorge Campillo, the defending champion, will undoubtedly be feeling the pressure of repeating history.

All Tee Times for the Magical Kenya Open

Quick Peek into Magical Kenya Open: DP World Tour Tee Times

Starting off with British prodigy Sam Hutsby and his playing partners comprising of Lucas Vacarisas (ESP) and Isaac Ogolla Makokha (KEN). This triad has their first round tee time scheduled for 07:20 on Thursday, while their second round begins at 12:10 on Friday.

Steven Brown from England enters the course with Alexander Levy (FRA) and Deon Germishuys (RSA) with their tee times set for 07:50 for round 1 and 12:40 for the second round.

For Eddie Pepperell, another English contender, the tee time for the first round is marked at 07:50 with Dismas Indiza Anyonyi (KEN) and Aaron Cockerill (CAN), and 12:40 for round 2.

Matthew Jordan (ENG) shares his journey with Lauri Ruuska (FIN) and Daniel Nduva (KEN) for whom the first round tees off at 08:00, followed by the second round at 12:50.

The Scottish golfer, Connor Syme, with a tee time of 08:00 for the first round, will be gracing the greens with Frederic Lacroix (FRA) and Hurly Long (GER) and their second round begins at 12:50.

The event’s tee time of 08:10 for the first round will witness participation from Daniel Young of Scotland; they play alongside Nicolai von Dellingshausen (GER) and Thomas Aiken (RSA). Their second round is scheduled for 13:00 on Friday.

Featuring another English golfer, Gary Boyd, who shares his rounds with Justin Walters (RSA) and Benjamin Follet-smith (ZIM). Their first round begins at 08:20 and the second at 13:10.

Andy Sullivan from England kickstarts his journey with Edoardo Molinari (ITA) and Julien Brun (FRA), with a first-round tee time at 08:30 and the second at 13:20.

The trio of John Parry (ENG), Dylan Mostert (RSA), and Philipp Katich (GER) embarks on their play at 08:40 in the first round and 13:30 in the second.

Sense the excitement with Andrew Wilson from England, John Lejirma, and Visitor Mapwanya, as they start off at 08:50 for the first round and 13:40 in the next.

Marc Warren from Scotland lights up the course with Joel Moscatel (ESP) and Braden Thornberry at 09:10 in round 1 and 14:00 in round 2.

English golfer, Garrick Porteous, joins Daan Huizing (NED) and James Nicholas at 09:10 for their tee time in the first round and 14:00 in the second.

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(All times are local times for Kenya)

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Race to Dubai: McIlroy Leads as Top US Players around Veerman compete

Rory McIlroy continues to lead in the Race To Dubai, while Johannes Veerman is the best US-Player. (Photos: Getty)
Rory McIlroy continues to lead in the Race To Dubai, while Johannes Veerman is the best US-Player. (Photos: Getty)

The DP World Tour has already seen several high-profile tournaments this season, seeing many different champions. Currently, Rory McIlroy holds the top spot in the Race to Dubai rankings, concluding his form from the last season when he won the Race To Dubai. On the other side of the Atlantic, there are 5 American players positioned within the Top 120, demonstrating the global appeal of the DP World Tour.

Top Americans in the Race to Dubai 2024

Taking a closer look at the Race to Dubai, the top American players are carving out significant positions for themselves. Johannes Veerman, currently ranked 40th, has accrued 222.82 points through 6 events. Veerman finished strong in this week’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at 16th. His compatriot Sean Crocker sits just outside the Top 50, with 174.17 points across 7 events. John Catlin, a three-time DP World Tour winner, has fallen to 86th place, but with plenty of season left, he has ample opportunity to ascend the leaderboard which currently attests to his subliminal talent.

Leading the Race to Dubai

Amidst an esteemed group, Rory McIlroy remains the player to beat in the Race to Dubai rankings. Without attending many events, his score of 1596 points reflects both his efficiency and excellence on the course. Following him are Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino and Poland’s Adrian Meronk, strong contenders who’ve marked their presence in the top echelons of the ranking with their consistent play. Chilean Joaquin Niemann and South African Zander Lombard complete the top five, epitomizing the global competitiveness of the DP World Tour.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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Race to Dubai: McIlroy Leads, Fleetwood Top English Player

Tommy Fleetwood leads the English players in the Race To Dubai 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Tommy Fleetwood leads the English players in the Race To Dubai 2024. (Photo: Getty)

As the DP World Tour unfolds, the Race to Dubai ranking has become a focal point for players and fans alike. A total of 11 tournaments have been played in the current season, with the latest being the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. Rory McIlroy currently tops the Race to Dubai rankings, and within the elite circle, 21 English players find themselves among the top 120, showcasing England’s depth in golf talent.

The Top English Players in the Race To Dubai 2024

In the Race to Dubai, the top English players are making significant strides. Tommy Fleetwood, currently ranked 10th with 625.6 points, fell down one spot in the rankings after not competing in Qatar. Close on his heels are Laurie Canter and Richard Mansell, who rank 14th and 25th respectively. Canter’s ranking has dipped slightly by one position, despite competing in five events this season, while Mansell has participated in six events to secure his spot within the top 30. The last English player within the Top-30 is Alex Fitzpatrick at 30th with 257.47 points.

The best players in the Race To Dubai

The spotlight in the Race to Dubai, however, shines brightest on the top five players, with Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy sitting confidently in pole position after two events in the new year, including a win at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at the start of the year that adds up to his 1596 points. The rankings witness a vibrant international mix, featuring Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino in second after his win at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, Poland’s Adrian Meronk in third, closely followed by Joaquin Niemann from Chile and Zander Lombard of South Africa rounding out the top five. With multiple victories spread amongst these leading golfers, the competition on the DP World Tour is as fierce as ever.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Callum Shinkwin starting alongside broad field of UK players

The DP World Tour event in Doha will feature a broad field of UK players. (Image: Getty)
The DP World Tour event in Doha will feature a broad field of UK players. (Image: Getty)

The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is slated to commence its first round on Thursday in the city of Doha, Qatar. The DP World Tour event will take place at the renowned Doha Golf Club, boasting a Par of 72. A prize fund of $2,500,000 is up for grabs, with Sami Välimäki as the defending champion, who will not be in the field.

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Breaking Down the DP World Tour Tee Times

Sam Jones, a British player, will participate in the first round at 06:15 local time and for the second at 11:00. He will be playing with Jaco Prinsloo from RSA and Kristian Krogh Johannessen from Norway.

English golfer Marcus Armitage will tee off at 06:35 and 11:20 with Hennie Du Plessis from RSA and Filippo Celli from Italy. Daniel Gavins will be starting at the same time, but from different Tees, respectively. Their fellow countryman, Tom Lewis, will begin at 06:45 and 11:30 on day 2 alongside Nacho Elvira from Spain and Simon Forsström from Sweden.

Tom Mckibbin from North Ireland and Paul Waring from England will start their first rounds at 06:45 and 06:55 respectively, and second rounds at 11:30 and 11:40. Waring will partner with Søren Kjeldsen from Denmark and Brandon Stone from RSA, while Mckibbin will join forces with Renato Paratore from Italy and Keita Nakajima from Japan.

James Morrison and Richard Mansell will be teaming up with Shubhankar Shamar, starting at 7:35 in the first round and at 12:20 in the second. 10 minutes later Joshua Greenville-wood and Garrick Porteous will begin their round with David Ravetto.

Welsh player, Stuart Manley, will begin at 10:50 and 06:15, partnering with Om Prakash Chouhan from India and Sebastian Friedrichsen from Denmark. Additionally, Alex Fitzpatrick from England will tee off at 11:40 and 07:05 alongside Haotong Li from China and Daniel Hillier from New Zealand.

Callum Shinkwin will start with Canadian Aaron Cockerill and Scottish Ewen Ferguson. Come round 1 they will be starting at 12:00, with round 2 beginning at 7:25.

Further English players participating in the tournament are Joseph Dean, Matthew Baldwin, Eddie Pepperell, Matthew Southgate, Marco Penge, Andy Sullivan, Ross Fisher, Daniel Brown, Chris Wood, Andrew Wilson, Will Enefer and Sam Bairstow.

From Scotland next to Ewen Ferguson, Calum Hill, Richie Ramsay, Scott Jamieson and Stephen Gallacher will all take part, gracing the greens at varying DP World Tour Tee Times.

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DP World Tour: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2024 Live Blog

Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2024 Live Scores

The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in the season 2024 is being played in Doha, Qatar at the Doha GC. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Sunday, 11th of February 2024.
The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is part of the DP World Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,500,000.
The course for the tournament at Doha GC plays at Par 72.

As part of the International Swing, the DP World Tour travels to Doha, Qatar. The Qatar Masters has been held here annually at the Doha GC since 1998.

DP World Tour live

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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Race to Dubai Update: McIlroy Leads, Top 5 US Players

McIlroy in the lead and five US Players in the Top 120. (Photo: Getty)
McIlroy in the lead and five US Players in the Top 120. (Photo: Getty)

As the DP World Tour progresses, we have already witnessed a series of thrilling tournaments, with the most recent event won by Dylan Fritelli, who has climbed to eighth place in the Race to Dubai rankings. Rory McIlroy is still at the top of the rankings. McIlroy further solidifying his dominance with a total of 1596 points from playing in 2 events and notching up 1 victory. Among the cream of the crop in the rankings, American players have made their presence felt, with 5 of them placed within the top 120.

Race to Dubai’s Top American Contenders

Johannes Veerman, worth keeping an eye on, is the leading American in the Race to Dubai standings. He has gathered 185.7 points and ranks 41st after participating in 5 events. Hot on his trail is Sean Crocker, who has accrued 151.97 points, making him the second-best American on the list at the 56th spot, followed by John Catlin, who collected 109.35 points in three tournaments played, putting him in 79th place. Next US Player in the Race to Dubai Ranking is Chase Hanna in 107th position with 67.65 points. Last but not least, Julian Suri completes the American round. He scored 63.75 points in two tournament starts and is currently in 112th place.

Dominance in the Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy is the dominant force in the Race to Dubai 2024 so far, maintaining a healthy lead over his closest competitors. He’s followed in the rankings by Poland’s Adrian Meronk, with 1023.4 points, and Chile’s Joaquin Niemann, who boasts 966.73 points. Not far behind is South Africa’s Zander Lombard, who climbed 6 positions this week to rank 4th, while Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino rounds out the top 5 with 715.35 points in his kitty.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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DP World Tour: Rory McIlroy wins fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy wins Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy wins Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy won a record-breaking fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour as he successfully defended his title on a dramatic afternoon at Emirates Golf Club.

The Northern Irishman claimed a maiden Rolex Series crown at this event 12 months ago but came into the weekend ten shots back before a stunning third-round 63 put him into the final group on Sunday.

He then turned a two-shot deficit into a four-shot lead with six holes to play before a bogey on the 13th gave the chasing Adrian Meronk and Cameron Young a glimmer of hope.

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Rory McIlroy wins in Dubai “where everything started”

“It’s a great start to the season”, McIlroy said after his win. “I started well last year with the win here. A couple of little things still to work on but these weeks are great. You learn a ton from them and obviously great to get the competition and come out on top as well.”

He went on to reminisce about his history with the event. “Just to think like 18 years ago, and what it meant to come here and play in this event, to be sitting here, you know, having won it four times, and all the great experiences that I’ve had in Dubai and the friends that I’ve met and everything sort of along the way, it’s always been a place where I come back to and reminisce about my career because I really feel like it’s where everything started.”

“So it’s amazing to sit here. The first Desert Classic, I took a media credential and I walked inside the ropes to follow Tiger and Ernie and Thomas Bjorn, and then just to think about even the arc of that: Thomas Bjorn was my Ryder Cup Captain; I ended up buying Ernie Els’s house; I’ve become really good friends with Tiger Woods. It’s just amazing to think back on the last 18 years and sort of where I find myself.”

Meronk and Young came short

Pole Meronk cut the lead to one as he signed for a 71 but McIlroy held his nerve down the stretch and carded a 70 for a 14 under par total and a one-shot win.

American Young finished with a 74 to sit at 12 under, two shots clear of Canadian Aaron Cockerill, Spaniard Pablo Larrazábal and Chilean Joaquin Niemann.

The win takes McIlroy past Ernie Els’ hat-trick of Desert Classic victories and hands him his third Rolex Series triumph, having won three of the last five blue riband events.

He also becomes just the second player to successfully defend this title after Stephen Gallacher lifted the Dallah Trophy in 2013 and 2014 and makes it six wins in Dubai with his two victories at the DP World Tour Championship.

The 34-year-old has started the defence of his Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex crown with a runner-up finish and a win as he looks to become Europe’s Number One for a sixth time, moving to the top of the Rankings for the 2024 title and the International Swing.

Dane Nicolai Højgaard, Japan’s Masahiro Kawamura, China’s Li Haotong and Australian Adam Scott finished five shots off the lead.

(Text: DP World Tour)