Thanks to their strong performances at the Singapore Classic, Sullivan and Bairstow find themselves in the top 30 of the Race To Dubai. (Photos: Getty)
The DP World Tour has already showcased gripping golf action this season, with numerous tournaments shaping the competitive landscape. At the forefront is a fierce battle for the coveted Race to Dubai title. England boasts a strong representation with 21 players gracing the top 120 in the Race to Dubai standings.
The Rise of English Talent in Race to Dubai
The cream of English golfers is showcasing their mettle on the global stage, with Tommy Fleetwood leading the English charge at 14th in the rankings. His standout performance, backed by a win, has earned him 625.6 points through 2 events. Andy Sullivan follows at the 18th spot moving up an impressive 14 ranks after his fourth place at the Singapore Classic, gathering points from a total of 11 events this season. Laurie Canter claims the 19th position, participating in 5 events and maintaining his rank from the previous week. The top 30 also includes Jordan Smith in 23rd place and Sam Bairstow in 30th. Bairstow secured third place at the Singapore Classic, moving up a whole 31 places in the rankings.
Top Contenders in the Race to Dubai Rankings
At the apex of the Race to Dubai standings, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy stands tall, continuing his formidable season over 2 events with a tally of 1596 points. Close on his heels is Rikuya Hoshino from Japan with 1258.1 points from 10 events. Sweeping into third place is Sweden’s Jesper Svensson, ascending a significant 8 spots and accruing 1160.34 points. The fourth and fifth positions are held by Adrian Meronk and Joaquin Niemann, with points amassed from 4 and 3 events respectively, offering a testament to their consistent performances.
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.
Jordan Gumberg leads the US players in the Race To Dubai. (Photo: Getty)
As the DP World Tour progresses, the battle for dominance in the prestigious Race to Dubai ranking intensifies. As it stands, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy leads the charge, with 1596 total points from just two events played this season. On the American front, four competitors find themselves among the top 120, fighting fiercely for higher ranks on the global stage.
Race to Dubai: The top American performers
The American contingent is led by Jordan Gumberg at 17th, who has attended seven events and celebrates a victory amongst his accomplishments. With 523.7 total points, he stands as the highest-ranked American in the Race to Dubai. Johannes Veerman is also still in the top 50. The American is in 49th place with 259.72 points. Sean Crocker, another noteworthy US name, holds his own with 174.17 points and the 79th spot from eight tournaments. The best US players are rounded off with John Catlin in 110th place with 122.25 points.
Top 5 Standouts in Race to Dubai Rankings
At the zenith of the Race to Dubai rankings, Rory McIlroy’s peerless performance continues to impress, with a strong lead over his closest competitors. Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino holds the second spot after participating in 10 events with a single victory, amassing a total of 1258.1 points. Swedish pro-golfer Jesper Svensson has climbed the ranks to third place, showing remarkable consistency across 10 events, also with one win in the latest tournament, and collecting 1160.34 points. Adrian Meronk and Joaquin Niemann follow closely, occupying the fourth and fifth places, with 1023.4 and 966.73 points respectively, reflecting the fierce competition and global talent present within the DP World Tour’s elite.
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.
Jesper Svensson celebrates his win at the Singapore Classic. (Photo: Getty)
The European Tour made its highly anticipated stop at the Singapore Classic this week. Players from around the globe made their way to the revered Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore to compete in the penultimate round of this prestigious event.
At the end of this crucial round 4 on the European Tour, Jesper Svensson of Sweden and Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand stood as leaders, sharing a total score of -17. The Swede then prevailed in the play-off and celebrated his first victory on the DP World Tour. The third spot on the leaderboard was claimed by England’s Sam Bairstow with a total score of -16. Following closely behind, in the fourth and fifth spots, were England’s Andy Sullivan and France’s Matthieu Pavon with total scores of -15 and -14 respectively.
On the topic of daily scores, here are the day’s top performances: Jesper Svensson (-9), Kiradech Aphibarnrat (-8), and David Ravetto of France with an impressive -8. The Singapore Classic is surely delivering high-caliber golf and the European Tour highlights so far do not disappoint.
The Singapore Classic is not just about championship points and leaderboard rankings. There’s also a significant financial stake. The gambling denominations stand at a notable prize money of $2,500,000.
For fans wanting to relive the excitement of the day’s action, the Singapore Classic highlights video compiles all the best moments from this round 4 of the tournament. As the tradition of golf tournaments stands, after four rounds, a winner is declared. Hence, the end of round 4 of the Singapore Classic might bring another memorable moment to the European Tour Highlights reel.
With such high stakes and a hotly contested leaderboard, the Singapore Classic’s finale promises to be a climactic addition to this year’s European Tour.
Singapore Classic: The European Tour round 4 highlights
About the European Tour
The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.
Swede Jesper Svensson wins the Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 of the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 Live Scores
The Singapore Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Singapore, Singapore at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Singapore Classic 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 Laguna National Golf Resort Club plays at Par 72.
The DP World Tour is playing its first Asian Swing tournament with the Porsche Singapore Classic. The first hole-in-one vehicle from Porsche on the DP World Tour in Asia will be up for grabs at the start of the new title partnership.
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.
Victorious at this weeks DP World Tour event: Jesper Svensson. (Image: Getty)
The DP World Tour concluded this week with the Porsche Singapore Classic at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. The overall victory was claimed by the Swedish player Jesper Svensson after a strong final round.
DP World Tour: Swedish player wins thrilling playoff
In the battle for the overall victory, Swedish player Jesper Svensson and Thai player Kiradech Aphibarnrat faced off in a playoff. Both players had played very well in the final round, securing a tied lead with the two best daily rounds of 63 and 64. Aphibarnrat started with four birdies on the front nine and remained unfazed by a bogey on the 12th. He initiated a birdie streak between holes 14 and 16 and fought his way to the playoff with an eagle on the 18th. His opponent, Jesper Svensson, had a strong start with two birdies and an eagle, adding more birdies on the 6th and 8th. Despite two bogeys on holes 9 and 10, he regained momentum with two birdies on the 14th and another eagle. Two birdies on the final two holes secured him the best daily round and a spot in the playoff against the Thai player, where he prevailed on the third playoff hole to claim the overall victory with a total score of 9 under par.
German Freddy Schott at the Porsche Singapore Classic. (Photo: Getty)
The Singapore Classic on the European Tour is in full swing at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. The impressive leaderboard is indicative of the high level of competition on the third round of this prestigious tournament with a prize purse of $2,500,000.
At the top of the leaderboard, Freddie Schott from Germany, Andy Sullivan and Richard Mansell, both from England, share the first position with a total score of -9. Close on their heels are French golfer Matthieu Pavon, English player Sam Bairstow, French golfer Romain Langasque, English golfer Paul Waring, and Thai player, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, all standing at T4 with a total score of -8.
The Singapore Classic Highlights wouldn’t be complete without the mention of the venue. Laguna National Golf Resort Club, with its unique layout and challenging fairways, has offered a remarkable setting for the competitors.
As the Singapore Classic continues into round three, anticipation builds for an exhilarating finish to this European Tour event. Only after the final round, the victor of this grand championship will be decidedly announced.
Singapore Classic: The European Tour round 3 highlights
About the European Tour
The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.
Shane Lowry will te it up on the DP World Tour in Singapore this week. (Photo: Getty)
Shane Lowry is aiming to continue his good run of form as he makes his final appearance before the first Major Championship of the year at this week’s Porsche Singapore Classic.
Laguna National Golf Resort Club plays host to the opening event on the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing and the Irishman will tee it up in Singapore for the first time in 12 years as he makes his season bow on the 2024 Race to Dubai.
The 2019 Open Champion and Ryder Cup star arrives in Singapore in a strong vein of form, with last week’s tie for 19th at THE PLAYERS Championship following back-to-back top five finishes and he is now targeting another strong result ahead of next month’s Masters Tournament, the first Major of the year.
Shane Lowry Ahead of DP World Tour Start in Singapore
“I played well the last few weeks, I’ve got a few nice results under my belt, so I’m pretty happy with how things have been going this season so far. I’ve come out pretty good and yeah looking forward to the next few weeks.”
“I think it’s such a long time difference that it doesn’t really matter these days — no problems sleeping last night and might head out today and get some work done and get to know the course a little bit. And hopefully I can get out tomorrow then hopefully I get a good night’s sleep tonight and get out there tomorrow and go after it.
“I’ve got a lot of confidence and feel great about my game coming off the last few weeks so it’ll be nice to continue that on. And then I’ve got a two week break leading into Augusta so you never want to go into a Major off the back of a bad result so there’s a little bit of pressure on me to try and play well this week. But I’ve always got high expectations of myself and I’m hoping to come here and give myself a good chance come Sunday afternoon and hopefully do the business.”
Porsche is continuing its long-standing relationship with the DP World Tour by extending its global golf involvement with a new multi-year deal to become Title Partner of the Porsche Singapore Classic, announced earlier this year.
The Porsche Singapore Classic is the first of five events on the Asian Swing, with visits to India, South Korea, Japan and China on the schedule in weeks to come. (Text by European Tour)
Englishman Paul Casey will play at the DP World Tour event in Singapore. (Source Getty)
The European Tour continues into the exciting realm of the Singapore Classic tournament. Taking place in the renowned Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore, golfers from all over the world will vie for the grand prize of $2,500,000. The title is currently held by Ockie Strydom. As per the standards of the course, the Par stands at 72.
European Tour Tee Times: The British, Welsh, and Scottish Contingent
The tournament schedule shows the tee times for both Thursday and Friday, which compose the first and the second rounds. Beginning at 07:30 on Thursday, English player Marco Penge will be paired with Lorenzo Scalise from Italy and Andrew Martin from Australia. In the second round on Friday, they will tee off at 12:15.
At 07:45 on Thursday, Matthew Baldwin from England and Scottish player Grant Forrest will open their bid against Sweden’s Simon Forsström. Their group will be next on tee at 12:20 on Friday.
Next up at 08:00 is Matthew Southgate from England, playing with Maximilian Kieffer from Germany and Todd Clements from Sweden, and they will return to the course at 12:45 on Friday.
Subsequently, tee time for England’s Paul Casey, playing with Kiradech Aphibarnrat from Thailand and Matthieu Pavon from France, is at 08:05 on Thursday. Their second round will start at 12:40 on Friday.
Later in the morning at 08:15, Stephen Gallacher from Scotland and England’s Daniel Brown will be alongside Nicolas Colsaerts from Belgium. Their second round tee off will be at 13:20.
Going into Friday, the first group to start at 07:30 includes England’s Alex Fitzpatrick. His morning group comprises Frederic Lacroix from France and Gavin Green from Malaysia.
With the aim to continue the momentum, England’s Sam Bairstow and Callum Shinkwin, paired with Richard Mansell, will tee off at 09:05 for the second round.
(All times are local times for Singapore) (This text was generated with the help of AI)
The first edition of the Porsche Singapore Classic from March 21 to 24 on the DP World Tour promises an extensive golf experience.
From March 21st to 24th, international world-class players and local exceptional golfers will compete for the prestigious title at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club – and for the first Porsche Hole-in-One vehicle ever on the DP World Tour in Asia. The inaugural Porsche Singapore Classic from March presents a diverse event experience featuring world-class golf and special Porsche moments. For the first time, as part of its internationalization of professional golf activities, the sports car manufacturer is actively involved as a title partner in Asia. This allows for an combination of international top players and a brand experience amidst the global metropolis at Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
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To kick off the Asian Swing on the DP World Tour, a high-caliber field of players will battle for the title on the Classic Course. Alongside top stars such as Porsche brand ambassador Paul Casey from England, Irish Major and Ryder Cup winner Shane Lowry, and defending champion Ockie Strydom from South Africa, Matthieu Pavon, ranked third in the season standings on the PGA Tour, will also tee-off at the Porsche Singapore Classic. Following his title at the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour in California earlier this year, the Frenchman is making his debut on the DP World Tour this season. In total, nearly two dozen DP World Tour winners from the past two years, numerous Ryder Cup stars, as well as prominent Asian top players and exceptional golfers from Singapore are on the starting list.
“We are eagerly anticipating the first edition of the Porsche Singapore Classic,” says Deniz Keskin, Head of Brand Management and Partnerships at Porsche AG. “The combination of top-notch golf with world-class players, top stars from Asia, and the opportunity to enjoy exclusive Porsche moments promises a lasting brand experience. This event fits perfectly with the internationalization of our sponsorship strategy and will hopefully leave a lasting impression here in Singapore.”
Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid as Hole-in-One Car for players and visitors
In addition to the tournament prize money totaling $2.5 million, the focus in the high-class competition is also on the first Hole-in-One vehicle from Porsche on the DP World Tour in Asia. The Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, unveiled just this winter, beckons as a prize for an ace during the four tournament days at Hole 17.
However, not only professionals have the chance to win the sports car. One of the highlights on the premises this year is the Porsche Panamera Shootout. Here, visitors can qualify for the chance at the Hole-in-One prize through a Nearest-to-the-Pin competition in the Fan Village. On Sunday after the tournament, the best participants at Hole 17 will compete to win the car with a perfect shot.
The Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. (Source: Porsche)
Porsche Brand Experience at the Singapore Classic
In addition to the Hole-in-One Car and the Porsche Panamera Shootout, golf and sports car fans can look forward to further highlights in collaboration with Porsche Asia Pacific and Porsche Singapore. This includes a vehicle exhibition featuring the Porsche 996 Swan by artist Chris Labrooy as a centerpiece. Furthermore, in Singapore, a fully electric Taycan fleet serves as shuttle vehicles for players. The international relevance of the commitment is also reflected in the interest of Asian markets in the tournament. Porsche customers from the markets of Singapore, Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan will be able to enjoy an exclusive VIP experience.
The electric Porsche Taycan will serve as a players shuttle. (Source: Porsche)
Some of the guests will experience an unforgettable golf day alongside international top golfers on the perfectly prepared course in the Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday before the first round of professionals. This experience will also be enjoyed by Kévin Estre. The French Porsche factory driver, class winner in Le Mans 2018 and recently successful in the Porsche 963 in the first season race of the World Endurance Championship, is a passionate golfer and previously featured alongside Paul Casey in the 9:11 Porsche Podcast. Estre is now looking forward to a new challenge related to his second passion.
Laguna National Golf Resort Club: Challenging Venue
The Laguna National Golf Resort Club with its two 18-hole courses is considered one of the outstanding venues for professional events. Since its opening in 1993, the Classic Course, nicknamed “The Beast,” has been the venue for several tournaments on the world’s leading golf tours. The nearly 6,800-meter Par 72 course is characterized by very narrow and undulating fairways, as well as challenging water hazards and more than 145 bunkers. The DP World Tour returned to Singapore in 2023 after a nine-year hiatus.
In addition to the Porsche attractions, visitors to the Porsche Singapore Classic can enjoy a variety of entertaining activities in the Spectator Village. A wide range of food and beverages is available throughout the day. Even after the game, events are planned on the premises. Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings feature live music, while Friday evening sees the return of the popular Beach Volleyball on the Green, where Beach Volleyball national player Eliza Chong and her teammates provide entertainment with a show match.
The first round of the Porsche Singapore Classic starts on Thursday, March 21st, around 7:30 a.m. Tickets for the tournament are available through the DP World Tour website.
Nick Bachem and Marcel Siem vs. Pablo Larrazábal and Guido Migliozzi. (Photo: DP World Tour)
Week after week, the stars of the DP World Tour play against the competition in the individual rankings of the tournaments. However, the tour also regularly pits its players against each other in various challenges outside of tournaments. For example, Marcel Siem and Nick Bachem recently competed together against Spaniard Pablo Larrazábal and Italian Guido Migliozzi in a scramble format.
In addition to first-class entertainment with plenty of emotion and numerous jokes, the four of them also offered a hot match with very good golf at the Dubai Creek Resort. See for yourself which team won the match.
Video: The stars of the DP World Tour in a scramble
