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LIV Tour

LIV Tour 2024: Chicago to Host Individual Championship

Championship. (Photo: Getty)
Championship. (Photo: Getty)

Bolingbrook Golf Club is preparing to host the LIV Tour Individual Championship 2024 from September 13-15. As the final tournament before the LIV Golf Team Championship, it will also serve as the last chance for players to earn points in the individual standings.

The Culmination of the LIV Tour in Chicago

Bolingbrook Golf Club will be the venue for the individual championship and the 13th tournament of the LIV Tour season, located about 30 miles from downtown Chicago. The golf course, designed by Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest, is known for its challenging 156-yard island green at the 15th hole and attracts golf enthusiasts with its rolling fairways and elevated greens spread around seven lakes. The facility, which hosted the PGA’s Forme Tour in 2021, offers a challenging 600-yard par 5 for LIV Tour golfers. The tournament will not only attract golfers but also numerous fans who want to experience the atmosphere of the LIV Tour up close.

Tickets for the championship will be available for sale starting next Wednesday, May 8, at 10 AM on LIVGolf.com.

The Individual Championship of the LIV Tour

The tournament plays a crucial role for players who want to position themselves in the individual rankings and qualify for the 2024 Team Championship. Players who make it into the so-called Lock Zone (Top 24) secure their spot in the league for 2025, while those in the Open Zone (rank 25-48) remain as free agents, who can be re-signed by their current team or picked up by another team. Players in the Drop Zone (rank 49 and below) are relegated from the league and qualify for the 2024 LIV Golf Promotions Tournament.

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European Tour Live

DP World Tour: Tee Times for Johannes Veerman and American Compatriots

Among the field at this week's DP World Tour event: Johannes Veerman. (Image: Getty
Among the field at this week's DP World Tour event: Johannes Veerman. (Image: Getty)

The DP World Tour continues with a showdown at the Volvo China Open held at Hidden Grace GC, located in Shenzhen, China. Competitors from around the globe will play for the prize money of $2.250.000 across 72 par courses, aiming for the top spot.

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DP World Tour: Tee Times for American Players

Nicholas Paez will be the first to represent the USA at the Volvo China Open. For Round 1, Tee time on Thursday will be 06:50. He will be playing along with Joel Girrbach from Switzerland and Yanhan Zhou of China. For Round 2 on Friday, Paez will start at 11:50, once again, in the company of Girrbach and Zhou.

Another American golfer, Johannes Veerman follows suit, with an initial start time of 12:00 for the first Round on Thursday. His co-players for both rounds will be Masahiro Kawamura of Japan and Ugo Coussaud of France. The second round will see this trio tee off at an earlier time of 07:00.

Last but not least, Gunner Wiebe is set to start his first round at a later time of 13:00 on Thursday. He will be joined by Michael Lorenzo-Vera of France and Chenyou Nan of China. The same group will begin the second round on Friday, starting at 08:00 (Times are all in local time zones)

Player Name (USA) Round 1 – Tee Time Round 2 – Tee Time Co-players
Nicholas PAEZ 06:50 11:50 Joel Girrbach (SUI), Yanhan ZHOU (CHN)
Johannes Veerman 12:00 07:00 Masahiro KAWAMURA (JPN), Ugo Coussaud (FRA)
Gunner Wiebe 13:00 08:00 Michael Lorenzo-Vera (FRA), Chenyou NAN (CHN)

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Panorama PGA Tour

Team McIlroy/Lowry Celebrate Victory with a Round of Karaoke

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)

The Zurich Classic is one of just a few team events in professional golf. Naturally, the pros make a special point of playing with their mates not only in the practice rounds, but also in a tournament. One example is the Irish duo Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. The long-standing friendship between these two players is no secret and both enjoyed a weekend of top-class golf. To top it off, they even claimed victory in their first appearance as a team at the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic 2024.

Rory McIlroy: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends is awesome”

“We went out there, we had loads of fun, and we won the tournament. You couldn’t ask for a better week,” Lowry said after their win. And McIlroy added: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends … Think about where we met and where we’ve come from, to be on this stage and do this together – just awesome to be able to do it alongside this guy.” And all of this happened because McIlroy “proposed” to Lowry at a “drunken lunch”, as the Northern Irishman told Claire Rodgers before the event.

In addition to the trophy, the duo received WWE-style belts. Well, for McIlroy it was a good fit and a perfect addition to the outfit. Shane Lowry, on the other hand, had a little trouble putting it on.

To celebrate McIlroy’s 25th career PGA Tour victory and Lowry’s first win since 2019, the pair took to the stage after the tournament and sang a perfect rendition of ‘Don’t stop believing’ by Journey.

Team McIlroy/Lowry celebrate with a round of karaoke

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LIV Tour

Watch: LIV Tour highlights from round 2 of the Adelaide

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22: Brendan Steele of the Hyflyers during day two of Liv Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Course on April 22, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

The LIV Tour brings golf lovers the Adelaide tournament, providing a display of top-notch golf from the fairways of The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia. As golfers embarked on round two of the Adelaide tournament, select golf enthusiasts witnessed an exceptional display of skills.

On the leaderboard after round two, Brendan Steele of the USA stands at the top with a total score of -14. Trailing closely behind is New Zealander Danny Lee, with a total score of -13. In third and fourth positions respectively are Carlos Ortiz from Mexico and Mito Pereira from Chile, both boasting a total score of -12. The fifth position is occupied by four golfers: Patrick Reed from the USA, Dean Burmester from South Africa, Cameron Smith from Australia, and Cameron Tringale from the USA, each with a total score of -11.

As for the best daily scores of round two, Brendan Steele stole the show with a daily score of -8. Danny Lee followed with a daily score of -5. Carlos Ortiz and Mito Pereira wrap up the top three daily performers with daily scores of -4 and -5 respectively.

The players are battling for a share of a hefty prize purse of $25,000,000. Notably, the golf fans received a package containing LIV Tour Highlights and Adelaide Highlights, offering a sleek capture of the tournament’s key moments.

The tournament concludes after the completion of four rounds, with players striving to deliver stellar performances on the concluding day. With the competition heating up, all eyes are set on who will reign supreme while navigating the challenging greens and fairways at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia.

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Adelaide: The LIV Tour round 2 highlights

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European Tour

Watch: European Tour highlights from round 3 of the ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP

Casey Jarvis goes into the final day of the DP World Tour as the leader, Yannik Paul is second. (Photos: Getty)
Casey Jarvis goes into the final day of the DP World Tour as the leader, Yannik Paul is second. (Photos: Getty)

The European Tour in Gotemba, Japan experienced another thrilling day, featuring robust competition in the third round of the ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP. Golf aficionados worldwide tuned in to the Taiheiyo Club’s Gotemba Course to catch the European Tour highlights.

Indeed, viewers were rewarded with some impressive performances from the tournament participants, a list packed with international talent. Standing tall on top of the leaderboard is Casey Jarvis of South Africa, who currently holds a total score of -13. Following close on his heels at -12 total score is Germany’s Yannik Paul. The third position sees a tie between players with a total score of -11: China’s Haotong Li, Japan’s Ryosuke Kinoshita, France’s Tom Vaillant, Keita Nakajima of Japan, and Sweden’s Sebastian Söderberg.

Of the great performances today, three players distinguished themselves by delivering the day’s best rounds. They held their grounds and distinguished themselves with admirable mastery of the course. Their daily scores were a reflection of the high level of play at the tournament.

Apart from the contending positions, the total prize money for the tournament is noteworthy. Each participant’s eye is undoubtedly fixed on the prize, an impressive sum of $2,250,000.

As the tournament reaches its peak, this video capturing the ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP highlights brings to the audience the very best of this golfing event. Emphasizing the third round, the highlights provide golf enthusiasts a comprehensive view of the intense competition in the ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP.

This signifies the end of the tournament journey for many competitors after their third round, however, the fight for the ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP title continues. The tournament is far from over, with plenty of exciting moments yet to come in pursuit of the champion’s title.

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ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP: 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.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are part of the top quartet at the top of the PGA Tour leaderboard. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are part of the top quartet at the top of the PGA Tour leaderboard. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Tour continues to captivate with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans showcasing top-notch skills. The golf bonanza is unfolding at the famous TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana, United States. This update dives into the highlights of the second round for the eager golf enthusiasts following the competition.

The leaderboard is tightly packed after the second round. Four pairs of golfers share the first position: Rai & Lipsky, McIlroy & Lowry, Thompson & Novak, and Brehm & Hubbard. These duos have all scored -13 in their total score, underlining their adept play.

There is a five-way tie for the fifth position as well, featuring Tarren & Skinns, Johnson & Palmer, Taylor & Hadwin, Cantlay & Schauffele, and Conners & Pendrith. Their deft maneuvers have culminated in a -12 total score, keeping them in close contention.

On the day, three pairs managed to stand out with their exceptional performance. Cantlay & Schauffele marked the best daily score, carding -5 for the day. This was closely matched by Thompson & Novak and Tarren & Skinns, both securing a daily score of -3, demonstrating their finesse and control on the course. The entire competition is set against an enticing prize pool of $8,900,000.

The stakes will surely rise as the Zurich Classic of New Orleans heads into the weekend. Follow our further coverage for constant updates and never miss any Zurich Classic of New Orleans highlights.

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans: 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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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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PGA Tour

PGA Tour: How the Zurich Classic Team Format Works

The format of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic. (Photo: Getty)
The format of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic. (Photo: Getty)

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans takes place this year from April 25-28. Although the tournament has been an integral part of the PGA Tour for many years, for a long time it was “just” a tournament like many others. In 2017, it was given a new look and no longer takes place in single counting play. Instead, the format was changed to a two-man team event, but retained its status as a fully-fledged tournament with generous prize money and numerous FedEx Cup points. In 2020, the tournament had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, it returned to the tour in 2021.

The starting field consists of 80 teams, with the top players allowed to choose their own teammate. The only prerequisite for the selection is that the partner is eligible to play on the PGA Tour or has received a sponsor invitation. The teams will play in fourball format on Thursday and Saturday and in foursome mode on Friday and Sunday. As usual, the cut will be made after the second round and only the top 33 teams and tied players will progress to the third round. A total of 8.9 million US dollars will be distributed among the teams, with the winning duo also pocketing 800 FedEx Cup points (400 each).

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PGA Tour: Upswing through uniqueness

Andy Pazder, Chief of Operations of the PGA Tour, explained the reasons for the change at the time: “We have seen the growth in popularity of biennial team competitions such as the Ryder Cup and the World Cup of Golf and also the excitement these tournaments generate. We believe that fans would like to see this type of competition as a regular part of our season.” This format makes the Zurich Classic exceptional on the PGA Tour, as the last time there was a comparable team event on the PGA Tour was almost four decades ago at the Walt Disney World National Team Championship in 1981.

The response since the announcement of the change has been consistently very positive. “The team format is an incredibly great new element on the Tour,” says Olympic champion Justin Rose. And even four years after the experiment, both fans and organizers are positively surprised by the “resurgence of the PGA Tour’s annual stop in New Orleans”. The change from the classic 72-hole counting game format was of course subject to risk, but ultimately led to stronger starting fields and increased interest in this unique Tour event.

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DP World Tour: Tee Times for American Trio

Sean Crocker, Jordan Gumberg and Chase Hanna represent America for this weeks DP World Tour event. (Images: Getty)
Sean Crocker, Jordan Gumberg and Chase Hanna represent America for this weeks DP World Tour event. (Images: Getty)

The DP World Tour touches down in Gotemba, Japan, for the ISPS Handa Championship. The tournament takes place at the prestigious Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba Course. The championship kick starts on Thursday with Round 1 action. With a substantial prize amount of $2,250,000 up for grabs, players will be competing on a par-72 course to claim the title currently held by Lucas Herbert.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: A focus on American Participants

American golfer Sean Crocker begins his quest for the championship on Thursday in Round 1 at 08:20 alongside England’s Eddie Pepperell and Japan’s Taiki Yoshida. On Friday, in Round 2, the trio will tee off at 13:20.

The event also sees another representative from the United States, Jordan Gumberg. For the first round, his tee time is 11:40, paired with Denmark’s Soren Kjeldsen and Japan’s Takahiro Hataji. For the second round on Friday, Gumberg, Kjeldsen, and Hataji are scheduled for a 06:40 start.

Chase Hanna is the third American player participating at this weeks DP World Tour event. His tee time for the first round is 12:20 and will be played in the company of France’s Clément Sordet and Japan’s Mikumu Horikawa. Hanna, Sordet, and Horikawa commence the second round with a tee time of 07:20.

Player Nationality Round 1 – Tee Time Round 2 – Tee Time
Sean Crocker USA 08:20 13:20
Jordan Gumberg USA 11:40 06:40
Chase Hanna USA 12:20 07:20
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European Tour

DP World Tour: Tee Times for Andy Sullivan and other British Players

One of the many British Players starting at this weeks DP World Tour event: Andy Sullivan. (Image: Getty)
One of the many British Players starting at this weeks DP World Tour event: Andy Sullivan. (Image: Getty)

The DP World Tour marches on with the ISPS Handa Championship, hosted at the Taiheiyo Club’s Gotemba Course in Gotemba, Japan. This tournament, with a prize purse of $2,250,000, will see golfers compete on a challenging par-72 course. Lucas Herbert steps up to defend his title against a strong field of international players.

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Detailed DP World Tour Tee Times for British and Scottish Players

Andy Sullivan of England will tee off at 06:30 for round 1 with Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Japan’s Hideto Tanihara. For the second day, he will start at 11:30.

From England, Marcus Armitage also begins his campaign alongside Kodai Ichihara of Japan and Shubhankar Sharma of India at 06:40 for the first round, and his second round tee time is scheduled for 11:40.

Richard Mansell, another English golfer, will tee off at 07:00 on the first day, sharing his tee times with Juvic Pagunsan of Phillipines and Manuel Elvira of Spain. His second round begins at 12:00.

Scotland’s Calum Hill begins his first round at 07:20, alongside Dan Bradbury of England and Taisei Shimizu of Japan. His second round tee time is set for 12:20.

Scott Jamieson of Scotland will start his rounds at 07:40 alongside Antoine Rozner from France and Yuki Inamori from Japan, and his second round will start at 12:40.

Representing England, Jordan Smith is grouped with Connor Syme of Scotland and Taichi Nabetani of Japan for his first round at 07:50. His second round starting time is 12:50.

Also, teeing off for round 1 at 08:00 is Matthew Baldwin of England, along with Marcus Helligkilde of Denmark and Shunya Takeyasu of Japan. Baldwin’s second round is due to commence at 13:00.

Eddie Pepperell of England will take his first strike at 08:20 along with Sean Crocker of the United States and Taiki Yoshida of Japan. He will tee off for round 2 at 13:20.

Finally, Stephen Gallacher of Scotland will embark on his first round at 13:10 with Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Younghan Song of Korea. For the second round, Gallacher is scheduled to begin at 08:10.