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Race to Dubai: Veerman leads US players – Galletti climbs after Kenya Open

Johannes Veerman is still the best US player - Nicolo Galletti is approaching the top 100. (Photos: Getty)
Johannes Veerman is still the best US player - Nicolo Galletti is approaching the top 100. (Photos: Getty)

As the DP World Tour season unfolds, players are battling for supremacy in the prestigious Race to Dubai ranking. This season has already entertained fans with a number of high-profile tournaments, with the Kenya Open being the latest, won by Dutchman Darius van Driel. Currently, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland stands at the pinnacle of the Race to Dubai ranking as the leader. Notably, the representation from the USA is significant with 6 American players ranked within the top 120 on the DP World Tour leaderboard.

Race To Dubai: Veerman leads US players – Galletti climbs after Kenya Open

The American presence in the Race to Dubai is marked by top performers who have shown grit and determination throughout the season. In particular, three American players have solidified their positions within the rankings. Although Johannes Veerman dropped five places in the ranking and is now only in 45th place, the 31-year-old remains the best American in the Race To Dubai. The second-best US player is Sean Crocker in 58th place, while John Catlin is third at 87th. Nicolo Galletti caused a stir among the US players as he climbed 46 places after his T11 finish at the Kenya Open to 116th place and is slowly making his way into the top 100.

Dominance at the Top: Race to Dubai’s Elite

Shifting focus to the leading pack, the Race to Dubai’s top 5 rankings encapsulate the essence of the global nature of the DP World Tour, with the leading player Rory McIlroy (1.596,0 points), who has already made a mark this season with an impressive win. He is followed by Rikuya Hoshino (1.222,7) from Japan and Adrian Meronk (1.023,4) from Poland. Joaquin Niemann (966,73) from Chile and Zander Lombard (763,71) from South Africa complete the Top-Five in the ranking.

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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FedExCup: Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose fall further behind

The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)
The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour season is well underway. The latest tournament victories have shaken up the FedExCup leaderboard, causing a ripple effect among the rankings. Currently, Matthieu Pavon from France holds the lead in the FedExCup rankings, bolstered by his recent tournament success. His impressive points tally stands at 949 after just four events, including three top-ten finishes and a coveted victory. Meanwhile, the English contingent is struggling with no player inside the top 50.

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The english golfers stay behind in the FedExCup ranking

Two Englishmen have particularly distinguished themselves this season. Tommy Fleetwood, currently 52nd in the FedExCup standings, has tallied 195 points across three events, solidifying his status with a top-ten finish. Justin Rose, a familiar name and another English standout, sits at 56th place, securing 185 points in four events. Both players have higher ambitions, but are fighting to catch up with the top.

Matthieu Pavon leads the pack

Top FedExCup contenders, as we look at the very top of the leaderboard, Matthieu Pavon’s performance remains the highlight, leading the pack as the number one contender. Close behind him are the American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, occupying the second and fourth spots with 848 and 813 points respectively. Each has played five events and has multiple top-ten finishes to their name. Meanwhile, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and Wyndham Clark from the USA round out the top five. Matsuyama has accrued 825 points from six events, and Clark has 773 from five, both securing wins this season. The fight for supremacy in the FedExCup will undoubtedly continue to be a spectacle as we advance through the PGA Tour calendar.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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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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FedExCup: Jake Knapp storms into Top 10 after maiden win

Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)
Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season unfolds, numerous tournaments have already showcased the precision and skill of the world’s elite golfers. Notably, the recent event captivated audiences with thrilling gameplay and led to Matthieu Pavon clinching the top spot. In an impressive display of talent, 58 US players have positioned themselves within the top 100 of the FedExCup rankings, evidencing the country’s strong presence in the sport.

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The American Charge in the FedExCup

Two American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, have been stellar this season, accumulating 848 and 813 points respectively. Scheffler, who has played five events and managed four Top Ten finishes without a victory, retains his position at second place, just behind leader Pavon. Kirk’s victory and additional Top Ten finish have propelled him to his current fourth place ranking. These athletes’ consistent performances highlight the depth of American talent within the PGA Tour and their pursuit of the esteemed FedExCup.

The most notable performer of the week is American golfer Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched a two-shot victory at the Mexico Open, marking his inaugural win on the PGA Tour. This triumph propelled him from outside the top 50 (53rd) to a position within the top 10 of the FedExCup standings (8th).

Top-5 FedExCup Standout Performances

Leading the pack, French golfer Matthieu Pavon holds firm at first place with 949 points, a result of his recent victory and 3 Top Ten finishes after 4 events. He is followed by the aforementioned Scheffler, with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama trailing slightly at 825 points in the third position after winning one tournament and featuring in a Top Ten finish across 6 events. The American duo of Kirk and Wyndham Clark complete the Top-5, both securing a win and additional Top Ten finishes in their 5 respective tournaments. Clark notably rounds out the fifth spot with 773 points, showcasing the continuous battle for supremacy on the PGA Tour amongst globally recognized talents.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, Knapp with big steps

Scheffler holds on to the top spot while Jake Knapp makes big steps in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)
Scheffler holds on to the top spot while Jake Knapp makes big steps in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler maintains his position at the helm of the World Golf Ranking, continuing to mark his presence as the world number one. Fellow American Xander Schauffele holds the fifth spot, maintaining steady performance among the elite. The stability at the top for these American players sets a significant benchmark in the rankings.

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American Golfers hold on top spots in the World Golf Ranking

The american golfer hold on their top spots in the world golf ranking. Patrick Cantlay remains sixth while Wyndham Clark keeps his seventh spot. Max Homa remains at the eighth position, demonstrating a stable performance, and Brian Harman at the tenth position continues as a notable performer within the top ten of the World Golf Ranking. Also the other americans, ranking behind the top ten remain mainly unchanged. Jordan Spieth stays at 13th, Collin Morikawa remains at 14, all the way down to Tony Finau who stays 24th. The top three positions in the World Golf Ranking also remain unchanged this period. Following Scheffler, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm hold their respective second and third places without fluctuation. Keeping a watchful eye on the ranking’s upper echelons reveals a narrative of relentless competitiveness and the quest for excellence.

Jake Knapp on the move

The most significant improvement comes from Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched victory at the Mexico Open with a two-shot lead, marking his first win on the PGA Tour. This win represents a major advancement for Knapp in the World Golf Ranking, as he now stands at 52nd. Previously positioned at 101st, this marks a significant jump of 49 spots.

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World Golf Ranking: Robert MacIntyre Moves Up After Top-10 Finish

Robert MacIntyre moves up in World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty)
Robert MacIntyre moves up in World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking continues to reflect the dynamic landscape of the sport, with top British players experiencing significant shifts. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains his position at number 2, while England’s Matt Fitzpatrick stands at number 9, without change from the previous week. Behind them, English golfers Tommy Fleetwood (12.) and Tyrrell Hatton (17.) also remain in their spots from the previous week.

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British golfers in the World Golf Ranking

In deeper standings, Robert MacIntyre is positioned at 66th, a slight move from his previous rank of 71st. English golfers Aaron Rai and Jordan Smith find themselves at 76th and 91th, respectively. Rai remains unchanged in his positioning, while Smith makes a negative leap from the 85th place. Justin Rose couls slightly improve one spot, now ranking at 46th.

Zero changes at the top

Scottie Scheffler of the USA continues to lead the World Golf Ranking, holding firmly to the top spot. The second and third places are occupied by Northern Ireland’s McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm, both maintaining their positions from the week prior.

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PGA Tour: Mexico Open Live Blog – Jake Knapp wins

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Mexico Open at Vidanta 2024 Live Scores

The Mexico Open at Vidanta in the season 2024 is being played in Vallarta, Mexico at the Vidanta Vallarta. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The Mexico Open at Vidanta is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $8,100,000.
The course for the tournament at Vidanta Vallarta plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour is organizing the Mexico Open in Vallarta for the third time. After the tournament was launched 80 years ago, the event has only been part of the PGA Tour since 2022.

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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

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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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PGA Tour Tee Times: UK Players Set for Mexico Open

UK golfers set to tee-off at the Mexican Open 2024. (Photos: Getty)
UK golfers set to tee-off at the Mexican Open 2024. (Photos: Getty)

The Mexico Open at Vidanta, part of the PGA Tour, will be held at the Vidanta Vallarta Club in the vibrant city of Vallarta, Mexico. The tournament beckons a significant prize pool of $8,100,000, with players competing on a par-71 course. Tony Finau is the defending champion of this prestigious event.

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Britain’s PGA Tour Tee Times Revealed

Ben Taylor from England is paired with Maverick McNealy from the USA and Ryan Fox from New Zealand for the first round, teeing off at 07:41. The trio will tee off at 12:26 for the second round.

Harry Hall, also from England, has Justin Suh from the USA and David Lipsky from the USA as companions for the first round, starting at 08:14. For the second round, the pair is set to tee off at 12:59.

David Skinns, another English golfer, will play alongside Matt Atkins from the USA and Harrison Endycott from Australia. They will tee off at 08:47 for round one and 13:32 for round two.

All Eyes on Scotland’s PGA Tour Tee Times

Representing Scotland, Robert MacIntyre is paired with Ryo Hisatsune from Japan and Omar Morales from Mexico for the tournament. They will start round one at 09:20 and commence round two at 14:05.

Wales Tee Time on the PGA Tour

Unfortunately, no Welsh players are listed in the initial tee times for the Mexico Open.

Those interested in the tournament’s progress should watch for updates to PGA Tour Tee Times, as they can change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Stay tuned to this space for all the latest updates on the Mexico Open at Vidanta.

(All times are local Mexican times)

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Tony Finau sets sights again on Mexico Open

Defending champion Tony Finau will tee off again at the Mexico Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Defending champion Tony Finau will tee off again at the Mexico Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)

The Mexico Open at Vidanta, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at the beautiful Vidanta Vallarta Club in Vallarta, Mexico. The competition carries a hefty purse of $8,100,000 and offers players a challenging par-71 course. Last year’s champion, Tony Finau, is the player to watch at this year’s tournament.

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Tee Times Set for PGA Tour’s Mexico Open Showdown

Kevin Chappell, Andrew Novak, and Doug Ghim, representing the USA, are set to kick off the tournament at 07:30 for the first round and 12:15 for the second round. They will face off against compatriots Justin Lower and Robby Shelton, and Taylor Pendrith of Canada. Pendrith is the only non-American player in this group, rounding off a start full of US talent at the PGA Tour Tee Times.

Maverick McNealy, another American competitor, together with Ryan Fox of New Zealand and Ben Taylor of England, will start their first round at 07:41 and their second round at 12:26. Another set of American players, Michael Kim, Brandon Wu, and Samuel Stevens are also teeing off at the same PGA Tour Tee Times.

Charley Hoffman and Keith Mitchell will represent the USA, starting their play at 07:52 for the first round and 12:37 for the second round. Their challenger for these rounds is Seonghyeon Kim of South Korea. Alongside them, Americans Josh Teater, David Lipsky, and Justin Suh are also starting simultaneously.

The esteemed Tony Finau, last year’s champion, is teaming up with Mackenzie Hughes of Canada and Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark. They will kick off their chase for the title at the PGA Tour Tee Times at 08:03 for the first round and 12:48 for the second.

Plenty of other exciting names are part of the lineup as well, such as Chez Reavie, Brandt Snedeker and Cameron Champ, all hailing from the USA, following the PGA Tour tee times of 08:14 for the first round and 12:59 for the second round. They are accompanied by Mark Hubbard of the USA, Martin Trainer of France, and Harry Hall of England, taking off simultaneously. For the complete PGA Tour Tee Times schedule, view the chart below.

The Mexico Open at Vidanta is set to be a thrilling tournament. Stay updated with all the PGA Tour Tee Times, and don’t miss out on any golf action.

(All times are local Mexican times)

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