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PGA Tour Tee Times: Tony Finau and Sahith Theegala At 3M Open 2024

PGA Tour Tee Times: Sahith Theegala, Tony Finau and Co. at the 3M Open. (Photos: Getty)
PGA Tour Tee Times: Sahith Theegala, Tony Finau and Co. at the 3M Open. (Photos: Getty)

The 3M Open, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, USA. This prestigious tournament offers a par of 71 and a total prize money of $8,100,000. Last year’s champion, Lee Hodges, will be defending his title. Coverage of the event can be watched on Sky from Thursday to Sunday, starting at 19:00 each day.

PGA Tour Tee Times for 3M Open 2024

Tony Finau will start his first round at 07:18 alongside fellow Americans Lee Hodges and Akshay Bhatia. Their second round is scheduled for 12:43.

Keegan Bradley’s first round is at 07:29, playing with Sahith Theegala, also from the USA, and Nick Dunlap, another American golfer. Their second round starts at 12:54.

Tom Hoge begins his first round at 07:40. He is paired with Luke List from the United States and Taylor Pendrith of Canada. Their second round will start at 13:05.

Chez Reavie will play his first round at 13:05 with Andrew Putnam and Chad Ramey, both from the USA. The trio’s second round is at 07:40.

Zach Johnson’s first round starts at 12:43, where he will play alongside Kurt Kitayama from the USA and Sweden’s Vincent Norrman. Their second round is scheduled for 07:18.

RoundStart TimeAmerican PlayerOther PlayersOther Nationalities
107:18Tony FinauLee Hodges, Akshay BhatiaUSA, USA
107:29Sahith TheegalaKeegan Bradley, Nick DunlapUSA, USA
107:40Tom HogeLuke List, Taylor PendrithUSA, CAN
113:05Chez ReavieAndrew Putnam, Chad RameyUSA, USA
112:43Zach JohnsonKurt Kitayama, Vincent NorrmanUSA, SWE
212:43Tony FinauLee Hodges, Akshay BhatiaUSA, USA
212:54Sahith TheegalaKeegan Bradley, Nick DunlapUSA, USA
213:05Tom HogeLuke List, Taylor PendrithUSA, CAN
207:40Chez ReavieAndrew Putnam, Chad RameyUSA, USA
207:18Zach JohnsonKurt Kitayama, Vincent NorrmanUSA, SWE
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PGA Tour Tee Times: UK Players At The 3M Open 2024

PGA Tour Tee Times: Matt Wallace, Harry Hall and Co. at the 3M Open. (Photos: Getty)
PGA Tour Tee Times: Matt Wallace, Harry Hall and Co. at the 3M Open. (Photos: Getty)

The 3M Open will take place in Blaine, Minnesota, USA at the TPC Twin Cities golf club. As part of the PGA Tour, the tournament offers a par-71 course and a prize fund of $8,100,000. The event will be aired on Sky from Thursday to Sunday starting at 7:00 PM. The defending champion is Lee Hodges.

PGA Tour Tee Times: UK-Players

Scottish golfer Martin Laird will kick off his 3M Open campaign with an early tee time at 6:45 AM for the first round. Laird is paired with Americans Justin Lower and Joel Dahmen. Their second round starts at 12:10 PM on Friday. The “PGA Tour Tee Times” will surely keep fans engaged as Laird aims for a strong performance.

Russell Knox, another Scottish entrant, begins his first round at 8:24 AM. Knox is grouped with Americans Robert Streb and Beau Hossler. For the second round, they will tee off at 1:49 PM. The “PGA Tour Tee Times” for Knox and his group are well-positioned to attract viewers.

RoundPlayer NameNationalityStart TimeCo-Player 1NationalityCo-Player 2Nationality
1Martin LairdSCO06:45 AMJustin LowerUSAJoel DahmenUSA
1Russell KnoxSCO08:24 AMRobert StrebUSABeau HosslerUSA
1Harry HallENG12:54 PMErik van RooyenZAFEmiliano GrilloARG
1Matt WallaceENG01:16 PMChris GotterupUSAKevin KisnerUSA
2Harry HallENG07:29 AMErik van RooyenZAFEmiliano GrilloARG
2Matt WallaceENG07:51 AMChris GotterupUSAKevin KisnerUSA
2Martin LairdSCO12:10 PMJustin LowerUSAJoel DahmenUSA
2Russell KnoxSCO13:49PMRobert StrebUSABeau HosslerUSA
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Ryder Cup 2025: Keegan Bradley Appoints First Vice-Captain

Ryder Cup 2025: Webb Simpson is the first vice-captain appointed by Keegan Bradley. (Photos: Getty)
Ryder Cup 2025: Webb Simpson is the first vice-captain appointed by Keegan Bradley. (Photos: Getty)

In just over a year’s time, the Ryder Cup 2025 will take place at Bethpage Black in New York. Preparations are in full swing for the US team’s bid for revenge after Team Europe’s triumph in Italy last year. After Keegan Bradley was surprisingly introduced as captain at the beginning of the month, the 38-year-old has now appointed his first vice-captain, Webb Simpson.

Ryder Cup 2025 – Keegan Bradley: “He knows what it takes to win”

Webb Simpson is the first vice-captain alongside Keegan Bradley, marking a debut in the role at the Ryder Cup 2025. As a player, the 38-year-old has competed in three Ryder Cups (2012, 2014, 2018), recording a record of 4-4-1, including 2-1-0 in fourball. Simpson’s biggest career achievements include winning the 2012 US Open and the 2018 Players Championship. Captain Keegan Bradley raved about his new addition to the coaching team during the announcement: “He possesses a wealth of team golf experience and knows what it takes to win. Webb will be a valuable member of our leadership team and a trusted resource for me as we prepare for Bethpage Black next September.”

Webb Simpson was also delighted with this great honor: “I am honored to be chosen by Keegan to serve as a Vice Captain in 2025. Competing in three Ryder Cups will forever be among my career highlights. I have no doubt that Keegan will be a fantastic captain and a tremendous leader, and could not be more excited to get to work as we seek to reclaim the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.” The other vice-captains of Team USA are to be introduced in the coming weeks. For Team Europe, it was clear early on that Luke Donald would once again take on the role of captain for the title defense in the USA. The Europeans already have two vice-captains for the Ryder Cup 2025: Thomas Bjørn and Edoardo Molinari.

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The Open Championship 2024: Scott Wins the Amateur Silver Medal for Scotland

Calum Scott with the Silver Medal. (Photo: Getty)
Calum Scott with the Silver Medal. (Photo: Getty)

Yet another Scottish winner: and his surname is Scott too. Calum Scott secured the silver medal for the low amateur at the 152nd Open Championship yesterday and afterwards called the walk towards the 18th green “one of the best moments of my life”.

The Open Championship 2024: Callum Scott “Over the moon”

The 20-year-old from Nairn in the Highlands had qualified for Royal Troon as the winner of the Open Amateur Qualifying Series, was one of twelve amateurs in the field and finished three shots ahead of American Tommy Morrison on +8: “It is one of the highest honours you can win as an amateur. To be able to make the cut — first of all, you have to make the cut to win this award, and to be over 11 other amateurs, I’m very proud of myself for that. To compete in a tournament like The Open, it’s just amazing.”

 

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The 20-year-old proved at the weekend that he can keep up with the pros. He secured his entry into the weekend with 71 strokes in round 1 and 75 strokes in round 2. After making a few mistakes on the second day with just one stroke gained, he turned the tide again on moving day. With only two strokes lost, he recorded three birdies and thus played the best round of his tournament, a 70 on the par-71 course. In the final round, he seemed to run out of steam, especially on the back nine, and Scott came into the clubhouse with a 76. Although this meant he dropped 18 places and finished the Open Championship in 43rd place, he still celebrated the greatest success of his career to date. Perhaps the 2024 Open Championship was the starting signal for a stellar career for the young up-and-coming player.

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Justin Rose and “the Amazing Open Stage”: “Come Off with No Regrets”

Justin Rose lost out at the British Open. (Source: Getty)
Justin Rose lost out at the British Open. (Source: Getty)

He tried it. By any means necessary. Even with the driver from the fairway on the 16th to somehow force an eagle and put a bit of pressure on his fellow player and yet seemingly unattainable leader. But Justin Rose lost out in the duel between the Olympic champions and Xander Schauffele, and even the support from the Firth of Clyde didn’t help.

 

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After all, “Rosey” bid a fitting farewell to this 152nd Open Championship with a birdie on the 18th. At Royal Troon, the now 43-year-old was closer to the Claret Jug than he had ever been since he won the silver medal at the 1998 Open in Royal Birkdale 26 years ago as a 17-year-old amateur.

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The Open Championship 2024: Justin Rose’s “magic moment”

He even had to fight for his starting place in the final qualifying round. And after local hero Robert MacIntyre had not been able to repeat his brilliant performances from the Scottish Open – perhaps the hangover had a longer lasting effect than hoped for – and Shane Lowry had withdrawn from the list of title contenders on the rainy Saturday, all patriotic hopes rested on Rose, as little as the English usually suffer in Scotland.

The 2013 US Open winner at Merion and gold medal winner at the 2016 Olympic comeback of golf also played a very solid round of 67, but all too often just a few centimetres were missing around the flag. Could have, could have, bicycle chain: with a few more putts converted, Rose could have made life much more difficult for his playing partner and, after 32 years, could have won another Claret Jug for England after Nick Faldo in 1992.

 

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In the end, however, Schauffele won in Scotland, and the loser showed greatness in the moment of defeat and a remarkable head-up mentality: “I left it all out there. That’s the deal I made with myself today — to come off with no regrets”, said Rose. “Well, I won second place, I won prizes, FedExCup points, all that stuff too. At that point, you’re being a professional. Then I walk 10 steps later, and I’m choking back tears. So, that’s the shift. Yeah, just personal, and enjoying 18 with the fans, too. I just think it’s such an amazing stage. For me, that’s the best look in golf, those two long grandstands that you walk down and the big yellow leaderboard. That’s what I associate as a magic moment. You want to walk off the golf course going, ‘Yeah, I didn’t squander that.’ ’’

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The Open Championship 2024: Records and Statistics

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Xander Schauffele wins The Open Championship 2024 and receives a total of 3.1 million US-Dollars from the record prize pot. However, the record prize money is just one of many impressive and surprising statistics.

Schauffele wins the double and completes major sweep for the US

The newly crowned Champion Golfer of the Year, Xander Schauffele, is the first player since Brooks Koepka (2018) to win two majors in one calendar year. He is also the first golfer since Rory McIlroy (2014) to win the PGA Championship and The Open in one calendar year. The parallel: both triumphed at the PGA Championship in Valhalla. Schauffeles’ victory also continues an impressive run at the Open Championship. Since 2013, there have only been first-time winners of the Claret Jug at the Open Championship. This is the longest streak in the history of the tournament, together with the period from 1994 to 2004. Ernie Els in 2012 was the last “non-debut winner”. The proud golfing nation USA has produced all four reigning major winners for the first time since 1982. Incidentally, the British Open at that time was also played at Royal Troon GC and was won by legendary Tom Watson.

The Open Championship 2024: Historic course statistics

The entire field of participants had a combined score of 1,344 strokes over par over the four rounds. It is also worth noting that the front nine was more difficult to play than the back nine throughout the tournament. Truly historic, as this has never happened before at an Open at Royal Troon. The average score for the week of the tournament was 73.851. The 11th hole, the par 4 called “Railway”, was the most challenging hole of the tournament with an average score of 4.426 strokes. The 16th hole, a par 5, was the easiest to play with a stroke average of 4.830.

Schefflers “What if” and driver comes up too short on a Par 3!

The total of all strokes is the deciding factor for Xander Schauffele: The US-American does not lead any of the Strokes Gained rankings at the end of the tournament, except the one for total scoring. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler will be asking himself once again: “What if?” Scheffler finishes tied seventh at the 2024 British Open, despite being ranked 131st in strokes-gained putting for the week. The weather conditions also caused chaos, especially on Saturday. In the group around Shane Lowry and Daniel Brown, neither of them reached the green on the 17th hole (par 3) due to the strong wind – mind you with the driver on a par 3!!! A total of 13 players made the cut at all four majors in 2024. Of those 13 golfers, Xander Schauffele did the best. With a total score of 32 strokes under par, he distanced second-placed Scottie Scheffler by 15 strokes. Third place on the fictitious major podium went to Collin Morikawa (-15). Here is the list of all players:

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The Open Championship 2024: Prize Money Payout Breakdown

The prize money of The Open Championship 2024 is the highest in the tournament's history. (Photo: Getty)
The prize money of The Open Championship 2024 is the highest in the tournament's history. (Photo: Getty)
The Open Championship 2024 was the fourth and final major of the year for the stars of the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour this week. In Royal Troon, Xander Schauffele won the largest share of the record prize money totalling 15.6 million euros (17 million US dollars). The British Open prize money and its distribution at a glance.

The Open Championship 2024: The Record Prize Money at Royal Troon

This week, golf’s elite gathered at Royal Troon for The Open Championship 2024. At the last major of the year, the participants not only competed for the coveted Claret Jug and the title of ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’, but also for record prize money. Compared to last year, the amount has been increased by around 460,000 euros (500,000 USD), as announced by the R&A. CEO Martin Slumbers justified the decision, despite critical scrutiny, with the key role of The Open: “The R&A has a responsibility to strike a balance between maintaining The Open’s position in the global game, providing the funds required for governance and developing amateur and recreational golf in 146 countries internationally […]. “We remain concerned about the impact substantial increases in men’s professional prize money are having on the perception of the sport and its long-term financial sustainability. We are determined to act with the interests of the global game in mind as we pursue our goal of ensuring golf continues to thrive in 50 years’ time.” Of the 15.6 million euros (17 million USD), the winner will receive an impressive 2.84 million euros (3.1 million USD) in prize money. Incidentally, the prize money at The Open Championship 2024 is not paid out to amateurs; if more than 70 professional golfers make the cut, the prize money is also increased slightly. As usual, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and defending champion Brian Harman are among the favorites to win the Major. At Royal Troon, all eyes will be on McIlroy in particular after the Northern Irishman failed so dramatically at the 2024 US Open.

Prize Money Payout Breakdown at The Open Championship 2024

Position Name Prize Money
1 Xander Schauffele $3,100,000
T2 Justin Rose $1,443,500
T2 Billy Horschel $1,443,500
4 Thriston Lawrence $876,000
5 Russell Henley $705,000
6 Shane Lowry $611,000
T7 Jon Rahm $451,834
T7 Sungjae Im $451,834
T7 Scottie Scheffler $451,834
T10 Adam Scott $317,534
T10 Matthew Jordan $317,534
T10 Daniel Brown $317,534
T13 Jason Day $248,667
T13 Alex Noren $248,667
T13 Byeong Hun An $248,667
T16 Mackenzie Hughes $202,700
T16 John Catlin $202,700
T16 Collin Morikawa $202,700
T19 Dean Burmester $176,367
T19 Shubhankar Sharma $176,367
T19 Daniel Hillier $176,367
T22 Ewen Ferguson $151,067
T22 Sepp Straka $151,067
T22 Padraig Harrington $151,067
T25 Ryan Fox $124,617
T25 Corey Conners $124,617
T25 Jordan Spieth $124,617
T25 Joe Dean $124,617
T25 Patrick Cantlay $124,617
T25 Laurie Canter $124,617
T31 Guido Migliozzi $90,220
T31 Cameron Young $90,220
T31 Eric Cole $90,220
T31 Brendon Todd $90,220
T31 Matteo Manassero $90,220
T31 Minkyu Kim $90,220
T31 Chris Kirk $90,220
T31 Dustin Johnson $90,220
T31 Justin Thomas $90,220
T31 Sam Burns $90,220
T41 Kurt Kitayama $70,050
T41 Matt Wallace $70,050
T43 Jorge Campillo $57,200
T43 Thorbjorn Olesen $57,200
T43 Brooks Koepka $57,200
T43 Max Homa $57,200
T43 Si Woo Kim $57,200
T43 Emiliano Grillo $57,200
T43 Calum Scott (a) $0
T50 Matt Fitzpatrick $45,238
T50 Matthieu Pavon $45,238
T50 Richard Mansell $45,238
T50 Robert MacIntyre $45,238
T50 Harris English $45,238
T50 Adrian Meronk $45,238
T50 Gary Woodland $45,238
T50 Sean Crocker $45,238
T58 Abraham Ancer $42,150
T58 Joaquín Niemann $42,150
T60 Tommy Morrison (a) $0
T60 Jeunghun Wang $32,100
T60 Rasmus Hojgaard $32,100
T60 Jacob Skov Olesen (a) $0
T60 Phil Mickelson $32,100
T60 Brian Harman $32,100
T66 Hideki Matsuyama $40,280
T66 Tom McKibbin $40,280
T66 Nicolai Hojgaard $40,280
T66 Davis Thompson $40,280
T66 Austin Eckroat $40,280
71 Rickie Fowler $39,400
T72 Young-han Song $38,925
T72 Marcel Siem $38,925
T72 Tom Hoge $38,925
T75 Darren Clarke $38,525
T75 Aaron Rai $38,525
T75 Alex Cejka $38,525
78 Luis Masaveu (a) $0
79 Andy Ogletree $38,275
80 Darren Fichardt $38,150
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World Golf Ranking: Xander Schauffele Passes McIlroy With Victory at The Open

Xander Schauffele passes Rory McIlroy in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)
Xander Schauffele passes Rory McIlroy in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)

The latest update of the World Golf Ranking sees some notable changes for American players. At the top, Scottie Scheffler remains in the first position with an unchanged spot from last week. Xander Schauffele has moved up from position 3 to position 2, replacing Rory McIlroy. Schauffele’s rise is a pivotal shift among the top ranks.

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American Contenders in the World Golf Ranking

Wyndham Clark remains in fifth place, with a consistent performance reflected in his unchanged ranking. Collin Morikawa follows closely, holding sixth place with no changes from last week. Patrick Cantlay continues his steady form by retaining the eighth spot.

Top-10 of the World Golf Ranking

The top ten players of the World Golf Ranking include Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, who have already been discussed. Rory McIlroy has dropped to the third position. Ludvig Aberg from Sweden retains the fourth spot. Viktor Hovland, representing Norway, stays at seventh. Jon Rahm from Spain remains tenth, maintaining his position. Notably, all remaining players in the top ten, including Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa, and Patrick Cantlay, have not seen any change in their positions.

Player Name Current Ranking Last Week’s Ranking  Points
Scottie Scheffler 1 1 791,8
Xander Schauffele 2 3 478,7
Wyndham Clark 5 5 299,2
Collin Morikawa 6 6 267,1
Patrick Cantlay 8 8 203,8
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World Golf Ranking: Justin Rose Takes a Big Step Upwards

Justin Rose makes a big step in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)
Justin Rose makes a big step in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)

The latest updates in the World Golf Ranking show Rory McIlroy maintaining his position as the highest-ranked player from the UK. McIlroy, representing Northern Ireland, is currently ranked 3rd, a slight drop from his 2nd place last week, with an average points score reflecting his consistency. England’s Tommy Fleetwood holds the next highest position among UK players, ranking at number 13, a drop from his previous 12th position, indicating a minor dip in performance.

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Other UK Players in the World Golf Ranking

Moving on to other notable UK players, Robert MacIntyre of Scotland is ranked 17th, dropping one position from last week’s 16th place. Matt Fitzpatrick is at 22nd, also dropping one spot. Tyrrell Hatton, also from England, stands at 25th, a fall from his 23rd place last week. Additionally, Justin Rose has made a significant leap, moving from 67th to 34th this week.

Top-10 Changes in the World Golf Ranking

In the top echelon of the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler remains firmly in the lead at number 1. Xander Schauffele has ascended to the 2nd position from 3rd, while Rory McIlroy’s slight decline brings him to 3rd. Ludvig Aberg of Sweden stays at 4th, and Wyndham Clark remains consistent at 5th. Collin Morikawa holds his 6th position, with Viktor Hovland and Patrick Cantlay also retaining their 7th and 8th positions, respectively. Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm round out the top-10, both holding steady at 9th and 10th without any movement from last week.

Player Name Nationality Current Rank Previous Rank Points
Rory McIlroy NIR 3 2 416,6
Tommy Fleetwood ENG 13 12 198,3
Robert MacIntyre SCO 17 16 185,4
Matt Fitzpatrick ENG 22 21 168,9
Tyrrell Hatton ENG 25 23 124,2
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Watch: LPGA Tour Highlights from Round 4 of the Dana Open

LPGA Tour Highlights. (Source: Getty)
LPGA Tour Highlights. (Source: Getty)

The Dana Open, part of the LPGA Tour, concluded its fourth and final round at the Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. The tournament featured a purse of $1,750,000.

The top five players in the leaderboard showcased impressive performances. Chanettee Wannasaen from Thailand secured the first position with a total score of 264, 20 under par. She was followed closely by Haeran Ryu from South Korea, who finished second with a total score of 265, 19 under par. Ssu-Chia Cheng from Taiwan and Linn Grant from Sweden both tied for the third position, each achieving a total score of 270, 14 under par. Yiyi Liu from China and Xi Yu Lin, also from China, shared the fifth position, each with a total score of 272, 12 under par.

On this final day, three players distinguished themselves with the best rounds. Haeran Ryu from South Korea recorded the best daily score of 6 under par. Jennifer Chang from the USA followed with a daily score of 7 under par. Dottie Ardina from the Philippines also had an impressive performance, carding a 5 under par score for the day.

This video is a compilation of the LPGA Tour Highlights specifically focusing on the Dana Open Highlights from the final round.

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Dana Open: The LPGA Tour Round 4 Highlights

About the LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.