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Disaster at the 2024 Olympics: Did this Hole Cost Nelly Korda Gold?

Nelly Korda at the 2024 Olympics (Photo: Getty)
Nelly Korda at the 2024 Olympics (Photo: Getty)

It was a surprisingly poor start to the tournament for the Tokyo gold medalist. Many were probably surprised when Nelly Korda was already three strokes over par after seven holes of the golf tournament at the 2024 Olympics. However, she then showed a more familiar picture in the second round. A flawless front nine, five strokes under par after eleven holes. She climbed up the leaderboard and was even tied for second place after another stroke gain. The gold medal was within reach again.

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Golf at the 2024 Olympics: quadruple bogey for Nelly Korda

Then came the 16th and the tide turned quickly. Korda skillfully avoided the 15th, where many of the great golfers had already strayed into the water, but she got wet on the 16th. The ball, which was supposed to land directly on the green on the par 3, hit land on the other side of the water hazard, but bounced back unhappily. A penalty stroke for the American and she continued from the drop zone. She was unable to collect herself quickly enough and her third shot also fell short and landed in the bunker in front of the green. She was unable to control the ball properly from the bunker and it rolled far too far into the front green on the opposite side. Stroke 5 finally brought the ball within two meters of the hole. However, it took two more putts before the ball was finally sunk.

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She recorded a total of seven strokes on the par-3. Four of the six strokes she had gained over the course of the day were lost again and the medals were a long way off. Even a world number one is not immune to a hole like this and she was also shaky on 17. A three putt cost her another shot. At least there was a final birdie for Korda on the 18th, but the round of 70 is far from what it could have been. She dropped back to T12, six strokes behind the leader Morgane Metraux. With two rounds still to play, Nelly Korda is far from being written off, but the path to a second gold has become much more difficult.

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Tropical Storm Debby: Round 1 of the PGA Tour Postpones to Friday

Storm troubles PGA Tour Wyndham Championship 2024. (Image: Getty)
Storm troubles PGA Tour Wyndham Championship 2024. (Image: Getty)

Tropical Storm Debby is causing weather chaos on the PGA Tour. Large amounts of water were already coming down in the practice rounds and now it looks like the storm will further hamper the 2024 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. What initially looked like a simple storm has developed into a tropical storm over the last few days, forcing the organisers to not only ban spectators from visiting the course on the first day of the tournament but to later postpone the whole first round to Friday.

“Difficult decision” – Tournament Director Powell on the decision on the PGA Tour

In an initial statement on Wednesday morning, there was no mention of the exclusion of spectators, “Debby is expected to move inland Thursday and continue to the northwest before shifting northward across Central North Carolina Friday morning,” wrote the TOUR’s official weather forecast on Wednesday morning. “This will produce widespread rain and a few thunderstorms throughout the day Thursday with showers and isolated t-storms continuing into Friday morning.”

In the afternoon, however, the fears of the organisers and the tour were confirmed. Spectators will have to stay at home on Thursday in Round 1 and the match will be played as far as possible. “This decision was a difficult one for us to make with our partners at the PGA TOUR, but everyone’s safety is our top priority,” Tournament Director Bobby Powell said. “The most-recent forecast looks like the storm could clear our area sometime Friday,” according to a statement on the PGA Tour website.

There was another development on Thursday, when the tournament was supposed to start. The entire first round had to be postponed to Friday because a flash flood warning was in effect for the Greensboro area. “This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation,” wrote the National Weather Service.

Spectators with tickets for the first day can use them on the three following tournament days should the weather improve.

The last tournament before the FedEx Cup playoffs could be a last chance for some players to qualify for the FedEx St. Jude Championship the following week.

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Qualification Process for 2025 European Ryder Cup Team

Qualification process for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup 2025. (Photo: Getty)
Qualification process for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup 2025. (Photo: Getty)

Ryder Cup Europe today confirmed the qualification process for the 2025 European Ryder Cup team which will defend the trophy against the United States at Bethpage in New York from September 26-28, 2025.

Ryder Cup Points List for Qualification

In a significant change from previous years – an alteration ratified by the DP World Tour’s Tournament Committee – there will be only one Ryder Cup Points List operational in the 2024/2025 qualification period, using points earned in accordance with a new tournament banding structure implemented by Ryder Cup Europe in consultation with Captain Luke Donald.

 The below table outlines the total points available at each tournament in each defined category.

Tournament CategoryPoints available
Major Championships5,000 points
2025 PGA TOUR Signature Events / The Players / FedExCup Playoffs3,000 points
DP World Tour Rolex Series Events2,000 points
2025 PGA TOUR Regular FedExCup Events2,000 points
DP World Tour ‘Back 9’ Events1,500 points
DP World Tour ‘Global Series’ Events1,000 points
2025 PGA TOUR ‘Opposite Field’ Events1,000 points

This represents an amalgamation of and a replacement for the two former lists utilised in previous qualification campaigns; ie: the World Points List (which was based on Official World Golf Ranking points accrued during the qualifying period) and the European Points List (which was based on Race to Dubai Ranking points accrued during the qualifying period).

Elements of the process which have not changed are:

  • To be eligible to be a member of the 2025 European Ryder Cup team, a player must (i) be European (defined in accordance with the IGF National policy) and (ii) be in membership of the DP World Tour.
  • The team will comprise the top six qualified players (from the new Ryder Cup Points List) and six Captain’s Picks.

The qualification process for the 2025 European Ryder Cup team will begin at the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry from August 29 – September 1, 2024 – a tournament host and venue synonymous with Ryder Cup success, the English venue having played host to two European triumphs (1985 and 2002) and a tied match in 1989 to retain the trophy; Faldo having played in both 1985 and 1989.

The qualification process will end at the DP World Tour tournament which concludes on Sunday August 24, 2025, a tournament which will be confirmed when the DP World Tour outlines its full 2025 schedule next month.

Other important points to note in relation to the qualifying process are as follows: 

  • In 2024, from the start of the qualifying campaign (August 29) through to the end of the calendar year, the only place to earn Ryder Cup points will be from events on the DP World Tour – ie: the Back 9, the DP World Tour Play-Offs and the Opening Swing events of the 2025 season.
  • Ryder Cup points will only be eligible to be earned in PGA TOUR events from January 1, 2025, until Sunday August 17, 2025.
  • No points will be allocated to any events scheduled against Rolex Series events (as per the 2023 qualification campaign) other than in the 2025 ISCO Championship on the PGA TOUR, played opposite the Genesis Scottish Open.
  • Points will be allocated to The Zurich Classic on the PGA TOUR with 50% of each position being allocated to each player in the team, but only if both players are European.

European Captain Luke Donald said: “I am delighted to be able to confirm the details of the qualification process for our 2025 Ryder Cup team. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to get to this point and everything is now focused on doing all we can to retain the trophy in New York next September.”

Guy Kinnings, CEO of PGA European Tour, the Managing Partner of Ryder Cup Europe LLP, said: “This is a major milestone moment in our journey to the 2025 Ryder Cup. This is without question a much cleaner and simpler qualification system than the ones utilised in previous years and we thank Luke and his Vice Captains Edoardo Molinari and Thomas Bjørn for their vital input over the past few months.”

(Text: Ryder Cup Europe)

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Olympics 2024: Charley Hull and Georgia Hall Represent UK

Charley Hull and Georgia Hall represent the UK at the Olympics 2024. (Photos: Getty)
Charley Hull and Georgia Hall represent the UK at the Olympics 2024. (Photos: Getty)

The golf qualification for the Olympics 2024 is complete. After the men’s qualification phase ended last Monday, the women’s participants have now also been decided. While Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick represent the men, Charley Hull and Georgia Hall will compete in the women’s event. A look at the two female participants from the UK.

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Olympics 2024: Charley Hull and Georgia Hall form UK’s Olympic Duo

Charley Hull currently travels to Paris in eighth place in the world rankings (Rolex Rankings). After two second places on the Ladies European Tour and consistently good performances, the Englishwoman is currently in good form and can therefore hope for a top ranking at the Olympics 2024. Although the 28-year-old’s last victory was almost two years ago, four top-ten finishes this calendar year and a recent good shared 16th place at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship confirm Hull’s form.

Hull is accompanied by Georgia Hall, who is also 28 years old. She is currently ranked 36th in the world and is currently struggling a little with her form. The Englishwoman has yet to secure a top ten finish this year and her best results were T12 at the Meijer LPGA Classic two weeks ago and the Aramco Ladies International. Georgia Hall celebrated the biggest success of her career in 2018 with a major victory at the Ricoh Women’s British Open.

All Tee Times for Women’s Golf at the Olympics 2024

Olympics 2024: Qualification Process and Criteria

The Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR) determines qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from August 1-10 at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. The top 15 golfers in the OGR automatically qualify, with a maximum of four players per National Olympic Committee (NOC). Beyond the top 15, the highest-ranked players are selected until the 60-player field is complete, ensuring no more than two players per NOC unless they are within the top 15.

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The qualification criteria for the Olympic Golf Tournament. (Photo: IGF)

Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick have secured their tickets for Paris in the men’s competition.

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Olympics 2024: Korda, Vu and Zhang form US Olympic Trio

Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang and Lilia Vu represent the US at the Olympics 2024. (Photos: Getty)
Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang and Lilia Vu represent the US at the Olympics 2024. (Photos: Getty)

The golf qualification for the Olympics 2024 is complete. After the men’s qualification phase ended last Monday, the women’s participants have now also been decided. With Ally Ewing missing the Qualification for the first time since golf’s return to the Olympics in 2016, no country will send four players. A look at the female participants from the USA.

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Olympics 2024: Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu and Rose Zhang form Olympic Trio

The bitter failure of Ally Ewing means that the US women’s golf team will be represented three times at the Olympics 2024. The trio consists of world number one Nelly Korda, her direct rival Lilia Vu and ninth-placed Rose Zhang. Korda in particular has dominated this year on the LPGA Tour and has already won six of her ten tournaments. She has won five of them in a row. But Lilia Vu has nothing to hide either: She recently won the Meijer LPGA Classic and followed it up with a shared second place at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Rose Zhang also secured a win on the LPGA Tour this year at the Cognizant Founders Cup.

The rankings in the world rankings alone make it clear that the USA will also be the big favorites at the Olympics 2024. The fact that only three women’s golfers are competing this year will not change this. What’s more, Nelly Korda has already won the Olympics 2020 in Tokyo and will travel to Paris full of confidence.

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Ally Ewing narrowly misses out on the Olympics 2024 in Paris

Qualification for the Olympics 2024 was particularly bitter for Ally Ewing. The 31-year-old had to finish the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in fifth place or better to qualify for the competition in Paris later in the summer. Near the end, Ewing was in a tie for second place and qualified, but over the next 90 minutes Lilia Vu, Jin Young Ko and Miyu Yamashita each birdied the 18th to get to four under, pushing Ewing into a tie for fifth place. The American thus narrowly missed out on 15th place in the world rankings, which would have qualified her for the Summer Games.

Olympics 2024: Qualification Process and Criteria

The Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR) determines qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from August 1-10 at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. The top 15 golfers in the OGR automatically qualify, with a maximum of four players per National Olympic Committee (NOC). Beyond the top 15, the highest-ranked players are selected until the 60-player field is complete, ensuring no more than two players per NOC unless they are within the top 15.

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The qualification criteria for the Olympic Golf Tournament. (Photo: IGF)
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Golf Olympics 2024: Dates and Participants – All You Need to Know About the Tournaments

Golf Olympics 2024: All information on the men's and women's tournaments. (Source: Getty)
Golf Olympics 2024: All information on the men's and women's tournaments. (Source: Getty)

At the golf tournament of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, 60 male and 60 female golfers will be competing for one of the coveted medals and eternal glory. Below you will find the answers to the most important questions about the men’s and women’s Olympic golf tournaments.

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Golf Olympics 2024: All Information About the Women’s Tournament

When will the golf tournament at the 2024 Olympics take place?

The women’s golf competition at the 2024 Olympic Games will take place from Wednesday, August 7 to Saturday, August 10.

Where will the golfers play the tournament at the 2024 Olympics?

The game is played on the Albatros course at Le Golf National. The course is the venue for the Open de France and hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup, which was won by Europe. The course is located around 40 km from the Olympic Village in the south-west of the French capital Paris.

How many participants will there be in the 2024 Olympic Games golf tournament?

A total of 60 female golfers will be competing in the tournament in Paris. The complicated qualification system is designed to ensure a diverse field with athletes from a wide range of countries. To explain: all players from the top 15 of the Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR), which is based on the women’s world rankings, qualify, with a limit of four golfers per nation. The rest of the field will be filled with the best athletes outside the top 15, with a limit of two women per nation. If a nation, such as the USA, already has more than two players in the top 15, then the countrywomen outside the top 15 no longer have a chance to participate. If a country has one player in the top 15, another player from outside the top 15 can join them.

Which stars will compete in women’s golf at the 2024 Olympics?

Nelly Korda, the current world number one and reigning Olympic champion, will be competing in Paris. Other stars include French hopeful Celine Boutier and Lydia Ko, who has already won silver and bronze in golf at the Olympics.

What will the women’s golf tournament look like at the 2024 Olympics?

Four rounds will be played in the usual strokeplay format. If there is a tie in any position among the top 3 at the end of the tournament, there will be a play-off. In 2021, for example, there was an epic seven-player play-off for bronze in the men’s event, which was won by C.T. Pan.

Final fun facts about the women’s Olympic golf tournament:

  1. Ines Laklalech from Morocco is the lowest-ranked player in the tournament in 321st place in the women’s world rankings.
  2. The USA and South Korea have the most female athletes with three golfers each.
  3. Although Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain, the Northern Irish athletes are taking part for Ireland.
  4. The highest-ranked player in the world rankings who has not qualified is Ally Ewing (ranked 16th) from the USA.
  5. The reigning US Open winner Yuka Saso (Japan) still competed for the Philippines at the last Games.

Golf Olympics 2024: All Information About the Men’s Tournament

When will the golf tournament at the 2024 Olympics take place?

The men’s golf competition at the 2024 Olympics will take place from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4.

Where will the golfers play the tournament at the 2024 Olympics?

The game is played on the Albatros course at Le Golf National. The course is the venue for the Open de France and hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup, which was won by Europe. The course is located around 40 km from the Olympic Village in the south-west of the French capital Paris.

How many participants will there be in the 2024 Olympic Games golf tournament?

A total of 60 golfers will be competing in the Olympic tournament in Paris. The complicated qualification system is designed to ensure a diverse field with athletes from a wide range of countries. To explain: all players from the top 15 of the Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR), which is based on the world rankings, qualify, with a limit of four golfers per nation. The rest of the field will be filled with the best athletes outside the top 15, with a limit of two men per nation. If a nation, such as the USA, already has more than two players in the top 15, then the countrymen outside the top 15 no longer have a chance to participate. If a country has one player in the top 15, one player from outside the top 15 can join them.

Which stars will compete in golf at the 2024 Olympics?

Scottie Scheffler, the current world number one and high-flyer of the season, is the favorite. His biggest rival is likely to be this season’s two-time Major winner, Xander Schauffele. Other stars include European hopefuls Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg.

What is the tournament format for golf at the 2024 Olympics?

Four rounds are played in the usual strokeplay format. The player who needs the fewest strokes for the total of 72 holes wins the gold medal. If there is a tie for one of the top 3 positions at the end of the tournament, there will be a play-off. This takes place between all players in the same position and decides the medals.

Final fun facts about the men’s Olympic golf tournament:

  1. Fabrizio Zanotti from Paraguay, 343rd in the world rankings, is the lowest-ranked player in the tournament.
  2. Team USA will feature four top golfers, including Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, who are both among the world’s leading players.
  3. Despite his victory at the 2024 US Open, Bryson DeChambeau was unable to secure a place on the Olympic team. LIV colleague and former Major winner Cam Smith will also miss the tournament.
  4. The highest-ranked player in the world rankings who has not qualified is Patrick Cantlay (ranked 8th) from the USA.
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LPGA Tour Live Blog: Moriya Jutanugarn Wins Low Shooting Portland Classic

Moriya Jutanugarn wins Portland Classic on LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Moriya Jutanugarn wins Portland Classic on LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Portland Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Portland Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Portland, Oregon, USA at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Portland Classic is part of the LPGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,750,000.
The course for the tournament at Columbia Edgewater Country Club plays at Par 72.

While the men are already fighting for Olympic medals in Paris, the LPGA Tour is heading back to the USA before the Olympic competition. At the Portland Classic, three Major winners will be competing alongside several players from the top 30.

LPGA Tour live

The LPGA Tour is the largest tournament series in women’s professional golf. Most events are held in the USA, but the tour also has a global focus, for example with a strong Asian swing.
Five major tournaments are organised on the women’s tour: the Chevron Championship, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open and, in cooperation with the Ladies European Tour, the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Evian Championship.

In addition to the LPGA Tour, there is also the second-tier Symetra Tour, which can be used to qualify for the next season of the big tour. Similar to the men’s tour, there are also qualifying tournaments, the annual Qualifying School, where you can earn the right to play on the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour or neither, depending on your ranking.

The LPGA is the oldest continuing women’s professional sports organisation in the United States. It succeeded the WPGA (Women’s Professional Golf Association, 1944-1949). The LPGA was founded in 1950 by 13 founding women. Alice Bauer, Patty Berg, Bettye Danoff, Helen Dettweiler, Marlene Hagge, Helen Hicks, Opal Hill, Betty Jameson, Sally Sessions, Marilynn Smith, Shirley Spork, Louise Suggs, and Babe Zaharias.

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Challenge Tour Live Blog: Joakim Lagergren Wins Irish Challenge at the K Club

Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

Irish Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Irish Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Straffan, Ireland at the The K Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Irish Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024.
The course for the tournament at The K Club plays at Par 72.

While the golf stars fight for Olympic medals in Paris, the Challenge Tour travels from Northern Ireland to Ireland. At the Irish Challenge, the players fight for points in the race to win the tour.

Challenge Tour live

The Challenge Tour is a professional golf tournament series that acts as the second tier below the DP World Tour. It serves as a development league and offers aspiring golfers the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, gain experience and qualify for the European Tour.

The Challenge Tour is internationally orientated, with tournaments held in various European countries and outside Europe. This offers players a varied experience on different golf courses and in different competitive conditions. The tour attracts golfers from all over the world who are interested in furthering their careers in professional golf.

As with the Korn Ferry Tour, the top players on the Challenge Tour qualify for the higher tour, in this case the European Tour, at the end of each season. This is usually based on the Challenge Tour ranking, with the best players receiving a Tour card. This promotion is a key goal for many players on the Challenge Tour, as it allows access to more prestigious tournaments, higher prize money and greater visibility in the world of golf.

Overall, the Challenge Tour is a crucial step for many golfers who want to make the leap to the highest level of European golf, the European Tour. It offers a mix of challenge and opportunity that is crucial for the career development of golfers.

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Watch: Korn Ferry Tour highlights from round 4 of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank

Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, part of the Korn Ferry Tour, is taking place at the Oakridge Country Club in Farmington, Utah, USA. The fourth and final round of the tournament has concluded, and the highlights reveal the key moments and performances of the day.

Karl Karl from Australia leads the leaderboard with a total score (TTP) of -25, recording a daily score (TODAY) of -5. Tied for second place are Joe Weiler and Matt McCarty, both from the USA, each with a total score of -23. Joe Weiler achieved a daily score of -7, and Matt McCarty recorded a daily score of -3. In fourth place is William Mouw, also from the USA, with a total score of -22 and a daily score of -8. Tied for fifth place are Austin Hitt and Thomas Rosenmueller, both scoring -21 in total; Austin Hitt recorded a daily score of -8, and Thomas Rosenmueller had a daily score of -7. Carter Jenkins, also tied in fifth place, has a total score of -21 and a daily score of -3.

The best rounds of the day were played by Jeffrey Kang from the USA, who achieved a daily score of -10, followed by William Mouw and Austin Hitt, both from the USA, with daily scores of -8.

The total prize money for the tournament is $1,000,000. The video showcases the highlights of the fourth round of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, featuring remarkable moments from this round of the Korn Ferry Tour.

This text provides an overview of the key performances in the fourth round and highlights the top players on the leaderboard, in addition to spotlighting the standout rounds of the day. The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank highlights significant performances and rankings in the final round of the tournament.

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Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank: The Korn Ferry Tour round 4 highlights

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Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Karl Vilips Earns First Title at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank 2024 Live Scores

The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank in the season 2024 is being played in Farmington, Utah, USA at the Oakridge Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank is part of the Korn Ferry Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Oakridge Country Club plays at Par 71.

The Korn Ferry Tour travels to Utah for the Utah Championship. In temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, the players fight for important points in the race for the tour victory.

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The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tournament series that serves as a development pathway and stepping stone for golfers who want to make it onto the PGA Tour. The tour provides a platform for professional golfers to gain experience, improve their skills and secure a place on the more prestigious PGA Tour.

Qualification for the PGA Tour via the Korn Ferry Tour is based on money ranking or performance in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Each year, the top players on the tour receive PGA Tour cards, which for many golfers is the main goal of their participation. The tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour take place mainly in the United States, but attract players from all over the world. This makes it an international stage for up-and-coming talent.

The name of the tour has changed several times over the years and depends on the respective main sponsor. Since 2019, Korn Ferry, a global management consulting firm, has been the name sponsor. The structure and format of the tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour are very similar to those of the PGA Tour, with four rounds over four days, starting on a Thursday and a cut after the first two rounds.