The Zozo Championship, part of the PGA Tour, takes place at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan. With a par of 70, the tournament offers a prize pool of $8,500,000. Collin Morikawa is the defending champion. The tournament will be broadcast on Sky starting at different times across the four days: Thursday from 5:00, Friday from 6:45, Saturday from 5:00, and Sunday from 4:00.
PGA Tour Tee Times for British Players
David Skinns from England starts alongside Zac Blair from the USA and Patrick Fishburn, also from the USA. Their first round tees off at 10:57, and the second round at 9:40.
Harry Hall, another English player, is paired with Seamus Power from Ireland and Adam Schenk from the USA. Their first round begins at 10:35, followed by a second round starting at 9:18.
The Zozo Championship is set to take place at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan. As part of the PGA Tour, this event offers a par 70 course and a prize purse of $8,500,000. The defending champion is Collin Morikawa. Broadcasting times are Thursday from 5:00 a.m., Friday from 6:45 a.m., Saturday from 5:00 a.m., and Sunday from 4:00 a.m. on Sky.
PGA Tour Tee Times of American Players
Max Homa leads the American contingent at the Zozo Championship. He will tee off at 9:18 in the first round alongside Sungjae Im from South Korea and Kensei Hirata from Japan. In the second round, Homa’s group starts at 10:24.
Justin Thomas will start his first round at 9:29. He is paired with Hideki Matsuyama from Japan and Si Woo Kim from South Korea. For the second round, Thomas begins at 10:35.
Joel Dahmen, Nate Lashley and Satoshi Kodaira will start at 8:56 in the first round. The second round for this group is at 10:02.
Mac Meissner starts his first round at 8:45. He plays alongside Ryo Hisatsune and Takahiro Hataji from Japan. Their second round begins at 9:51.
Brendon Todd and Kyoung-Hoon Lee are paired together, starting their first round at 9:07, with Chun-an Yu. The second round for this group is set for 10:13.
DP World Tour Tee Times for the Genesis Championship. (Photo: Getty)
The DP World Tour Tee Times for the Genesis Championship, held at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, South Korea, are announced. This tournament is part of the DP World Tour, boasting a par of 72 and offering a prize pool of $4,000,000. Defending champion Park Sang Hyun will aim to retain his title.
Johannes Veerman from the USA will team up with Sebastian Soderberg from Sweden and Byeong-hun An from South Korea. They will start the first round at 07:40 AM.
Chase Hanna, another American player, will tee off alongside Jens Fahrbring from Sweden and Renato Paratore from Italy. Their first round begins at 08:10 AM.
Seungsu Han of the USA plays with Matthis Besard from Belgium and Haydn Barron from Australia, teeing off at 11:30 AM.
James Nicholas, representing the USA, will join Jacques Kruyswijk from South Africa and Taeho Kim. Their group starts at 11:50 AM.
Gunner Wiebe, another participant from the USA, teams up with Daan Huizing from the Netherlands and Soomin Lee from South Korea, starting at 12:10 PM.
The Legends Tour offers a record prize money fund during the 2025 season. (Credit: Legends Tour)
The Legends Tour has unveiled its first wave of tournaments scheduled for the 2025 season including two new events and an eye-watering prize pool for senior professionals. Legends Tour also continues to offer keen amateurs the greatest amateur experience in sport, playing alongside Legends of the game in stunning locations.
The globetrotting schedule will start with the 2025 Legends Tour Qualifying School played at Gloria Hotel and Resorts, Belek, Turkey (13th-20th January). Following this, sixteen additional tournaments have been confirmed including Barbados, Vietnam, Zambia, Greece, Ireland, France, Italy, Mexico and India.
New tournaments include the Marbella Legends at Aloha Golf Club, in Spain (14th-16th February) and the NI Legends Open to be played at Galgorm, Ballymena (29th-31st August), with more additions to be announced later this year.
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They join Legends Tour staples such as the flagship Staysure PGA Seniors Championship which will return to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen (31st July-3rd August) for its third year following the success of previous year’s events and the OFX Irish Legends hosted on the championship course at Mount Juliet Estate (16th – 17th May), which has previously been the venue for five Irish Opens and two World Golf Championships.
Many of the Legends Tour’s brightest stars will be eyeing up Major victory in 2025 at the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club, Bethesda (22nd-25th May), the US Senior Open at The Broadmoor Golf Club, Colorado Springs (26th-29th June), and The Senior Open returning to Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire (24th-27th July).
As well as the tournament silverware, some of golf’s biggest names will also be competing for the largest prize pool in Legends Tour history. The €20million (more than €10million of which will be assigned outside of the Majors of senior men’s golf – the Senior PGA Championship, the US Senior Open and The Senior Open) represents a 16% increase in prize funds year-on-year.
Complementing the drama of the professional events will be the unique Legends Experience where passionate amateurs can tee off alongside their heroes in the Tour’s one-of-a-kind pro-am experience. Amateurs live the life of a professional golfer, playing in tournament conditions in-front of the crowds and TV cameras with access to the players’ lounge and locker room, private coaching clinics with our Legends and practice on the players’ range. Amateurs will also enjoy world-class hospitality and attend VIP functions, such as evenings hosted by Ryder Cup Legends. The Legends Experience has now been rolled out to 11 tournaments across the globe.
The Luxe Scot Celebrity Pro-Am will also return to the OFX Irish Legends and the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship and features stars from the world of sport and entertainment competing to raise money and awareness for their chosen charities.
Phil Harrison, CEO of the Legends Tour, said: “Over the summer we have been working hard and 2025 promises to be another incredible year for the Legends Tour.
“Securing new events in some truly spectacular venues around the world is always a key objective of ours, and we are thrilled with the additions to the schedule for this season, as well as the prestigious venues we are honoured to return to.
“Everything from the standard of competition to the number of amateurs getting involved has been growing year on year, and 2025 will be no exception. This is the earliest we’ve been able to announce next year’s schedule due to the new approach to multi-year tournament contracting. Further additions to the schedule will be announced later this year and we cannot wait to see it all unfold.” (Written by Legends Tour Communication)
DP World Tour Tee Times for the Genesis Championship. (Photo: Getty)
The Genesis Championship on the DP World Tour takes place at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, South Korea. Featuring a Par 72 course and a prize fund of $4,000,000, the reigning champion, Park Sang Hyun, looks to defend his title.
DP World Tour Tee Times for British and Scottish Players
Matthew Southgate kicks off his Genesis Championship campaign alongside Joost Luiten from the Netherlands and Kyung-Nam Kang from Korea at 07:10 in the first round. Fellow Englishman Ross Fisher joins Rafa Cabrera-Bello of Spain and Seungtaek Lee of Korea at 07:20.
Eddie Pepperell tees off at 08:10, partnered with France’s Adrien Saddier and Wooyoung Cho. David Law, representing Scotland, starts at 08:30 with Ivan Cantero Gutierrez from Spain and Korean Eunshin Park.
Oliver Wilson enters round one at 08:40, playing with Australia’s Jason Scrivener and Guntaek Koh.
Scott Jamieson, another Scottish contender, begins at 12:10 with England’s Marcus Armitage and Hanbyeol Kim. With his DP World Tour Tee Times, Jamieson aims to make an impact.
Richie Ramsay and Calum Hill, both from Scotland, tee up with Adri Arnaus from Spain at 12:50. This grouping highlights strong Scottish presence in the DP World Tour Tee Times.
Scottie Scheffler stays first in the World Golf Rankings, while Xander Schauffele remains a step behind him. (Photo: Getty Images)
Scottie Scheffler remains at the top of the rankings among American golfers, holding his position as World No. 1 with a consistently strong average points total. Close behind, Xander Schauffele retains his No. 2 spot, maintaining his strong standing in the global rankings.
Top American Players in the Official World Golf Ranking
Following Scheffler and Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, and Bryson DeChambeau round out the top group of American players, with none of them experiencing changes in their rankings. Morikawa holds firm at No. 4, Clark sits comfortably at No. 6, and DeChambeau remains steady at No. 9. All three have maintained stable average points.
Top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking
In the overall global Top 10, Scottie Scheffler continues to lead the field, with no movement at the top. Xander Schauffele remains at No. 2, while Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy holds onto the third spot. Viktor Hovland, ranked No. 8, also shows no change in his position. Overall, there has been little notable shift within the rest of the Top 10, with most players maintaining their standing
Rory McIlroy stays 3rd in the World Golf Rankings, while Tommy Fleetwood remains in the Top 10. (Photos: Getty Images)
This week’s Official World Golf Ranking sees Rory McIlroy continuing to lead the charge for the British Isles, holding firm in 3rd place. McIlroy’s average points remain steady, reflecting his consistent performance over recent tournaments. Tommy Fleetwood follows as the second-highest-ranked British Isles player, maintaining his position at world number 10.
World Golf Ranking: Scottish and English Players Steadfast
Robert MacIntyre remains the top-ranked Scottish player, standing solid at 16th position, with no movement from last week. Tyrrell Hatton, ranked 19th, and Aaron Rai, at 21st, also display remarkable stability, contributing to a sense of steadiness among UK players just outside the world’s top 10.
Top 10 Overview of the World Golf Ranking
On the global stage, Scottie Scheffler continues to reign supreme as the world’s top-ranked golfer, with no change at the summit. Xander Schauffele retains his 2nd place standing, while Collin Morikawa holds strong at 4th. Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark complete the top six, both holding their respective 5th and 6th spots without any movement.
One of the more notable changes in this week’s rankings involves a slight shuffle between Keegan Bradley and Sahith Theegala. Bradley climbs to 12th place, while Theegala drops to 13th, adding some intrigue to an otherwise stable top tier.
Ticket prizes for the 2025 Ryder Cup have exploded. (Credit: Getty)
The announcement of ticket prices for the 2025 Ryder Cup at the Bethpage Black Golf Course has caused a wave of outrage in the golf world. While the PGA of America promotes the tournament as an elite, once-in-a-lifetime experience, many long-time fans are left grappling with the reality that attending may now be out of reach.
The Soaring Costs of Ryder Cup 2025
Set against the backdrop of the Bethpage Black Course, the 2025 Ryder Cup promises thrilling competition—but at what cost? With prices starting at $749 per day for the competition days, the entrance fee is higher than ever before. Even practice day tickets cost up to $423.
In comparison to past editions, the price surge feels extreme. Fans who attended Whistling Straits in 2021 or the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome paid significantly less. Bethpage Black’s price tag has led many to wonder whether this event, long cherished as “golf’s ultimate fan experience,” is now reserved for those with the deepest pockets.
Ryder Cup vs. Other Major Tournaments: A Price Comparison
For perspective, the pricing at Bethpage Black stands in stark contrast to other top-tier golf events. At the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, final round tickets were available for around $260—a fraction of what’s now being charged in New York. Even at Augusta, a single-day ticket to the Masters costs around $140. Similarly, the upcoming 2024 PGA Championship—also run by the PGA of America—tops out at approximately $200 for a day pass.
The PGA of America Defends Its Pricing
Responding to the backlash, the PGA of America has stood firm. Bryan Karns, tournament director for the 2025 Ryder Cup, highlighted the unprecedented demand for tickets, suggesting the pricing reflects the high interest. According to Karns, the Ryder Cup sits firmly within the ranks of “Tier 1” global sporting events, and the elevated pricing mirrors this status.
Yet, for many fans, this explanation falls flat. Social media is flooded with dismay, as long-time attendees express concern that the escalating costs could diminish the tournament’s famously electric atmosphere f only an exclusive group of spectators can attend.
Added Perks: Enough to Justify the Cost?
The PGA also points to the “added value” that comes with a Ryder Cup ticket. Included in the price is unlimited food and select non-alcoholic beverages—an offering aimed at softening the blow of the steep costs. Still, for many fans, the question remains whether these additional perks justify the price difference.
Perhaps the biggest concern shared by both fans and experts is the potential impact these prices could have on the atmosphere. The Ryder Cup is known for its energetic and passionate crowd. But there are worries that the high costs might push out the typical Ryder Cup fan and result in a quieter, less enthusiastic audience.
Long-Term Impact on the Ryder Cup
Despite the intense reactions, it’s unlikely that ticket prices will affect the success of the tournament. Ryder Cup tickets will be allocated via a lottery system in November 2024, and they are expected to sell out quickly.
Joel Dahmen makes a costly mistake on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
In a turn of events at the Shriners Children’s Open on the PGA Tour, Joel Dahmen was hit with a costly penalty during the first round. The American golfer found himself in violation of the rules for carrying too many clubs in his bag, resulting in a four-stroke penalty on Thursday.
The mistake came to light on the fourth tee, when Dahmen realized he had been playing with more than the allowed number of clubs. After spotting the infraction, he promptly called for a rules official to address the issue.
Joel Dahmen Penalized for Exceeding Club Limit on the PGA Tour
According to the official rules of golf, a player is allowed a maximum of 14 clubs during a round.
The rule in question, Rule 4.1c(1), specifies:
If a player discovers they are in breach of this rule by carrying more than 14 clubs, they must remove the excess club(s) from play before making their next stroke.
If the player started the round with more than 14 clubs, they may choose which club(s) to declare out of play.
If the extra club(s) were added during the round, they must be declared out of play immediately.
The penalty for this violation is two strokes for each hole where the breach occurred, with a maximum of four penalty strokes applied for the round (two strokes added to each of the first two holes where the breach was discovered).
As a result, the pars Dahmen made on holes 1 and 2 were adjusted to double bogeys. He promptly removed a 4-iron from his bag to comply with the rule.
PGA TOUR Communications confirmed the penalty on social media, noting the severity of the infraction for the seasoned player.
Joel Dahmen was penalized four strokes in the opening round of the Shriners Children’s Open when it was discovered on the fourth tee that he had more than 14 clubs in his bag.
The timing of the penalty couldn’t be worse for Dahmen, who is currently ranked 124th in the FedExCup standings. With his Tour card for next season on the line, he must finish within the top 125 to retain his status. So far, his FedExCup Fall campaign has been underwhelming, with finishes of T50, a missed cut, and T40 last week. After the penalty-laden first round, Dahmen posted a five-over 76, placing him in a tie for 131st.
Greg Norman soon to be replaced as LIV Golf CEO? (Image: Getty)
While talks about a possible collaboration between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour remain without concrete results, there is now a new rumor surrounding the league sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. As the Sports Business Journal (SBJ) reports based on unspecified sources, LIV Golf is looking for a successor to CEO Greg Norman. The news comes just a few weeks after the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, where PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings and PIF boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan played alongside Rory McIlroy.
The latter had already called for Norman’s resignation earlier this year in favor of better LIV-PGA cooperation, “I think Greg needs to go. I think he just needs to exit stage left. He’s made his mark but I think now is the right time to say you’ve got this thing off the ground but no one’s going to talk unless there’s an adult in the room that can actually try to mend fences.”
LIV Golf: Will Greg Norman Be Replaced soon?
As SBJ reports, the search for a new CEO has been underway for several months. The London agency “Odgers Berndtson” is probably leading the search for the PIF and is looking at sports stars worldwide. This agency has already led the search for new directors and CEOs for Saudi Arabia in other sports, most recently for the soccer club Newcastle United in July of this year.
According to SBJ, Brett Yormak was supposed to have been a possible candidate. The Big 12 Commissioner is said to have already been in talks with the agency, but these were unsuccessful according to reports. The Big 12 is an American collage league consisting of 16 universities with various sports disciplines, including American football and golf.
It is not yet clear exactly what will happen next for Greg Norman. However, international media speculation suggests that he will remain with LIV Golf in the future, but in a new role.
