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PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird Tees Off in Utah

PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird tees off at the Black Desert Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The Black Desert Championship, a key event on the PGA Tour, is set to unfold at the stunning Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah. With a par 71 layout and a lucrative $7.5 million prize fund up for grabs, this tournament promises to be a fierce competition. Fans across the globe can catch the action via Sky, with coverage starting at 18:30 on Thursday and Friday, and later at 23:00 over the weekend.

PGA Tour Tee Times for the British and Scottish Contingent

Martin Laird from Scotland takes to the course alongside Americans Taylor Montgomery and William Cauley. Laird will kick off his first round at 13:41 local time. His second round begins with an early tee time of 08:46.

From England, Callum Tarren is paired with two Americans—Austin Cook and Doug Ghim. Tarren will be aiming to capitalize on a strong start with an early 08:46 tee time in his first round. He’ll follow that up with a more relaxed afternoon tee-off at 13:41 for round two.

Fellow Englishman Ben Taylor is set to navigate his opening round at 12:46 with Seung-Yul Noh of South Korea and Sami Välimäki of Finland. Taylor’s challenge ramps up with a swift turnaround for his second-round start at 07:51.

Finally, David Skinns, also representing England, will be keen to make his mark. Skinns is paired with Alex Smalley and Carson Young, both from the USA. His tournament begins with a 12:57 tee time, followed by an early start at 08:02 for his second round.

Round Time Player Nationality Partners
1 08:46 Callum Tarren ENG Austin Cook (USA), Doug Ghim (USA)
1 12:46 Ben Taylor ENG Seung-Yul Noh (KOR), Sami Valimaki (FIN)
1 12:57 David Skinns ENG Alex Smalley (USA), Carson Young (USA)
1 13:41 Martin Laird SCO William Cauley (USA), Taylor Montgomery (USA)
2 07:51 Ben Taylor ENG Seung-Yul Noh (KOR), Sami Valimaki (FIN)
2 08:02 David Skinns ENG Alex Smalley (USA), Carson Young (USA)
2 08:46 Martin Laird SCO William Cauley (USA), Taylor Montgomery (USA)
2 13:41 Callum Tarren ENG Austin Cook (USA), Doug Ghim (USA)
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Scott Gutschewski at the Black Desert Championship

PGA Tour Tee Times: Scott Gutschewski plays at the Black Desert Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The Black Desert Championship, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at the Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah, USA. With a par of 71, this tournament offers a prize purse of $7,500,000. Fans can follow the live broadcast on Sky from 18:30 on Thursday and Friday, and from 23:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

PGA Tour Tee Times for the Black Desert Championship

Scott Gutschewski, representing the USA, heads into the tournament paired with his compatriot Kevin Streelman and South Korea’s Seonghyeon Kim. They will open their campaign with a tee time of 07:40 in the first round, followed by a midday start at 12:35 for their second round.

Kevin Tway, another American standout, will tee it up alongside Japan’s rising star Ryo Hisatsune and fellow American Jacob Bridgeman. Their first round begins at 07:45, with their second round following at 12:30.

Rico Hoey, also representing the USA, is grouped with compatriots Chandler Phillips and Pierceson Coody. Their first round starts bright and early at 07:51, and they’ll return to the course for round two at 12:46.

Ryan Moore is paired with fellow Americans Patrick Rodgers and Kelly Kraft. Their tee times are set for 07:56 in the first round, followed by a second-round start at 12:41.

Finally, Brice Garnett from the USA will be teeing off alongside Kyoung-Hoon Lee from South Korea and fellow American J.J. Spaun. Their first-round challenge begins at 08:35, followed by their second round at 13:30.

Round Tee Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
1 07:40 Scott Gutschewski (USA) Kevin Streelman (USA) Seonghyeon Kim (KOR)
1 07:45 Kevin Tway (USA) Ryo Hisatsune (JPN) Jacob Bridgeman (USA)
1 07:51 Rico Hoey (USA) Chandler Phillips (USA) Pierceson Coody (USA)
1 07:56 Ryan Moore (USA) Patrick Rodgers (USA) Kelly Kraft (USA)
1 08:35 Brice Garnett (USA) Kyoung-Hoon Lee (KOR) J.J. Spaun (USA)
2 12:35 Scott Gutschewski (USA) Kevin Streelman (USA) Seonghyeon Kim (KOR)
2 12:30 Kevin Tway (USA) Ryo Hisatsune (JPN) Jacob Bridgeman (USA)
2 12:46 Rico Hoey (USA) Chandler Phillips (USA) Pierceson Coody (USA)
2 12:41 Ryan Moore (USA) Patrick Rodgers (USA) Kelly Kraft (USA)
2 13:30 Brice Garnett (USA) Kyoung-Hoon Lee (KOR) J.J. Spaun (USA)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Justin Rose at Le Golf National

Justin Rose will tee off at olympic Golfclub Le Golf National. (Photo: Getty)

The stage is set for the DP World Tour’s Open de France at the prestigious Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. With a prize fund of €3,250,000 and a challenging Par 71 layout, this historic tournament promises to deliver thrilling golf at one of the Tour’s most iconic venues. Last year’s champion, Ryo Hisatsune, is returning to defend his title. Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 13:30 on Thursday and Friday, 13:00 on Saturday, and 12:30 on Sunday.

Star-studded Tee Times for the DP World Tour

Englishman Paul Waring will be among the first to tee off on Thursday morning at 08:15, paired with Canada’s Aaron Cockerill and South African Jayden Trey Schaper. In the second round, the trio will be back in action starting at 12:40. 

Not far behind, at 08:25, Matthew Southgate, another experienced Englishman, will tee it up with compatriot Oliver Wilson and South Africa’s Casey Jarvis. Southgate will aim to keep pace with the field as they return to the course on Friday for a 12:50 start.

Connor Syme will also start his campaign at 08:25 alongside Spain’s Angel Hidalgo and France’s Jeong Weon Ko. They tee off their second round at 12:50 on Friday.

Scottish veteran Scott Jamieson is set to begin his first round at 08:45 in a group featuring South African Darren Fichardt and England’s James Morrison. The trio will start their second round at 13:10.

England’s Justin Rose, the former U.S. Open champion, will tee off at 09:05. He’s joined by French Romain Langasque and American Billy Horschel. Their second round will start at 13:30.

Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher will kick off his challenge in the afternoon, teeing off at 12:50 alongside Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Spain’s Manuel Elvira. The group will have an early start on Friday, taking to the course at 08:15.

England’s Eddie Pepperell starts at 13:10, grouped with Swedish duo Jonas Blixt and Marcus Kinhult. They will begin their second round bright and early on Friday at 08:35.

Richie Ramsay, another Scottish contender, tees off at 13:30 alongside Denmark’s Jeff Winther and fellow Scot Calum Hill, before returning to the course at 08:55 on Friday for round two.

Scot Ewen Ferguson is set to tee off at 14:00 with Darius Van Driel of the Netherlands and England’s Alex Fitzpatrick. Their second-round tee time is set for 09:25 on Friday.

David Law of Scotland will close out the first day’s action with a 14:10 tee time, paired with Spain’s Alejandro Del Rey and France’s Benjamin Kedochim. Their second round is scheduled for 09:35 the following day.

RoundPlayer NameNationalityStart TimePlaying Partners
1Paul WaringENG08:15Aaron Cockerill (CAN), Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
1Matthew SouthgateENG08:25Oliver Wilson (ENG), Casey Jarvis (RSA)
1Connor SymeSCO08:25Angel Hidalgo (ESP), Jeong Weon Ko (FRA)
1Scott JamiesonSCO08:45Darren Fichardt (RSA), James Morrison (ENG)
1Justin RoseENG09:05Romain Langasque (FRA), Billy Horschel (USA)
1Stephen GallacherSCO12:50Ricardo Gouveia (POR), Manuel Elvira (ESP)
2Paul WaringENG12:40Aaron Cockerill (CAN), Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
2Matthew SouthgateENG12:50Oliver Wilson (ENG), Casey Jarvis (RSA)
2Connor SymeSCO12:50Angel Hidalgo (ESP), Jeong Weon Ko (FRA)
2Scott JamiesonSCO13:10Darren Fichardt (RSA), James Morrison (ENG)
2Justin RoseENG13:30Romain Langasque (FRA), Billy Horschel (USA)
2Stephen GallacherSCO08:15Ricardo Gouveia (POR), Manuel Elvira (ESP)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Horschel and Wiebe Tee Off at Olympic Golf Club

Billy Horschel and Gunner Wiebe will tee off at olympic Golfclub Le Golf National. (Photos: Getty)

As the DP World Tour continues its European swing, all eyes turn to Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, for the historic Open de France. Known for its challenging par-71 layout and infamous closing holes, this prestigious event is set to deliver four days of top-tier golf, with a lucrative prize pool of €3.25 million on offer.

Defending champion Ryo Hisatsune returns, hoping to build on his impressive triumph last year, but he’ll face stiff competition from a world-class field. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning on Thursday and Friday at 13:30, Saturday at 13:00, and Sunday at 12:30.

DP World Tour Tee Times: Star-Studded Pairings

American Gunner Wiebe kicks off his Open de France campaign early on Thursday, teeing off at 08:35 alongside Italy’s Edoardo Molinari and England’s Marco Penge. Wiebe will look to make a strong start before his second-round tee time at 13:00 on Friday.

Billy Horschel, a fan favorite and DP World Tour regular, will bring plenty of flair to his opening round at 09:05. He’s paired with fellow major champion Justin Rose and France’s own Romain Langasque. Horschel’s second round will see him tee off at 13:30 on Friday.

Another notable American in the field, Sean Crocker, starts his tournament at 09:45 on Thursday, playing alongside Japan’s Yuto Katsuragawa and French Hugo Le Goff. Crocker will be back in action on Friday afternoon with a 14:10 tee time.

Johannes Veerman will begin his challenge at 09:55, partnering with Germany’s Alexander Knappe and Austria’s Lukas Nemecz. Veerman will round off his second day with a 14:20 tee time on Friday.

Rounding out the American contingent, Jordan Gumberg tees off at 13:00 on Thursday, joining France’s Romain Wattel and England’s Callum Shinkwin. Gumberg will be looking to take advantage of his early Friday tee time, set for 08:25, to make a move up the leaderboard.

RoundStart TimePlayer 1 NamePlayer 2 NamePlayer 3 Name
Round 108:35Gunner WiebeEdoardo MolinariMarco Penge
Round 109:05Billy HorschelJustin RoseRomain Langasque
Round 109:45Sean CrockerYuto KatsuragawaHugo Le Goff
Round 109:55Johannes VeermanAlex KnappeLukas Nemecz
Round 113:00Jordan GumbergRomain WattelCallum Shinkwin
Round 213:00Gunner WiebeEdoardo MolinariMarco Penge
Round 213:30Billy HorschelJustin RoseRomain Langasque
Round 214:10Sean CrockerYuto KatsuragawaHugo Le Goff
Round 214:20Johannes VeermanAlex KnappeLukas Nemecz
Round 208:25Jordan GumbergRomain WattelCallum Shinkwin
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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Holds Firm at the Top

Scottie Scheffler remains No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler remains the undisputed leader of the Official World Golf Ranking, retaining his position as the world’s number one player. His consistent play over the past months has kept him ahead of the pack, with his average points ensuring a firm grip on the top spot. Meanwhile, Xander Schauffele continues to showcase his trademark steadiness, sitting comfortably at number two as he solidifies his reputation as one of the most reliable performers in the game today.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

World Golf Raking: American Presence Dominates in the Top 10

The strength of American golf is particularly evident in the latest rankings, with Collin Morikawa holding onto fourth place and Wyndham Clark staying stable at sixth. Patrick Cantlay, who continues to quietly compile strong finishes week after week, is also unchanged at ninth. These players have shown a remarkable ability to maintain their form, positioning themselves as fixtures among the world’s golfing elite.

Small Movements, Big Impact in the Top 10

While the top spots have remained relatively unchanged, there has been some movement further down the rankings. England’s Tommy Fleetwood has edged up to break into the top 10, a reward for his steady play throughout the season. However, Bryson DeChambeau was pushed consequently to 11th place . Rory McIlroy holds firm in third place, continuing his impressive run, while Swedish sensation Ludvig Åberg rounds out the top five. Åberg’s rise is one of the more compelling stories in recent months, as the young talent from Sweden continues to make waves on the international stage.

PositionPlayer NameAverage PointsChange from Last Week
1Scottie Scheffler17.090
2Xander Schauffele10.850
4Collin Morikawa6.140
6Wyndham Clark5.430
9Patrick Cantlay4.460
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World Golf Ranking: McIlroy Leads British Contingent, Fleetwood Cracks Top 10

Rory McIlroy stays 3rd in the World Golf Rankings, while Tommy Fleetwood climbs into the Top 10. (Photos: Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy continues to lead the British charge in the Official World Golf Ranking, holding steady at No. 3 this week. The Northern Irishman remains locked into his position with a solid average points score, keeping him in close contention with the world’s top two players. His consistency shows no signs of wavering as he continues his campaign through the closing stages of the season.

Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood has made headlines this week by breaking into the Top 10. The Englishman jumped from 11th to 10th, marking his return to the elite tier of world golf. Fleetwood’s steady performance and a string of strong finishes have solidified his upward trajectory, and his place in the Top 10 reflects his current form.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

British Players Making Moves in the Rankings

Further down the rankings, Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre remains entrenched at No. 16, with no change from the previous week. MacIntyre’s consistent showing continues to keep him within reach of breaking into the higher echelons of the rankings, as he looks to close the gap on McIlroy and Fleetwood.

Tyrrell Hatton, however, is the week’s biggest mover. The Englishman soared up 18 spots from No. 38 to No. 20, an impressive leap that underscores his recent form. Hatton’s surge is one of the standout stories, as he looks poised to push even higher if his performances remain strong. On the other hand, Matt Fitzpatrick saw a slight dip, slipping one place to No. 30, but the 2022 U.S. Open champion remains well within the top tier of the rankings.

World’s Best Hold Their Ground

At the very top of the rankings, Scottie Scheffler remains the world’s No. 1, a position the American has held comfortably for much of the year. He’s followed closely by Xander Schauffele, with no changes among the top two this week. The rest of the Top 10 has remained largely static, with players like Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Hideki Matsuyama, Viktor Hovland, and Patrick Cantlay all maintaining their positions.

However, Bryson DeChambeau’s fall out of the Top 10 opened the door for Fleetwood’s rise, pushing him into 10th place and marking a significant shift in the rankings. With DeChambeau’s departure, the British contingent in the Top 10 grows stronger as Fleetwood reasserts himself among the world’s best.

PlayerPositionChangePoints
Rory McIlroy30–
Tommy Fleetwood10+1–
Robert MacIntyre160–
Tyrrell Hatton20+18–
Matt Fitzpatrick30-1–
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Zac Blair and Many More at the Sanderson Farms Championship

Zac Blair is set to start at the Sanderson Farms Championship. (Source: Getty)
Zac Blair is set to start at the Sanderson Farms Championship. (Source: Getty)

The Sanderson Farms Championship, part of the PGA Tour, is set to take place at The Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. The event has a total prize pool of $7,600,000. The course is a par 72 and Luke List is the defending champion.

PGA Tour Tee Times for American Players

Zac Blair tees off in the first round on Thursday at 07:05, alongside fellow Americans Taylor Montgomery and Samuel Stevens. Their second round begins on Friday at 11:50.

Maverick McNealy starts the first round at 07:16 on Thursday. He is grouped with Scotland’s Martin Laird and Henrik Norlander from Sweden. His second round is at 12:01 on Friday.

Justin Lower’s tee time is at 07:27 for the first round on Thursday, and he is paired with Cody Gribble and Hayden Buckley, both from the USA. The second round for this group is at 12:12 on Friday.

Trey Mullinax will begin his first round on Thursday at 07:38. He is joined by Americans Davis Riley and Cameron Champ. Their second round is on Friday at 12:23.

Peter Malnati is set to tee off on Thursday at 07:49, playing alongside Stephan Jaeger from Germany and Nick Dunlap from the USA. The group’s second round starts on Friday at 12:34.

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Round Start Time Player 1 Nationality Player 2 Nationality Player 3 Nationality
Round 1 07:05 Zac Blair USA Taylor Montgomery USA Samuel Stevens USA
Round 1 07:16 Maverick McNealy USA Martin Laird SCO Henrik Norlander SWE
Round 1 07:27 Justin Lower USA Cody Gribble USA Hayden Buckley USA
Round 1 07:38 Trey Mullinax USA Davis Riley USA Cameron Champ USA
Round 1 07:49 Peter Malnati USA Stephan Jaeger GER Nick Dunlap USA
Round 2 12:01 Maverick McNealy USA Martin Laird SCO Henrik Norlander SWE
Round 2 12:12 Justin Lower USA Cody Gribble USA Hayden Buckley USA
Round 2 12:23 Trey Mullinax USA Davis Riley USA Cameron Champ USA
Round 2 12:34 Peter Malnati USA Stephan Jaeger GER Nick Dunlap USA
Round 2 11:50 Zac Blair USA Taylor Montgomery USA Samuel Stevens USA
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird at the Sanderson Farms Championship

Martin Laird will tee off at the Sanderson Farms Championship 2024. (Source: Getty)
Martin Laird will tee off at the Sanderson Farms Championship 2024. (Source: Getty)

The upcoming Sanderson Farms Championship takes place in Jackson, Mississippi (USA) at The Country Club of Jackson. The event is part of the PGA Tour and has a par of 72. The prize purse for this tournament is $7,600,000, and the current titleholder is Luke List.

PGA Tour Tee Times

Martin Laird from Scotland will start his first round at 07:16 alongside Henrik Norlander from Sweden and Maverick McNealy from the USA. In the second round, Laird will tee off at 12:01.

Ben Taylor from England tees off in the first round at 08:11, accompanied by Troy Merritt and Joel Dahmen, both from the USA. His second-round start time is scheduled for 12:56.

David Skinns, also from England, begins his first round at 08:33 with Vincent Whaley and Chandler Phillips, both from the USA. Skinns’ second round starts at 13:18.

Seamus Power from Ireland, although not British, is notable here. His first round starts at 12:23 with Adam Schenk and Lee Hodges, both from the USA. He tees off for the second round at 07:38.

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Player Nationality Round 1 Tee Time Round 2 Tee Time Playing Partners
Martin Laird Scotland 07:16 12:01 Henrik Norlander (SWE), Maverick McNealy (USA)
Ben Taylor England 08:11 12:56 Troy Merritt (USA), Joel Dahmen (USA)
David Skinns England 08:33 13:18 Vincent Whaley (USA), Chandler Phillips (USA)
Seamus Power Ireland 12:23 07:38 Adam Schenk (USA), Lee Hodges (USA)
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DP World Tour: 14 LIV Golfers Participate in Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

LIV golfers Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton (Photo: Getty)
LIV golfers Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton (Photo: Getty)

The 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the DP World Tour, is drawing significant attention this year due to the participation of 14 golfers from the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf League. This raises the question: Why are so many LIV golfers allowed to compete in an event of the DP World Tour, especially since many of them are not members of the tour?

Tradition and prestige of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is the only tournament held annually at the famous Old Course in St. Andrews, as well as at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. This unique event attracts the best golfers in the world, including Ryder Cup stars like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm. Despite the rivalry between the DP World Tour and the LIV Golf League, fueled by Saudi Arabia’s financial involvement in golf, several LIV players have found a way to participate in this tournament.

Invitations and Special Provisions on the DP World Tour

A key factor allowing many LIV golfers to compete in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is the invitations extended by the tournament committee. The organizers, particularly South African billionaire Johann Rupert, who has been organizing the event for a long time, view this as a way to unite the best golfers worldwide. Rupert has repeatedly emphasized that the future of golf lies in the collaboration of different tours, as demonstrated by the invitation of LIV players.

One example is US American Brooks Koepka, who says the Old Course is one of his favorite places in the world and was invited despite being part of the LIV Golf League. Other players such as Louis Oosthuizen, Talor Gooch and Branden Grace also received invitations from the committee. Other LIV players, however, such as Patrick Reed, have received their starting places through good placings in other tournaments.

Exceptions through appeals

Some LIV golfers who are still active members of the DP World Tour can only take part due to ongoing appeal procedures. Players such as Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have appealed DP World Tour sanctions imposed on them after competing in LIV events. While these appeals have not yet been finalized, the players will be allowed to continue competing in DP World Tour events while the proceedings are ongoing.

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OWGR: Fleetwood Closes in on Top 10, Rahm Gains Points

Tommy Fleetwood Aims for Top 10 in OWGR. (Photo: Getty)
Tommy Fleetwood Aims for Top 10 in OWGR. (Photo: Getty)

The latest World Golf Ranking presents some notable shifts among British golfers. Rory McIlroy remains the highest-ranked golfer from the UK, holding the 3rd position with no change from last week, and an average point score of 8,64. Tommy Fleetwood, improving his rank from 12th to 11th, remains the second-highest British golfer, with an average point score of 4.25.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

Robert MacIntyre and Other UK Golfers in the World Golf Ranking

Robert MacIntyre from Scotland retains his 16th place, maintaining his position from the previous week with an average point score of 3.76. Aaron Rai, currently ranked 20th, also holds his position from last week, with an average point score of 3.32. Matt Fitzpatrick experienced a slight drop, moving from 28th to 29th in the World Golf Ranking, and holds an average point score of 2.82.

Top 10 in the World Golf Ranking

Scottie Scheffler remains the leader of the World Golf Ranking, sustaining his 1st position. Xander Schauffele follows in the 2nd spot, with no changes from last week. Rory McIlroy, the highest-ranked British player, is in 3rd place. Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, and Wyndham Clark also maintain their positions from last week, ranked 4th, 5th, and 6th, respectively. Hideki Matsuyama holds steady at 7th place. Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, and Bryson DeChambeau complete the Top-10, all retaining their ranks from last week. Behind the Top-10 Jon Rahm notably gains points in the OWGR apart from a major tournament with his second place at the Open de Espana.

Position Player Name Nationality Ranking Last Week Average Points
3 Rory McIlroy NIR 3 8.64
11 Tommy Fleetwood ENG 12 4.25
16 Robert MacIntyre SCO 16 3.76
20 Aaron Rai ENG 20 3.32
29 Matt Fitzpatrick ENG 28 2.81