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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
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Presidents Cup 2024: Team USA Triumphs by a Clear Margin

Team USA won the Presidents Cup against the International Team. (Source: Getty)
Team USA won the Presidents Cup against the International Team. (Source: Getty)

At the Presidents Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada, the US team led by Jim Furyk achieved a convincing 18.5:11.5 victory over the international team. Scottie Scheffler and Co. brought their lead from Saturday into the clubhouse without any major worries in the final individual matches and ultimately secured a clear victory.

Presidents Cup: A strong final day brings the decision

The decisive Sunday began with a certain thrill: despite a 13:7 lead after the pairings on Saturday, the international team could theoretically have caught up with a strong individual performance on the final day. But Furyk relied on his stars and targeted his strongest players to bring about a preliminary decision as early as possible – and his tactics worked. The USA opened the final matchday with Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Russell Henley and Patrick Cantlay in the front positions. It was a conscious decision to demonstrate US dominance early and prevent the possibility of an international comeback. This strategy paid off in full, as the US team took 3.5 out of a possible 5 points from the first five matches. “I have some great leaders on this team and these guys have taken command,” said Furyk as he stood on the 18th green at Royal Montreal. “They’ve taken control of the team.”

Schauffele, who was looking to make amends after a mixed performance at last year’s Ryder Cup in Rome, made a clear statement. He won his match against Australian rookie Min Woo Lee 3&2 and earned the first point of the day for the USA. Russell Henley also secured a dominant 4&3 win against Sungjae Im and left no doubt about his strength in singles play. Patrick Cantlay, who was already regarded as one of the strongest match play players on the US team, won a close duel against Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama with 2&1. Cantlay’s strong putt on the 17th hole gave him the victory and further increased the USA’s lead. Burns fought his way to a hard-fought draw against South Korea’s Si Woo Kim, giving the Americans another half point. Scottie Scheffler, the world number 1, also put in a convincing performance. Although he only secured a draw against the in-form Tom Kim, Scheffler played aggressively and courageously, especially on the back nine, and ensured that he did not concede another point to the international team.

Keegan Bradley Secures the Decisive Point

The emotional highlight of the tournament came when Keegan Bradley, the future Ryder Cup captain, won the decisive point. In his match against South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Bradley once again proved his strong nerves. With a solid 4&2 victory, he sealed the overall win for the US team even before all the matches had been completed. The remaining matches no longer had any effect on the final result. “It’s like a fairytale, almost like a movie,” said Bradley, visibly emotional after the win. “I can hardly believe it. You just have to work hard and good things happen.” After the tournament, the newly crowned Ryder Cup captain praised Furyk’s leadership style and announced that he wanted to adopt many of the principles implemented in Montreal. “Jim has created a culture of cohesion here and we will take a lot of that with us to Bethpage,” said Bradley.

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Augusta National: Statement On “Catastrophic Impact From Hurricane Helene”

The Augusta National Golf Club during the US Masters 2024 (Photo: Getty)
The Augusta National Golf Club during the US Masters 2024 (Photo: Getty)

Hurricane Helene reached the US mainland on Thursday. The storm, classified as a level four storm, raged through several of the coastal states in the south-east of the USA and also reached wind speeds of up to 130 km/h in Augusta, Georgia. Severe damage was caused throughout the region, with the Augusta National Golf Club – venue of the US Masters – not being spared.

Augusta National: “Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Everyone Affected”

More and more photos and videos are appearing on social media showing possible damage to the golf course. It can be seen that a large number of trees have been uprooted, with the famous Magnolia Lane also likely to be affected according to drone footage. Newly planted trees in particular are exposed to an increased risk as they are not yet strongly rooted. Last year, during the US Masters 2023, three pine trees collapsed in the middle of the spectators, but fortunately no one was injured.

Drone footage of Magnolia Lane at Augusta National:

In addition, images on social media show that the small Rae’s Creek, which flows through the golf course, has swollen into a raging river. The masses of water could cause considerable and lasting damage to the course.

The club’s chairman, Fred Ridley, issued a statement but added that the club’s main focus was on the community that had been devastated by the hurricane:

Understandably, the state of Augusta National is currently one of the lowest priorities of the club chairmen and the community. US media are currently estimating at least 52 fatalities and millions of people without power in the southeastern US.

Our thoughts are with the victims of the hurricane and their families.