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FedExCup Fall Explained – Excitement and Opportunities on the PGA Tour

The FedExCup Fall Series on the PGA Tour promises more drama and tension than ever, as players compete in top-tier events to secure their PGA Tour status. The fall tournaments offer winners the same benefits as regular-season events – including a two-year PGA Tour exemption, 500 FedExCup points, and entry into prestigious tournaments like The Players, The Sentry, and the Majors that invite PGA Tour winners.

FedExCup Fall: Fight for PGA Tour Status and Signature Events

The FedExCup Fall is also the time when the 125 spots for full-field events are up for grabs, along with a coveted place in The Players tournament for the following season. After the conclusion of the FedExCup Playoffs, players who are ranked 51st and below in the FedExCup standings continue to compete for points in the fall. They begin this stretch with all the points they’ve accumulated during the regular season and the first FedExCup Playoffs event, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Additionally, the top 10 players on the FedExCup points list at the end of the fall, who have not yet qualified for the Signature Events, will have a chance to participate in the two Signature Events following the season opener. This allows rising stars to test themselves against the best players.

Those ranked 51st to 70th in the FedExCup standings at the start of the fall have already secured their Top 125 eligibility for the following year but are competing for spots in the first two Signature Events. Players ranked 71st and above can earn one of 10 available spots in these Signature Events, while also fighting to remain in the Top 125 of the FedExCup standings by the end of the fall season. Players who finish between 126th and 150th on the final points list will gain conditional status for the 2024 PGA Tour season. Any player outside the Top 125 will have the opportunity to improve or regain their Tour status through PGA Tour Q-School.

FedExCup Fall Schedule Overview

DateTournamentGolf CourseLocationPurse
Sept. 12-15Procore ChampionshipSilverado Resort (North Course)Napa, CA, USA$6,000,000
Sept. 26-29Presidents CupRoyal Montreal GC (Blue)Montreal, Quebec, CAN
Oct. 3-6Sanderson Farms ChampionshipThe Country Club of JacksonJackson, MS, USA$7,600,000
Oct. 10-13Black Desert ChampionshipBlack Desert Resort Golf CourseIvins, UT, USA$7,500,000
Oct. 17-20Shriners Children’s OpenTPC SummerlinLas Vegas, NV, USA$7,000,000
Oct. 24-27ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIPAccordia GolfChiba, JPN$8,500,000
Nov. 7-10World Wide Technology ChampionshipEl Cardonal at DiamanteLos Cabos, MEX$7,200,000
Nov. 14-17Butterfield Bermuda ChampionshipPort Royal Golf CourseSouthampton, BER$6,900,000
Nov. 21-24The RSM ClassicSea Island Golf Club (Seaside)St. Simons Island, GA, USA$8,000,000
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Tour News

DP World Tour Tee Times: Sean Crocker at Omega European Masters

The DP World Tour Tee Times for the upcoming Omega European Masters in Crans Montana, Switzerland, are set. This event, part of the DP World Tour, will be held at the Crans-sur-Sierre GC. The tournament features a par of 70 and a total prize fund of 3,250,000 USD. The defending champion is Ludvig Aberg. Coverage will be available on Sky and DAZN from 13:30 on Thursday and Friday, and from 12:30 on Saturday and Sunday.

DP World Tour Tee Times for American Players

James Nicholas will tee off on Thursday at 7:50 AM, alongside Kristoffer Broberg from Sweden and Freddy Schott from Germany. Their second round will begin at 12:50 PM on Friday.

Jordan Gumberg’s first round starts on Thursday at 8:50 AM, where he will be grouped with Marcus Kinhult from Sweden and Nicolas Colsaerts from Belgium. The second round is scheduled for 1:50 PM on Friday.

Johannes Veerman is set to start his first round on Thursday at 9:00 AM, playing with James Morrison from England and Chase Hanna from the USA. Their second round is on Friday at 2:00 PM.

Chase Hanna will tee off alongside Johannes Veerman and James Morrison. Their first round begins at 9:00 AM on Thursday, with the second round starting at 2:00 PM on Friday.

Sean Crocker begins his first round on Thursday at 1:20 PM. He will be playing with Andrea Pavan from Italy and Andrew Johnston from England. The group’s second round is scheduled for 8:20 AM on Friday.

Finally, Gunner Wiebe will start his first round on Thursday at 1:40 PM, playing with Clément Sordet from France and Angel Hidalgo from Spain. Their second round will begin at 8:40 AM on Friday.

Round Tee Time American Player Nationality Player 2 Nationality Player 3 Nationality
1 07:50 James Nicholas USA Kristoffer Broberg SWE Freddy Schott GER
1 08:50 Jordan Gumberg USA Marcus Kinhult SWE Nicolas Colsaerts BEL
1 09:00 Johannes Veerman USA James Morrison ENG Chase Hanna USA
1 09:00 Chase Hanna USA Johannes Veerman USA James Morrison ENG
1 13:20 Sean Crocker USA Andrea Pavan ITA Andrew Johnston ENG
1 13:40 Gunner Wiebe USA Clément Sordet FRA Angel Hidalgo ESP
2 07:50 James Nicholas USA Kristoffer Broberg SWE Freddy Schott GER
2 08:50 Jordan Gumberg USA Marcus Kinhult SWE Nicolas Colsaerts BEL
2 14:00 Johannes Veerman USA James Morrison ENG Chase Hanna USA
2 14:00 Chase Hanna USA Johannes Veerman USA James Morrison ENG
2 08:20 Sean Crocker USA Andrea Pavan ITA Andrew Johnston ENG
2 08:40 Gunner Wiebe USA Clément Sordet FRA Angel Hidalgo ESP
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Tour News

DP World Tour Tee Times: Calum Hill and Others at Omega European Masters

The DP World Tour Tee Times for the upcoming Omega European Masters in Crans Montana, Switzerland, are finalized. This DP World Tour event, held at the Crans-sur-Sierre GC, offers a par-70 course and a prize fund of $3,250,000. Last year’s champion, Ludvig Aberg, will not be defending his title. You can catch the tournament live on Sky and DAZN starting Thursday and Friday at 13:30 and Saturday and Sunday at 12:30.

DP World Tour Tee Times: British, Welsh, and Scottish Players

Calum Hill, a key player to watch, will begin his first round at 12:50 pm alongside Marcus Armitage from England and Ashun Wu from China. They will tee off for their second round at 07:50 am the next day.

Stuart Manley from Wales is scheduled to start his first round at 08:00 am, partnered with Justin Harding from South Africa and Jeremy Freiburghaus from Switzerland. Their second round will commence at 13:00 on Friday.

Matthew Southgate, representing England, will start his campaign at 08:40 am, playing with Adri Arnaus from Spain and Louis De Jager from South Africa. Their second round kicks off at 13:40.

Connor Syme, a Scottish player, tees off at 13:00 with Matthew Jordan from England and Jeff Winther from Denmark. Their second round begins the following morning at 08:00.

Scottish player Stephen Gallacher will play with Hurly Long from Germany and Henrik Norlander. They are scheduled to start at 13:30 in the first round and at 08:30 in the second round.

Round Start Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
1 07:40 Barclay Brown (ENG) Lars Van Meijel (NED) Rhys Enoch (WAL)
1 07:40 Tom Lewis (ENG) Kiradech Aphibarnrat (THA) Alexander Knappe (GER)
1 08:00 Stuart Manley (WAL) Justin Harding (RSA) Jeremy Freiburghaus (SUI)
1 08:20 Laurie Canter (ENG) Joel Girrbach (SUI) Ryo Hisatsune (JPN)
1 08:40 Matthew Southgate (ENG) Adri Arnaus (ESP) Louis De Jager (RSA)
1 09:00 Will Enefer (ENG) George Coetzee (RSA) Santiago Tarrio Ben (ESP)
1 09:30 Marc Warren (SCO) Andrew Martin (AUS) Frank Kennedy (ENG)
1 12:50 Calum Hill (SCO) Marcus Armitage (ENG) Ashun Wu (CHN)
1 13:00 Connor Syme (SCO) Matthew Jordan (ENG) Jeff Winther (DEN)
1 13:30 Stephen Gallacher (SCO) Hurly Long (GER) Henrik Norlander
2 07:40 Rhys Enoch (WAL) Lars Van Meijel (NED) Barclay Brown (ENG)
2 07:40 Tom Lewis (ENG) Kiradech Aphibarnrat (THA) Alexander Knappe (GER)
2 08:00 Stuart Manley (WAL) Justin Harding (RSA) Jeremy Freiburghaus (SUI)
2 08:20 Laurie Canter (ENG) Joel Girrbach (SUI) Ryo Hisatsune (JPN)
2 13:40 Matthew Southgate (ENG) Adri Arnaus (ESP) Louis De Jager (RSA)
2 09:00 Will Enefer (ENG) George Coetzee (RSA) Santiago Tarrio Ben (ESP)
2 14:30 Marc Warren (SCO) Andrew Martin (AUS) Frank Kennedy (ENG)
2 07:50 Calum Hill (SCO) Marcus Armitage (ENG) Ashun Wu (CHN)
2 08:00 Connor Syme (SCO) Matthew Jordan (ENG) Jeff Winther (DEN)
2 08:30 Stephen Gallacher (SCO) Hurly Long (GER) Henrik Norlander
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LIV Golf

LIV Golf: These Stars Face Potential Relegation from the Tour

With just one event remaining in the 2024 LIV Golf season, the battle intensifies for players teetering near the bottom of the individual rankings. Players who finish 49th or lower are placed in the “Drop Zone,” meaning they’ll have to compete in the LIV Golf Promotions to secure a spot for the next season. While captains and contracted players are safe from relegation, many others are fighting to stay on the tour.

Team Captains in Safe Territory

Captains like Bubba Watson and Martin Kaymer are immune to relegation due to their leadership roles, but for some of their teammates, the situation is far more precarious. Watson currently sits in 52nd place, but his captain status shields him from any consequences. Similarly, Kaymer, who leads Cleeks GC, is safe despite finishing last season in the “Drop Zone.” For other players, however, the final event could decide their future on the tour.

Varner and Perez: On the Edge

Harold Varner III (47th) and Pat Perez (48th) are two notable names hovering near the relegation line. Both players need strong showings in the final event, LIV Golf Chicago, to avoid falling into the “Drop Zone.” Varner, who finished 7th in last year’s standings, is particularly feeling the pressure after an unexpectedly poor 2024 season.

Vincent, Grace, and Canter: Last-Ditch Effort

Scott Vincent (49th) has managed to stay just above the relegation line, with top-25 finishes in the last four tournaments, but he needs another solid performance to secure his place. Meanwhile, Branden Grace (50th) and Laurie Canter (51st) are in similarly precarious positions. Grace has had an inconsistent season, mixing high points with disappointing results, while Canter’s limited schedule — just two events — has left him little opportunity to climb higher in the rankings.

Players at the Bottom

At the lower end of the rankings, Kalle Samooja (53rd) and Kieran Vincent (54th) are in serious jeopardy. Both players entered the league via the 2023 Promotions but have struggled this season. Samooja is firmly in the “Drop Zone,” while Vincent, with only 2.47 points and just one top-20 finish this season, has also been unable to escape the bottom of the leaderboard.

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World Golf Ranking: Matt Wallace Climbs Up Almost 20 Spots

The World Golf Ranking has seen some notable shifts this week. Rory McIlroy continues to be the highest-ranked British golfer. McIlroy holds the 3rd position, unchanged from last week. Tommy Fleetwood is the next best British player, holding the 11th spot without any change from the previous week. Fleetwood’s stability in rankings showcases his continued presence among the top golfers globally.

A Look at the Changes in the Ranking

Aaron Rai has seen a slight improvement, moving from 24th to 22nd place, reflecting an upward trend in his performance. Matt Fitzpatrick, however, has dropped from 27th to 28th, indicating a slight decline. Robert MacIntyre stands firm at the 16th position, maintaining his steady performance week over week.

The biggest change among the British players can be seen in Matt Wallace. The 34-year-old won the Omega European Masters on the DP World Tour this week and climbed from 91st to 73rd in the World Golf Ranking as a result.

World Golf Ranking Top-10

In the Top-10 of the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler continues to lead, maintaining the 1st position. There have been no changes in the Top-10 ranks this week. The other notable golfers include Xander Schauffele at 2nd, Collin Morikawa at 4th, and Ludvig Aberg at 5th. Viktor Hovland remains at 8th place. The stability at the top of the rankings indicates a period of consistency among the world’s elite golfers.

RankingLast Week RankingNationalityPlayer Name
33NIRRory McIlroy
1111ENGTommy Fleetwood
1616SCORobert MacIntyre
2224ENGAaron Rai
2827ENGMatt Fitzpatrick
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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Stays on Top, Schauffele Steady

The World Golf Ranking has presented few notable updates for American players this week. Scottie Scheffler remains at the top position with no change in his ranking and an average points score of 18.12. Close behind him, Xander Schauffele holds steady at the second position, maintaining his ranking from the previous week with an average points score of 11.35.

World Golf Ranking: Third to Fifth Best American Golfers in the World Golf Ranking

Collin Morikawa continues to hold the fourth position, showing no change from last week, with an average points score of 6.46. Wyndham Clark remains in the sixth position, again with no change, and has an average points score of 5.70. Patrick Cantlay is ranked ninth, maintaining his previous position, with an average points score of 4.81.

Further down the Ranking Akshay Bhatia moved from 28th to 27th aswell as Justin Thomas who also climbed one spot to 29th.

Top 10 Analysis

The top ten positions in the Ranking have experienced minimal changes. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland stays at the third position, while Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg is steady at the fifth place. The seventh position remains occupied by Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama. Norway’s Viktor Hovland and Bryson DeChambeau from the USA close the top ten, maintaining their eighth and tenth positions respectively.

PositionPlayer NameAverage PointsChange from Last Week
1Scottie Scheffler18.120
2Xander Schauffele11.350
4Collin Morikawa6.460
6Wyndham Clark5.700
9Patrick Cantlay4.810
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Solheim Cup 2024: Everything You Need to Know About the Tournament in Virginia

The Solheim Cup 2024 is one of the most important tournaments in women’s golf and will be held from September 13 to 15 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Every two years, the best female players from the USA and Europe compete against each other to win the coveted trophy. With a long history and a unique match play format, the Solheim Cup is a highlight of golf.

The Solheim Cup week

The format of the Solheim Cup differs from the usual tournaments. On Friday and Saturday, there are four foursome matches in the morning and four fourball matches in the afternoon. In the foursome, two golfers from a team take it in turns to play a ball. In the fourball, both golfers play their own ball, with the best score counting. The decisive individual matches follow on the third day, in which all 24 players compete against each other in direct duels. A total of 28 points are awarded and the team with the most points wins the Solheim Cup.

The venue: Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, will host the Solheim Cup for the first time in 2024. However, the golf club is no newcomer to international team golf: it has already hosted the Presidents Cup four times. The course, which stretches along the picturesque Lake Manassas, was opened in 1991 and is considered a masterpiece of the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. With its challenging water hazards and layout perfectly integrated into the landscape, the par-72 course not only offers visual highlights, but also strategic challenges for the players.

Solheim Cup 2024: The teams

The Solheim Cup has been held since 1990 and the rivalry between the USA and Europe is firmly anchored in this competition. To date, the USA leads the overall standings with 10 wins to 8. Nevertheless, Team Europe arrives with an impressive winning streak. After a hard-fought draw in Spain in 2023, the Europeans retained the Solheim Cup and have already won in 2021 and 2019. Captain Suzann Pettersen relies on experienced players such as Leona Maguire and Carlota Ciganda, who scored crucial points at the last Solheim Cup and are also among the team’s mainstays this year.

The USA, on the other hand, under captain Stacy Lewis, will be relying on their experienced players such as Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson and Lilia Vu to bring the trophy back on home soil. The home advantage on the challenging course in Virginia could prove decisive as the team battles for another victory.

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Andy Murray: From Tennis Star to Golfer

New golfer: Andy Murray has won three Grand Slam tournaments, two of them in the tennis mecca of Wimbledon (2013, 2016). The Brit was ranked number one in the world tennis rankings for 41 weeks from November 2016 and is a two-time Olympic gold medal winner in singles (2012, 2016). After his quarter-final exit in the Olympic doubles at the Paris Games, Murray finally ended his great career a few weeks ago. And what does someone like him do now in sport? The question is answered when you take a look at his CV, where his place of birth is Glasgow. So it’s no wonder that the Scot is now turning to the traditional sport of his homeland. Murray announced it on his social media pages. “I played tennis. I now play golf,” he wrote under his profile photo. And the goal of Murray is also clear: scratch.

Andy Murray is not the only tennis star, who is an avid golfer

Andy Murrays former rivals, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are also known to be avid golfers. Djokovic, who won a gold medal in Paris this year, competed in the All-Star match at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.

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LIV Golf Schedule 2025 Overlaps with Important PGA Tour Tournaments

The LIV Golf League has announced the first four tournaments for the 2025 schedule. LIV Golf will start its season in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, February 6-8. A week later the saudi-financed circuit will head to Australia for one of their marquee events. LIV Golf Adelaide (Feb. 14-16) will once again be played on “The Grange”. LIV Golf Hong Kong (Mar. 7-9) and LIV Golf Singapore (Mar. 14-16) round out the first events of the 2025 schedule. At first sight it is obvious, that the circuit starts the next season with an international schedule. If you also take a look on which PGA Tour events will be played parallel to LIVs events, it will show, that the league is not backing down from important and prestigious PGA Tour tournaments.

LIV Golf Singapore and The Players on the same weekend

Certainly the most notable overlap is the one between the Singapore Event and The Players (Mar. 13-16). While this might be the most notable overlap, the other three are also woth noting. The season kickoff in Saudi Arabia will take place February 6-8 parallel to the WM Phoenix Open (Feb. 6-9). A week later the Adelaide event (Feb. 14-16) and the Genesis Invitational (Feb. 13-16) are set. Last but not least the Hong Kong tournament overlaps with the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

It has to be mentioned, that due to the time difference the events will not overlap in terms of (TV-)time. Nonetheless it will be interesting to see, if there is any effect on either of the tournaments.

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Watch: Champions Tour highlights from round 2 of the Ascension Charity Classic

The Ascension Charity Classic, part of the Champions Tour, concluded its fourth and final round at the Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The tournament, which offers a total prize purse of $2,100,000, witnessed some compelling action in the final round.

Stewart Cink of the USA and Y.E. Yang of South Korea finished the tournament tied for first place, each with a total score of -8. Both players exhibited consistent performances throughout the tournament to share the top spot on the leaderboard.

In the third position, tied at -6, are Bernhard Langer from Germany, Rod Pampling from Australia, and Kevin Sutherland from the USA. These players also demonstrated strong games to secure their positions among the top five.

The players who recorded the best rounds of the day include Stewart Cink and Bernhard Langer, both scoring -4 for the day. Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland also had an impressive round with a daily score of -4, contributing to his total score of -4 and tying him for the 10th position.

Among other notable performances, Rod Pampling recorded a daily score of -3, placing him in the tie for third position, alongside Jerry Kelly and Marco Dawson of the USA, who both also scored -3 for the day, tying them in the sixth position with a total score of -5.

The tournament highlights for Ascension Charity Classic include these key performances and are available for review. This compilation provides a comprehensive view of the Champions Tour Highlights for enthusiasts and followers of the sport.

Ascension Charity Classic: The Champions Tour round 2 highlights