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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler On Top, Morikawa in Top-5

Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)

The latest update in the World Golf Ranking showcases the positions of leading American golfers. Scottie Scheffler remains at the top as the best American golfer, holding onto his 1st position with an unchanged ranking from last week. Xander Schauffele follows closely, retaining his 2nd position, also without any change from the previous week.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

World Golf Ranking: Morikawa, Clark, and Cantlay

Collin Morikawa has made a notable improvement, moving from 6th place last week to 4th this week in the World Golf Ranking. Wyndham Clark has experienced a slight drop, moving from 5th to 6th position. Patrick Cantlay remains steady at 9th place with no change in his ranking from the previous week. All three players continue to perform consistently with impressive average point scores. The sixth US-Player in the World Golf Ranking is Bryson DeChambeau at the 10th spot.

Top-10 World Golf Ranking

The top-10 positions in the World Golf Ranking have seen some changes this week. While Scottie Scheffler remains the top golfer in the world, Ludvig Aberg of Sweden drops from 4th to 5th, and Hideki Matsuyama of Japan maintains his 7th position. Viktor Hovland from Norway stays unchanged at 8th place, while Bryson DeChambeau holds onto his 10th position. Jon Rahm of Spain sees a drop from 13th to 14th place, and Sahith Theegala from the USA improves from 15th to 12th. The ranking continues to reflect the dynamic nature of competitive golf at its highest level.

Player NameCurrent RankLast Week’s RankAverage Points
Scottie Scheffler1118.3509
Xander Schauffele2211.4671
Collin Morikawa466.5390
Wyndham Clark655.7886
Patrick Cantlay994.8851
Bryson DeChambeau10104.7171

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Scottie Scheffler – A Season Of Superlatives

Scottie Scheffler at what will probably be his greatest triumphs in 2024: the US Masters and the Olympic Games. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler at what will probably be his greatest triumphs in 2024: the US Masters and the Olympic Games. (Photos: Getty)

By winning the Tour Championship, Scottie Scheffler underlined his incredible season on the PGA Tour, which he also ended as FedEx Cup winner for the first time. The 28-year-old played a season of superlatives that brought back memories of a certain Tiger Woods. A look back at great triumphs, prize money records and a scoring average that is second to none.

Title No. 7 – Scottie Scheffler follows in the footsteps of Tiger Woods

For Scottie Scheffler, the triumph at the Tour Championship 2024 was not only the brilliant end to an exceptional season, but also his seventh victory on the PGA Tour 2024 – an achievement that had not been equaled since Tiger Woods in 2007. The 28-year-old also secured all of his tournament victories at prestigious events with well-known competitors. Scheffler’s first triumph of the calendar year at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the beginning of March was followed by a victory at the Players Championship just one week later. In April, the American recorded his third and biggest triumph of the season on the PGA Tour at the US Masters 2024, followed by a victory at the RBC Heritage a week later. In June, Scheffler finally triumphed at two more signature events: the Memorial Tournament and the Travelers Championship. The Tour Championship victory marks the crowning glory of this impressive season on the PGA Tour, including prize money of an incredible 25 million US dollars – the biggest individual prize money in the history of the PGA Tour.

TournamentPrize Money
Arnold Palmer Invitational$4.000.000
Players Championship$4.500.000
US Masters$3.600.000
RBC Heritage$3.600.000
The Memorial Tournament$4.000.000
Travelers Championship$3.600.000
Tour Championship$25.000.000

Including the FedExCup victory, Scottie Scheffler’s earnings on the PGA Tour this year amounted to an incredible 62.3 million US dollars – unsurprisingly another record. For comparison: Tiger Woods’ 2000 season is considered one of the greatest in history – he won three of his 15 major championships by a total of 24 strokes, won nine times in 20 tournament starts and collected around 9.2 million dollars that year. So much for the increasing prize money on the PGA Tour.

Olympic gold: Scheffler’s crowning glory at the gates of Paris

Scottie Scheffler did not celebrate possibly his most important victory of the year on the PGA Tour. On the outskirts of Paris, the 28-year-old was crowned Olympic champion for the first time after a final-day thriller. In his gold triumph, Scheffler set a course record at Le Golf National and beat Tommy Fleetwood from England (silver) and Hideki Matsuyama from Japan (bronze).

Scheffler delivers historic scoring record on the PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler set another record with the lowest scoring average in the history of the PGA Tour. His average score of 68 strokes for the entire season is the lowest ever recorded in the PGA Tour statistics. This is also reflected in his season statistics: Scheffler leads the field on the PGA Tour in the ‘Strokes Gained’ category, as well as in ‘Greens in Regulation’ and the ‘Putting Average’, to name just a few statistics.

Arrest and baby happiness – “I feel like I’ve lived almost a full lifetime in this one year”

In addition to all the major triumphs, statistics and prize money, Scottie Scheffler also caused quite a stir off the golf course this season. While the birth of his son was the big highlight in the life of the world number one, many golf fans will probably remember Scheffler’s curious arrest at the PGA Championship. Following his Tour Championship victory, Scottie Scheffler summed up his year 2024 appropriately: “I feel like I’ve lived almost a full lifetime in this one year. It’s been nuts.”

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Tour Championship: What the Players Earned at the Season Finale

A year for the history books: Scottie Scheffler rakes in record prize money. (Source: Getty)
A year for the history books: Scottie Scheffler rakes in record prize money. (Source: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 season was one of the most successful of all time. The 28-year-old American put on a dazzling finish at this year’s Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, securing not only the title but also the highest prize money ever paid out on the PGA Tour. With a final round of four under par and a total score of 30 under par over the week, Scheffler left his competitors far behind. This victory marked Scheffler’s seventh triumph of the 2024 season, a feat unmatched since Tiger Woods in 2007.

The Leaderboard of the Tour Championship

Record Prize Money for Scottie Scheffler

For his victory at the Tour Championship, Scheffler received prize money of an incredible 25 million US dollars – the largest single prize money in the history of the PGA Tour. In total, the Texan has earned almost 62.3 million dollars from tournaments this season, which is also a record.

The total prize money for the 2024 Tour Championship amounted to an impressive 100 million US dollars, an increase of 25 million US dollars compared to the previous year. The prize money for the winner alone increased by 7 million US dollars compared to the last two seasons. In addition to Scheffler, other players also managed to earn considerable sums this season. Xander Schauffele, for example, who collected almost 20 million US dollars thanks to two major victories, as well as Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama and Wyndham Clark, who all took home more than eight-figure sums. Even players who “only” finished in the top 5 at the season finale were able to enjoy bonus money of at least 5 million US dollars. And seven-figure sums were guaranteed for the top 12. All 30 participants in the tournament received at least half a million US dollars just for qualifying.

The Prize Money at the Tour Championship

Position Player Score Earnings
1 Scottie Scheffler -30 $25,000,000
2 Collin Morikawa -26 $12,500,000
3 Sahith Theegala -24 $7,500,000
T4 Russell Henley -19 $4,833,333
T4 Adam Scott -19 $4,833,333
T4 Xander Schauffele -19 $4,833,333
7 Sungjae Im -18 $2,750,000
8 Wyndham Clark -17 $2,250,000
T9 Rory McIlroy -16 $1,608,333
T9 Hideki Matsuyama -16 $1,608,333
T9 Shane Lowry -16 $1,608,333
T12 Viktor Hovland -15 $1,000,000
T12 Sam Burns -15 $1,000,000
T14 Justin Thomas -14 $905,000
T14 Taylor Pendrith -14 $905,000
16 Ludvig Aberg -12 $795,000
T17 Robert MacIntyre -11 $755,000
T17 Matthieu Pavon -11 $755,000
T17 Patrick Cantlay -11 $755,000
20 Tommy Fleetwood -10 $715,000
T21 Keegan Bradley -8 $660,000
T21 Byeong Hun An -8 $660,000
T23 Billy Horschel -6 $615,000
T23 Aaron Rai -6 $615,000
T23 Tony Finau -6 $615,000
26 Akshay Bhatia -5 $590,000
T27 Chris Kirk -3 $575,000
T27 Sepp Straka -3 $575,000
T29 Christiaan Bezuidenhout 3 $555,000
T29 Tom Hoge 3 $555,000
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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 3 of the TOUR Championship

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 30: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 12th green during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The TOUR Championship, part of the PGA Tour, is currently being held in Atlanta, Georgia, at the East Lake Golf Club. This prestigious event boasts a prize pool of $25 million. The tournament has reached its final round, and today’s action has provided a clear view of the players contending for the top spots.

Scottie Scheffler from the USA leads the leaderboard with a total score of 197, having recorded a daily score of -5. Close behind in second place is Collin Morikawa, also from the USA, with a total score of 196 and a daily score of -4. Sahith Theegala, another American, stands in third place, having scored 199 in total with a daily score of -5. Xander Schauffele, also hailing from the USA, is positioned fourth with a total score of 205 and no change in his daily score, maintaining par. Sharing fifth place are Wyndham Clark from the USA and Adam Scott from Australia, both with a total score of 202 and 201 respectively, each recording a daily score of -3.

Today’s standout performances came from Shane Lowry of Ireland and Viktor Hovland of Norway, each finishing with a daily score of -6. Collin Morikawa from the USA also had an impressive round, recording a daily score of -4.

The TOUR Championship Highlights can be seen in a compilation video of today’s round, capturing pivotal moments from the final day of this key event in the PGA Tour Highlights series. As the final round concludes, attention turns to the eventual winner of this significant tournament.

With a grand prize on the line, the tension at East Lake Golf Club is palpable as players navigate the last holes of this championship course. The TOUR Championship Highlights serve as a testament to the skill and determination demonstrated by these top golfers in pursuit of victory.

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TOUR Championship: The PGA Tour round 3 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 3 of the FM Global Championship

The FM Global Championship, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently being held at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts. The tournament has progressed to its final round, and competition remains intense as players vie for a share of the $3.8 million prize fund.

After the completion of the third round, Jin Young Ko of South Korea leads the tournament with a total score of -11. Trailing her is Lauren Coughlin from the United States, who holds the second position with a total score of -9. Tied for third place are Carlota Ciganda from Spain, Allisen Corpuz from the United States, Atthaya Thitikul from Thailand, and Haeran Ryu from South Korea, each with total scores of -8.

The best rounds of the day were played by Ruixin Liu of China, who posted the lowest daily score of -8. She is followed by Ariya Jutanugarn from Thailand with a daily score of -6. The third-best daily score was achieved by both Carlota Ciganda from Spain and Allisen Corpuz from the United States, each with a daily score of -5.

A highlight video is available, offering a comprehensive set of key moments from the third round of the FM Global Championship. As the tournament continues in its final round, all eyes are set on who will emerge victorious on this significant stop of the LPGA Tour.

Fans and followers can stay updated with the latest developments and witness the conclusion of the tournament by watching the LPGA Tour highlights and FM Global Championship highlights. This will surely be an exciting culmination of a week’s intense competition here at TPC Boston.

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FM Global Championship: The LPGA Tour round 3 highlights

About the LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.

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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 3 of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo

The Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo is a prominent event on the European Tour, currently taking place in Sutton Coldfield, England. The competition is being held at The Belfry, a notable golf club known for its challenging course. As part of the third round of the tournament, leading players and their performances are being closely watched.

Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark is currently leading the field with a total score of -16, having posted a daily score of -8. Thriston Lawrence from South Africa follows in second place with a total score of -12, marked by a daily score of -5. In third position, Jeong Weon Ko from France holds a total score of -10, rounded off with a daily score of -1. England’s Andrew Wilson occupies the fourth spot with a total score of -8, credited to a daily score of -4. Tied for fifth are Brandon Stone from South Africa and Jesper Svensson from Sweden, both with a total score of -7, having achieved daily scores of 2 and -2 respectively.

The players with the best rounds of the day include Niklas Norgaard Møller, who managed a remarkable daily score of -8. Thriston Lawrence and Andrew Wilson also showcased impressive performances with daily scores of -5 and -4 respectively. The total prize fund for the tournament is $3.5 million.

The “European Tour Highlights” video showcases a collection of the most significant moments from the third round. As the tournament progresses into the fourth and final round, the focus will be on crowning the winner of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo. For those interested in the latest “Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo Highlights,” the competition remains fierce as players vie for the top position.

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Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo: The European Tour round 3 highlights

About the European Tour

The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the TOUR Championship

The TOUR Championship, part of the PGA Tour, is being held at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. The tournament’s prize money totals $25 million. Round 4 concluded with Scottie Scheffler leading the leaderboard with a total score of 131 and a daily score of -5, positioning him at a total of -21. Collin Morikawa is in second place with a total score of 129 and the best daily score of -8, resulting in a total of -17. Xander Schauffele holds the third position with a total score of 134, achieving a daily score of -7 to bring his total to -16.

In a tie for fourth place are Sahith Theegala, Wyndham Clark, and Adam Scott. Both Theegala and Scott recorded a total score of 133 with daily scores of -5 and -4, respectively, making their total scores -12. Wyndham Clark has a total score of 134 and a daily score of -4, also bringing his total score to -12.

The three players who recorded the best daily scores are Collin Morikawa with -8, Xander Schauffele with -7, and Scottie Scheffler and Sahith Theegala both with -5.

For those interested in watching the best moments of today’s play, a video compilation of the highlights from Round 4 is available, showcasing PGA Tour highlights. The TOUR Championship highlights provide an in-depth review of the thrilling finishes and remarkable performances from the players, as they vie for the prestigious title at the East Lake Golf Club.

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TOUR Championship: The PGA Tour round 2 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the FM Global Championship

The FM Global Championship, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently underway at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts. The tournament features a prize fund of $3.8 million. The final round of the FM Global Championship has concluded, and the highlights include some notable performances.

Korean player Haeran Ryu leads the leaderboard with a total score of 131, finishing 10 under par. Tied for second place with a total score of 137, 7 under par, are Bianca Pagdanganan from the Philippines, Robyn Choi from Australia, and Yealimi Noh from the USA. Korean player Jin Young Ko and American Lauren Coughlin are tied in fifth place, both with a total score of 138, 6 under par.

The best three daily scores of the final round were recorded by Haeran Ryu, who carded a 13 under par round, Jin Young Ko with a 5 under par round, and Carlota Ciganda from Spain, who also finished with a 5 under par score for the day.

For fans looking for the LPGA Tour highlights, the FM Global Championship highlights video provides a comprehensive look at the key moments and stellar performances from the final round. The video spotlights the crucial shots and strategies that defined the tournament’s conclusion.

The FM Global Championship has successfully concluded its four rounds, with Haeran Ryu emerging as the leader. The LPGA Tour continues to showcase high-caliber golf, and this tournament further underscores the competitive spirit of the sport.

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FM Global Championship: The LPGA Tour round 2 highlights

About the LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.

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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 2 of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo

SUTTON COLDFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Tyrrell Hatton of England walks to the 10th green during Day One of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry on August 29, 2024 in Sutton Coldfield, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

The Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo concluded with the fourth and final round in Sutton Coldfield, England, at The Belfry. This prestigious tournament, part of the European Tour, offered a total prize money of $3.5 million.

After completing the fourth round, Tyrrell Hatton from England secured the top position on the leaderboard with a total score of 134, 10 under par. The tied second position was held by Jeong Weon Ko from France, Jorge Campillo from Spain, and Brandon Stone from South Africa, all scoring 135, 9 under par. Tom Vaillant from France and Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark shared the fifth spot, each achieving a total score of 136, 8 under par.

The tournament also showcased outstanding performances on the final day. Tyrrell Hatton led the top daily scores with an impressive round, contributing to his total score. Jeong Weon Ko and Jorge Campillo also delivered notable rounds, both ending their rounds strongly to tie for the second place.

The highlights video of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo includes these key moments and remarkable shots from the top performers of the day. The competition on the last day was fierce and demonstrated the high skill level of the European Tour players.

For more European Tour highlights and Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo highlights, refer to the official tournament coverage and highlight reels.

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Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo: The European Tour round 2 highlights

About the European Tour

The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.

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Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the FM Global Championship

The FM Global Championship, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently taking place at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts. The tournament features a prize purse of $3.8 million. The final round has concluded, and the title was decided based on today’s performances.

Marina Alex from the USA holds the first position on the leaderboard with a total score of 68. Sharing the second position with a total score of 69 are Allisen Corpuz (USA), Haeran Ryu (KOR), Robyn Choi (AUS), Yealimi Noh (USA), Nicole Broch Larsen (DEN), Lauren Coughlin (USA), Atthaya Thitikul (THA), and Yuri Yoshida (JPN).

The top three players based on the daily score for the final round include:
1. Marina Alex (USA) with a daily score of -4
2. Linnea Strom (SWE) with a daily score of -2
3. Megan Khang (USA) with a daily score of -2

Highlights of this round are focused on these standout performances, showcasing the competitive nature of the event. The FM Global Championship highlights and LPGA Tour highlights provide a detailed look into the top moments and key plays of today’s final round.

The tournament prize money amounts to $3.8 million.

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FM Global Championship: The LPGA Tour round 1 highlights

About the LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.