Blainroe Golf Club is located in Wicklow, in the province of Leinster, Ireland. Known for its design and maintenance, the course offers notable views throughout the play. Golfers of various skill levels can enjoy the course. A key advisory for players is to avoid the fairway bunkers. The course provides a panorama accompanied by a challenging tee shot and the scenic Wicklow coastline as a backdrop. Additionally, from October to March, there are significant discounts available on green fees.
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The prize fund for the AIG Women’s Open, which is being played this week at the Old Course from 21-25 August 2024, St Andrews will be $9.5 million, an increase of $500,000 on the previous year.
First established in 1976 and now owned by The R&A, the AIG Women’s Open is one of five major championships in women’s golf. The Championship is the showpiece for The R&A’s commitment to growing women and girls’ golf via the Women in Golf Charter, and aims to champion the changing face of women’s golf; to inspire, engage and provoke in order to challenge perceptions that will shape the future of the sport. Each year 144 players compete for the championship trophy with the low amateur, who plays 72 holes, awarded the Smyth Salver.
The prize fund for the championship has tripled since before The R&A’s partnership with AIG began in 2019. This year the Champion will take home $1,425,000, the highest amount in the AIG Women’s Open’s 48-year history.
The growth in the AIG Women’s Open prize fund
- 2024 – $9.5 million
- 2023 – $9 million
- 2022 – $7.3 million
- 2021 – $5.8 million
- 2020 – $4.5 million
- 2019 – $4.5 million (beginning of The R&A and AIG partnership)
- 2018 – $3.25 million
Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A, said, “With the outstanding backing we have received from AIG as our title sponsor we have been able to achieve a step change and take this Championship to new levels. We greatly appreciate AIG’s support and are proud that they share our goal to elevate the AIG Women’s Open still further and ensure it remains at the pinnacle of the women’s game. The increased prize fund and our enhancements to the staging and the spectator experience this year reflect our shared commitment to making the AIG Women’s Open a world class championship for players and fans alike.”
The BMW Championship, part of the PGA Tour, will be held at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado, USA. The course is a par 72, and the tournament carries a prize pool of $20,000,000. Viktor Hovland is the defending champion. Broadcasting times are Thursday and Friday starting at 18:00, Saturday starting at 17:30, and Sunday at 17:00 on Sky.
PGA Tour Tee Times for American Players
Max Homa will start his first round at 07:25, playing alongside Si Woo Kim from South Korea. In the second round, they will tee off at 09:45.
Cameron Young’s first-round tee time is at 07:35 and he will be playing with Thomas Detry from Belgium. Their second round begins at 09:55.
Will Zalatoris will tee off at 07:45 for his first round with Austin Eckroat. Their second round is scheduled to start at 10:05.
The most exciting flight consists of Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele. The worlds two best players will start their first round at 09:00. Their second round starts at 11:20
| Player | First Round Tee Time | First Round Partner | Second Round Tee Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Homa | 07:25 | Si Woo Kim (South Korea) | 09:45 |
| Cameron Young | 07:35 | Thomas Detry (Belgium) | 09:55 |
| Will Zalatoris | 07:45 | Austin Eckroat (USA) | 10:05 |
| Scottie Scheffler | 09:00 | Xander Schauffele (USA) | 11:20 |
The PGA Tour Tee Times for the upcoming BMW Championship in Castle Rock, Colorado, USA, are out. The tournament will be held at the Castle Pines Golf Club and features a Par 72 course with a total prize money of $20,000,000. Viktor Hovland is the defending champion.
PGA Tour Tee Times for British, Welsh, and Scottish Players
Tommy Fleetwood will tee off at 07:55 in the first round, partnered with Chris Kirk from the USA. Their second round will begin at 10:15.
Matthew Fitzpatrick starts his first round at 09:55, paired with Stephan Jaeger from Germany. In the second round, Fitzpatrick will tee off at 07:45.
Aaron Rai will begin his first round at 10:35, alongside Justin Thomas from the USA. The second round for Rai starts at 08:25.
Robert MacIntyre tees off at 11:00 for his first round, with Shane Lowry from Ireland. Their second round begins at 08:50.
Rory McIlroy will start his first round at 11:10, teaming up with Wyndham Clark from the USA. McIlroy’s second round will begin at 09:00.
| Player | First Round Tee Time | First Round Partner | Second Round Tee Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Fleetwood | 07:55 | Chris Kirk (USA) | 10:15 |
| Matthew Fitzpatrick | 09:55 | Stephan Jaeger (Germany) | 07:45 |
| Aaron Rai | 10:35 | Justin Thomas (USA) | 08:25 |
| Robert MacIntyre | 11:00 | Shane Lowry (Ireland) | 08:50 |
| Rory McIlroy | 11:10 | Wyndham Clark (USA) | 09:00 |
Michael S. Kim is a PGA Tour golfer who lives in Dallas, Texas. Born in South Korea and raised in California, he first came to prominence when he claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic in 2018. But Kim is not only known for his precise shots, but also for running one of the most informative golf accounts on Twitter. He gives us a rare insight into the world of professional golfers and the multitude of free amenities available to them. From equipment to travel perks, here’s what the pros really get.
What do golf pros get for free?
Professionals get almost unlimited access to golf clubs, especially if they use them during the tournament. Whether it’s drivers, putters or special shafts, manufacturers make sure players are well equipped. However, as Kim emphasises, these items lose their appeal for the pros over time, as they are ultimately just ‘tools’ to do their ‘job to the best of their ability’. The situation is similar with golf balls: Kim, for example, regularly receives several dozen balls on order from Titleist during training weeks, depending on demand, without ever having received a cancellation. He normally receives three dozen balls for a tournament week.
The PGA Tour partnerships also provide players with travel benefits. For example, they enjoy preferential status with United Airlines, Avis and Omni Hotels. Although Kim emphasises that he rarely flies with United due to his home base in Dallas, these benefits are of great use to many of his colleagues.
Many of you asked what kind of free stuff we get access to so here’s a small breakdown:
Golf clubs: If you play it during the tournament, it’s almost unlimited. If you’re a free agent, you can test whatever you want and mostly get anything you need. A new driver for 5 weeks in a…
— Michael S. Kim (@Mike_kim714) August 17, 2024
How many outfits do golf pros get
However, not everything is perfectly organised: When it comes to clothing, there are significant differences depending on the partner company. While some companies deliver reliable, high-quality clothing, others experience delays or sizing problems. Kim emphasises that professionals have their clothes washed regularly and do not receive completely new outfits every week – this is more the case with the majors. Shoes are also not changed as often as you might expect. Kim claims to change his shoes about every month and a half, while other players who value perfectly matched outfits may request new shoes more frequently.
For the average golfer, having access to all these free amenities may seem like a dream. But as Michael Kim points out, it’s all part of the job. What seems glamorous from the outside, he says, is simply another aspect of the pros’ daily business, which is all about being as prepared as possible.
The DP World Tour Tee Times for the upcoming Danish Golf Championship at the Lübker Golf Resort in Aarhus, Denmark, have been announced. The tournament, part of the DP World Tour, will feature top golfers from around the world. Rasmus Hojgaard, the current titleholder, will be defending his trophy. The golf course has a par of 71.
DP World Tour Tee Times
Gunner Wiebe, an American golfer, will tee off at 07:40 on Thursday alongside Stephen Gallacher from Scotland and Casey Jarvis from South Africa. His second-round tee time is 12:40 on Friday.
James Nicholas is set to start at 08:40 on Thursday with JJ Senekal from South Africa and Jonathan Gøth-Rasmussen from Denmark. They will continue their tournament at 13:40 on Friday.
Nick Watney, another American, will begin his Danish Golf Championship at 12:50 on Thursday. He will be joined by Søren Kjeldsen from Denmark and Dylan Frittelli from South Africa. Their second round is scheduled for 07:50 on Friday.
Chase Hanna will tee off at 14:10 on Thursday with partners Kristoffer Reitan from Norway and Dan Bradbury from England. They will hit their second round at 09:10 on Friday.
| Player 1 | Nationality | Round 1 Tee Time | Round 2 Tee Time | Player 2 | Nationality | Player 3 | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunner Wiebe | USA | 07:40 | 12:40 | Stephen Gallacher | SCO | Casey Jarvis | RSA |
| James Nicholas | USA | 08:40 | 13:40 | JJ Senekal | RSA | Jonathan Gøth-Rasmussen | DEN |
| Nick Watney | USA | 12:50 | 07:50 | Søren Kjeldsen | DEN | Dylan Frittelli | RSA |
| Chase Hanna | USA | 14:10 | 09:10 | Kristoffer Reitan | NOR | Dan Bradbury | ENG |
| Jordan Gumberg | USA | 14:10 | 09:10 | Oliver Wilson | ENG | Adrien Saddier | FRA |
| Theo Humphrey | USA | 14:30 | 09:30 | Marc Warren | SCO | Oliver Jørgensen | DEN |
The Text was written with the help of AI.
The DP World Tour Tee Times for the upcoming Danish Golf Championship at Lübker Golf Resort in Aarhus, Denmark, have been released. This event is part of the DP World Tour, and it will be a Par 71 competition.
DP World Tour Tee Times for UK Players
Stephen Gallacher begins his rounds at the Danish Golf Championship alongside Casey Jarvis from South Africa and Gunner Wiebe from the USA. Their first round starts on Thursday at 7:40 AM local time, and their second round takes place on Friday at 12:40 PM.
Matthew Southgate is paired with Brandon Stone from South Africa and Hurly Long from Germany. Their initial tee time is on Thursday at 7:50 AM, with the second round scheduled for Friday at 12:50 PM.
Andy Sullivan will tee off with Julien Guerrier from France and Hamish Brown from Denmark. They are scheduled to start their first round on Thursday at 7:50 AM, and the second round on Friday at 12:50 PM.
Richard Mansell plays with Robin Williams and Sam Bairstow. Their first round begins on Thursday at 8:30 AM, followed by the second round on Friday at 1:30 PM.
Eddie Pepperell shares the course with Lorenzo Scalise from Italy and Jack Davidson from Wales. Pepperell’s first tee time is scheduled for Thursday at 9:00 AM, with the second round starting on Friday at 2:00 PM.
| Player | Other Player | Other Player |
Starting time R1 | Starting time R2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gallacher | Casey Jarvis | Gunner Wiebe | 07:40 | 12:40 |
| Matthew Southgate | Brandon Stone | Hurly Long | 07:50 | 12:50 |
| Andy Sullivan | Julien Guerrier | Hamish Brown | 07:50 | 12:50 |
| Richard Mansell | Robin Williams | Sam Bairstow | 08:30 | 13:30 |
| Eddie Pepperell | Lorenzo Scalise | Jack Davidson | 09:00 | 14:00 |
Text written with the support of AI.
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Jon Rahm: “They just Make something Up”
Just under a week ago, US golf journalist Jaime Diaz fueled the rumor mill surrounding Jon Rahm. In a lengthy Golf Digest article, Diaz cited an alleged statement from an unnamed “veteran tour insider” who said of Rahm: “I am 100 percent positive that if Jon could give the money back to the Saudis and come back to the tour, he couldn’t write the check fast enough. Now there are only four times a year when he’s playing that anybody is remotely interested. He thought his stature in the game was secure no matter where he was playing, and it was a bad miscalculation”. During a rain delay at the LIV event at Greenbrier last weekend, Rahm was confronted with the statement and asked for a reaction, according to the X account “Pro Golf Critic”. A video recording of Rahm’s reaction does not exist, so it is not 100 percent verifiable whether he really reacted as follows.
During the rain delay @ #LIVGolf Greenbrier, @JonRahmOfficial was shown this tweet.
— Pro Golf Critic (@ProGolfCritic) August 16, 2024
Paraphrasing his comment while laughing:
“Yea thats why I can’t stop smiling out here. They just make sh*t up. Couldn’t be further from the truth.”
Complete garbage from Jaime Diaz & @GolfDigest https://t.co/UzyjGhxiYt
Jon Rahm: “Couldn’t be further from the truth”
The Spaniard responded: “Yeah that’s why I can’t stop smiling out here. They just make something up.[The claim of the insider] Couldn’t be further from the truth”. The two-time major champion’s answer – if it was really given – can now be believed or not. To realize that the alleged claim of the “veteran tour insider” may not be completely out of thin air, you only need to recall a few of Jon Rahm’s statements during 2024.
Here are three statements made by the 29-year-old during the season: “Not being there was difficult. It’s a decision I made, and I’m comfortable with it. […] But I hope I can come back”. That is a statement made by Rahm at the beginning of 2024, when talking about the three PGA Tour tournaments he was not allowed to defend due to his defection to LIV. With regard to a change in the LIV format from 54- to 72-hole tournaments, he made the following comments in April: “The closer we can get LIV to do some of these things, the better”. In the run-up to the 2024 PGA Championship, the former Masters champion caused a stir when he said the following: “I’m still a PGA Tour member, whether suspended or not & I still want to support the PGA Tour”.
After more than a year in which his wrist has repeatedly caused problems, Jordan Spieth will now undergo an operation. He made the announcement on Sunday after the first PGA Tour play-off event, in which he finished third last. The problem is a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, which holds the tendon in place. The tear first appeared a week before the 2023 PGA Championship, and Spieth has tried various treatments to avoid surgery. Spieth did not comment on the details of the upcoming procedure, saying only that doctors need to “recreate the tendon” in his left wrist “so it doesn’t dislocate.”
Unavoidable: Jordan Spieth needs an operation
Jordan Spieth’s season has ended early for only the second time in his career, as his performance was not good enough to qualify for the remaining play-off events. Spieth now wants to make the most of this time and have an operation as soon as possible. Spieth reckons it will take around three months for his wrist to recover. “Yeah I’m going to get operated on ASAP, we’ll go through the process from there.” said Spieth after the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2024.
As Spieth explained to reporters a few weeks ago, the injury began with a broken bone in his wrist, which caused inflammation. This injury had even occurred in 2018. However, as he played golf largely pain-free, he tried to treat the problem without surgery. Since the 2023 season, the condition of his wrist deteriorated and he dropped from 10th place in the world rankings to 43rd. The former world number 1 missed the cut eight times in 21 tournament starts.
‘I am very hopeful’
The wrist treatment gives Spieth hope of finally emerging from his slump, although he has never had any pain in his wrist while swinging: “But it doesn’t seem coincidental based on the amount of time, and really the results being the exact same every single week. So I’m very hopeful.” Apart from playing off the tee, the injury has been a constant burden: “Anything that impacted the ground was not a good situation for me this year,”
As Spieth has no firm plans for upcoming tournaments, he wants to approach the wrist surgery with as much patience as possible, which he finds difficult.”Other than two kids under 3, which makes it quite a bit harder with one arm,” he said.
Torstensson surged to a 8&7 triumph over Matylda Krawczynska of Poland in the 36-hole Final at Alwoodley to win the 95th staging of the Girls’ Amateur. In the 97th edition of the Boys’ Amateur at nearby Moortown, Olsson Mörk came back from five down after 12 holes to defeat Scott Woltering from the Netherlands 4&3 in their showdown. Both players emerged victorious from the global 144-player fields at the renowned West Yorkshire venues this week.
Boys’ Amateur Championship
Olsson Mörk capped a glorious week for Sweden with his impressive comeback in the Final. By virtue of his win, he earns exemptions into Final Qualifying for The Open, The Amateur Championship and the US Junior Boys’ Championship. The first Swedish winner since his friend, Albert Hansson in 2022, he joins other past champions including Sir Michael Bonallack, José María Olazábal, Sergio Garcia, Matthew Fitzpatrick and David Howell.
While Woltering was more attack-minded with the driver, the 17-year-old – who went to the same high school as PGA TOUR winner and Ryder Cup team member Ludvig Åberg – opted for a different strategy and used his long irons regularly.
In a topsy-turvy morning session, Woltering, 18, settled quickest and surged to a four-up lead after only seven holes. Birdies at the 1st and 7th and bogeys from his opponent at the 5th and 6th secured the advantage. Woltering then made key putts from 15 feet and five feet to halve both the 10th and 11th before he highlighted the Final at the par-5 12th.
Having pushed his tee shot into the right rough, Woltering chipped out before flighting a pitching wedge down the hill from 160 yards into the hole for a stunning eagle. Olsson Mörk refused to buckle and replied with a winning birdie at the 13th and soon claimed three holes in-a-row after costly errors from Woltering at the 14th and 15th to reduce his deficit to two.
A roar of delight took the Netherlands player back three ahead after a nine-feet birdie putt on the 16th, but he took two shots from a greenside bunker on the short 17th and then pulled his drive on the 18th to take a penalty drop and lose both holes.
Woltering – winner of the Dutch national open match play this year – claimed the 19th with a birdie but a run of three bogeys then allowed his rival to lead for the first time at the 22nd. Woltering immediately replied after a glorious tee shot set up a winning birdie at the next but he was one down again when Olsson Mörk birdied the par-5 25th. He then misjudged his approach putt at the 28th for bogey and a two-hole deficit. As the Swede continued his steady play, Woltering bogeyed at the 31st to fall three down and another bogey at the 33rd ended the contest.
Girls’ Amateur Championship
Havanna Torstensson savoured the biggest win of her young career at the Girls’ Amateur. The 16-year-old put in a composed and clinical display to beat Krawczynska and join a decorated roll of honour which includes major champions and Solheim Cup players such as Suzann Pettersen, Anna Nordqvist, Azahara Munoz and Georgia Hall.
Torstensson’s victory also gains her an exemption into Final Qualifying for the AIG Women’s Open, The Women’s Amateur Championship, the US Girls’ Junior Championship and, by tradition, an invitation to compete at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
Torstensson seized an early advantage with a six-feet birdie putt on the 3rd hole of the morning’s opening round and, from then on, she was in total control.
As Krawczynska, a three-time Polish junior champion, struggled to replicate the form that had swept her into the Final, Torstensson’s assured play fortified her position of authority and she was six-up through 11 holes. Krawczynska could not gain a foothold in the tussle but the 18-year-old trundled in a 25-footer on the 15th for a birdie to give herself a much-needed lift.
The Pole then clawed another hole back on the 17th when Torstensson shanked her second shot into the trees but the Swede moved back into a five-hole lead on the 18th.
Having won the opening two holes of the afternoon to extend her lead to seven, Torstensson was in charge and Krawczynska’s day would unravel on the 28th hole when she thinned a bunker shot over the green and lost her ball.
Her concession there meant that Torstensson was seven-up with just eight to play and the victory was sealed on the short 29th when Krawczynska’s par putt lipped-out and Torstensson tidied up a title-winning three.
She becomes just the third Swede, after Nordqvist and Maria Hjorth, to win the Girls’ Amateur.