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Legends Tour: Biggest schedule and record prizepool

The Legends Tour has unveiled plans for a record-breaking 2024 season (Source: Getty)
The Legends Tour has unveiled plans for a record-breaking 2024 season (Source: Getty)

Running from April to December, this year’s globetrotting schedule will feature 20 events – featuring new tournaments set to debut in Barbados, Kenya, Mexico, Spain, the UK and Zambia, with even more additions still to be announced. They join Legends Tour staples such as the flagship Staysure PGA Seniors Championship – which will return to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen following the success of last year’s event – and the Irish Legends at Seapoint Golf Links.

Many of the Legends Tour’s brightest stars will be eyeing up Major victory in 2024 at the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores Golf Club, the US Senior Open at Newport Country Club and The Senior Open presented by Rolex at Carnoustie Golf Links. The season will culminate with the MCB Tour Championship Mauritius at Constance Belle Mare Plage, where qualifying players will contest for the John Jacobs Trophy, which was won in 2023 by former Ryder Cup player Peter Baker.

Largest prize pool in Legends Tour history

As well as the tournament silverware, some of golf’s biggest names will also be competing for the largest prize pool in Legends Tour history. The €18 million (more than €8.6 million of which will be assigned outside of the Majors of senior men’s golf – the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the US Senior Open and The Senior Open presented by Rolex) represents a 100 per cent increase since the tour returned to a full schedule in 2022 following the Covid pandemic, with $2 million to play for in the final two events on the Road to Mauritius and a bonus pool of $100,000 for the top five players in the final standings.

Complementing the drama of the professional events will be the unique Celebrity Pro-Am, which sees stars from the world of sport and entertainment competing to raise money and awareness for their chosen charities. Meanwhile, passionate amateurs can tee off alongside their heroes in the Legends Experience, the tour’s one-of-a-kind pro-am experience.

Legends Tour on the rise

The announcement suggests the global growth of the Legends Tour – which hit new heights in 2023 – is set to continue. At the end of the season, the brand announced record figures for amateur participation, spectators and social media engagement, with the latter taking total reach across all channels to over 100 million people for the first time. In November, the inaugural Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam – the competition’s first foray into Vietnam – embodied the expansion into new markets, including Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Central America, that has characterized the Legends Tour’s first three years.

Phil Harrison, CEO of the Legends Tour, said: “We have been working hard behind the scenes, and 2024 promises to be another incredible year for the Legends Tour. “Securing new events in some truly spectacular venues around the world is always a key objective of ours, and we are thrilled with the additions to the schedule for this season, as well as the prestigious venues we are honored to return to. “Everything – from the standard of competition to the number of amateurs getting involved – has been growing year on year, and this year will be no exception. We cannot wait to see it all unfold.”

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Netflix Full Swing: What fans can expect in the second season

The second season of Full Swing starts on Netflix on March 6. Watch the trailer for the first glimpses. (Source: Twitter @PGATOUR)
The second season of Full Swing starts on Netflix on March 6. Watch the trailer for the first glimpses. (Source: Twitter @PGATOUR)

The excitement is huge among golf enthusiasts worldwide as the second season of “Full Swing,” a documentary series produced by Netflix offering a profound insight into the world of professional golf, is scheduled to air from March 6, 2024. With a trailer released on Wednesday during the Genesis Invitational, viewers were treated to initial insights into the upcoming season. The 27-second teaser not only reveals the titles of all eight episodes but also provides a sneak peek at which players will take center stage in each episode. Returning from the first season are protagonists such as Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Joel Dahmen, and Matt Fitzpatrick, while new faces include Tom Kim and Wyndham Clark.

Ryder Cup and Fusion Take Center Stage in Full Swing’s Second Season

The second season will primarily focus on two main themes: the announcement of a fusion between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the 2023 Ryder Cup. The initial two episodes are likely to delve into the battle for supremacy in professional golf between the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf League. Cameras from “Full Swing” evidently captured the moments when news of the fusion rocked the golfing world, promising viewers insights into the associated dramas in two episodes titled “The Game Has Changed.” The season will also conclude with a two-part finale. The last two episodes, titled “All Roads Lead to Rome,” are expected to meticulously follow the events of the Ryder Cup in Rome.

The production of the new season was a monumental task, involving over 900 hours of new footage and more than 10,000 hours of archival material. Consequently, fans can once again anticipate deep behind-the-scenes insights into the world of golf. While filming for the third season has already commenced, an official confirmation from Netflix is pending. The decision will hinge on the success of the second season.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Tiger Woods’ Flight and other American Players

Rare appearance: Tiger Woods. (Photo: Getty)
Rare appearance: Tiger Woods. (Photo: Getty)

As anticipation builds for The Genesis Invitational, taking place at the prestigious Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades in California, USA, golf enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the release of the PGA Tour Tee Times. This year, the event boasts a substantial prize fund of $20,000,000. Defending champion Jon Rahm is expected to face tough competition on the par-71 course.

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PGA Tour Tee Times for Round 1 and 2: All American Players

Chase Johnson will be teeing off at 07:20 for round one and 09:49 for the second round alongside Nicolai Højgaard from Denmark. The formidable American triple threat of Charley Hoffman, Beau Hossler, and Ben Griffin will commence play at 07:32 for round one and 10:01 for round two.

Following closely behind, Lucas Glover and Adam Schenk will be paired with Byeong-hun An from South Korea, teeing off at 07:44 for the first round and 10:13 for the second. Russell Henley is set to play alongside Emiliano Grillo from Argentina and Sungjae Im from South Korea, starting at 07:56 for round one and 10:25 for round two.

Keegan Bradley and Harris English will tee off the first round with Tom Hoge at 08:08, continuing into the second round at 10:42. Meanwhile, at 08:20 for the first round and 10:54 for the second, Chris Kirk, and JT Poston will be teamed with Corey Conners from Canada.

Denny McCarthy and Cameron Young will be accompanied by players from Ireland and Canada respectively, while Sam Burns, Jordan Spieth, and Gary Woodland are grouped with players of varying nationalities. Next up are Nick Hardy, Grayson Murray, and Nick Dunlap, teamed with players from South Africa and Sweden, starting their competition at 09:49 for round one and 07:20 for round two.

Matt Kuchar, Sam Ryder, and Will Zalatoris embark onto round one at 10:01, moving to round two at 07:32. Shortly after, Luke List and J.J. Spaun from the USA will be joined by Chun-an Yu from Taipei, teeing off at 10:13 in round one and 07:44 in round two. Also in this group are Brendon Todd, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, alongside Patrick Rodgers from the USA, with counterparts hailing from Australia, Japan, and Canada.

The exciting trio of Kurt Kitayama, Eric Cole, and Taylor Moore will play at the times of 11:18 and 08:44 for rounds one and two respectively. Lastly, Xander Schauffele, Sahith Theegala, Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, Alex Smalley, and Taylor Mongomery have their PGA Tour Tee Times set alight with noteworthy international talents.

Tiger Woods will play in a flight with Gary Woodland and his good friend Justin Thomas. On day 1 they start at 9:25am and on day 2 they tee off at 11:54am.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Invitational

Star at the Genesis Invitational: Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)
Star at the Genesis Invitational: Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)

The professional sports world directs its focus to Pacific Palisades, California, USA, as The Riviera Country Club plays host to The Genesis Invitational on the esteemed PGA Tour. Twenty million dollars are waiting to be won in the buzzing atmosphere of the club. The tournament, played on a par 71 course, will test the mettle of the best golfers around, among them the current titleholder, Jon Rahm.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Spotlight on the UK’s Best

Commencing the PGA Tour Tee Times, Tommy Fleetwood of England is lined up to play the first round of The Genesis Invitational at 11:30 am. He will be joined by Xander Schauffele from the USA and Sahith Theegala, also from the USA. For the second round, Fleetwood and his team have their PGA Tour Tee Times scheduled for 09:01 am.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, another of England’s participants, is penciled in for a start time of 11:42 am in the first round, accompanied by Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa, both from the USA. For Friday’s second-round action, Fitzpatrick’s PGA Tour Tee Times position is 09:13 am.

Highlighting the PGA Tour Tee Times from the UK contingent, we have Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland. He will kickstart his efforts in the first round at 11:54 am playing alongside Max Homa and Wyndham Clark, both from the USA. On Friday, McIlroy and his group have an early start set for 09:25 am.

Player Round 1 Tee Time Round 2 Tee Time Mitspieler
Tommy Fleetwood 11:30 09:01 Xander Schauffele (USA), Sahith Theegala (USA)
Matthew Fitzpatrick 11:42 09:13 Scottie Scheffler (USA), Collin Morikawa (USA)
Rory McIlroy 11:54 09:25 Max Homa (USA), Wyndham Clark (USA)
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Asian Tour: IRS Prima Malaysian Open 2024 Live Blog

IRS Prima Malaysian Open 2024 Live Scores

The IRS Prima Malaysian Open in the season 2024 is being played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the The Mines Resort & Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 15th of February and ends at the Sunday, 18th of February 2024.
The IRS Prima Malaysian Open is part of the Asian Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of US$1,000,000.
The course for the tournament at The Mines Resort & Golf Club plays at Par 71.

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Challenge Tour: Dimension Data Pro-Am 2024 Live Blog

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Dimension Data Pro-Am 2024 Live Scores

The Dimension Data Pro-Am in the season 2024 is being played in George, South Africa at the Fancourt Golf Estate. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 15th of February and ends at the Sunday, 18th of February 2024.
The Dimension Data Pro-Am is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $370,000.
The course for the tournament at Fancourt Golf Estate plays at Par 72.

The Challenge Tour is playing its third of four tournaments in South Africa to kick off the year. In addition to last week’s winner Mikael Lindberg and defending champion Oliver Bekker, the field also includes five German golfers.

Challenge Tour live

The Challenge Tour is a professional golf tournament series that acts as the second tier below the DP World Tour. It serves as a development league and offers aspiring golfers the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, gain experience and qualify for the European Tour.

The Challenge Tour is internationally orientated, with tournaments held in various European countries and outside Europe. This offers players a varied experience on different golf courses and in different competitive conditions. The tour attracts golfers from all over the world who are interested in furthering their careers in professional golf.

As with the Korn Ferry Tour, the top players on the Challenge Tour qualify for the higher tour, in this case the European Tour, at the end of each season. This is usually based on the Challenge Tour ranking, with the best players receiving a Tour card. This promotion is a key goal for many players on the Challenge Tour, as it allows access to more prestigious tournaments, higher prize money and greater visibility in the world of golf.

Overall, the Challenge Tour is a crucial step for many golfers who want to make the leap to the highest level of European golf, the European Tour. It offers a mix of challenge and opportunity that is crucial for the career development of golfers.

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Champions Tour: Chubb Classic 2024 Live Blog

Champions Tour Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)
Champions Tour Live Blog. (Photo: Getty)

Chubb Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Chubb Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Naples, Florida, United States of America at the Tiburon Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Friday, 16th of February and ends at the Sunday, 18th of February 2024.
The Chubb Classic is part of the Champions Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,800,000.
The course for the tournament at Tiburon Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The Champions Tour travels to Naples, Florida, for the Chubb Classic. After Bernhard Langer won the tournament the last two years, the German will not be able to defend his title again due to injury.

Champions Tour live

The PGA Tour Champions, formerly known as the Senior PGA Tour and Champions Tour, is a professional golf tournament series designed specifically for golfers aged 50 and over. This tour offers a platform for experienced golfers who have already completed their regular career on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour Champions is characterised by shorter tournaments, usually over three rounds instead of the usual four, and there is no cut so that all qualified players compete in the entire tournament.

The participants are often former PGA Tour players and Major winners, which gives the Tour a high level of competitiveness and prestige. The PGA Tour Champions allows fans to continue to see some of the most legendary names in golf in action. The Tour also includes unique team and match play events that differ from the usual PGA Tour formats.

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Ladies European Tour: Aramco Ladies International 2024 Live Blog

Ladies European Tour Live Blog
Ladies European Tour Live Blog

Aramco Ladies International 2024 Live Scores

The Aramco Ladies International in the season 2024 is being played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 15th of February and ends at the Sunday, 18th of February 2024.
The Aramco Ladies International is part of the Ladies European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $5,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Riyadh Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The Ladies European Tour is playing its second tournament of the new calendar year in Saudi Arabia. With strong German participation, one of the highest prize pools on the tour is at stake here.

Ladies European Tour live

The Ladies European Tour is the leading professional golf tournament series for women in Europe. It is the European counterpart to the LPGA Tour (Ladies Professional Golf Association), which mainly takes place in the USA. The LET offers talented female golfers the opportunity to compete at a high level and serves as a platform for players to make a name for themselves internationally.

The tour includes a variety of tournaments in different European countries as well as outside of Europe. This international presence allows players to prove themselves on different courses and in different competitive conditions. For many players, the LET is an important step in their career.

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PGA Tour: The Genesis Invitational 2024 Live Blog

The Genesis Invitational 2024 Live Scores

The The Genesis Invitational in the season 2024 is being played in Pacific Palisades, California, United States of America at the The Riviera Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 15th of February and ends at the Sunday, 18th of February 2024.
The The Genesis Invitational is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $20,000,000.
The course for the tournament at The Riviera Country Club plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour plays its signature event in Los Angeles, California. Tiger Woods, host of the tournament, welcomes a world-class field of competitors to compete at the famous Riviera Country Club during the 2024 tournament.

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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FedExCup Spotlight: Top English Golfer & Leader

Justin Rose is currently the best ranked golffer from England on the FedEx Cup. (Credit: Getty)
Justin Rose is currently the best ranked golffer from England on the FedEx Cup. (Credit: Getty)

The FedExCup continues to capture the competitive spirit of the PGA Tour, aggregating points from tournaments throughout the current season. With several events already in the books, players are vying for the top spot fiercely. The excitement peaked at the last event, where determination and skill were on full display. It was here Matthieu Pavon shone, claiming victory and cementing his place at the helm of the FedExCup rankings. Amongst the elite, four English players are proving their mettle in the top 100, showcasing the depth of talent within the ranks of England’s golfers.

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FedExCup Ranking: England’s Finest Show Promise

Highlighting the performances of England’s top two players in the FedExCup standings reveals considerable promise. Justin Rose ranks at 39th, with a total of 185 points accumulated over four events. Close on his heels is Matt Fitzpatrick, who holds the 41st spot with 175 points from the same number of tournaments. Neither has clinched a victory yet this season, but their consistent showings keep them well within striking distance of the PGA Tour’s coveted playoff spots.

FedExCup’s Elite: A Close Contest at the Top

The battle at the summit of the FedExCup leaderboard is a spectacle of skill and strategy. Matthieu Pavon remains the pacesetter with an impressive 949 points from 4 events, including 3 finishes in the top ten and a tour victory to his name. American Chris Kirk resides in second place with 813 points, while compatriot Wyndham Clark holds third with 773 points. Both have similarly played 4 events, with one victory each. Scottie Scheffler, in fourth place, is yet to win this season but has accumulated 698 points through consistent performance, and rounding out the top five is Byeong Hun An from Korea, sitting steadfast with 604 points.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.