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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Leads British Players

Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy has maintained his position as the best British player in the current world golf rankings. He is still in third place, unchanged from the previous week. His average score is 8.35. Directly behind him is Tommy Fleetwood in 9th place, also unchanged from the previous week, with a score of 4.20

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

MacIntyre and Hatton climb upwards in the world golf rankings

Robert MacIntyre has moved up one place and is currently ranked 15th. He has an average score of 3.58. Tyrrell Hatton moved up two places and is now in 16th place with a score of 3.57. Aaron Rai remains in 21st position, with no change from last week, his score is 3.08.

Stable top 10 in the World Golf Ranking

There are no changes in the top 10 of the World Golf Ranking. Scottie Scheffler remains unchanged at No. 1, while Xander Schauffele maintains his position at No. 2. Collin Morikawa remains at No. 4, while Ludvig Aberg and Wyndham Clark retain their positions at No. 5 and 6. Positions 7 to 10 are also stable, with Hideki Matsuyama in 7th, Viktor Hovland in 8th, Tommy Fleetwood in 9th and Bryson DeChambeau in 10th.

Rank Name Nationality Points Change
3 Rory McIlroy NIR 8,35 0
9 Tommy Fleetwood ENG 4,20 0
15 Robert MacIntyre SCO 3,58 +1
16 Tyrrell Hatton ENG 3,57 +2
21 Aaron Rai ENG 3,08 0

(This article was created with the help of AI)

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DP World Tour Season Finale: Matt Wallace Loses his Nerve

Matt Wallace on Sunday in Dubai. (Photo: Getty)
Matt Wallace on Sunday in Dubai. (Photo: Getty)

Matt Wallace did not show his best side at the DP World Tour Championship at the weekend, where he finished tied 11th. Anyone who has ever swung a club has probably experienced for themselves that golf can sometimes drive you mad. Nevertheless, there are rules of conduct on the golf course and, especially among professionals who are considered role models, freak-outs are not welcome. Tyrrell Hatton, who is known for his emotions on the course, also allowed himself to overreact.

Matt Wallace takes his anger out on the fairway

Matt Wallace’s round was apparently satisfactory. Although he started with two bogeys on holes 1 and 3, he then improved significantly. With a series of birdies on holes 8 to 11, he made up a few places on the leaderboard, on which he was already among the leaders.

His emotional outburst then followed on the par-5 14th. His tee shot landed in the thick rough, leaving him a few meters behind with his second shot. He then sank his third shot in the greenside bunker, which was the last straw. Wallace rammed his club into the fairway, leaving clearly visible damage. Neither he nor his caddie bothered to repair the damage. In the end, he recorded a bogey on 14.

After the tournament, Wallace summed up his tournament on Twitter. There was no comment on his slip-up.

Tyrrell Hatton divides clubs

Tyrrell Hatton, who finished sixth in Dubai, also allowed himself a slip-up. It was not the course that fell victim to this, but his club, which he unceremoniously broke after a failed shot. The commentator described such behavior as a “terrible influence on the next generation”.

 

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Ryder Cup 2025: Bethpage Black Sold Out Within Hours

eam Captains Luke Donald of England and Keegan Bradley of The United States pose for a photograph with the Ryder Cup Trophy during the Ryder Cup 2024 Year to Go Media Event at the Statue of Liberty on October 08, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
eam Captains Luke Donald of England and Keegan Bradley of The United States pose for a photograph with the Ryder Cup Trophy during the Ryder Cup 2024 Year to Go Media Event at the Statue of Liberty on October 08, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Hot Stuff: What a fuss there was about tickets for next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. ‘Scandal, profiteering, we’re being ripped off’, was the cry in view of the 750 dollars excluding fees etc. for a day ticket to the continental competition on a public golf course, for which the green fee is 75 dollars. But what can we say: the event was sold out within a few hours.

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According to the organising PGA of America, the tickets were sent to 47 countries, including 2,500 tickets to Europe. In addition to the 750 dollars per day, there were also 200 dollars in fees and 60 dollars for a parking ticket. Those who arrived too late can at best hope to be successful with SeatGeek, the PGA of America’s partner for the resale of tickets.


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Rory McIlroy WITB with TaylorMade at the DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy's WITB. (Photo: Getty).
Rory McIlroy's WITB. (Photo: Getty).
Victory in the Race to Dubai was safe for Rory McIlroy, but the outcome of the DP World Tour Championship remained exciting right down to the last few holes. With two late birdies, McIlroy prevailed over Rasmus Hojgaard and his Callaway bag to win the DP World Tour season finale and the season ranking for the third time in his career. A look inside the Northern Irishman’s golf bag reveals that he remains loyal to his sponsor TaylorMade.

DP World Tour Championship 2024: WITB Rory McIlroy

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9°)
(Image: TaylorMade)
Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°, 18°)
(Image: TaylorMade)
Irons: TaylorMade P 760 (4) Irons: TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)
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Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46, 50, 54, 60)
(Image: TaylorMade)
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X
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Ball: TaylorMade TP5X
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Rory McIlroy “would pay for the privilege to play on the Ryder Cup”

Rory McIlroy on being paid at the Ryder Cup (Photo: Getty).
Rory McIlroy on being paid at the Ryder Cup (Photo: Getty).

While the US players are to receive 400,000 US dollars for their participation in the Ryder Cup from next year, Rory McIlroy and his teammates Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton firmly reject any financial reward. For them, the Ryder Cup is not just a tournament, but a symbol of pride, passion and team spirit. The biennial tournament, which has so far been held without payment for the players, is now to receive a financial component on the American side for the first time from 2025.

Rory McIlroy: Ryder Cup “a privilege”

Rory McIlroy made it unmistakably clear that the competition and the honor are his priority, not the money. “I personally would pay for the privilege to play on the Ryder Cup,” said McIlroy in an interview with the BBC at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. For him, the Ryder Cup represents one of the purest forms of golf. “The two purest forms of competition in our game right now are the Ryder Cup and the Olympics, and it’s partly because of that, the purity of no money being involved.” McIlroy sees the Ryder Cup as more than just a golf competition: “But the Ryder Cup is so much more than that, especially to the Europeans and to this tour.”

McIlroy also argues: “The common consensus among us is that $5m would be better off spent elsewhere on the DP World Tour to support other events or even to support The Challenge Tour.” This illustrates that the DP World Tour is much more reliant on the money raised from the Ryder Cup.

Rory McIlroy showed understanding for the Americans’ decision, but warned of the potential impact of payment on the competition. “I can see the other side of the argument because the Ryder Cup does create a lot of revenue.“ said McIlroy. Nevertheless, he emphasized that money would significantly change the dynamics of the event. “ “I think we would all welcome money if it didn’t change the dynamic but the money really would change the dynamic,” explained the Northern Irishman.

Ryder Cup a privilege for European players

Other European players such as Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton echoed this sentiment. Tyrrell Hatton emphasized: “I’ve never thought about being paid to play in the Ryder Cup. It’s such an honour to be a part of that 12 that play.”

Lowry made it clear that the DP World Tour has no plans to pay its players and he doesn’t believe it makes a difference if one side is remunerated. For the former Open champion, the Ryder Cup is motivation enough anyway. Lowry already feels rewarded by the experience and the opportunities it brings. The prospect of being on the team again spurs him on: “Like I’d give anything to know I’m on the team next year. I’m going to spend the next ten months stressing my head off trying to make the team.”

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G4D Tour: Popert and Alderson earn season-ending titles in Dubai

Steven Alderson (left) and Kipp Popert the champions of the G4D Tour season finale. (Photo: Getty)
Steven Alderson (left) and Kipp Popert the champions of the G4D Tour season finale. (Photo: Getty)

Kipp Popert and Steven Alderson enjoyed the perfect climax to their seasons as they won their respective events at the inaugural G4D Tour Series Finale in Dubai.

The two-day season-ending tournament at Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Earth course featured a gross event and a net event as part of a revamp to reinforce the G4D Tour’s status as the most inclusive Tour in golf.

Popert, the top-ranked golfer on the gross World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), entered the final round with a one-shot lead over Lachlan Wood but he carded a closing five-under 67 to finish at nine under for a five-shot victory.

It is his 13th G4D Tour title, fourth of the year – three of those coming as an individual – and the first of his career in Dubai.

“I’m chuffed,” he said. “I haven’t won this one yet. So, it was one I was really wanting and knew I was playing well coming in.

“I think my focus is when I get a lead, to be honest, I just like winning. But I also want to showcase how good we are and shoot the lowest score I can.”

A front-nine 32 saw Popert seize control of proceedings, before three birdies in a five-hole stretch from the 11th to the 15th saw him cruise to the title despite a bogey-bogey finish.

Australian pair Wood and Wayne Perske finished second and third in the gross competition, which featured seven players.

In the net competition, Alderson, playing off a three handicap, made it back-to-back G4D Tour victories in his first two starts after his emotional victory in Spain last month as he shot a 77 on Wednesday for a five-shot success of his own.

The 44-year-old mixed three birdies – including one at the par-five 18th – with three bogeys and two double bogeys as he held off the challenge of South Africa’s Robin Singh, who shot a 75.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” reflected Alderson. “It’s just great to have invitations to play in these tournaments. You don’t get invited all the time, so you have got to take your chance.

“Trent (his caddie) was really good this week. He worked twice as hard as we did in Spain because of the hot weather and the golf course is really, really tough.”
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Johannes Veerman and Billy Horschel in Dubai

DP World Tour Tee Times: Johannes Veerman and Billy Horschel set to tee off at the DP World Tour Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Championship is set to take place on the prestigious Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the centerpiece of the DP World Tour, this tournament features a challenging par-72 course and a substantial prize fund of $10 million, attracting the tour’s top players for the season finale.

Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark returns, aiming for a strong finish after a season marked by ups and downs. Television coverage will be broadcast daily on Sky: Thursday through Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., and on Sunday beginning at 7:30 a.m.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Johannes Veerman, a prominent American golfer, will begin his campaign at 9:10 a.m. from Tee 1. Joining him are Daniel Brown from England and Alex Fitzpatrick, also representing England.

Billy Horschel stands out as another key American figure in the upcoming rounds. He will tee off at 12:25 p.m. from Tee 1, accompanied by Rasmus Højgaard from Denmark and Rory McIlroy representing Northern Ireland.

Round Start Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
Round 1 09:10 Johannes Veerman (USA) Daniel Brown (ENG) Alex Fitzpatrick (ENG)
Round 1 12:25 Billy Horschel (USA) Rasmus Højgaard (DEN) Rory McIlroy (NIR)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood in Dubai

DP World Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood set to tee off at the DP World Tour Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Championship is set to take place on the prestigious Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the centerpiece of the DP World Tour, this tournament features a challenging par-72 course and a substantial prize fund of $10 million, attracting the tour’s top players for the season finale.

Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark returns, aiming for a strong finish after a season marked by ups and downs. Television coverage will be broadcast daily on Sky: Thursday through Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., and on Sunday beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The DP World Tour Championship is set to take place on the prestigious Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the centerpiece of the DP World Tour, this tournament features a challenging par-72 course and a substantial prize fund of $10 million, attracting the tour’s top players for the season finale.

Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark returns, aiming for a strong finish after a season marked by ups and downs. Television coverage will be broadcast daily on Sky: Thursday through Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., and on Sunday beginning at 7:30 a.m.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy begins his DP World Tour campaign alongside South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence, with their first round teeing off at 12:45 PM.

At 12:05 PM, England’s Tommy Fleetwood will join Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre for what promises to be a notable pairing.

Starting the day’s rounds, England’s Andy Sullivan tees off at 8:50 AM in an international grouping with Japan’s Keita Nakajima and Germany’s Yannik Paul.

Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson hits the course at 9:55 AM, joined by Spain’s Nacho Elvira and England’s Joseph Dean.

Lastly, England’s Matt Wallace is set to tee off at 11:30 AM, playing with Australia’s Adam Scott and Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg.

Round Start Time Player Nationality Co-Players Co-Players Nationality
Round 1 08:50 Andy Sullivan ENG Keita Nakajima, Yannik Paul JPN, GER
Round 1 09:55 Ewen Ferguson SCO Nacho Elvira, Joseph Dean ESP, ENG
Round 1 11:30 Matt Wallace ENG Adam Scott, Sebastian Soderberg AUS, SWE
Round 1 12:05 Tommy Fleetwood ENG Robert MacIntyre SCO
Round 1 12:45 Rory McIlroy NIR Thriston Lawrence RSA
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird and Graeme Robertson at Bermuda Championship

PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird and Graeme Robertson are set to tee off at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the penultimate event in the PGA Tour’s Fall Series, is just around the corner. Set on the challenging par-71 layout of the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, this tournament offers a prize purse of $6.9 million, drawing top golf professionals from around the globe. Colombian star Camilo Villegas returns as the defending champion, hoping to replicate his victory amidst strong international competition.

Coverage on Sky kicks off at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with broadcasts beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

PGA Tour Tee Times for the Scottish Players

Martin Laird will commence his quest at the Bermuda Championship alongside Vincent Whaley, from the USA, and Jacob Bridgeman, also from the USA. Laird’s group will tee off in the first round at 07:11 and in the second round at 11:41.

Graeme Robertson is set to play with Norman Xiong, representing the USA, and Eric Eric from Bermuda. Robertson’s first round begins at 13:09, while the second round will start at 08:39.

RoundTimePlayerNationalityPlaying PartnersPartners’ Nationalities
107:11Martin LairdScotlandVincent Whaley, Jacob BridgemanUSA, USA
113:09Graeme RobertsonScotlandNorman Xiong, Eric EricUSA, Bermuda
208:39Graeme RobertsonScotlandNorman Xiong, Eric EricUSA, Bermuda
211:41Martin LairdScotlandVincent Whaley, Jacob BridgemanUSA, USA
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Patrick Rodgers in Bermuda

PGA Tour Tee Times: Patrick Rodgers is set to tee off at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the penultimate event in the PGA Tour’s Fall Series, is just around the corner. Set on the challenging par-71 layout of the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, this tournament offers a prize purse of $6.9 million, drawing top golf professionals from around the globe. Colombian star Camilo Villegas returns as the defending champion, hoping to replicate his victory amidst strong international competition.

Coverage on Sky kicks off at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with broadcasts beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

PGA Tour Tee Times of American Players

In the first round, Patrick Rodgers is set to play alongside South Korea’s Seung-Yul Noh and fellow American Justin Lower, beginning their opening round at 07:00, with their second round scheduled for 11:30.

Vincent Whaley will tee off with Scotland’s Martin Laird and Jacob Bridgeman from the USA, starting at 07:11 for their first round, followed by an 11:41 start for their second.

Dylan Wu joins Sweden’s Henrik Norlander and Samuel Stevens from the USA for an initial tee time of 07:22, with their second round at 11:52.

Peter Malnati will play with Canada’s Nick Taylor and Chun-an Yu from Taiwan, beginning their first round at 07:33, and their second at 12:03.

Lastly, Lucas Glover tees off alongside fellow American Brendon Todd and Colombia’s Nicolas Echavarria. Their opening round is at 07:44, followed by a second round at 12:14.

Round 1 TimePlayer 1NationalityPlayer 2NationalityPlayer 3Nationality
07:00Patrick RodgersUSASeung-Yul NohKORJustin LowerUSA
07:11Vincent WhaleyUSAMartin LairdSCOJacob BridgemanUSA
07:22Dylan WuUSAHenrik NorlanderSWESamuel StevensUSA
07:33Peter MalnatiUSANick TaylorCANChun-an YuTPE
07:44Lucas GloverUSABrendon ToddUSANicolas EchavarriaCOL
11:30Patrick RodgersUSASeung-Yul NohKORJustin LowerUSA
11:41Vincent WhaleyUSAMartin LairdSCOJacob BridgemanUSA
11:52Dylan WuUSAHenrik NorlanderSWESamuel StevensUSA
12:03Peter MalnatiUSANick TaylorCANChun-an YuTPE
12:14Lucas GloverUSABrendon ToddUSANicolas EchavarriaCOL