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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 2 of the European Open

MALLORCA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Laurie Canter of England plays his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of Mallorca Golf Open at Golf Santa Ponsa on October 24, 2021 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

The European Open, part of the European Tour, has concluded its fourth round at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg, Germany. This tournament, with a prize fund of $2.5 million USD, saw intense competition among top golfers.

At the end of the fourth round, Laurie Canter from England secured the first position on the leaderboard with a total score of -12. Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark achieved the second place, with a total score of -9. The third position was taken by Jannik De Bruyn from Germany, who scored -8 overall. Tied for fourth place were Guido Migliozzi from Italy, Jayden Trey Schaper from South Africa, Tom McKibbin from Northern Ireland, Pablo Larrazabal from Spain, Yuto Katsuragawa from Japan, and Garrick Porteous from England, each with a total score of -6.

The best rounds of the day were played by Thriston Lawrence from South Africa, who scored a daily score of -6, followed by Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark and Jordan Smith from England, both with a daily score of -4.

For those interested in viewing the standout moments, a video compilation of the European Tour Highlights and European Open Highlights from the latest round is available. This collection showcases the key performances and significant shots that shaped the outcomes of the tournament.

These data points illustrate the competitive nature of the European Tour and the high level of play at the European Open.

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European Open: 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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LPGA Tour: Nelly Korda With a Disastrous Start – Ten On Par 3

Nelly Korda started the second major on the LPGA Tour with ten over par. (Source: Getty)
Nelly Korda started the second major on the LPGA Tour with ten over par. (Source: Getty)

In the world of golf, even the best can have days where nothing goes right. Nelly Korda, a dominant force with six victories in her last seven tournaments, experienced such a day during the opening round of the US Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club. The golf course, known for its challenging layout, claimed an unlikely victim in Korda, who ended her day with a score of 80, twelve shots behind the leader.

Early Trouble for Nelly Korda

The trouble began early for Nelly Korda. By the time she reached the par-3 12th hole, her day had already taken a turn for the worse. A 25-minute wait on the tee didn’t help her rhythm, as she watched players ahead struggle with the hole. Despite her usual confidence, Korda made a interesting club choice, opting for a 6-iron instead of a 7-iron. Her ball took a hard hop into a back bunker, setting off a disastrous sequence. Attempting to escape from the bunker, Korda’s shot came out hot, rolling past the pin, off the false front, and into the penalty area. What followed was a painful series of shots as she struggled to get her ball back onto the green. Each attempt seemed to make matters worse, culminating in a septuple-bogey 10. The frustration was palpable as Korda walked off the green, her score now at +8.

“Making a 10 on a par 3 will definitely not do you any good at a US Open,” Korda remarked, reflecting on her tumultuous start. “Just a bad day in the office.” Despite the rough beginning, Korda’s resilience shone through as she continued to fight her way through the course. However, the golf gods were not in her favor. Missed putts and difficult lies continued to plague her round. Her first birdie didn’t come until her 12th hole. “I’m human,” she said. “I’m going to have bad days. I played some really solid golf up to this point. Today was just a bad day. That’s all I can say.”

Difficult Course at the US Womens Open

The US Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club proved to be an unexpectedly grueling challenge for the players. The difficult conditions, highlighted by strong winds and tricky course design, left many of the sport’s top athletes struggling to maintain their composure and their scores. By day’s end, the scoring average had soared to over five above par and the number of bogeys-or-worse had more than tripled the number of birdies.

The 12th hole, a deceptively difficult par-3, was the worst offender. Playing at just 161 yards, the hole was further complicated by a frontward slope and a false front leading to a creek. Only 52 percent of the field managed to hit the green in regulation on Thursday and in total 52 golfballs landed in the pond in front of the green. The strong winds forced players to choose between hitting a longer club, risking the back bunker, or using a shorter club and potentially ending up in the water. This led to significant delays, with backups of up to 30 minutes. Only ten players managed to make birdie on this hole. 32 players carded a bogey and 13 players even had to record a double bogey or higher

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Watch: LPGA Tour Highlights From Round 1 of the US Women’s Open

Watch the highlights from the first round of the second major on the LPGA Tour. (Source: Getty)
Watch the highlights from the first round of the second major on the LPGA Tour. (Source: Getty)

The US Women’s Open, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently being held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the Lancaster Country Club. The prestigious tournament features a prize fund of $12 million.

As of the latest update, Yuka Saso from the Philippines leads the leaderboard with a total score of -2. Tied for second place with a total score of -1 are Adela Cernousek (a) from France, Wichanee Meechai from Thailand, and Andrea Lee from the USA. Ten are tied at the fifth spot, all with an even par total score.

Among the standout performances of the day is Yuka Saso, who is currently leading and recorded the best daily score with a -2. Close behind her, both Adela Cernousek (a) and Wichanee Meechai have achieved a daily score of -1.

The video accompanying this report offers a compilation of the US Women’s Open highlights from the first round, showcasing key moments and pivotal plays from the tournament. Enjoy the LPGA Tour highlights and review the US Women’s Open highlights for an in-depth look at the action on the greens.

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U.S. Women’s Open: 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.

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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights From Round 1 of the RBC Canadian Open

Watch the PGA Tour highliughts from the first round of the RBC Canadian Open. (Source: Getty)
Watch the PGA Tour highliughts from the first round of the RBC Canadian Open. (Source: Getty)

The RBC Canadian Open, part of the PGA Tour, is taking place at Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Canada. The tournament features a prize pool of $9.4 million. This report focuses on the highlights of the first round of the tournament.

At the top of the leaderboard after the first round is David Skinns from England, who posted a total score of 62, achieving a daily score of -8. Tied for second place are Sean O’Hair and Sam Burns, both from the USA, with a total score of 63 and a daily score of -7. In fourth place is Robert MacIntyre from Scotland, who finished with a total score of 64 and a daily score of -6. Rounding out the top five is Ryan Palmer from the USA, who recorded a total score of 65 and a daily score of -5.

In terms of the best rounds of the day, David Skinns led the pack with a daily score of -8. Sean O’Hair and Sam Burns both had impressive performances as well, each achieving a daily score of -7.

This article provides a summary of the highlights from the first round of the RBC Canadian Open, including a video compilation of the day’s standout moments. The tournament spans over four rounds, and players will aim to maintain or improve their performance in the coming days.

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RBC Canadian Open: The PGA Tour Round 1 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: DP World Tour highlights from round 1 of the European Open

The European Open, a prominent event on the DP World Tour, is currently unfolding at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg, Germany. This tournament boasts a prize pool of 2.5 million US dollars. The competition has reached its fourth and final round, and the current leaderboard highlights the intense performances from the players.

Leading the board is Jannik De Bruyn from Germany, who has a total score of 64, translating to an impressive -9 under par. Sharing the second position are Laurie Canter from England and Jack Davidson from Wales, both with a total score of 68, which equates to -5 under par. Tied for fourth place are Sean Crocker of the USA, Garrick Porteous from England, and Lauri Ruuska from Finland, each with a total score of 69, or -4 under par.

Today’s standout performers included Jannik De Bruyn with a daily score of -9 under par, the best round of the day. Laurie Canter and Jack Davidson both recorded a daily score of -5 under par, securing their positions as joint second.

The compiled video showcases  DP World Tour Highlights, specifically the key moments and shots from the first round at the European Open.

To recap, the European Open, part of the DP World Tour, held in Hamburg at the Green Eagle Golf Courses, is nearing its conclusion. The top five players include Jannik De Bruyn in first place with a total score of -9, Laurie Canter and Jack Davidson tied for second with -5, and Sean Crocker, Garrick Porteous, and Lauri Ruuska tied for fourth with -4. Jannik De Bruyn achieved the best round of the day with a score of -9, while Laurie Canter and Jack Davidson each scored -5. This tournament offers a prize fund of 2.5 million US dollars, and the video highlights feature the most significant European Open Highlights from the final round.

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European Open: The DP World Tour round 1 highlights

About the DP World 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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LPGA Tour Tee Times: Nelly Korda at the U.S. Women’s Open

Nelly Korda. (Photo: Getty)
Nelly Korda. (Photo: Getty)

The U.S. Women’s Open, part of the LPGA Tour, boasts a significant prize pool of $12 million. This prestigious tournament will feature numerous talented golfers, including several from the United States. The tournament takes place over several rounds, with the first and second-round tee times and pairings now available.

LPGA Tour Tee Times for American Players

Nelly Korda, a prominent American golfer, will begin her first round at 8:13 from the 10th tee. She will be accompanied by fellow American Megan Khang and Nasa Hataoka from Japan. Their second-round tee time is 13:58 from the 1st tee.

Another American golfer, Lexi Thompson, is set to start her first round at 13:58 from the 1st tee. She is joined by Rose Zhang from the USA and Minjee Lee from Australia. For their second round, they will tee off at 8:13 from the 10th tee.

Jennifer Kupcho, also from the USA, will play her first round at 7:51 from the 10th tee, along with Linn Grant from Sweden and Lottie Woad (a) from England. Their next round commences at 13:36 from the 1st tee.

Allisen Corpuz, another American, starts her first round at 8:02 from the 1st tee. Her playing partners include Megan Schofill (a) from USA and Ruoning Yin. Their second round is scheduled for 13:47 from the 10th tee.

Cheyenne Knight, representing the USA, will tee off at 7:40 from the 1st tee in her first round. Her group includes Bailey Tardy from USA and Akie Iwai from Japan. Their second round starts at 13:25 from the 10th tee.

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LPGA Tour Tee Times: Charley Hull and Georgia Hall at U.S. Women’s Open

Charley Hull and Georgia Hall. (Photo: Getty)
Charley Hull and Georgia Hall. (Photo: Getty)

The U.S. Women’s Open on the LPGA Tour features a $12 million purse. British players, including Charley Hull and Georgia Hall, will tee off against a global field. Here are the LPGA Tour Tee Times for these players in the first two rounds.

LPGA Tour Tee Times for Charley Hull and Georgia Hall

Charley Hull will tee off at 8:24 AM from the tenth tee of the U.S. Women’s Open in the first round, playing alongside Lydia Ko from New Zealand and Jin Young Ko from South Korea. Her second round tee time is 2:09 PM from the first tee.

Georgia Hall tees off at 2:09 PM from the tenth tee, along with Mao Saigo from Japan and Su Ji Kim from South Korea. For the second round, her tee time is at 8:24 AM from the first tee.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Matt Kuchar’s Group at RBC Canadian Open

Matt Kuchar. (Photo: Getty)
Matt Kuchar. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Tour Tee Times for the RBC Canadian Open have been released. This tournament, part of the PGA Tour, will be held with a total prize pool of $9.4 million. Participants from various nationalities are set to compete, including a significant number of American players. Below are the detailed tee times and playing partners for these American golfers in the first and second rounds of the tournament.

PGA Tour Tee Times for American Players at RBC Canadian Open

Matt Kuchar will tee off at 7:29 AM in the first round, partnered with Chez Reavie (USA) and Camilo Villegas (COL). For the second round, they are set to start at 12:44 PM.

Gary Woodland’s group will begin their first round at 7:18 AM. Joining him are Adam Svensson (CAN) and Sam Burns (USA). The trio will start the second round at 12:33 PM.

Davis Thompson is scheduled to start his first round at 12:00 PM, followed by a second round tee time at 6:45 AM. He will play alongside Garrick Higgo (RSA) and Bud Cauley (USA).

Kevin Kisner, playing with J.J. Spaun (USA) and Nico Echavarria (COL), will tee off at 7:18 AM and start the second round at 12:33 PM.

Round Player Nationality Start Time Partners Partners Nationality
1 Matt Kuchar USA 7:29 AM Chez Reavie, Camilo Villegas USA, COL
1 Gary Woodland USA 7:18 AM Adam Svensson, Sam Burns CAN, USA
1 Davis Thompson USA 12:00 PM Garrick Higgo, Bud Cauley RSA, USA
1 Kevin Kisner USA 7:18 AM  J.J. Spaun, Nico Echavarria USA, COL
2 Matt Kuchar USA 12:44 PM Chez Reavie, Camilo Villegas USA, COL
2 Gary Woodland USA 12:33 PM Adam Svensson, Sam Burns CAN, USA
2 Davis Thompson USA 6:45 AM Garrick Higgo, Bud Cauley RSA, USA
2 Kevin Kisner USA 12:33 PM J.J. Spaun, Nico Echavarria USA, COL

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy at RBC Canadian Open

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

The RBC Canadian Open, part of the PGA Tour, boasts a prize fund of 9.4 million USD. The event will see top golfers competing over several days, beginning with the first round on Thursday, followed by the second round on Friday. This article highlights the tee times for British, Welsh, and Scottish players participating in the event, presented in a structured and clear manner for easy reference.

PGA Tour Tee Times for British, Welsh, and Scottish Players

Rory McIlroy will tee off his first round at 07:40 from Tee 10. He is paired with Nick Taylor and Taylor Pendrith from Canada. Their second round will start from Tee 1 at 12:55.

Callum Tarren’s tee time for the first round is 06:56, starting from Tee 1. Tarren is grouped with Justin Lower and Sean O’Hair from the USA. Their second round tee time is 12:11 from Tee 10.

Another notable player is Aaron Rai, who starts his first round at 12:00 from Tee 1. Rai is paired with Eric Cole and Ryan Palmer from the USA. Their second round is set to begin at 06:45 from Tee 1.

Matt Wallace has a start time of 12:33 from Tee 10, paired with Chad Ramey and Ryan Brehm from the USA. Wallace’s second round will commence on Tee 1 at 07:18.

Harry Hall’s tee time for the first round is 12:22 from Tee 1. Hall is grouped with Adam Long and Austin Cook from the USA. His second round will start at 07:07 from Tee 10.

Robert MacIntyre will begin his first round at 1:39 on Tee 10. He is paired with Trace Crowe and Max Greyserman from the USA. His second round tee time is 08:24 from Tee 1.

Round Player Name Start Time Mitspieler Mitspieler Nationalität
1 Rory McIlroy 07:40 Nick Taylor and Taylor Pendrith CAN
1 Callum Tarren 06:56 Justin Lower and Sean O’Hair USA
1 Harry Hall 12:22 Adam Long and Austin Cook USA
1 Aaron Rai 12:00 Eric Cole and Ryan Palmer USA
1 Matt Wallace 12:33 Chad Ramey and Ryan Brehm USA
1 Robert MacIntyre 01:39 Trace Crowe and Max Greyserman USA
2 Rory McIlroy 12:55 Nick Taylor and Taylor Pendrith CAN
2 Callum Tarren 12:11 Justin Lower and Sean O’Hair USA
2 Harry Hall 07:07 Adam Long and Austin Cook USA
2 Aaron Rai 06:45 Eric Cole and Ryan Palmer USA
2 Matt Wallace 07:18 Chad Ramey and Ryan Brehm USA
2 Robert MacIntyre 08:24 Trace Crowe and Max Greyserman USA

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Lexi Thompson Announces the Retirement of her Golf Career

The radiant smile of Lexi Thompson. (Photo: Getty)
The radiant smile of Lexi Thompson. (Photo: Getty)

Lexi Thompson, a true golfing great, is retiring from active sport. The 29-year-old collected eleven LPGA Tour victories in 17 years, one Major title, took part in the Olympics twice and was a member of the US Solheim Cup team six times. She has also shown great commitment to the development of the LPGA Tour. There is hardly any way around Lexi Thompson.

Her journey to becoming one of the most famous female golfers began when she became the youngest ever participant in a US Women’s Open at the age of twelve. This week marks her 18th and final appearance at the championship. Always with her: ladybug earrings, which accompanied her on her first participation.

Lexi Thompson: One last year on the LPGA Tour

On Tuesday morning, Lexi Thompson announced that this will be her final year on the LPGA Tour as she plans to retire from professional golf at the end of the 2024 season. The 2024 Solheim Cup will be a fitting end to her 18-year career. At the 2024 US Women’s Open, Thompson, who has always avoided questions about her setbacks, spoke for the first time about the darker side of a golf career: “I just think, especially with what’s happened in golf, as of recently, too, a lot of people don’t realize what we go through as a professional athlete. I’ll be the last one to say, throw me a pity party. That’s the last thing I want. We’re doing what we love. We’re trying the best every single day. You know, we’re not perfect. We’re humans.”

In a video on Instagram, in which she looks back on her career in a total of over three minutes, Lexi Thompson explains: “Although this has been an amazing journey, it hasn’t always been an easy one. Since I was 12 years old, my life as a golfer has been a whirlwind of constant attention, scrutiny and pressure. The cameras are always on, capturing every swing and every moment on and off the golf course. Social media never sleeps, with comments and criticisms flowing in from around the world. It can be exhausting to maintain a smile on the outside while grappling with struggles on the inside.”

Commitment beyond sport

Lexi Thompson also made a name for herself in the golf world beyond her sporting achievements. She always made time for all her fans who asked for her autograph and signed balls, shirts and caps, even in tears after bitter defeats. Her mother gave her love and respect from an early age. She often told her that it was almost her duty to make at least one person’s day better every time she left the house. And that has driven Thompson throughout her career.

LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan also points to her strong commitment to women in golf in general and the LPGA Tour in particular. “Lexi’s impact extends far beyond the golf course. She embodies the spirit and dedication of our Founders – always showing up and engaging intentionally to help further the growth and impact of the LPGA,” he said. “She is beloved by fans, consistently seen signing autographs and interacting with them no matter the result that day. Lexi’s commitment to our partners has also been unparalleled. Throughout her career, she has continually made time to engage with partners, their employees and their clients, and truly has valued their tremendous support of women’s golf.”

“I wanted them to follow their dreams”

The US-American also made it her goal to inspire people. For example, it was particularly important to her to compete in the Shriners Children’s Open last year as only the seventh woman ever to compete on the PGA Tour: “It’s been something I grew up doing with my brothers and have wanted to do, but to also send a message out to the Shriners kids that no dream is too small, and they can go after what they want and follow their dreams,” said Thompson in her pre-tournament press conference at the Shriners Children’s Open. “If I can leave here inspiring others, and especially the kids, the Shriners kids, that’s what it’s all about and what this tournament is. There is more than just playing golf.”

Whether and, if so, how often we will encounter Thompson on the golf course remains to be seen in the coming years.