Month: February 2024

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PGA Tour

FedExCup: Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose fall further behind

The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)
The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour season is well underway. The latest tournament victories have shaken up the FedExCup leaderboard, causing a ripple effect among the rankings. Currently, Matthieu Pavon from France holds the lead in the FedExCup rankings, bolstered by his recent tournament success. His impressive points tally stands at 949 after just four events, including three top-ten finishes and a coveted victory. Meanwhile, the English contingent is struggling with no player inside the top 50.

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The english golfers stay behind in the FedExCup ranking

Two Englishmen have particularly distinguished themselves this season. Tommy Fleetwood, currently 52nd in the FedExCup standings, has tallied 195 points across three events, solidifying his status with a top-ten finish. Justin Rose, a familiar name and another English standout, sits at 56th place, securing 185 points in four events. Both players have higher ambitions, but are fighting to catch up with the top.

Matthieu Pavon leads the pack

Top FedExCup contenders, as we look at the very top of the leaderboard, Matthieu Pavon’s performance remains the highlight, leading the pack as the number one contender. Close behind him are the American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, occupying the second and fourth spots with 848 and 813 points respectively. Each has played five events and has multiple top-ten finishes to their name. Meanwhile, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and Wyndham Clark from the USA round out the top five. Matsuyama has accrued 825 points from six events, and Clark has 773 from five, both securing wins this season. The fight for supremacy in the FedExCup will undoubtedly continue to be a spectacle as we advance through the PGA Tour calendar.

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.

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European Tour

Race to Dubai: Matthew Jordan impresses – Tough week for English golfers

Matthew Jordan impressed with his T4-finish at the Kenya Open, while the other English players around Fleetwood fall in the Race To Dubai ranking. (Photos: Getty)
Matthew Jordan impressed with his T4-finish at the Kenya Open, while the other English players around Fleetwood fall in the Race To Dubai ranking. (Photos: Getty)

The journey through the current season of the DP World Tour has seen golfers teeing off across various locations, accumulating points to bolster their positions in the Race to Dubai rankings. The DP World Tour resumed play after a week’s break with the Kenya Open. While Dutchman Darius van Driel won the tournament in East Africa, an Englishman, Matthew Jordan, also impressed in a tie for fourth place. The rankings currently boast an impressive contingent of English golfers, with 21 of them carving their names into the top 120, showcasing the depth of talent stemming from England.

Race To Dubai: The top English players in the Ranking

Even after a tough week in the Race to Dubai, the three leading English players are still in a comfortable position. Tommy Fleetwood (12th rank, 625.6 points) aswell as Laurie Canter (16th rank, 479.15 points), and Richard Mansell (27th rank, 303.3 points) fall back two spots in the ranking. Especially Fleetwood, who trumpeted his presence with a win to his name this season counts as the biggest star among the English players. Also worth mentioning is Matthew Jordan, who climbed a whole 54 places in the Race To Dubai with his tied fourth place at the Kenya Open and thus finds himself in the Top 50. Jordan now is in 46th place with 212.2 points.

Rory McIlroy leads the Top-Five in the Race To Dubai

As the Race to Dubai heats up, the global golfing community casts its gaze upon the crème de la crème vying for the top spots. Currently leading the pack is Rory McIlroy, a seasoned campaigner whose mastery and presence on the course have garnered him a total of 1596 points over just two events, including a victory. A whisker away, in second place, is Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino (2nd rank, 1222.7 points, seven events, one victory), followed by Poland’s Adrian Meronk (3rd rank, 1023.4 points). The top five is rounded out with Joaquin Niemann of Chile (4th rank, 966.73 points) and South Africa’s Zander Lombard (5th rank, 763.71 points), both making significant strides in their quest to ascend the Race to Dubai rankings.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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PGA Tour

FedExCup: Jake Knapp storms into Top 10 after maiden win

Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)
Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season unfolds, numerous tournaments have already showcased the precision and skill of the world’s elite golfers. Notably, the recent event captivated audiences with thrilling gameplay and led to Matthieu Pavon clinching the top spot. In an impressive display of talent, 58 US players have positioned themselves within the top 100 of the FedExCup rankings, evidencing the country’s strong presence in the sport.

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The American Charge in the FedExCup

Two American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, have been stellar this season, accumulating 848 and 813 points respectively. Scheffler, who has played five events and managed four Top Ten finishes without a victory, retains his position at second place, just behind leader Pavon. Kirk’s victory and additional Top Ten finish have propelled him to his current fourth place ranking. These athletes’ consistent performances highlight the depth of American talent within the PGA Tour and their pursuit of the esteemed FedExCup.

The most notable performer of the week is American golfer Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched a two-shot victory at the Mexico Open, marking his inaugural win on the PGA Tour. This triumph propelled him from outside the top 50 (53rd) to a position within the top 10 of the FedExCup standings (8th).

Top-5 FedExCup Standout Performances

Leading the pack, French golfer Matthieu Pavon holds firm at first place with 949 points, a result of his recent victory and 3 Top Ten finishes after 4 events. He is followed by the aforementioned Scheffler, with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama trailing slightly at 825 points in the third position after winning one tournament and featuring in a Top Ten finish across 6 events. The American duo of Kirk and Wyndham Clark complete the Top-5, both securing a win and additional Top Ten finishes in their 5 respective tournaments. Clark notably rounds out the fifth spot with 773 points, showcasing the continuous battle for supremacy on the PGA Tour amongst globally recognized talents.

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.

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Top Tours

World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, Knapp with big steps

Scheffler holds on to the top spot while Jake Knapp makes big steps in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)
Scheffler holds on to the top spot while Jake Knapp makes big steps in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler maintains his position at the helm of the World Golf Ranking, continuing to mark his presence as the world number one. Fellow American Xander Schauffele holds the fifth spot, maintaining steady performance among the elite. The stability at the top for these American players sets a significant benchmark in the rankings.

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American Golfers hold on top spots in the World Golf Ranking

The american golfer hold on their top spots in the world golf ranking. Patrick Cantlay remains sixth while Wyndham Clark keeps his seventh spot. Max Homa remains at the eighth position, demonstrating a stable performance, and Brian Harman at the tenth position continues as a notable performer within the top ten of the World Golf Ranking. Also the other americans, ranking behind the top ten remain mainly unchanged. Jordan Spieth stays at 13th, Collin Morikawa remains at 14, all the way down to Tony Finau who stays 24th. The top three positions in the World Golf Ranking also remain unchanged this period. Following Scheffler, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm hold their respective second and third places without fluctuation. Keeping a watchful eye on the ranking’s upper echelons reveals a narrative of relentless competitiveness and the quest for excellence.

Jake Knapp on the move

The most significant improvement comes from Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched victory at the Mexico Open with a two-shot lead, marking his first win on the PGA Tour. This win represents a major advancement for Knapp in the World Golf Ranking, as he now stands at 52nd. Previously positioned at 101st, this marks a significant jump of 49 spots.

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Top Tours

World Golf Ranking: Robert MacIntyre Moves Up After Top-10 Finish

Robert MacIntyre moves up in World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty)
Robert MacIntyre moves up in World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking continues to reflect the dynamic landscape of the sport, with top British players experiencing significant shifts. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains his position at number 2, while England’s Matt Fitzpatrick stands at number 9, without change from the previous week. Behind them, English golfers Tommy Fleetwood (12.) and Tyrrell Hatton (17.) also remain in their spots from the previous week.

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British golfers in the World Golf Ranking

In deeper standings, Robert MacIntyre is positioned at 66th, a slight move from his previous rank of 71st. English golfers Aaron Rai and Jordan Smith find themselves at 76th and 91th, respectively. Rai remains unchanged in his positioning, while Smith makes a negative leap from the 85th place. Justin Rose couls slightly improve one spot, now ranking at 46th.

Zero changes at the top

Scottie Scheffler of the USA continues to lead the World Golf Ranking, holding firmly to the top spot. The second and third places are occupied by Northern Ireland’s McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm, both maintaining their positions from the week prior.

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Highlights Tours Live

Watch: PGA Tour highlights from the 4th round of the Mexican Open

The PGA Tour Highlights of the Mexico Open round 4. (Photo: Getty)
The PGA Tour Highlights of the Mexico Open round 4. (Photo: Getty)

This week, the renowned PGA Tour has taken the world of golf to Vallarta, Mexico for the Mexico Open at Vidanta. The tournament is being played at the Vidanta Vallarta golf club. The total prize money for the tournament stands at a substantial $8,100,000.

After four rounds of the tournament, the leaderboard has seen some exceptional play. Jake Knapp from USA takes home the win with a total score of -19. Followed closely by Sami Valimaki from Finland at -17. The third position is jointly held by Stephan Jaeger from Germany, C.T. Pan from Taipei and Justin Lower from USA, all at -14.

The highlights of the day included some impressive rounds by Stephan Jaeger and C.T Pan, who achieved a daily score of -6. Other spectacular performances of the day were delivered by Carson Young from USA carding -5.

The compilation video presented encapsulates the Mexico Open at Vidanta highlights, capturing the standout moments from today’s play. From driving tee shots to pinpoint putts, the PGA Tour highlights from the day’s action provide an exciting overview of round four.

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Mexico Open at Vidanta: The PGA Tour 4 round 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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PGA Tour

PGA Tour: Mexico Open Live Blog – Jake Knapp wins

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Mexico Open at Vidanta 2024 Live Scores

The Mexico Open at Vidanta in the season 2024 is being played in Vallarta, Mexico at the Vidanta Vallarta. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The Mexico Open at Vidanta is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $8,100,000.
The course for the tournament at Vidanta Vallarta plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour is organizing the Mexico Open in Vallarta for the third time. After the tournament was launched 80 years ago, the event has only been part of the PGA Tour since 2022.

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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Live

Asian Tour: International Series Oman 2024 Live Blog – Carlos Ortiz wins

The Asian Tour in Korea live. (Photo: Getty)
The Asian Tour in Korea live. (Photo: Getty)

International Series Oman 2024 Live Scores

The International Series Oman in the season 2024 is being played in Muscat, Oman at the Al Mouj Golf. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The International Series Oman is part of the Asian Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of US$2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Al Mouj Golf plays at Par 72.

The Asian Tour is playing in Muscat, the country’s capital, as part of the International Series Oman. With an impressive field of major winners and LIV stars, the tour is providing a highlight this week.

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LPGA Tour

LPGA Tour: Honda LPGA Thailand 2024 Live Blog – Patty Tavatanakit wins

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Honda LPGA Thailand 2024 Live Scores

The Honda LPGA Thailand in the season 2024 is being played in Chonburi, Thailand at the Siam Country Club (Old Course). The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The Honda LPGA Thailand is part of the LPGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,700,000.
The course for the tournament at Siam Country Club (Old Course) plays at Par 72.

The best female golfers on the LPGA Tour come together this week at the Honda LPGA Thailand. Fans can once again look forward to top golf in Thailand at the 17th edition of the tournament.

LPGA Tour live

The LPGA Tour is the largest tournament series in women’s professional golf. Most events are held in the USA, but the tour also has a global focus, for example with a strong Asian swing.
Five major tournaments are organised on the women’s tour: the Chevron Championship, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open and, in cooperation with the Ladies European Tour, the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Evian Championship.

In addition to the LPGA Tour, there is also the second-tier Symetra Tour, which can be used to qualify for the next season of the big tour. Similar to the men’s tour, there are also qualifying tournaments, the annual Qualifying School, where you can earn the right to play on the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour or neither, depending on your ranking.

The LPGA is the oldest continuing women’s professional sports organisation in the United States. It succeeded the WPGA (Women’s Professional Golf Association, 1944-1949). The LPGA was founded in 1950 by 13 founding women. Alice Bauer, Patty Berg, Bettye Danoff, Helen Dettweiler, Marlene Hagge, Helen Hicks, Opal Hill, Betty Jameson, Sally Sessions, Marilynn Smith, Shirley Spork, Louise Suggs, and Babe Zaharias.

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European Challenge Tour

Challenge Tour: NMB Championship 2024 Live Blog – Björn Åkesson wins

Challenge Tour Kolkata Challenge live (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour Kolkata Challenge live (Photo: Getty)

NMB Championship 2024 Live Scores

The NMB Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Port Elizabeth, South Africa at the Humewood GC. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The NMB Championship is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $350,000.
The course for the tournament at Humewood GC plays at Par 72.

The Challenge Tour ends its four-part start to the year in South Africa with the NMB Championship in Port Elizabeth. Two tournaments in India will follow in March before the tour moves on to the UAE in April.

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 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.