Month: March 2024

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PGA Tour

FedExCup Leaders & England’s Finest in the Rankings

Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton are the three English players in the Top 100 of the FedExCup ranking. (Photo: Getty)
Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton are the three English players in the Top 100 of the FedExCup ranking. (Photo: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season progresses, the battles for points in the FedExCup ranking intensify with every tournament played. The current leader, American Scottie Scheffler, solidifies his position at the top with a large total of 2767 points, demonstrating consistent top performances over six events, including two victories. He is followed closely by other elite players in the top five who have also had stellar seasons so far. Among English golfers, three remarkably skilled players have made it into the top 100 of the FedExCup rankings, reflecting England’s significant presence on the PGA Tour.

FedExCup: Fleetwood, Rose and Hatton in Top 100

The intense competition in the PGA Tour continues to unfold with the English players demonstrating notable performances in the FedExCup race. Currently, Tommy Fleetwood occupies the 76th position with 217 points to his name. Second best English player is Justin Rose at 86 with 189 points. They are joined by another English standout, Tyrrell Hatton, who, despite his 93rd rank, is known for his ability to climb the leaderboard. All three players have had their share of top-finishes and will be looking to further cement their standings as the season advances.

Turning our attention to the peak performers of this season’s FedExCup ranking, Scottie Scheffler leads the pack with exceptional skill and unwavering focus, securing his number one spot. Among those in pursuit are Wyndham Clark, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele, and Sahith Theegala, all within the top five and all hungry for that coveted top position. As the tournaments continue, each player’s strategy and determination will be put to the test, with points also contributing to their eligibility for the playoffs and ultimately, the FedExCup championship.

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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FedExCup Leaders: Scheffler & Clark Dominate Rankings

Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark dominate the FedEx Cup rankings. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark dominate the FedEx Cup rankings. (Photos: Getty)

With this week’s tournaments ending, all eyes are on the prestigious FedExCup leaderboard where points amassed at each tournament after making the cut contribute to a player’s standing. Scottie Scheffler, American powerhouse, leads the fray with a remarkable retention of his first-place standing, showcasing consistency across his seven charted events and amassing 2,707 points. His impressive performance includes six top ten finishes and two significant victories. Dominance is equally reflected by the substantial presence of American players, who occupy 59 spots in the top 100 rankings of the FedExCup list, underscoring the depth of talent the United States brings to the global field of golf.

US American dominance in the FedExCup

In addition to Scottie Scheffler’s dominant lead, three other US players follow in the top 5: Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele and Sahith Theegala. Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama is the only player between the Americans in third place. The top 10 includes another US player, Chris Kirk, in 8th place.

Peter Malnati made a big leap from 77th to 16th place with his victory at the Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour. Second-placed Cameron Young also climbed from 45th to 20th.

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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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, big leap for Cameron Young

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate, Cameron Young climbs into the top 15. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate, Cameron Young climbs into the top 15. (Photos: Getty)

This week’s World Golf Ranking shows Scottie Scheffler from the USA holding firm at the number 1 position, reflecting a steady performance with no change in ranking. Another American, Wyndham Clark, retains the number 4 spot in the World Golf Ranking, the winner and the runner-up of THE PLAYERS Championship remain the top US players. Xander Schauffele maintains his previous week’s position at number 5 in the rankings.

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The other top USA players in the World Golf Ranking

Patrick Cantlay and Brian Harman, both from the USA, continue to occupy their unchanged positions at spots 7 and 8 respectively in the World Golf Ranking, demonstrating a holding pattern in their rankings trajectory. Max Homa at 10 is the last US player in the Top-10 of the Ranking. A significant positive shift is seen with Cameron Young, who jumps from 23 to 13, marking a notable surge in the rankings after is second place at the Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour. With Sahith Theegala, Collin Morikawa and Keegan Bradley, three more US players can be found in the Top 20 of the World Golf Ranking.

The top three spots of the World Golf Ranking this week are filled by Scottie Scheffler (USA) at the pinnacle, followed by Rory McIlroy (NIR) at number 2, and Jon Rahm (ESP) at number 3. All three players have retained their positions from the previous week. The rest of the top 10 sees a mixture of stability and minor changes. Viktor Hovland (NOR) stays at number 6, while Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg at number 9 also maintains his position in the World Golf Ranking.

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WITB Peter Malnati 2024: The winning club combo of the Valspar Champion

Peter Malnati with his Scotty Cameron Special Select Putter at the 2024 Valspar Championship. (Photo: Getty)
Peter Malnati with his Scotty Cameron Special Select Putter at the 2024 Valspar Championship. (Photo: Getty)

On a thrilling final day, Peter Malnati emerged at the top, clinching his first PGA Tour victory since 2015. With a final round of 67 at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course, Malnati impressed primarily with precision and speed – two attributes significantly influenced by his choice of clubs.

WITB: Peter Malnati 2024

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Driver: Titleist TSR3 Driver (10°)

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Fairway wood: Titleist TSi3 (15°)

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Irons: Titleist T200 irons (4)

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Irons: Titleist T150 irons (5)

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Irons: Titleist T100 irons (6-9)

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Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM9 (48, 52, 56, 60 bent to 62)

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Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Putter

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Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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World Golf Ranking: McIlroy second, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood breathing down top-10’s necks

McIlory, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood: The three best UK players in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)
McIlory, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood: The three best UK players in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler from the United States maintains his position at the top of the current World Golf Ranking. The only UK player in the top 10 is still Rory McIlroy, while Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are sniffing at a top 10 ranking in 11th and 12th place. Fleetwood moved up one place compared to the previous week.

The complete World Golf Ranking

The other top UK players in the World Golf Ranking

The other British representatives complete the picture. Tyrrell Hatton climbs up one place to 16th, while Justin Rose remains in 53rd position. Robert MacIntyre in 74th place also remains unchanged compared to the previous week. He is followed by Aaron Rai at 81 and Jordan Smith at 88, while Matt Wallace completes the UK players in the top 100 of the world rankings at 91.

In the upper echelons of the World Golf Ranking, the top 10 remains untouched, with Scottie Scheffler at the top, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland in second place and Jon Rahm from Spain in third. There is little movement in the top 10; all players retain their previous week’s positions, signaling stability at the top of the rankings. In addition to the performance of individual players, the analysis of the World Golf Ranking data also shows broader trends in golf and points to the ongoing dynamics in international competition.

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LPGA Tour

LPGA Tour: World No.1 again – Nelly Korda celebrates comeback victory

Nelly Korda wins her comeback on the LPGA Tour after a seven-week break. (Photo: Getty)
Nelly Korda wins her comeback on the LPGA Tour after a seven-week break. (Photo: Getty)

The time off on the LPGA Tour has obviously paid off. Nelly Korda took a seven-week break after her play-off victory at the LPGA Drive On Championship at the end of January and has now picked up where she left off. On her comeback, Korda triumphed again in the play-off and jumped back to the top of the world rankings.

LPGA Tour: Decision in the playoff – Nelly Korda: “I’m aging myself really quickly out here”

Seven weeks after her playoff victory at the LPGA Drive On Championship, Nelly Korda looked set for a relaxed comeback victory on the LPGA Tour after 16 holes. Korda had a two-shot lead going into the 17th, but the American showed nerves of steel on the last two holes in windy conditions. The 25-year-old recorded a bogey on both the 17th and 18th, which meant that her compatriot Ryann O’Toole was suddenly level on par (-9) after a round of 66. It went into the play-off, in which Nelly Korda finally prevailed with a birdie. With her victory, Korda not only made it more exciting than necessary, the returnee also climbed back to the top of the world rankings. However, the triumph obviously cost the 25-year-old a lot of nerves: “I’m aging myself really quickly out here.”

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Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 4 of the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship

Nelly Korda wins the playoff on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Nelly Korda wins the playoff on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

In the exciting world of golf, the LPGA Tour took center stage at the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship. This prestigious tournament was being held at the picturesque Palos Verdes Golf Club located in Palos Verdes Estates, California. The spotlight is on Round 4 of the tournament, where top golfers exhibit their skills and compete for a share of the $2,000,000 prize money.

As for the leaderboard, Nelly Korda of the USA and Ryann O’Toole, also from the USA, went to the playoff, both securing -9 under par as their total score. Korda held her own there with a birdie and celebrated a comeback victory after a seven-week break. Following closely are Gabriela Ruffels from Australia and Alison Lee of USA who are tied in position 3 with a total score of -8 under par. In position 5 is Andrea Lee of the USA with -7 under par.

On this day, the golfers who played the best rounds were Ryann O’Toole, Andrea Lee, and Lucy Li. Their impressive daily scores were -5, -3, and -3 respectively.

For in-depth coverage of the tournament, a video has been compiled, showcasing LPGA Tour highlights and specific Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship highlights, offering viewers a comprehensive look at the tournament’s notable moments.

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Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship: The LPGA Tour round 4 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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European Tour

Watch: European Tour highlights from round 4 of the Singapore Classic

Jesper Svensson celebrates his win at the Singapore Classic. (Photo: Getty)
Jesper Svensson celebrates his win at the Singapore Classic. (Photo: Getty)

The European Tour made its highly anticipated stop at the Singapore Classic this week. Players from around the globe made their way to the revered Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore to compete in the penultimate round of this prestigious event.

At the end of this crucial round 4 on the European Tour, Jesper Svensson of Sweden and Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand stood as leaders, sharing a total score of -17. The Swede then prevailed in the play-off and celebrated his first victory on the DP World Tour. The third spot on the leaderboard was claimed by England’s Sam Bairstow with a total score of -16. Following closely behind, in the fourth and fifth spots, were England’s Andy Sullivan and France’s Matthieu Pavon with total scores of -15 and -14 respectively.

On the topic of daily scores, here are the day’s top performances: Jesper Svensson (-9), Kiradech Aphibarnrat (-8), and David Ravetto of France with an impressive -8. The Singapore Classic is surely delivering high-caliber golf and the European Tour highlights so far do not disappoint.

The Singapore Classic is not just about championship points and leaderboard rankings. There’s also a significant financial stake. The gambling denominations stand at a notable prize money of $2,500,000.

For fans wanting to relive the excitement of the day’s action, the Singapore Classic highlights video compiles all the best moments from this round 4 of the tournament. As the tradition of golf tournaments stands, after four rounds, a winner is declared. Hence, the end of round 4 of the Singapore Classic might bring another memorable moment to the European Tour Highlights reel.

With such high stakes and a hotly contested leaderboard, the Singapore Classic’s finale promises to be a climactic addition to this year’s European Tour.

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Singapore Classic: The European Tour round 4 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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PGA Tour: Peter Malnati wins Valspar Championship 2024

Peter Malnati celebrates winning the 2024 Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour with his son. (Photo: Getty)
Peter Malnati celebrates winning the 2024 Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour with his son. (Photo: Getty)

The winner of the Valspar Championship 2024 is Peter Malnati. On a thrilling final day, the US American came out on top against Cameron Young and Co. to secure his first victory on the PGA Tour in 3058 days.

PGA Tour: 3058 days after first Tour win – Malnati wins in Florida

It’s been 3058 days since Peter Malnati celebrated his first and so far only victory on the PGA Tour – at the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship. That has now changed: On a thrilling final day, the US-American prevailed with a strong round of 67 and a two-shot lead over compatriot Cameron Young (-12). There is a surprising reason why Malnati relied on yellow balls: “The reason why I switched is that my 3-year-old son, who is now 4, liked them. It still makes me think of him, and that’s worth a smile or two, which is worth a lot to me out there.”

The yellow balls obviously paid off. Peter Malnati played a consistently strong tournament with 66-71-68-67 and showed nerves of steel on the final day after an early bogey on the fourth. The 36-year-old made a birdie on the sixth hole to return to even par and then really got going on the back nine. Malnati recorded three birdies on the first three holes and completed the final day with a birdie on the 17th. His closest rival Cameron Young even had the chance to get back to 12 under par with a birdie on the last hole, but clearly missed this opportunity with a bogey. Chandler Phillips and Mackenzie Hughes finished in a tie for third place.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 4 of the Valspar Championship

PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Peter Malnati of the United States putts on the second green during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 24, 2024 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

The PGA Tour was in full swing this weekend at the Valspar Championship, hosted at the renowned Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. The tournament marked the conclusion of round 4, with PGA Tour Highlights showcasing some tremendous performances and notable achievements, with USA’s Peter Malnati emerging as the winner.

USA’s Peter Malnati found his way to the top of the leaderboard with a total score of -12. Malnati was closely followed by fellow US player Cameron Young, finishing with a total score of -10. Sharing the third spot were Chandler Phillips from the US and Mackenzie Hughes from Canada, both posting a total score of -9. Rounding out the top five, Xander Schauffele, Carl Yuan, and Ryan Moore all tied with a total score of -8.

In terms of the daily score, Xander Schauffele impressed with a -6, closely followed by Malnati and Cameron Young, both clocking in at -4 and -3 respectively.

The Valspar Championship is known for its generous prize pool, this year offering a noteworthy $8,400,000. Tournament excitement is set to continue as players vie for their share of this staggering prize pool.

Any golf enthusiast will appreciate the Valspar Championship Highlights, showcasing an impressive compilation of top shots and key moments.

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Valspar Championship: The PGA Tour round 4 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.