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FedExCup Leaders: Scheffler and Clark Dominate The Rankings

Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark are at the pinnacle of the FedEx Cup. (Photos: Getty)

The PGA Tour has seen a flurry of activity this season, with numerous tournaments captivating golf enthusiasts around the world. The latest event to conclude was the only team-event in the PGA Tour, where Irish men Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry came out at the top.

Ascension in the FedExCup Rankings: America’s Lead Contenders

At the forefront of the FedExCup rankings is American golfer Scottie Scheffler, maintaining his position as the contender to beat, leading with a striking 3,10 points from 9 events, buttressed by 4 victories and a remarkable 9 top-ten finishes. Notably, 61 of the top 100 ranked players hail from the USA, showcasing the country’s strong presence in the sport.

Fellow American Wyndham Clark follows behind Scottie Scheffler, with a steadfast accumulation of 1,10 points from 10 events, highlighted by 1 victory and 4 top-ten placements.

FedExCup Competitors: Breaking Down the Top 5

Delving into the top echelons of the FedExCup standings, besides the unparalleled Scheffler, we acknowledge the formidable players making up the top 5. Swedish golfer Ludvig Åberg has impressed with 1,10 points over 10 events and 5 top-ten finishes. Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, a consistent performer, also holds 1,10 points from his 10 outings alongside 1 victory.

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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Last Spot Up for Grabs for Budock Vean’s Inaugural Weekend Walk with Steve Crummay

New hicking expericence at Budock Vean Golf Club. (Image: Instagram/@budockveanhotel)
New hicking expericence at Budock Vean Golf Club. (Image: Instagram/@budockveanhotel)

In a unique offering that combines the love of golf with the appreciation of the great outdoors, the Budock Vean Golf Club is poised to launch its first guided weekend walk, led by none other than the local nature expert Steve Crummay. Commencing next week, these walks are set to showcase the stunning landscapes and hidden gems located just a stone’s throw from the fairways of this esteemed club. Nestled in the heart of one of the UK’s most picturesque regions, Budock Vean provides not only a challenging game for golf enthusiasts but also serves as a gateway to the breathtaking beauty of its surrounds.

Enjoy nature and golf at the Nudock Vean Golf Club

With an overwhelming response from members and guests alike, the club has seen spots fill up rapidly. At the time of this announcement, only one space remains, making it an exclusive opportunity for participants to gain insights from Crummay’s extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna. Interested walkers are urged to move quickly to secure their place on this inaugural trek. Reservations for this rare experience can be made by contacting the Budock Vean team directly.

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Boundary Lakes Golf Course’s TaylorMade Fitting Event

The Boundary Lakes Golf Course hostes a TaylorMade fitting event. (Image: Instagram/@boundarylakesgolf)
The Boundary Lakes Golf Course hostes a TaylorMade fitting event. (Image: Instagram/@boundarylakesgolf)

Golfers at Boundary Lakes Golf Course are in for a treat as the club has announced an exclusive TaylorMade fitting event slated for May 24th. Between the hours of 11 am and 3:30 pm, members and guests will have the opportunity to get personalized fittings for TaylorMade’s top-notch golf equipment.

TaylorMade fitting at Boundary Lakes Golf Course – The new Qi10 Series

The event comes at a perfect time for those pondering about stepping up their game with newer, more advanced clubs. TaylorMade is known for its presence and success on the PGA and LPGA circuits, especially with their Qi10 series that has garnered attention for its performance. This fitting event is an ideal chance for golfers to see firsthand what makes TaylorMade clubs a staple in the bags of professionals.

In addition to the Qi10, golfers may also explore the latest in wedges from TaylorMade, designed to enhance precision and control in the short game. The difference a proper fitting makes is undeniable and could be the edge needed for lowering scores and enjoying the game even more.

Interested participants are encouraged to book their spot for the fitting day by calling the Boundary Lakes Golf Course’s pro shop. The demand for TaylorMade fitting days at the club is traditionally high, and spots fill up quickly. This event is a prime opportunity to ensure that your clubs are the best fit for your swing, potentially leading to significant improvements on the course.

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World Golf Ranking: Xander Schauffele Moves Up To Fourth Place

The new release of the World Golf Ranking sees Xander Schauffele at the fourth rank of the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

The latest release of the World Golf Ranking sees Scottie Scheffler maintaining his position at the peak as the number one golfer. This stability at the top reflects a consolidation of his exceptional performance in recent tournaments. Fellow American, Wyndham Clark, holds the third rank.

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Looking at the broader scope of Americans, Xander Schauffele, following a positive advancement from rank five to four, demonstrates upward momentum again. Meanwhile, Patrick Cantlay, is experiencing a static phase, remaining his previous eighth. Brian Harman witnesses an elevation from rank ten to nine while Max Homa drops from ninth to tenth in the World Golf Ranking.

The World Golf Ranking sees Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland holding firm at the second rank. Alongside him, Jon Rahm from Spain stands at fifth, preceding Ludvig Aberg from Sweden and Viktor Hovland from Norway, both retaining their previous sixth and seventh ranks.

(This text was generated with the help of AI)

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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Remains Second After PGA Tour Win

The new release of the World Golf Ranking sees Rory McIlroy at the second rank of the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

The current state of the World Golf Ranking showcases the dynamic landscape of professional golf. Leading the pack is Scottie Scheffler from the USA, maintaining his position at the summit. Rory McIlroy, representing Northern Ireland, also holds steady at the second spot. These rankings reflect consistency at the highest level of competition.

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Shifts in the UK Golfers

The World Golf Ranking indicates movements among the leading UK players, with England’s Tommy Fleetwood at rank 11 and Matt Fitzpatrick at 14, both sustaining their previous week’s positions. England’s Tyrrell Hatton sees no change at the 17th spot.

Analysis of Top Ranks in the World Golf Ranking

Further examination of the World Golf Ranking reveals the stability among the top three, with the USA’s Wyndham Clark retaining the third position as well as Scottie Scheffler at the first rank. The remaining top 10 of the World Golf Ranking experiences some shifting. Xander Schauffele of the USA moves up to fourth, indicating a positive development in his ranking. Jon Rahm from Spain drops to fifth, reflecting a slight decline. Notably, Brian Harman of the USA ascends to the ninth position, a noteworthy positive change from the previous tenth spot, while Max Homa experiences a small setback, slipping to 10th.

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Harleyford Golf Club Partners with BCA to Launch New Academy for Young Golfers

The Harleyford Golf Club announced a new youth program. (Image: Instagram/@harleyfordgolf)
The Harleyford Golf Club announced a new youth program. (Image: Instagram/@harleyfordgolf)

Harleyford Golf Club has announced the launch of an innovative new program tailored for golfers between the ages of 16 and 18. In a strategic collaboration with the BCA, the BCA Golf Academy is scheduled to open its doors at Harleyford this coming September. This development presents a thrilling opportunity for young golfers to pursue their passion for the sport whilst simultaneously continuing their academic education.

New golf academy for junior golfers

The BCA Golf Academy aims to strike a balance between classroom education and intensive golf training, providing students the best of both worlds. The program is designed to develop a golfer’s technical skills, strategic understanding, and overall gameplay, all within an educational framework that doesn’t compromise their academic progress. This integrative approach is a game changer for aspiring golf professionals, ensuring they no longer have to choose between their sport and their studies.

Harleyford recognizes the importance of nurturing talent at a young age and is committed to offering high-quality resources and coaching to the next generation of golfers. With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Thames, the club boasts a challenging and meticulously maintained course, providing the perfect backdrop for both practice and competitive play.

For those interested in learning more about the BCA Golf Academy at Harleyford, the club encourages reaching out for further information. This announcement has undoubtedly sparked interest among the golfing community, and slots for the program are expected to be in high demand. As the opening in September approaches, watch for additional updates and details on how to be part of this unique educational golf experience.

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PGA Tour: Spectator catches ball after professional tees off

A fan has caught the ball out of the air on the PGA Tour. You can see his horror. (Source: X @PMTsportsbiz)
A fan has caught the ball out of the air on the PGA Tour. You can see his horror. (Source: X @PMTsportsbiz)

During the third round of the PGA Tour’s team event, a rare incident occurred when Brant Snedeker, the nine-time PGA Tour winner, hit his tee shot on the par-3 3rd. With water to his left and a strong wind from the right, Snedeker sent his tee shot onto the 185 metre hole hoping for a left turn through the wind, but the ball just wouldn’t budge and took a hop along a path before being caught by a spectator, to the amazement of all.

Spectator catches ball on the PGA Tour

What at first sounds like a made-up story actually happened. A fan saw Snedeker’s ball coming, went to his left and skilfully caught the Titleist out of the air. The catcher quickly turned to his friends, possibly to brag about his performance. Then the surrounding spectators reminded him where he was. Shouts rang out from the crowd: ‘NO! No. No. No!’ The fan dropped the ball and his horror at his own behaviour was clear to see. The group of spectators began to laugh and quickly dispersed. I guess no one wanted to be associated with the guy who caught a ball at a PGA Tour event. Even the commentators on the US channel ESPN could hardly believe their eyes: ‘Oh no!’ exclaimed an ESPN+ commentator. ‘He just caught the ball!’ ‘It’s all good,’ replied the co-commentator. ‘That’s a kid who plays a lot of baseball. He just forgot about it.’

But in fact all was well. According to the Rules of Golf, Rule 11.1a states: ‘If a player’s ball in motion accidentally strikes a person (including the player) or an outside influence, there is no penalty.’ Since the ball was not at rest, Snedeker simply played his ball from the spot where the fan dropped it. In the event that the fan had carried the ball away, Rule 11.1b states: ‘The player must place the original ball or another ball at the estimated spot directly below where the ball first came to rest on the person, animal or moving outside influence.’ Fortunately, it was all half as bad, but the faux pas is something the fan will probably not forget for the rest of his life. Snedeker and Reavie were oblivious to the whole thing. They played par on the course, but could only manage a 72 in the easier of the two formats this week.

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WITB: Team McIlroy/Lowry with TaylorMade and Srixon to victory

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)

It’s the 25th win on the PGA Tour for Rory McIlroy and the first win for Shane Lowry since 2019. The Irish duo played their way through the four rounds of the tournament with aplomb, beating Team Ramey/Trainer in the play-off. Take a look at the Irish duo’s equipment during their victory in New Orleans.

WITB Rory McIlroy at the Zurich Classic 2024

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (9°)

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3 wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°, 18°)

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Driving Irons: TaylorMade Stealth UDI (16°)

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Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4)

Irons: TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)

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Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46°, 50°, 54°) Titleist Wedge Works (60°)

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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

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Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

WITB Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic 2024

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Driver: Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver

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5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus

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Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (3), Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5), Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-PW)

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Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (50°, 54°), Cleveland RTX Full Face (58°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Golf ball: Srixon Z-Star XV 2023

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Team McIlroy/Lowry Celebrate Victory with a Round of Karaoke

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)

The Zurich Classic is one of just a few team events in professional golf. Naturally, the pros make a special point of playing with their mates not only in the practice rounds, but also in a tournament. One example is the Irish duo Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. The long-standing friendship between these two players is no secret and both enjoyed a weekend of top-class golf. To top it off, they even claimed victory in their first appearance as a team at the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic 2024.

Rory McIlroy: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends is awesome”

“We went out there, we had loads of fun, and we won the tournament. You couldn’t ask for a better week,” Lowry said after their win. And McIlroy added: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends … Think about where we met and where we’ve come from, to be on this stage and do this together – just awesome to be able to do it alongside this guy.” And all of this happened because McIlroy “proposed” to Lowry at a “drunken lunch”, as the Northern Irishman told Claire Rodgers before the event.

In addition to the trophy, the duo received WWE-style belts. Well, for McIlroy it was a good fit and a perfect addition to the outfit. Shane Lowry, on the other hand, had a little trouble putting it on.

To celebrate McIlroy’s 25th career PGA Tour victory and Lowry’s first win since 2019, the pair took to the stage after the tournament and sang a perfect rendition of ‘Don’t stop believing’ by Journey.

Team McIlroy/Lowry celebrate with a round of karaoke

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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights From Round 4 Of The Zurich Classic of New Orleans

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 28: (L-R) Shane Lowry of Ireland and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland look on on the seventh green during the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The fourth round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, part of the PGA Tour, has concluded at the TPC Louisiana golf course in Avondale, Louisiana, United States. More than 80 players participated in the tournament, facing one another in an intense quest for the $8,900,000 prize purse.

The Irish duo of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry topped the leaderboard with a total score of -25, tying with the pair Ramey/Trainer. After a one-hole-playoff the Irish Duo emerged victorious. Following close behind was duo Brehm and Hubbard at -24. Meanwhile, four teams, Higgo/Fox, Stevens/Barjon, Blair/Fishburn, and Echavarria/Greyserman, tied for the fourth place with their impressive total score output of -23.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a PGA Tour highlight, delivered yet another thrilling round with golfers going head to head, strife for par on every hole and scrambling to climb to the summit of the leaderboard.

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans: 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.