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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 3 of the Valero Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 06: Akshay Bhatia of the United States plays his tee shot on the 4th hole during the third round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on April 06, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Getty Images)

The third round of the PGA Tour event, Valero Texas Open, which takes place at the TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) located in San Antonio, Texas, USA has come to an end. Emerging as the leader after round three was Akshay Bhatia of the USA, with a total score of 15 under par. Following Bhatia, is American Denny McCarthy with a total score of 11 und par. Positioned third on the leaderboard is Brendon Todd of the USA, who ended the day with a total score of -8. Tying for the fourth and fifth spots were Hideki Matsuyama of Japan and Russell Henley of the USA, both securing a total score of 7 under par.

Exceptional daily scores were delivered by Hideki Matsuyama and Alex Noren of Sweden, each carding a round of -6. These commendable performers put in a compelling show of skills, showcasing some of the day’s best golf.

A grand total of $9,200,000 in prizemoney is up for grabs in this PGA Tour tournament, offering a lucrative reward to those who can best navigate the intricacies of the TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course).

PGA Tour Highlights in the video accompany this article, featuring a compilation of standout moments from this challenging round.

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Valero Texas Open: The PGA Tour round 3 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: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Valero Texas Open

Akshay Bhatia in Texas. (Photo: Getty)
Akshay Bhatia in Texas. (Photo: Getty)

The round two of Valero Texas Open, one of the events in the PGA Tour, took place at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

At the top of the Leaderboard, Akshay Bhatia from the USA secured the first position with a total score of -11 and a daily score of -2. In the tied second position, Brendon Todd, Russell Henley, and Denny McCarthy, all from the USA, stood with a total score of -6. While Todd had a daily score of Even Par, Henley and McCarthy performed slightly better with daily scores of -3 and -2 respectively. This resulted in a total score for all three players of -6 under par. Securing the fifth position is Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland. Despite his daily score of -2, McIlroy’s total score stands at -5 under par.

An impressive sum of $9,200,000 is to be won as tournament prize money. The video attached is a compilation of the Valero Texas Open highlights from round two.

Golf tournaments like this one end after four rounds, gearing up for exciting conclusions in the coming rounds. The action doesn’t stop here, as the race continues towards the concluding rounds and ultimately, to the crowning of the champion. All eyes are now on the upcoming round three and ultimately the final round – four, where the winner of the Valero Texas Open will be declared.

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Valero Texas Open: The PGA Tour round 2 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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Can Scottie Scheffler Get The Grand Slam?

Does Scottie Scheffler have what it takes to win a Grand Slam? (Source: Getty)
Does Scottie Scheffler have what it takes to win a Grand Slam? (Source: Getty)

In 119 PGA Tour events, Scottie Scheffler has made the cut an incredible 100 times, finished in the top 10 50 times and won a total of eight times on tour. These include victories at prestigious tournaments such as the WM Phoenix Open, the Players Championship and even the Masters. Scheffler has collected over 54 million dollars in prize money to date and, at the age of 27, is already one of the best golfers of his generation. But does the world number one also have what it takes to achieve a career Grand Slam?

Scottie Schefflers magical PGA Tour journey

Scottie Scheffler joined the PGA Tour in 2018 and shook up the tour just one year later. In the 2019/2020 season, Scheffler already achieved seven top 10 finishes in 23 events and showed his terrific skills on the golf course. His breakthrough finally came just one year later when he earned his first runner-up on the PGA Tour at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play and advanced to the Tour Championship for the second consecutive season, finishing the season No. 22 in the FedExCup standings. Recorded eight top-10s, one more than his total from his rookie season, made the cut in 24 of 29 starts. Following the Tour Championship, he even was selected as a captain’s pick to represent the United States at the Ryder Cup, marking his first appearance at the event.

In the following two years Scottie Scheffler began to show that he is going to be one of the best golfers who has ever played on Tour. Scheffler won the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour Player of the Year of the 2021/20222 season. Furthermore he earned his first four PGA Tour titles in a span of only six starts, including his first major championship title, winning the WM Phoenix Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational, World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play and the Masters Tournament. After this incredible achievement he moved to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in his career following his third victory (March 27), becoming the 25th player in the OWGR era to reach the No. 1 position. He moved on to winning multiple times again the following season and breaking a couple of records.

2024 and grand slam hopes

In the 2024 Scottie Scheffler so far kep up his amazing golf. He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational and clinched the title at the Players Championship for the scond year in a row. Now, as the major season awaits, Scheffler is one of the absolute top favorites in all major tournaments. The exceptional golfer must even be expected to win the grand slam. Nevertheless it is certain that Scheffler is one of the hottest contenders alongside Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy to join the select circle of career grand slam winners.

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Can Jon Rahm and other LIV Players start at the Masters?

Jon Rahm and many other LIV Players have managed to win at the Masters. Can one of the 13 LIV Golfers clinch the title this year at Augusta? (Source: Getty)
Jon Rahm and many other LIV Players have managed to win at the Masters. Can one of the 13 LIV Golfers clinch the title this year at Augusta? (Source: Getty)

The Masters is drawing ever closer and many players are among the big favorites. In addition to the superstars of the PGA Tour such as Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth, some players from the rival LIV Tour are also laying claim to the title. These include former Masters Winners Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia or Dustin Johnson. Find out here why the LIV Stars are allowed to compete and what chances they have.

Jon Rahm and Co.: 13 LIV Players to start at the Masters Tournament

LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia has sent a clear message to the rest of the field: Those from the Saudi-backed circuit are “coming for that Green Jacket”. Garcia, one of the 13 players from the LIV Golf League set to tee it up at The Masters from April 11-14, has already secured a lifelong exemption to the event after his dramatic playoff victory at Augusta National in 2017.

Also returning as defending champion is Jon Rahm, who clinched victory last year with a four-shot lead over fellow LIV Golf League members Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka, the latter of whom went on to win the PGA Championship the following month. The roster of LIV Players vying for the coveted Green Jacket reads like a who’s who of golf: Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, and Charl Schwartzel, all former recipients of the esteemed jacket and therefore holders of lifelong exemptions at the Masters, alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith, who qualified as recent winners of a different major.

But there are also fresh faces ready to make their mark. Tyrrell Hatton earned his spot after qualifying for the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship last August. Adrian Meronk secured his place by finishing 2023 inside the world’s top 50. Joaquin Niemann accepted a special invitation following three top-five finishes on the DP World Tour.

Rahm believes that a LIV Player can clinch the title at the Masters

With 88 players set to feature at The Masters and one final spot available to the winner of the Valero Texas Open, just over 14 percent of the major field will hail from the LIV Golf League.

Golf pundit Nick Dougherty believes Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy will be among the contenders vying for the Green Jacket in Augusta, with hopes resting on McIlroy to complete a career grand slam and etch his name into history. “There is quite a few major champions in LIV and there is a few that are major champion quality golfers,” defending champion Jon Rahm said. “So just pure numbers, if you go with math, wouldn’t be the highest, but I’m confident that one of us can get it done this year.”

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Club de Golf La Cañada Elevates Golf Experience with Enhanced Buggy Fleet

More Golf Cards are added in the fleet of La Canada Club the Golf. (Image: Instagram/@lacanadaclubdegolf)
More Golf Cards are added in the fleet of La Canada Club the Golf. (Image: Instagram/@lacanadaclubdegolf)

Club de Golf La Cañada in San Roque, Spain, renowned for its elevated position in the golf-enthusiast-rich community of Guadiaro, is ensuring that players can navigate the course with even greater ease and comfort by enhancing its fleet of buggies. Golfers can now make their way through the 18 holes aboard a modern buggy, simply by opting for this service when they reserve their tee time. The convenience of a smooth ride is at the players’ fingertips, promising an upgraded and leisurely golfing experience.

More Golf Cards For Even More Comfort

This latest addition is intended to complement the picturesque course, often regarded as a jewel on the Costa del Golf, and cater to golfers of all levels seeking a pleasant round in the midst of the Mediterranean landscape. The availability of a reliable and comfortable buggy fleet not only adds a touch of luxury but also underscores the club’s commitment to providing the best for its members and guests. Whether you’re looking to protect your energy for the perfect swing or just relish a breezy transition from hole to hole, Club de Golf La Cañada’s buggies are poised to deliver.

Beyond the practical benefits, the option to ride in style highlights La Cañada’s dedication to elevating the overall golfing experience, ensuring that visitors can indulge in the area’s natural beauty without compromising on comfort. With the aim of delivering exceptional service and fostering a memorable round of golf, Club de Golf La Cañada’s initiative is set to attract both local players and international visitors to the vibrant greens of Spain’s prestigious Sotogrande region.

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Lee Harpin Makes Return to North Wales Golf Club as PGA Professional

The beautiful link course of the North Wales Golf Courses. (Image: Instagram/@northwalesgolfclub)
The beautiful link course of the North Wales Golf Courses. (Image: Instagram/@northwalesgolfclub)

In a move that’s set to bolster the instructional prowess at North Wales Golf Club (NWGC), the club has just announced the return of Lee Harpin as a PGA golf professional. Lee, a familiar and respected figure in the golfing community, is set to reprise his role in mentoring and training at the club. His homecoming is not just a boost for the club’s coaching team but also for members and guests who are keen to enhance their game under his guidance.

North Wales Golf Club: “Welcome Back Lee Harpins”

Lee Harpin’s return is certainly cause for celebration among the club’s staff and members. His previous stint at NWGC laid down a legacy of excellence and a commitment to the sport that is still fondly remembered. Lee will be integrating his extensive knowledge and experiences with the existing coaching crew, led by Richard, to create a dynamic and comprehensive coaching environment. With a focus on developing players’ skills and helping them to achieve their full potential, Lee’s role will be integral to the continued success of the club’s training offerings.


With the promise of renewed vigor in the club’s instructional programs, both novices and seasoned players at NWGC can look forward to reaping the benefits of Lee’s expertise. His approach to teaching, characterized by a combination of traditional techniques and innovative methods, promises to keep the training modules fresh, challenging, and effective. The announcement has definitely stirred excitement and now, with Lee back on the green, the future of golf looks even brighter at the North Wales Golf Club.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the Valero Texas Open

Watch the highlights of the first round of the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open. (Source: Getty)
Watch the highlights of the first round of the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour takes us to San Antonio, Texas, for the Valero Texas Open. Held on the renowned Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio, one of the highlights of this tournament is the $9,200,000 prize money on offer.

The leaderboard after round 1

The top of the leaderboard after round one is populated by notable names in the golf world. In the lead is Akshay Bhatia from the USA with an impressive total score of -9. Close behind, tied for second position, are Brendon Todd and Justin Lower, both also from the USA, each with a total score of -6. Occupying the joint fourth position are Austin Eckroat, Denny McCarthy and Max Homa, again from the USA, who both achieved a total score of -4.

As we approach the second round, spectators and fans keenly await the highlights of the PGA Tour, which promises intense golf action. These Valero Texas Open highlights will surely feature the best shots, plays, and moments of the round. The tournament, which concludes after four rounds, continues to attract golf enthusiasts and casual viewers alike with its competitive leaderboard and the players’ outstanding skill showcases. Despite the competitive nature of the players and the high stakes, the focus remains squarely on the action on the course.

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Valero Texas 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.

(This text was created with the help of AI)

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McIlroy, Tiger And Co.: Golf Stars Compete In New TaylorMade Challenge

Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda and Tiger Woods compete against each other in an Accuracy Challenge by TaylorMade. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda and Tiger Woods compete against each other in an Accuracy Challenge by TaylorMade. (Photo: Getty)

In this challenge organised by TaylorMade, the staff players of the well-known brand compete against each other. The accuracy of the professionals’ drives on the range is put to the test. Naturally, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda and co. will be using the latest driver from TaylorMade, the Qi10.

TaylorMade Challenge: Who hits the perfect centre?

TaylorMade wanted to answer this question and set its high-calibre staff players a demanding challenge. Using the Qi10 driver, the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour stars have to hit a narrow corridor on a slightly sloping fairway. Ten points are awarded for hitting the centre of the fairway, five points are awarded for hitting the slightly wider second area to the left and right of the centre and two points are awarded for hitting the fairway completely outside the markings.
It was by no means a one-on-one competition, with TaylorMade putting “Team USA” with Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda against “Team International” with Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Charlie Hull and Brooke Henderson.

Who can claim victory in TaylorMades “Accuracy Alley”?

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Justin Thomas And His Caddie Part Ways Before The Masters

Justin Thomas has announced that his caddie and him are parting ways. (Image: Getty)
Justin Thomas has announced that his caddie and him are parting ways. (Image: Getty)

A little over a week before the Masters in Augusta, Justin Thomas has now announced his split from his caddie Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay. Who will stand on the side of the 30-year-old from now on is not yet known.

End of Collaboration between Justin Thomas and Jim Mackay

As Justin Thomas has announced, the collaboration between him and his caddie Jim Mackay has come to an end. Their three-year-partnership marked a quite successful period for the 58-year-old caddie alongside the former world number one. In 2022, Thomas secured his second major title at the PGA Championship after 2017. “The things we’ve been able to accomplish together – the PGA Championship in 2022, the Presidents Cup, the Ryder Cups were all unforgettable experiences,” writes Thomas via Instagram. However, after Thomas failed to win a PGA Tour title in 2023 for the first time since 2015, it was perhaps time for a change for the American. Although Justin Thomas achieved four top-12 finishes in his first five tournament appearances this year, he recently missed the cut at the prestigious Players Championship in Sawgrass.

Jim Mackay: One of the most experienced caddies on the Tour

Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay is one of the most successful caddies on the PGA Tour and is known to golf fans primarily for his long-standing partnership with Phil Mickelson. The partnership with the five-time major champion lasted a total of 25 years, ending in 2017. “While incredibly difficult for me to say, Bones and I have parted ways. I’m going to be forever thankful for him joining me on the bag in 2021,” explains Justin Thomas. “His wisdom on and off the course has been a blessing during a tough stretch of my career and he was there every step of the way. I know there are great things coming for both of us down the road. I wish him the best of luck and will always count him and his family amongst my friends,” Thomas adds.

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Has Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament?

Has Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament before?
Has Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament before?

Rory McIlroy is one of the best golfers of his generation and beyond. The Northern Irishman has already won numerous titles on the PGA Tour in his career and McIlroy has also won several of the four major events. However, the Northern Irishman is only one title short of becoming a legend.

Rory McIlroys outstanding carrer

Rory McIlroy won his first professional event at the age of just 20, launching his great career. Two years later, he achieved his first triumph at a major event when he won the US Open with the best score ever achieved at this tournament of 16 strokes under par. In March 2012, at the age of 22, he became the second youngest number 1 in the world golf rankings of all time and won his second major at the PGA Championship in August of the same year. McIlroy scored his third major success in 2014 with his victory at the British Open, which means he is now only missing a Masters victory for the career grand slam. In the same year, McIlroy also achieved his fourth and last Major success to date when he won the PGA Championship for the second time.

McIlroys Masters Tournament tragedy

McIlroy is making his 16th Masters Tournament appearance in 2024. He won over four million dollars in Augusta and in 2022 he came closer than ever before to a victory with second place. Nevertheless, McIlroy’s story at the Masters could be described as tragic.

This dates back to 2011 when McIlroy caused a sensation at augusta for the first time. In April, the then 21-year-old blew a four-shot lead after the third day of the Masters and finished the tournament in a tie for 15th place. That was the first time McIlroy was halfway into the green jacket that he has not yet been allowed to wear. In the following three years, McIlroy went on a real winning spree and won four majors during this time, but since 2014 his run has come to a halt. McIlroy is just one win away from joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to win a career Grand Slam at the US Masters. But although he came close time and again, it just doesn’t seem to work out for the Northern Irishman at Augusta. The 34-year-old has finished the tournament in the top 10 seven times in the last ten years, even finishing in the top five four times. After missing the cut in 2023, McIlroy will make another attempt to finally put an end to his Augusta-Curse and win a major tournament again after ten years to complete the career grand slam.