Month: April 2024

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Race to Dubai: Johannes Veerman closes up on Jordan Gumberg

Placing in the top 30 of the Race to Dubai Rankings: Johannes Veerman and Jordan Gumberg. (Images: Getty)
Placing in the top 30 of the Race to Dubai Rankings: Johannes Veerman and Jordan Gumberg. (Images: Getty)

As the DP World Tour advances the Race to Dubai rankings have also experienced significant movements. The latest to clinch victory in the series was Rory McIlroy, who emerges as the current leader in the standings. This season has seen a total of three American golfers making their way into the top 100 of the Race to Dubai rankings.

Top American Contenders in the Race to Dubai


The American presence on the DP World Tour is undeniable, with golfers like Jordan Gumberg (19th), Johannes Veerman (22nd), and Sean Crocker (84th) fighting for supremacy. These top US players participated in 7 to 9 events this season, with Gumberg proudly owning a victory to his name.

Dominance at the Top of the Race to Dubai


The fierce competition at the top of the Race to Dubai is led by none other than Rory McIlroy, whose stellar performances throughout the season place him in the pole position. Accompanying him in the top echelons are Rikuya Hoshino, Jesper Svensson, Adrian Meronk, and Joaquin Niemann, each with impressive point tallies and respective victories in the season’s events.

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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FedExCup Ranking: English Players led by Matt Fitzpatrick

England's best: Matt Fitzpatrick. (Image: Getty)
England's best: Matt Fitzpatrick. (Image: Getty)

With the PGA Tour season well underway, the competition for FedExCup supremacy intensifies. Scottie Scheffler, the current leader in the rankings, continues to maintain his lead. England boasts six skilled players in the top 100 of the FedExCup ranking, showcasing the country’s strong presence in the sport.

Tracking England’s Top Performers in FedExCup Rankings


Matt Fitzpatrick, currently ranked 36th, has demonstrated consistent form across eight events this season, resulting in one top-ten finish. Another English contender, Tommy Fleetwood, at rank 79 has recorded one top-ten finish in five events. 

Top-5 Focus: Battle for FedExCup Dominance


Scheffler’s dominance is complemented by the pursuits of Wyndham Clark and Hideki Matsuyama, who rank 2nd and 3rd respectively, each with a victory under their belt. Xander Schauffele, without a win but with six top-ten finishes, holds the 4th spot, while Sahith Theegala rounds out this esteemed group with four top-ten placements.

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: Scheffler & Clark Lead the Charge

At the top of the FedExCup Rankings: Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark. (Images: Getty)
At the top of the FedExCup Rankings: Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark. (Images: Getty)

As the PGA Tour progresses with numerous tournaments already concluded, the spotlight shines brightly on the FedExCup rankings, where golfers are fiercely competing for supremacy. Notably, the latest victory on Tour was clinched by Scottie Scheffler, asserting his position not only as a winner of the most recent event but also as the current leader of the FedExCup rankings. Moreover, the nation’s talent is underscored by the presence of 57 American players among the top 100 in the FedExCup standings, showcasing the depth and skill within the United States golf domain.

Tight Race at the Top: Americans Commanding the FedExCup Rankings
In the current FedExCup rankings, American athletes are setting an imposing standard, with Scottie Scheffler sitting at the pinnacle with a total of 2,815 points. Scheffler has participated in 8 events to date, claiming victories in 2 events, and has consistently performed with top ten finishes in 7 events. Close behind him is fellow American Wyndham Clark, who holds the number 2 spot with significant totals and impressive statistics, including a victory and three top ten finishes over 8 events.

The Best of the FedExCup Elite

The relentless pursuit of the top position is evidenced by Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama, Americans Xander Schauffele and Sahith Theegala, who, along with Scheffler and Clark, constitute the elite top 5 of the FedExCup standings, each bringing their own unique set of victories, events played, and top ten finishes to the fiercely competitive atmosphere of the PGA Tour.

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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WITB: Nelly Korda secures third consecutive win with TaylorMade

WITB: A look inside third-time-consecutive LPGA Tour winner Nelly Korda's bag. (Image: Getty)
WITB: A look inside third-time-consecutive LPGA Tour winner Nelly Korda's bag. (Image: Getty)

Once again, Nelly Korda came out on top at last week’s Arizona Championship. Through her final round 65, Korda won by a margin of two strokes, marking her third consecutive win on the LPGA Tour. This is her set of club choices by TaylorMade, helping her become the first player in eight years on the LPGA Tour to do so.

WITB: Nelly Korda 2024

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (10.5°)

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Fairway wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (15°/21°)

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Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5)

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Irons: TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW)

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Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 (50°,54°,60°)

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Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler remains on top

No motion at the top: This week's World Golf Ranking standings. (Image: Getty)
No motion at the top: This week's World Golf Ranking standings. (Image: Getty)

In the current World Golf Ranking, two American players hold prominence at the top. Scottie Scheffler remains steadfast at the number one position, with no movement from the previous week. At number four, Wyndham Clark maintains his standing, also without change.

To the Official World Golf Ranking

Continuing with the American presence in the upper echelons of the World Golf Ranking, Xander Schauffele holds the fifth position, followed by Patrick Cantlay and Brian Harman at seventh and eighth, respectively. Max Homa completes the top five American players by sitting at the tenth spot. In the World Golf Ranking, notable stability at the very top can be observed. Alongside Scheffler, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains the second spot, while Spain’s Jon Rahm continues at third. As we look further down the World Golf Ranking, the remainder of the top ten presents a similar picture of stability. Apart from the aforementioned American players, Viktor Hovland of Norway at number six and Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg at number nine maintain their rankings. Matt Fitzpatrick from England keeps his eleventh position in a consistent display relative to last week’s scoring. This week’s first change in the leaderboard rankings regards Collin Morikawa swapping places with Tyrrell Hatton at rank 16 and 17, respectively. 

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, Fitzpatrick Tops UK Players-Ranking

OWGR: Matt Fitzpatrick remains best ranked English player. (Image: Getty)
OWGR: Matt Fitzpatrick remains best ranked English player. (Image: Getty)

In the most recent World Golf Ranking, British players have shown varied movement among the elite of the sport. Matt Fitzpatrick holds the 11th position, maintaining his status from the previous week. Tommy Fleetwood, continuing his consistent performance, also preserves his ranking at 12th. Moving on to the current state of the World Golf Ranking at the top level, the leaderboard remains unchanged. Scottie Scheffler continues his reign at the number one spot, with Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy trailing closely at second place, both securing their rankings from the prior week. Spanish golfer Jon Rahm holds firm in the third position, solidifying the status quo among the leading trio.

To the Official World Golf Ranking

Meanwhile, the following British players experienced shifts in the World Golf Ranking. Tyrrell Hatton, who previously held the 16th rank, has seen a slight decline, falling one position to 17th. On a positive note, Aaron Rai has achieved a notable climb from 81st to 73rd, a stark improvement that highlights his upward trajectory. The remaining British golfers in the top 100 of the World Golf Ranking include Robert MacIntyre and Justin Rose, ranked 79th and 56th respectively. MacIntyre has dropped five places from the previous week, while Rose fell off by three. Exploring the rest of the top 10 in the World Golf Ranking, positions four through 10 have exhibited no movement. American players Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele stay secured at fourth and fifth places respectively. Norway’s Viktor Hovland remains at sixth, followed by Patrick Cantlay of the USA at 7th. Brian Harman, another American, holds the 8th spot. Swedish golfer Ludvig Aberg at 9th and American Max Homa at 10th round out the top ranks, each solidifying their spots in the World Golf Ranking.

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PGA Tour Live Blog: Stephan Jäger outperforms Scottie Scheffler

Stephan Jäger wins for the first time on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Stephan Jäger wins for the first time on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Texas Children’s Houston Open 2024 Live Scores

The Texas Children’s Houston Open in the season 2024 is being played in Houston, Texas, United States of America at the Memorial Park Golf Course. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 28th of March and ends at the Sunday, 31st of March 2024.
The Texas Children’s Houston Open is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $9,100,000.
The course for the tournament at Memorial Park Golf Course plays at Par 70.

The PGA Tour continues to Houston, Texas, where the Texas Children’s Houston Open is being held at the Memorial Park Golf Course. Alongside defending champion Tony Finau, the field will be completed by Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark, and from a German perspective, by Stephan Jäger and Matti Schmid.

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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DP World Tour Live Blog: Keita Nakajima wins in India

Keita Nakajima wins on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Keita Nakajima wins on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Hero Indian Open 2024 Live Scores

The Hero Indian Open in the season 2024 is being played in Gurugram, Haryana, India at the DLF Golf & Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 28th of March and ends at the Sunday, 31st of March 2024.
The Hero Indian Open is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of US$2,250,000.
The course for the tournament at DLF Golf & Country Club plays at Par 72.

The DP World Tour is approaching the second part of its Asia Swing, this time in Delhi, India. The tournament will kick off with a strong German contingent, including Yannik Paul and Maximilian Kiefer. The Hero Indian Open will be the second of five events comprising the Asian section as part of the Race to Dubai 2024.

European Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the DP World Tour live. The DP World Tour is the top golf league alongside the PGA Tour. Originally started on the European continent, it now includes tournaments all over the world. With events in Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East and partnerships with the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour has a truly global reach. The official name of the organization is PGA European Tour and the DP World Tour is headquartered at the Wentworth Club in Virgina Water, England.

In the 2024 season, a total of 45 tournaments will be held in over 25 different countries. This versatility and the many different venues are what make the tour so appealing to golfers. The prize money is slightly lower on average than on the neighboring PGA Tour and ranges between 1.2 million dollars and 10 million dollars (DP World Tour Championship).
Since 2009, the official money ranking of the DP World Tour has been the “Race to Dubai“. This includes all relevant tournaments (including the major tournaments) from a season for the ranking. The overall winner of the Race to Dubai receives a five-year playing license on the DP World Tour, the Harry Vardon Trophy and bonus prize money of six million US dollars.

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LPGA Tour Live Blog: Nelly Korda makes it three in a row

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

Ford Championship presented by KCC 2024 Live Scores

The Ford Championship presented by KCC in the season 2024 is being played in Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America at the Seville Golf and Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 28th of March and ends at the Sunday, 31st of March 2024.
The Ford Championship presented by KCC is part of the LPGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,250,000.
The course for the tournament at Seville Golf and Country Club plays at Par 72.

The LPGA Tour presents a new highlight with the Ford Championship in Arizona. The world’s best players, including Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda, and Celine Boutier, compete for the victory.

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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Champions Tour Live Blog: Retief Goosen wins Galleri Classic 2024

Retief Goosen wins on the Champions Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Retief Goosen wins on the Champions Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The Galleri Classic 2024 Live Scores

The The Galleri Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Rancho Mirage, California, United States of America at the Mission Hills Country Club. The tournament starts at the Friday, 29th of March and ends at the Sunday, 31st of March 2024.
The The Galleri Classic is part of the Champions Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,200,000.
The course for the tournament at Mission Hills Country Club plays at Par 72.

The Champions Tour is playing as part of the Galleri Classic in Rancho Mirage, California. Defending champion David Toms, along with the German representative Alex Cejka, are among the participants.

Champions Tour live

The PGA Tour Champions, formerly known as the Senior PGA Tour and Champions Tour, is a professional golf tournament series designed specifically for golfers aged 50 and over. This tour offers a platform for experienced golfers who have already completed their regular career on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour Champions is characterised by shorter tournaments, usually over three rounds instead of the usual four, and there is no cut so that all qualified players compete in the entire tournament.

The participants are often former PGA Tour players and Major winners, which gives the Tour a high level of competitiveness and prestige. The PGA Tour Champions allows fans to continue to see some of the most legendary names in golf in action. The Tour also includes unique team and match play events that differ from the usual PGA Tour formats.