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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 2 of the European Open

MALLORCA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Laurie Canter of England plays his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of Mallorca Golf Open at Golf Santa Ponsa on October 24, 2021 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

The European Open, part of the European Tour, has concluded its fourth round at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg, Germany. This tournament, with a prize fund of $2.5 million USD, saw intense competition among top golfers.

At the end of the fourth round, Laurie Canter from England secured the first position on the leaderboard with a total score of -12. Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark achieved the second place, with a total score of -9. The third position was taken by Jannik De Bruyn from Germany, who scored -8 overall. Tied for fourth place were Guido Migliozzi from Italy, Jayden Trey Schaper from South Africa, Tom McKibbin from Northern Ireland, Pablo Larrazabal from Spain, Yuto Katsuragawa from Japan, and Garrick Porteous from England, each with a total score of -6.

The best rounds of the day were played by Thriston Lawrence from South Africa, who scored a daily score of -6, followed by Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark and Jordan Smith from England, both with a daily score of -4.

For those interested in viewing the standout moments, a video compilation of the European Tour Highlights and European Open Highlights from the latest round is available. This collection showcases the key performances and significant shots that shaped the outcomes of the tournament.

These data points illustrate the competitive nature of the European Tour and the high level of play at the European Open.

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European Open: The European Tour round 2 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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Golf club choice: For whom is a Golf hybrid suitable?

Hybrids are intended to replace long irons and are an alternative to short woods. (Photo: flickr/proforged)
Hybrids are intended to replace long irons and are an alternative to short woods. (Photo: flickr/proforged)

The industry is known to be very inventive. After the loft of golf clubs became less and less over time and the difficulty of the so-called “long irons” increased at the same time, the hybrid was born. This is one of the reasons why sets from 5 iron upwards are sold today; the longer irons can easily be replaced with hybrids. The advantage of hybrids is that the center of gravity is low and very close to the clubface. Hybrids are therefore easier to play than long irons.

The evolution of the loft – example: 4 Iron

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4 iron Loft: 28° Loft: 26° Loft: 25° Loft: 23° – 24°

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The Golf Hybrid is the replacement for irons

A hybrid should primarily be regarded as a replacement club for an iron. Due to the shaft length, a hybrid 5 replaces a 4 iron, a hybrid 4 a 3 iron and so on. You can find out how to find the right irons here. Alternatively, if you assume that a golfer always swings the ball the same way, a hybrid 3 can also replace a 5 wood, a hybrid 4 a 7 wood and a hybrid 5 a 9 wood. You can find out how to find the right woods here. Basically, however, humans are not robots, so it is always a question of swing type and preference.

The steeper the swing, the more likely a golf hybrid

The combination of hybrids in the bag is usually determined according to the golfer’s swing speed and preference. It is quite possible that up to three hybrids are suitable for the player. However, hybrids are not suitable for every swing type. As a guide, the steeper the vertical angle of attack, the better suited you are to hybrid clubs and the more you can carry in your golf bag. The flatter the impact angle, the less or no hybrids are recommended.

Loft intervals of the hybrids depend on swing speed

At a swing speed of less than 50 miles per hour (approx. 80 km/h; e.g. with the 6 iron), a loft interval of five to six degrees between hybrids is recommended. At a swing speed of up to 75 miles per hour (120 km/h, 6 iron), a loft interval of four to five degrees is recommended; at more than 75 miles per hour (6 iron), three to four degrees between the hybrids. You can find out how to increase your swing speed here.

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Loft-Intervall between the hybrids 5° – 6° 4° – 5° 3° – 4°

Is the focus on length or precision? As hybrids are primarily iron replacement clubs, it is generally clear that precision is the main focus with these tools. So don’t expect extra length in your shots. If you are looking for length, you should consider woods.

Ball position like a wood or more like an iron?

Ball position like a wood or more like an iron? Experience has shown that if you position the ball like a wood, it will be topped with the hybrids. The ball position should be more like a 5 iron, even if hybrids are visually closer to woods. The ball flight height of the hybrid is flatter compared to irons and higher compared to woods.

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LPGA Tour: Nelly Korda With a Disastrous Start – Ten On Par 3

Nelly Korda started the second major on the LPGA Tour with ten over par. (Source: Getty)
Nelly Korda started the second major on the LPGA Tour with ten over par. (Source: Getty)

In the world of golf, even the best can have days where nothing goes right. Nelly Korda, a dominant force with six victories in her last seven tournaments, experienced such a day during the opening round of the US Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club. The golf course, known for its challenging layout, claimed an unlikely victim in Korda, who ended her day with a score of 80, twelve shots behind the leader.

Early Trouble for Nelly Korda

The trouble began early for Nelly Korda. By the time she reached the par-3 12th hole, her day had already taken a turn for the worse. A 25-minute wait on the tee didn’t help her rhythm, as she watched players ahead struggle with the hole. Despite her usual confidence, Korda made a interesting club choice, opting for a 6-iron instead of a 7-iron. Her ball took a hard hop into a back bunker, setting off a disastrous sequence. Attempting to escape from the bunker, Korda’s shot came out hot, rolling past the pin, off the false front, and into the penalty area. What followed was a painful series of shots as she struggled to get her ball back onto the green. Each attempt seemed to make matters worse, culminating in a septuple-bogey 10. The frustration was palpable as Korda walked off the green, her score now at +8.

“Making a 10 on a par 3 will definitely not do you any good at a US Open,” Korda remarked, reflecting on her tumultuous start. “Just a bad day in the office.” Despite the rough beginning, Korda’s resilience shone through as she continued to fight her way through the course. However, the golf gods were not in her favor. Missed putts and difficult lies continued to plague her round. Her first birdie didn’t come until her 12th hole. “I’m human,” she said. “I’m going to have bad days. I played some really solid golf up to this point. Today was just a bad day. That’s all I can say.”

Difficult Course at the US Womens Open

The US Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club proved to be an unexpectedly grueling challenge for the players. The difficult conditions, highlighted by strong winds and tricky course design, left many of the sport’s top athletes struggling to maintain their composure and their scores. By day’s end, the scoring average had soared to over five above par and the number of bogeys-or-worse had more than tripled the number of birdies.

The 12th hole, a deceptively difficult par-3, was the worst offender. Playing at just 161 yards, the hole was further complicated by a frontward slope and a false front leading to a creek. Only 52 percent of the field managed to hit the green in regulation on Thursday and in total 52 golfballs landed in the pond in front of the green. The strong winds forced players to choose between hitting a longer club, risking the back bunker, or using a shorter club and potentially ending up in the water. This led to significant delays, with backups of up to 30 minutes. Only ten players managed to make birdie on this hole. 32 players carded a bogey and 13 players even had to record a double bogey or higher

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Watch: LPGA Tour Highlights From Round 1 of the US Women’s Open

Watch the highlights from the first round of the second major on the LPGA Tour. (Source: Getty)
Watch the highlights from the first round of the second major on the LPGA Tour. (Source: Getty)

The US Women’s Open, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently being held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the Lancaster Country Club. The prestigious tournament features a prize fund of $12 million.

As of the latest update, Yuka Saso from the Philippines leads the leaderboard with a total score of -2. Tied for second place with a total score of -1 are Adela Cernousek (a) from France, Wichanee Meechai from Thailand, and Andrea Lee from the USA. Ten are tied at the fifth spot, all with an even par total score.

Among the standout performances of the day is Yuka Saso, who is currently leading and recorded the best daily score with a -2. Close behind her, both Adela Cernousek (a) and Wichanee Meechai have achieved a daily score of -1.

The video accompanying this report offers a compilation of the US Women’s Open highlights from the first round, showcasing key moments and pivotal plays from the tournament. Enjoy the LPGA Tour highlights and review the US Women’s Open highlights for an in-depth look at the action on the greens.

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U.S. Women’s Open: The LPGA Tour Round 1 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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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights From Round 1 of the RBC Canadian Open

Watch the PGA Tour highliughts from the first round of the RBC Canadian Open. (Source: Getty)
Watch the PGA Tour highliughts from the first round of the RBC Canadian Open. (Source: Getty)

The RBC Canadian Open, part of the PGA Tour, is taking place at Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Canada. The tournament features a prize pool of $9.4 million. This report focuses on the highlights of the first round of the tournament.

At the top of the leaderboard after the first round is David Skinns from England, who posted a total score of 62, achieving a daily score of -8. Tied for second place are Sean O’Hair and Sam Burns, both from the USA, with a total score of 63 and a daily score of -7. In fourth place is Robert MacIntyre from Scotland, who finished with a total score of 64 and a daily score of -6. Rounding out the top five is Ryan Palmer from the USA, who recorded a total score of 65 and a daily score of -5.

In terms of the best rounds of the day, David Skinns led the pack with a daily score of -8. Sean O’Hair and Sam Burns both had impressive performances as well, each achieving a daily score of -7.

This article provides a summary of the highlights from the first round of the RBC Canadian Open, including a video compilation of the day’s standout moments. The tournament spans over four rounds, and players will aim to maintain or improve their performance in the coming days.

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RBC Canadian 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.

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Watch: DP World Tour highlights from round 1 of the European Open

The European Open, a prominent event on the DP World Tour, is currently unfolding at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg, Germany. This tournament boasts a prize pool of 2.5 million US dollars. The competition has reached its fourth and final round, and the current leaderboard highlights the intense performances from the players.

Leading the board is Jannik De Bruyn from Germany, who has a total score of 64, translating to an impressive -9 under par. Sharing the second position are Laurie Canter from England and Jack Davidson from Wales, both with a total score of 68, which equates to -5 under par. Tied for fourth place are Sean Crocker of the USA, Garrick Porteous from England, and Lauri Ruuska from Finland, each with a total score of 69, or -4 under par.

Today’s standout performers included Jannik De Bruyn with a daily score of -9 under par, the best round of the day. Laurie Canter and Jack Davidson both recorded a daily score of -5 under par, securing their positions as joint second.

The compiled video showcases  DP World Tour Highlights, specifically the key moments and shots from the first round at the European Open.

To recap, the European Open, part of the DP World Tour, held in Hamburg at the Green Eagle Golf Courses, is nearing its conclusion. The top five players include Jannik De Bruyn in first place with a total score of -9, Laurie Canter and Jack Davidson tied for second with -5, and Sean Crocker, Garrick Porteous, and Lauri Ruuska tied for fourth with -4. Jannik De Bruyn achieved the best round of the day with a score of -9, while Laurie Canter and Jack Davidson each scored -5. This tournament offers a prize fund of 2.5 million US dollars, and the video highlights feature the most significant European Open Highlights from the final round.

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European Open: The DP World Tour round 1 highlights

About the DP World 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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LPGA Tour Tee Times: Nelly Korda at the U.S. Women’s Open

Nelly Korda. (Photo: Getty)
Nelly Korda. (Photo: Getty)

The U.S. Women’s Open, part of the LPGA Tour, boasts a significant prize pool of $12 million. This prestigious tournament will feature numerous talented golfers, including several from the United States. The tournament takes place over several rounds, with the first and second-round tee times and pairings now available.

LPGA Tour Tee Times for American Players

Nelly Korda, a prominent American golfer, will begin her first round at 8:13 from the 10th tee. She will be accompanied by fellow American Megan Khang and Nasa Hataoka from Japan. Their second-round tee time is 13:58 from the 1st tee.

Another American golfer, Lexi Thompson, is set to start her first round at 13:58 from the 1st tee. She is joined by Rose Zhang from the USA and Minjee Lee from Australia. For their second round, they will tee off at 8:13 from the 10th tee.

Jennifer Kupcho, also from the USA, will play her first round at 7:51 from the 10th tee, along with Linn Grant from Sweden and Lottie Woad (a) from England. Their next round commences at 13:36 from the 1st tee.

Allisen Corpuz, another American, starts her first round at 8:02 from the 1st tee. Her playing partners include Megan Schofill (a) from USA and Ruoning Yin. Their second round is scheduled for 13:47 from the 10th tee.

Cheyenne Knight, representing the USA, will tee off at 7:40 from the 1st tee in her first round. Her group includes Bailey Tardy from USA and Akie Iwai from Japan. Their second round starts at 13:25 from the 10th tee.

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Charges against Scottie Scheffler dropped

Scottie Scheffler before the US Open Golf 2024. (Image: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler before the US Open Golf 2024. (Image: Getty)

Yesterday,Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell announced that the four charges against Scottie Scheffler will be dismissed. Scheffler was charged with charges including reckless driving and second-degree assault of a police officer following the events of May 17.

Scottie Scheffler’s explanation of the events “corroborated by the evidence”

Leading prosecutor Mike O’Connell: “Mr. Scheffler’s characterization that this was ‘a big misunderstanding’ is corroborated by the evidence. Mr Scheffler’s actions and the evidence surrounding their exchange during this misunderstanding do not satisfy the elements of any criminal offenses. For these reasons, I now tender to the courts a motion and order to dismiss all these charges in this case against Mr. Scheffler with prejudice.” According to Rex Hoggard, a NBC golf journalist, the announcement also means that there will be no further charges against the world number one, even if there is new evidence.

Statements from those involved

Both Scottie Scheffler and Bryan Gillis, the police officer, made comments after the prosecutor’s announcement. Scottie Scheffler: ” I hold no ill will toward officer Gillis. I wish to put this incident behind me and move on, and I hope he will do the same. I appreciate the support during the past two weeks and want to again encourage everyone to remember the real tragedy of May 17.”

Bryan Gillis, the officer, made the following comments:

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Withernsea Golf Club Hosts Another Thrilling Evening Competition

Withernsea Golf Club Hosts Another Thrilling Evening Competition

Withernsea Golf Club showcased yet another exhilarating evening of competitive golf, offering local enthusiasts a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship. The event concluded with Brendan Dawson and Darren Parkinson, affectionately known as ‘Dick Patterson’, emerging victorious. They secured a remarkable score of 64 to claim the first place in the competition.

Their brilliant performance was followed closely by the duo of Dave Westoby and Andrew Bentley, who finished in second place with a commendable score of 67. The competition, known for its friendly but fierce rivalry, highlighted the strong camaraderie and high skill level among the participants.

With picturesque fairways and challenging greens, Withernsea Golf Club continues to be a preferred venue for golf aficionados in the region. This latest event further cements the club’s reputation for organizing engaging and competitive golf evenings, providing players and spectators alike with memorable experiences.

Both winners and runners-up demonstrated exceptional prowess on the course, each contributing to a fantastic evening for everyone involved. The club looks forward to more events that bring together the golfing community, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and mutual respect.

Events like these not only celebrate individual talent but also strengthen the bonds within the golfing community, making Withernsea Golf Club a cornerstone for passionate golfers in the area.

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Sundridge Park GC Shines at 38th AM-AM Event

Sundridge Park GC Shines at 38th AM-AM Event (Source: instagram.com/sundridgeparkgolfclub/)

The Sundridge Park Golf Club in London enjoyed sunny skies and fantastic fun at its 38th AM-AM event last weekend. The event was a huge success, featuring a Gala Dinner that included tropical cocktails, delectable canapés from Copper Ceylon, and entertainment provided by comedian Aaron James. The highlight of the event was an auction that raised over £21,000.

The AM-AM event was vibrant, with participants donning amazing and creative costumes. The Burke Costas emerged as the winners with an impressive 85 points. Congratulations are in order for their excellent performance!

A massive thank you also goes out to the sponsors and the raffle team, who raised over £12,000. Special thanks to David Brenes for capturing the weekend’s fun and helping us preserve these wonderful memories.

To all participants and guests, we extend our gratitude and can’t wait to see you at next year’s AM-AM. For more details and photos of the event, visit: https://www.davidbrenes.co.uk/golf-events/38th-am-am-at-sundridge-park-gc-may-2024/.

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