Month: May 2024

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Olympics 2024: These US Golfers Have the Best Chances

Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda are two high-flyers traveling to the 2024 Olympics.
Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda are two high-flyers traveling to the 2024 Olympics.

The 2024 Olympics begin in Paris on July 26, and things get serious for the golfers at the beginning of August. It is highly likely that four US male and four US female golfers will be taking part in this year’s Summer Games.

Olympics 2024: A look at the qualification criteria in golf

Golf was no longer part of the Olympic Games for over 100 years before making its triumphant return in Rio in 2016. Since then, the discipline has become an integral part of the Olympics. Accordingly, golfers from all over the world are also competing to take part in the 2024 Olympics at this year’s event in Paris. While all four starting places in the men’s event are as good as secured, Megan Khang is fighting for a place in the women’s event. It is worth taking a look at the qualification criteria.

The qualification criteria for the Olympic golf tournament in Paris 2024 (Photo: IGF)

Qualification for the golf competitions of the 2024 Summer Olympics is based on an Olympic Golf Ranking, which is closely aligned with the OWGR. Over a qualification period of two years, the ranking is made up of points won in various tournaments, with performances in tournaments with stronger fields earning more points, in accordance with a points distribution plan approved by the International Golf Federation (IGF). As with the OWGR, good finishes on the PGA Tour are generally the most highly rated, but men’s golfers can also collect plenty of points on the DP World Tour and other tours. Ultimately, the average score from a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 52 tournaments is decisive. The 15 best golfers in the Olympic Golf Ranking qualify for the Olympic Games, whereby a maximum of four athletes may come from the same country. With a total number of 60 golfers, all golfers between 16th and 60th place in the OGR also qualify, with a limit of two players per country – the limit also includes players in the top 15. If a country already has two or more players in the top 15, no further players can qualify for the Olympic Games. The women’s qualification system corresponds to that of the men and is based on the Rolex Ranking (women’s world ranking list).

These players have the best chances of taking part

The four Olympic tickets for the men’s team already seem to have been secured. Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, the two major winners of the season so far, are heading to Paris. While Scheffler leads the rankings, Schauffele is in third place, with Wyndham Clark, the next US player, just behind him in fourth place. The last ticket is likely to go to Patrick Cantlay, who is eighth and secured within the top 15.

The women’s Olympic riders are also as good as fixed. Nelly Korda, the high-flyer of the season, is the leader of the rankings. Lilia Vu, sitting in second place, is also in contention for an Olympic starting place. Rose Zhang is in sixth place in the rankings and is therefore likely to be in the running. Meanwhile, Megan Khang, who is in 15th place, has to fight. If she falls any lower, her Olympic dream would be shattered.

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PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler’s Impressive 2024 Earnings on the PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler had a tough start in the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler had a tough start in the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler Earnings in 2024

Scottie Scheffler has had a phenomenal year in 2024, showcasing his exceptional golfing talent and consistency on the PGA Tour. His performances have translated into substantial earnings, reflecting his status as one of the top golfers in the world.

Scottie Scheffler Earnings 2024

As of now, Scottie Scheffler’s total earnings for 2024 amount to approximately $19,714,652.50. This impressive figure is a result of his participation in various high-profile tournaments where he consistently finished at or near the top. Here are some of his notable performances:

  • The Sentry Tournament of Champions: T5 finish, earning $690,500.
  • The American Express: T17 finish, earning $132,300.
  • AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: T6 finish, earning $642,500.
  • WM Phoenix Open: T3 finish, earning $519,200.
  • The Genesis Invitational: T10 finish, earning $455,000.
  • Arnold Palmer Invitational: 1st place, earning $4,000,000.
  • THE PLAYERS Championship: 1st place, earning $4,500,000.
  • Texas Children’s Houston Open: T2 finish, earning $553,735.
  • Masters Tournament: 1st place, earning $3,600,000.
  • RBC Heritage: 1st place, earning $3,600,000.
  • PGA Championship: T8 finish, earning $521,417.50.

Key Performances and Earnings

Scheffler’s remarkable success is highlighted by his multiple first-place finishes, particularly at prestigious events like the Arnold Palmer Invitational, THE PLAYERS Championship, the Masters Tournament, and the RBC Heritage. These victories alone contributed significantly to his overall earnings.

Conclusion

Scottie Scheffler’s earnings for 2024 underscore his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport of golf. With a total of approximately $19.7 million in prize money, Scheffler has proven himself to be one of the top earners on the PGA Tour. His outstanding performances not only enhance his net worth but also establish him as a dominant force in the golfing world.

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Panorama

Student Films Rough Handling of Golf Baggage

The view out of the plane window. (Source: X @ETSU_MGolf)
The view out of the plane window. (Source: X @ETSU_MGolf)

A recently released video shows appalling behavior by airport employees when handling golf bags. The video, recorded by a member of the East Tennessee State men’s golf team, is currently causing outrage on social media. It documents how airport staff rudely throw golf bags off the plane. When unloading the plane, the golf bags were not handled with care, but were literally thrown to the ground. From there, they were then lifted onto a trolley by another employee.

Rough Handling of Golf Baggage Goes Viral

The student who recorded the video shared it on X (Twitter), where it quickly went viral and gained more than seven million views. In the comments, many users expressed their outrage at the behavior of the airport employees. “This sucks, and it’s not saving him any time. Just poor effort and bad service.,” wrote one user. Another commented: “This is horrible. However, I always put my clubs in a hard case if I check them for travel . Can’t trust the baggage handlers!”

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Professionals

Forbes 2024: LIV Deal Boosts Jon Rahm to Second Place

Behind Cristiano Ronaldo and ahead of Lionel Messi, Jon Rahm ranks second on the Forbes list. (Photos: Getty)
Behind Cristiano Ronaldo and ahead of Lionel Messi, Jon Rahm ranks second on the Forbes list. (Photos: Getty)

A few days ago, the magazine ‘Forbes’ published its annually updated list of the world’s best-paid athletes. While Portugal’s soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo defends his place in the sun, Jon Rahm makes the biggest leap in the entire ranking, taking second place. The Spaniard has not only pushed Lionel Messi into third place, but is also among the top 3 earners in the sporting world as a golfer for the first time since Tiger Woods in 2013 (1st). The salaries from LIV Golf make it possible.

Forbes List 2024: Rahm, McIlroy & Co. – The five golfers of the ranking

Between May 2023 and May 2024, Forbes examined the total income of the world’s highest-paid athletes, as it does every year. The list of the 50 top earners also includes five golfers, among whom a recent LIV star plays a special role. Jon Rahm was not even among the top 50 in the previous year’s list, but is in second place this year with a total income of 218 million US dollars (201 million euros). The Spaniard owes this primarily to his lucrative LIV deal: According to Forbes, a full 198 million dollars of this comes from his income/contracts on the golf course, while ‘only’ 20 million dollars was earned off the golf course, for example through advertising revenue. This means that only Cristiano Ronaldo earned more in the last twelve months, defending his place from the previous year with a total income of 260 million dollars (240 million euros).

Jon Rahm and the second highest-paid golfer on the list are mainly separated by soccer and basketball stars such as Lionel Messi (3rd), LeBron James (4th), Kylian Mbappé (6th) and Stephen Curry (9th). Finally, Rory McIlroy, who was recently replaced by Xander Schauffele in second place in the world golf rankings after a long time, follows in 19th place. The Northern Irishman has a total income of 80.1 million dollars (73.8 million euros) and is therefore four places ahead of Tiger Woods with a total income of 67.2 million dollars (61.9 million euros). It is particularly striking that the 48-year-old alone earned 55 million dollars outside the golf course, for example through advertising revenue. This puts Woods in sixth place in this category. World number one and reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is in 29th place with 59.2 million dollars (54.6 million euros). The last golfer on the list is Cameron Smith, like Jon Rahm a player on the LIV Tour, with 48 million dollars (44.2 million euros).

The impact of LIV Golf changes the Forbes list

In 2013, Tiger Woods in first place (78.1 million dollars) was the last golfer to occupy one of the top three places on the Forbes list; between 2018 and 2022, only once did a golfer occupy a place among the ten highest-paid athletes in the world (2020: Tiger Woods in eighth place). This changed abruptly with the salaries of LIV Golf. In 2023, the two LIV golfers Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson were ranked sixth and seventh respectively. This year, Jon Rahm provided the biggest jump of the year with a second place finish and the first top three finish by a golfer since 2013. Rahm, who was not on the list last year, caused an uproar in the golf world when he signed with LIV Golf in December last year. While the details of the contract have not been released, it has already been reported to be at least $300 million over several years. We can certainly expect to see more LIV Golfers among the top earners in the sporting world in the future.

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Live

DP World Tour Tee Times: American Players’ Tee Times and Groups for Soudal Open

Tee Times for the DP World Tour's Soudal Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Tee Times for the DP World Tour's Soudal Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)

As the Soudal Open, part of the DP World Tour, kicks off in Antwerpen, Belgium at the Rinkven International Golf Club, the Tee Times for the American players are now available. This article provides detailed information regarding the start times for the first and second rounds for all American participants in the tournament. The Soudal Open begins on Thursday with Round 1, followed by Round 2 on Friday.

See all Tee Times here

European Tour Tee Times: American Golfers at the Soudal Open

Jordan Gumberg begins his first round on Thursday at 8:50 AM from the 10th tee. He is grouped with Joost Luiten from the Netherlands and Masahiro Kawamura from Japan. The trio will start their second round at 1:50 PM on Friday from the 1st tee.

Chase Hanna’s first round takes place on Thursday at 9:20 AM, starting from the 10th tee. His playing partners are Justin Harding from South Africa and Søren Kjeldsen from Denmark. For the second round, they tee off at 2:20 PM on Friday from the 1st tee.

Johannes Veerman has his first tee time at 1:30 PM on Thursday, commencing from the 1st tee. He will play with Richie Ramsay from Scotland and Antoine Rozner from France. Their second round begins on Friday at 8:30 AM from the 10th tee.

Gunner Wiebe starts his first round at 1:50 PM on Thursday from the 1st tee. His group includes Nacho Elvira from Spain and Shubhankar Sharma from India. For the second round, they tee off on Friday at 8:50 AM from the 10th tee.

Sean Crocker begins his first round at 2:20 PM on Thursday from the 1st tee. He is paired with Daniel Brown from England and Calum Hill from Scotland. Their second tee time is Friday at 9:20 AM from the 10th tee.

James Nicholas starts at 2:20 PM on Thursday from the 10th tee. His partners are Lauri Ruuska from Finland and Conor Purcell from Ireland. Their second round will tee off at 9:20 AM on Friday from the 1st tee.

Round Tee Time Start Tee Nationality Player Name Nationality Group Player 2 Nationality Group Player 3
1 08:50 10 USA Jordan Gumberg NED Joost Luiten JPN Masahiro Kawamura
1 09:20 10 USA Chase Hanna RSA Justin Harding DEN Søren Kjeldsen
1 13:30 1 USA Johannes Veerman SCO Richie Ramsay FRA Antoine Rozner
1 13:50 1 USA Gunner Wiebe ESP Nacho Elvira IND Shubhankar Sharma
1 14:20 1 USA Sean Crocker ENG Daniel Brown SCO Calum Hill
1 14:20 10 USA James Nicholas FIN Lauri Ruuska IRL Conor Purcell
2 13:50 1 USA Jordan Gumberg NED Joost Luiten JPN Masahiro Kawamura
2 14:20 1 USA Chase Hanna RSA Justin Harding DEN Søren Kjeldsen
2 08:30 10 USA Johannes Veerman SCO Richie Ramsay FRA Antoine Rozner
2 08:50 10 USA Gunner Wiebe ESP Nacho Elvira IND Shubhankar Sharma
2 09:20 1 USA Sean Crocker ENG Daniel Brown SCO Calum Hill
2 09:20 10 USA James Nicholas FIN Lauri Ruuska IRL Conor Purcell
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Ladies Tours

How Much Does It Cost to Play Ladies European Tour?

Hannah Gregg about the costs of playing the Ladies European Tour. (Image: Getty)
Hannah Gregg about the costs of playing the Ladies European Tour. (Image: Getty)

US golfer Hannah Gregg gave her followers an insight into the financing of a tournament weekend on the Ladies European Tour on X (formerly Twitter). It should be mentioned upfront that this is an example of a single athlete and in no way reflects the (financial) situation of every female athlete. Nevertheless, this example is thought-provoking.

How Much Playing LET Really Costs

In her calculation example, Gregg first mentions her costs. She had to pay 3,672 dollars for flights, work visa, food, fuel for the car, participation fee and the lounge pass for her caddie. In this case, the hotel and hire car cost her nothing. There were also no costs for the caddie, as this role was filled by her fiancé. Hannah Gregg made the cut at the tournament and finished the weekend in 54th place, which earned her prize money of 1,244 dollars. This prize money is subject to 35 per cent tax, which means that Gregg would have had to finish 21st to make a profit, she calculates. Achieving a place in the top 25 is not easy in golf, and if your financial situation also depends on it to some extent, it certainly doesn’t make things any easier. But here, too, it has to be said that this is a special example because Gregg has higher travelling costs as an American.

Ladies European Tour versus LPGA Tour: the comparison

Comparing the two biggest tours for women, the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour, to their male counterparts is a bottomless pit. Last weekend, the Amundi German Masters on the Ladies European Tour and the Mizuho Americas Open on the LPGA Tour were two normal regular-season tournaments. While Alexandra Försterling received 45,000 euros for her home win, Nelly Korda received the equivalent of almost 414,500 euros for her victory at the Mizuho Americas Open. Sophia Popov received almost as much as Alexandra Försterling for her tied 14th place on the LPGA Tour with around 37,000 euros. The last-placed players of those who made the cut on the Ladies European Tour received €810. By comparison, the last-placed golfers from the weekend on the LPGA Tour received €7,600. This example shows that there is a huge gap even within women’s golf and not to begin the comparison between men and women in golf.

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European Tour

DP World Tour Tee Times: Luke Donald and Others at Soudal Open

Luke Donald's Tee Times at the DP World Tour's Soudal Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Luke Donald's Tee Times at the DP World Tour's Soudal Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)

The Soudal Open, part of the DP World Tour, will take place at Rinkven International Golf Club in Antwerp, Belgium. The tournament will run from Thursday to Sunday, with a total prize pool of $2,500,000. Simon Forsström is the defending champion, and the course is set at Par 71.

See all Tee Times here

DP World Tour Tee Times for British Players

Matthew Jordan, from England, will tee off in the first round on Thursday at 07:40 AM from the 10th tee, paired with Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand and Lev Grinberg. For the second round on Friday, their tee time is at 12:40 PM from the 1st tee.

Daniel Gavins, also representing England, will start his first round on Thursday at 07:50 AM from the 1st tee. He will be joined by Jeong Weon Ko of France and James Meyer De Beco. Their second round will commence on Friday at 12:50 PM from the 10th tee.

James Morrison from England will begin his first round on Thursday at 08:20 AM from the 1st tee. He will be playing alongside Fabrizio Zanotti from Paraguay and Hurly Long from Germany. The second round for this group is scheduled for Friday at 13:20 PM from the 10th tee.

Jack Davidson from Wales will tee off in the first round on Thursday at 08:50 AM from the 1st tee, accompanied by Adrien Saddier from France and Filippo Celli from Italy. Their second round starts on Friday at 13:50 PM from the 10th tee.

Laurie Canter and Dale Whitnell, both from England, will start their first round together on Thursday at 09:00 AM from the 10th tee. Jeff Winther from Denmark completes their trio, with the second-round tee time set for Friday at 14:00 PM from the 1st tee.

Jamie Donaldson from Wales will begin his first round on Thursday at 12:30 PM from the 10th tee. He will be paired with Christopher Mivis of Belgium and Jaco Prinsloo of South Africa. Their second round will be on Friday at 07:30 AM from the 1st tee.

Stephen Gallacher from Scotland will start his first round on Thursday at 12:40 PM from the 10th tee. He will be joined by Marcus Armitage from England and Manuel Elvira from Spain. Their second-round tee time is on Friday at 07:40 AM from the 1st tee.

Scott Jamieson from Scotland will tee off in the first round on Thursday at 12:50 PM from the 10th tee. Matthew Baldwin from England and Brandon Stone from South Africa will be his playing partners. The second round for this group is set for Friday at 07:50 AM from the 1st tee.

Connor Syme from Scotland will start his first round on Thursday at 13:00 PM from the 1st tee. He will play alongside Luke Donald from England and Sam Bairstow, also from England. Their second round will begin on Friday at 08:00 AM from the 10th tee.

David Law, another Scottish player, will begin his first round on Thursday at 13:00 PM from the 10th tee. He is grouped with Alexander Levy from France and Marcus Helligkilde from Denmark for both rounds, with the second-round tee time on Friday at 08:00 AM from the 1st tee.

Grant Forrest from Scotland will start his first round on Thursday at 13:20 PM from the 10th tee. He will be accompanied by Matthew Southgate from England and Marcel Schneider from Germany. Their second round is on Friday at 08:20 AM from the 1st tee.

Richie Ramsay from Scotland will commence his first round on Thursday at 13:30 PM from the 1st tee. Johannes Veerman of the USA and Antoine Rozner of France will join him. Their second-round tee time is on Friday at 08:30 AM from the 10th tee.

Stuart Manley from Wales will begin his first round on Thursday at 13:30 PM from the 10th tee, paired with Nicolo Galletti and Leopold Isserentant. Their second round starts on Friday at 08:30 AM from the 1st tee.

Calum Hill from Scotland will tee off in the first round on Thursday at 14:20 PM from the 1st tee. He will be playing alongside Daniel Brown from England and Sean Crocker from the USA. Their second round is scheduled for Friday at 09:20 AM from the 10th tee.

Rhys Enoch from Wales will start his first round on Thursday at 14:30 PM from the 10th tee. His playing partners are Alfredo Garcia-Heredia from Spain and Nicolai von Dellingshausen from Germany. The second round will be on Friday at 09:30 AM from the 1st tee.

Here’s the detailed HTML table for tee times:

Player Nationality Round Tee Time Start Tee Mitspieler
Matthew Jordan England 1 07:40 10 Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thailand; Lev Grinberg
Daniel Gavins England 1 07:50 1 Jeong Weon Ko, France; James Meyer De Beco
James Morrison England 1 08:20 1 Fabrizio Zanotti, Paraguay; Hurly Long, Germany
Jack Davidson Wales 1 08:50 1 Adrien Saddier, France; Filippo Celli, Italy
Laurie Canter England 1 09:00 10 Jeff Winther, Denmark; Dale Whitnell, England
Jamie Donaldson Wales 1 12:30 10 Christopher Mivis, Belgium; Jaco Prinsloo, South Africa
Stephen Gallacher Scotland 1 12:40 10 Marcus Armitage, England; Manuel Elvira, Spain
Scott Jamieson Scotland 1 12:50 10 Matthew Baldwin, England; Brandon Stone, South Africa
Connor Syme Scotland 1 13:00 1 Luke Donald, England; Sam Bairstow, England
David Law Scotland 1 13:00 10 Alexander Levy, France; Marcus Helligkilde, Denmark
Grant Forrest Scotland 1 13:20 10 Matthew Southgate, England; Marcel Schneider, Germany
Richie Ramsay Scotland 1 13:30 1 Johannes Veerman, USA; Antoine Rozner, France
Stuart Manley Wales 1 13:30 10 Nicolo Galletti; Leopold Isserentant
Calum Hill Scotland 1 14:20 1 Daniel Brown, England; Sean Crocker, USA
Rhys Enoch Wales 1 14:30 10 Alfredo Garcia-Heredia, Spain; Nicolai von Dellingshausen, Germany
Matthew Jordan England 2 12:40 1 Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thailand; Lev Grinberg
Daniel Gavins England 2 12:50 10 Jeong Weon Ko, France; James Meyer De Beco
James Morrison England 2 13:20 10 Fabrizio Zanotti, Paraguay; Hurly Long, Germany
Jack Davidson Wales 2 13:50 10 Adrien Saddier, France; Filippo Celli, Italy
Laurie Canter England 2 14:00 10 Jeff Winther, Denmark; Dale Whitnell, England
Jamie Donaldson Wales 2 07:30 1 Christopher Mivis, Belgium; Jaco Prinsloo, South Africa
Stephen Gallacher Scotland 2 07:40 1 Marcus Armitage, England; Manuel Elvira, Spain
Scott Jamieson Scotland 2 07:50 1 Matthew Baldwin, England; Brandon Stone, South Africa
Connor Syme Scotland 2 08:00 10 Luke Donald, England; Sam Bairstow, England
David Law Scotland 2 08:00 1 Alexander Levy, France; Marcus Helligkilde, Denmark
Grant Forrest Scotland 2 08:20 1 Matthew Southgate, England; Marcel Schneider, Germany
Richie Ramsay Scotland 2 08:30 10 Johannes Veerman, USA; Antoine Rozner, France
Stuart Manley Wales 2 08:30 1 Nicolo Galletti; Leopold Isserentant
Calum Hill Scotland 2 09:20 10 Daniel Brown, England; Sean Crocker, USA
Rhys Enoch Wales 2 09:30 1 Alfredo Garcia-Heredia, Spain; Nicolai von Dellingshausen, Germany

The DP World Tour Tee Times showcase an array of talent, setting the stage for an exciting Soudal Open.

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Equipment

OGIO Serves Up Limited-Edition Tequila Golf Bag

The new tequila inspired golf bag range from OGIO. (Image: OGIO)
The new tequila inspired golf bag range from OGIO. (Image: OGIO)

OGIO Europe has unveiled its limited-edition signature design for 2024, the eye-catching tequila-themed Agave Ahora golf bag range, just in time for the next happy hour.

Inspired by the agave plant used to create the popular spirit, the collection serves up a fun-filled print of agave flowers and tequila glasses, accompanied by a slice of lime and cube of ice.

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The new Design Highlight in the OGIO Golf Bag Range

Continuing to shake up the golf bag market, the white and green design is the latest bold, stand-out marquee colourway produced by OGIO and is available on three of the brand’s much-loved golf bags.

Launching for the first time in Europe at the start of this year, the Fuse Stand Bag – now available in six colourways following the launch of the Agave Ahora collection – is designed as a lightweight, bold and functional carry option for golfers of all ages and abilities. All Fuse bags come with a four-way full length divider top for traditional organisation of clubs and six front facing pockets, including a rapid snap access pocket.

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Featuring OGIO’s unique silencer technology, a premium 15-way moulded top that delivers a more efficient way of organising sets by easily locking each club into place to prevent noisy rattling and damage, the All Elements Silencer Cart Bag is available to buy in the Agave Ahora design, while the All Elements Woodē Hybrid Bag – a full waterproof bag featuring an eight-way top – is also available in the design.

Michael Birch: “We Have Always Looked to Push the Boundaries”

Michael Birch, head of OGIO, said: “At OGIO, we have always looked to push the boundaries when it comes to creating something different and distinctive in a crowded marketplace.

“Our limited-edition Agave Ahora design is a great example of that, and if pre-sales are anything to go by, this promises to be one of the most popular golf products in the history of our business.”

The latest OGIO range hits the market just a month after the release of its first premium synthetic golf bag, the OGIO SHADOW.

Taking inspiration from the aerodynamic lines and meticulously crafted details of a luxury sports car, the SHADOW is the latest addition to OGIO’s industry-defining portfolio. The bag combines modern design with a timeless aesthetic, including a perforated hip pad for maximum carrying comfort and a magnetic pocket for accessories.

Founded in 1987, OGIO has become well established with its inventive designs and technologically advanced personal storage products – making them a vital cog in the wheel across a wide variety of sports.

Text: OGIO

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Professionals

Scottie Scheffler’s Court Date Postponed Following Arrest

Scottie Schefflers court date was moved back to June following his arrest at the PGA Championship 2024. (Photo: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler’s court date, initially set for May 21st, has been postponed to June 3rd, according to his attorney Steve Romines, who informed the Golf Channel. Scheffler, currently the world’s number one golfer and this year’s US Masters champion, was arrested last Friday before the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship on multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.

Romines stated that Scheffler will plead not guilty to all charges. “I’ve been defending criminal cases for 30 years and have learned to never be surprised,” Romines commented, adding, “whoever reported [the charges] were going to be dismissed was not accurate.”

What Happened During Scottie Scheffler’s Arrest?

According to the police report, the incident occurred when Scottie Scheffler tried to escape a traffic jam that build because of a deadly accident friday morning. Detective Bryan Gillis stopped him and gave instructions that Scheffler refused to follow. Scheffler then accelerated, causing Det. Gillis to fall to the ground. Scheffler described the incident as a “big misunderstanding” and expressed confidence that the situation would be resolved.

In addition to aggravated assault, Scottie Scheffler was also charged with three other misdemeanors: vandalism, reckless driving, and disregarding an officer’s signals. He was booked into the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections and released at 8:40 AM, allowing him to return in time for his second round at Valhalla.

Scottie Scheffler’s Performance at the PGA Championship Despite Arrest

Scottie Scheffler entered the week as a favorite, having won the US Masters and claimed his fourth PGA Tour victory in five starts at the RBC Heritage. Despite the arrest and tumultuous circumstances, Scheffler managed to finish in a tie for eighth place. “On the course I have always been proud of my toughness out there,” Scheffler told CBS. “I try to keep the off course as quiet as possible and this week was obviously not that way, but I’m proud of the way we competed and posted a decent finish running on fumes.”

Despite the ongoing legal issues, Scottie Scheffler plans to participate in the Charles Schwab Challenge of the PGA Tour in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Equipment

WITB: Nelly Korda Wins Sixth Tournament in Seven Starts

Nelly Korda and her caddie at the Chevron Championship 2024. The WITB with TaylorMade. (Image: Getty)
Nelly Korda and her caddie at the Chevron Championship 2024. The WITB with TaylorMade. (Image: Getty)

Just recently Nelly Korda came out on top again, winning her first major title of the season and the fifth tournament in a row. At the LPGA Tour’s Chevron Championship 2024 Korda captured the win with two shots ahead of Swedens Maja Stark. Now the record player and world number one secured her sixth win in seven start at the Mizuho Americas Open 2024. This is her set of club choices by TaylorMade, helping her with this insane winning-streak.

WITB: Nelly Korda 2024

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (10.5°)

Nelly Korda on why she plays the Qi10 Max Driver: “The reason why I picked the Qi10 Max driver is the look of it compared to the other models. When I put it down and look at it I feel like I can hit any shot I want with the subtle blue face and silver topline. When I look down at it I feel like I can aim it really well and I know where the center of the clubface too. For a golfer, if you don’t like the look of the club, you’re never going to be able to it hit. Once I put the Qi10 Max down and teed it up, I feel like I could hit any shot I wanted to.”

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Woods: 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°)

Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Proto

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Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

“Nelly was looking to bring the spin down, especially on her driver, so we did some testing in September,” said TaylorMade Senior Tour Manager Ressa. “We saw the benefits of TP5x in her driver and irons bringing the spin down a couple hundred RPMs. Then, around the greens, her launch on chips was a little bit lower and she generated more spin around the greens with TP5x than TP5. She produced a lot more check in a preferred trajectory coming off of the TP5x versus the TP5. She’s been happy with the ball ever since.” 

Text created with Quotes from TaylorMade Golf.