Month: July 2024
Surely not the last highlight, but certainly the last major of this year is coming up this week. From July 18th to 21st, The Open Championship 2024 will be held at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. After The Open was last held there in 2016, the major returns this year. Back then, the winner was Henrik Stenson, who is part of the field again this year. However, the Swede is considered at most an outsider for the overall win. At the same time, the question arises as to who has the best chances for the major title. We take a look at the defending champion, in-form players, and stars who are always good for a win.
Defending Champion at the 2024 Open Championship: Brian Harman
Brian Harman travels to Scotland as the defending champion of The Open. When the major was held at Royal Liverpool Golf Club last year, the American won the major convincingly by six strokes over the runner-ups. Harman especially impressed in the first two rounds, building a significant lead early in the tournament. However, he has not won a tournament this year. His best finish was a tied second place at the Players Championship in March. Subsequently, Harman did not perform well in the three major tournaments and only managed one more top-10 finish in the other PGA Tour events. Considering the form of the defending champion, a victory would be rather surprising.
Recent Winner at the US Open: Bryson DeChambeau
The situation looks somewhat different for Bryson DeChambeau. Although his performances in the LIV Golf League could be better, it’s clear that the American is definitely a contender for major titles. He contended for the title at all three majors this year, narrowly missing the win at the PGA Championship 2024 with a tied second place and ultimately winning the US Open 2024. It is expected that DeChambeau will again be in contention for the overall victory at the Open Championship 2024.
World Number 1 Returns: Scottie Scheffler
The world number 1 has already recorded six wins this year. After winning both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship, Scottie Scheffler claimed the first major of the year by winning the Masters 2024. While he achieved three more victories on the tour, his performance in majors slightly declined. Most recently, he placed a disappointing tied 41st at the US Open 2024. After winning the Travelers Championship in a playoff the following week, the 28-year-old took a break, partly to spend time with his newborn. It will be exciting to see how Scheffler returns at The Open 2024.
Long Overdue: When Will Rory McIlroy Win Another Major?
It seems like only a matter of time before Rory McIlroy wins another major tournament. However, such predictions have been made for quite some time now. McIlroy last won one of the four big tournaments in 2014, when he claimed both The Open and the PGA Championship in the same year. Since then, the Northern Irishman has experienced a drought, coming very close to a fifth major victory multiple times. He has narrowly missed the title as a runner-up four times. His performances in recent years and his current form are promising. All he needs is a major tournament win.
The Third Major Winner in the Mix: Xander Schauffele
With Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau already mentioned, the third major winner of this year comes into focus. Xander Schauffele won his first major tournament at the PGA Championship 2024, narrowly beating Bryson DeChambeau, who finished second. Although it was a debut win for the American at a major event, his success had been foreshadowed. Schauffele has had a good season with 11 top-10 finishes in the 16 tournaments he participated in this year. Thus, Schauffele is also among the close favorites for the Open Championship 2024.
Dark Horse for The Open 2024? Robert MacIntyre
The next name might be unfamiliar to some, especially when discussing potential title contenders. However, Robert MacIntyre has proven with his good form in recent weeks that he can be considered a contender. The Scot has already secured two victories on the PGA Tour this year, and he achieved a top-10 finish at the PGA Championship. Admittedly, a win would be more surprising than for the previously mentioned candidates, but perhaps MacIntyre feels particularly comfortable on home turf.
The current World Golf Ranking showcases the positions and changes of top players globally. At the top is Scottie Scheffler from the USA holding the first position with no change from last week. Xander Schauffele, another prominent American, remains in the third position this week, illustrating consistency among the top ranks.
World Golf Ranking: American Contenders
The next American in line is Wyndham Clark, who holds the fifth position, unchanged from last week. Collin Morikawa is ranked sixth, with no movement compared to last week. Patrick Cantlay remains steady in the eighth position, followed closely by Bryson DeChambeau at ninth. These positions emphasize the competitive landscape among American golfers in the World Golf Ranking.
Next to the six US American players in the Top-Ten of the World Golf Ranking, Sahith Theegala puts pressure on the top players. With his strong T4-Finish at the Genesis Scottish Open 2024, Theegala improves three spots and moves to 11th.
World Golf Ranking: Top Three Overview
Focusing on the top three in the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler continues to lead, followed by Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland who holds the second position, unchanged. Xander Schauffele of the USA completes the top three, with all three maintaining their positions from last week, showing stability at the summit of the World Golf Ranking. The consistency at the top reflects the high level of performance these players are maintaining.
World Golf Ranking: Positions Four to Ten
Moving down the rankings, Ludvig Aberg from Sweden is in fourth position, holding steady. Wyndham Clark is in fifth, followed by Collin Morikawa at sixth. Viktor Hovland from Norway secures the seventh spot, remaining unchanged. Patrick Cantlay and Bryson DeChambeau, both from the USA, are in eighth and ninth positions respectively. Rounding off the top ten is Jon Rahm from Spain. The positions four through ten in the World Golf Ranking highlight the dominance of American players with six among this group while also illustrating the international competitive nature of the sport.
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The current World Golf Ranking has seen significant changes among British, Welsh, and Scottish players. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains his 2nd position, maintaining his standing from last week. Tommy Fleetwood, the highest-ranked English player, now stands at the 12th position, a drop from his 11th position last week, indicating a slight negative movement.
World Golf Ranking: Top Five British, Welsh, and Scottish Players
Robert MacIntyre from Scotland has made a remarkable leap from the 44th to the 16th position, marking a highly positive movement. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick has seen a slight decline from 20th to 21st, while Tyrrell Hatton drops from 22nd to 23rd, both indicating a negative trend. Aaron Rai, also from England, improved his rank from 53rd to 45th, making a significant positive advancement.
World Golf Ranking: Top Three Players
The top three positions in the World Golf Ranking remain consistent with Scottie Scheffler from the USA holding the 1st position, followed by Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland in the 2nd, and Xander Schauffele from the USA maintaining the 3rd position. Their rankings show no changes from the previous week.
In the 4th to 10th positions, the rankings have remained stable with no changes from last week. Ludvig Aberg from Sweden retains the 4th position, followed by Wyndham Clark from the USA in the 5th, Collin Morikawa from the USA in the 6th, and Viktor Hovland from Norway in the 7th. The 8th position is held by Patrick Cantlay (USA), the 9th by Bryson DeChambeau (USA), and the 10th by Jon Rahm from Spain, all maintaining their positions from last week.
Overall, the top 10 in the World Golf Ranking have shown stability this week, with notable movements primarily seen among the British, Welsh, and Scottish players below the top 10 rankings.
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Just under six weeks after his maiden victory on the PGA Tour, Robert MacIntyre celebrates another emotional success on the DP World Tour. In front of his home crowd, the Scot showed strong nerves, especially on the final holes of the Genesis Scottish Open 2024, and overcame Australia’s Adam Scott with an impressive final spurt. MacIntyre relied on equipment from Titleist and TaylorMade for his extraordinary triumph.
WITB: Robert MacIntyre At The Genesis Scottish Open 2024
Driver: Titleist TSR2
Irons: Titleist 620 CB
Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled 9
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Prestwick St Nicholas is what is commonly known as the “Hidden Gem”. The second course at the birthplace of the Open Championship was also laid out by Old Tom Morris – for the tradesmen and labourers of the Scottish west coast town, who could not find a place at the posh Prestwick Golf Course. Old Tom was also only the keeper of the links at the PGC, but a member of “St Nics”, which is only a ten-minute drive from this year’s Open stage at Royal Troon and whose greens have recently been the victim of vandalism.
Prestwick St Nicholas golf club, 10 mins away from Royal Troon was found like this earlier today.
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Consequences for Open Championship 2024
The security measures for the Open and the precautions against attacks by environmental activists, for example, have been stepped up again following this incident at the neighbouring site.
The ISCO Championship, part of the PGA Tour, took place at Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) in Nicholasville, Kentucky, USA. The tournament featured a prize pool of $4,000,000. The fourth and final round saw significant movements on the leaderboard, determining the ultimate standings of the golfers.
The top five positions on the leaderboard were tightly contested. Harry Hall from England secured the first place with a total score of -22 (266). Tied in second place were Matthew NeSmith, Zac Blair, Rico Hoey, and Pierceson Coody, all from the USA, also with a total score of -22 (266).
The best rounds of the day were played by Chan Kim from the USA, who recorded a daily score of -9, followed by Matthew NeSmith and Zac Blair, both from the USA, who each posted a daily score of -8.
The video compilation highlights the standout moments of the final round, showcasing crucial shots and pivotal moments that defined the conclusion of this ISCO Championship. As the tournament reached its conclusion with the fourth round, the competition among the top players underscored the excitement and intensity characteristic of PGA Tour Highlights and ISCO Championship Highlights.
ISCO Championship: The PGA Tour round 4 highlights
About the PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.
The Kaulig Companies Championship, part of the Champions Tour, took place at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, USA. The tournament offered a prize money of $3,500,000. The final round, Round 4, saw notable performances by several players.
Ernie Els from South Africa secured the top position on the leaderboard with a total score of 270, achieving a daily score of -2 and a total score of -10. South Korea’s Y.E. Yang followed closely in second place with a total score of 271 and a daily score of -4, making his total score -9. Jerry Kelly from the USA finished third with a total score of 273, scoring -1 for the day, resulting in a total score of -7. Tied for fourth position were South Korea’s K.J. Choi and the USA’s Steve Stricker, both with a total score of 274. Choi had a daily score of 0, while Stricker scored 3. Their total scores stood at -6.
The best rounds of the day were played by three players. Y.E. Yang from South Korea managed the lowest daily score with -4, moving his total score to -9. Steve Flesch from the USA also had an impressive round with a daily score of -2, bringing his total score to -1. Finally, South Africa’s Retief Goosen, also achieving a daily score of -2, moved his total score to 2.
The video provided showcases the Champions Tour Highlights of Round 4 of the Kaulig Companies Championship, displaying the significant moments and performances from the players. The Champions Tour Highlights help viewers relive the decisive shots and strategic plays that characterized the closing round of the tournament.
Kaulig Companies Championship: The Champions Tour round 4 highlights
The Genesis Scottish Open, part of the European Tour, concluded its fourth round at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. The tournament offered a prize of $9,000,000.
In the final round, Robert MacIntyre from Scotland secured the first position on the leaderboard with a total score of -18, following a daily score of -3. Adam Scott from Australia finished in second place with a total score of -17 and a daily score of -3. Romain Langasque from France took the third spot with a total score of -15, recording a daily score of -6. Ludvig Aberg of Sweden, Collin Morikawa from the USA, Sahith Theegala from the USA, Sungjae Im from South Korea, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, and Aaron Rai from England all tied for fourth place with a total score of -14. Aaron Rai had the best daily score of -7 among them.
The top three players with the best daily scores for the final round were Richard Mansell from England with a daily score of -9, Wyndham Clark from the USA with a daily score of -8, and Aaron Rai from England with a daily score of -7.
The video accompanying this report features a compilation of the Genesis Scottish Open highlights and European Tour highlights from the final round. The round four performances decided the tournament’s outcome, reflecting a competitive field and notable individual rounds.
Genesis Scottish Open: The European Tour round 4 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.