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Players Championship 2024: Wyndham Clark: “The shot and the putt that meant it all.”

Wyndham Clark at the Players Championship 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Wyndham Clark at the Players Championship 2024. (Photo: Getty)

Wyndham Clark lost his lead on saturday at the Players Championship. While he was lapped by other players he himself made a deciding bogey on 17, when his first shot landed in the water.

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Q. Did that feel like a pretty important bogey on 17? You seemed really pumped to make that putt. After a mistake like that, is it a big deal?

WYNDHAM CLARK: Yeah, it’s massive. It’s unfortunate on a hole that’s so iconic and has a bunch of trouble to have kind of your worst swing of the day. But yeah, I followed it with a great swing and a great putt. I’m in the final group tomorrow, which is huge.

I’m hoping that’s a huge point in the tournament and we look back after tomorrow and look at that hole and say, hey, that was maybe the shot and the putt that meant it all.

Q. Does not going to the drop area, is that your thing that you would always do, or is it a circumstances where the pin is?

WYNDHAM CLARK: Fortunately I went first and I had some time to think about it. I asked my caddie John, and he’s like, it’s just too close for us to be able to hit it — the easier shot was just redoing it. We had a good club. Honestly, I made a bad swing and chunked it, and if we went closer, I think it made it a tougher shot.

Q. Did you lose your focus?

WYNDHAM CLARK: No. I mean, I’m not throwing John under the bus by any means, but it was probably a perfect sand wedge. He thought if I nuked it, it could get on top. Kind of, as we were walking to put the ball down, he’s like, Let’s take a little off a full sand wedge. As I was over the ball I kind of got to the top and I was like, take a little off and then I just kind of deceled and chunked it. It wasn’t really a lack of focus or anything. It just was honestly a poor swing.

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Q. You shot 70, kind of felt like maybe your bad round, but to still be in the final group —

WYNDHAM CLARK: Yeah, exactly. I think everyone kind of has one round where they have to really grind it out and make those par putts and bogey putts or whatever it is. I felt like that was today. I’m hoping tomorrow I’ll wake up laser locked-in focused and can go have an awesome round and hopefully have a great finish here.

Q. I heard you talking to Todd. Did you feel like you lost focus at any point throughout the round?

WYNDHAM CLARK: No. I mean, gosh, it’s hard in a final group on a Saturday, and especially when everyone else is making a lot of birdies. Sometimes you can press and try to force the issue, and I thought I did an amazing job. If I make the par putt on 8 and make the birdie putt on 9, could have been a totally different round. I could be at 19 or 20, and we’d be having a different conversation.

I felt like I still played good golf. I hit a lot of good shots. Just seemed like a couple missed clubs, a couple missed putts. Other than that, I thought I played fine.

Q. How important was it for you to be in the final group? Does it feel a bit like Wells Fargo all over again?

WYNDHAM CLARK: Yeah, I always think it’s great to be in the final group and kind of know where everyone is at, so depending on what the circumstances are, you can either press it or play really smart coming in.

But yeah, it’s fun playing with Xander. He’s so good, and his caddie, we’re all good friends. It’s going to be fun tomorrow. He has the upper leg right now, and I’m hoping tomorrow I bring it and we can have some fireworks and play some great golf.

Q. What do you think makes him tough as a competitor?

WYNDHAM CLARK: He’s so consistent, and obviously you saw today the guy makes a lot of putts. Hopefully tomorrow he doesn’t make that many putts and I make some putts. I have a lot of respect for Xander’s game. He’s just so steady. He doesn’t really have any flaws.

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Asian Tour Live Blog: John Catlin wins International Series Macau 2024 after wild sudden-death play-off

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John Catlin is the winner after a tight final day and his record-breaking third round of 59 (Photo: Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour).

International Series Macau 2024 Live Scores

The International Series Macau in the season 2024 is being played in Macao, China at the Macau Golf and Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 14th of March and ends at the Sunday, 17th of March 2024.
The International Series Macau is part of the Asian Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of US$2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Macau Golf and Country Club plays at Par 70.

As part of the Asian Tour, the International Series Macao is taking place this week in Macao, China. With the participation of major winners and familiar faces from the LIV Tour, the tournament will stand out as a highlight.

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The Asian Tour is a principal men’s professional golf tour in Asia, excluding Japan. Established in 1995, it serves as a platform for the region’s top golfers to compete at a high level of competition. The tour is a member of the International Federation of PGA Tours, which includes other major global tours such as the PGA Tour, the European Tour, and the PGA Tour of Australasia.

As a key part of the global golf landscape, the Asian Tour features tournaments across various Asian countries, offering opportunities for local and international players to showcase their talents and vie for significant prize money. Its events are also recognized for world ranking points, contributing to the global status and recognition of the players. The Asian Tour plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of the sport in Asia, nurturing local talents and enhancing the region’s presence in the world of professional golf.

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Challenge Tour Live Blog: John Parry wins the Delhi Challenge 2024 in dramatic style

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The Englishman shot a total of 20 under par and won by one stroke. His last victory dates back to the Vivendi Cup in 2010. (Photo: Getty)

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The Delhi Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Gurugram, Haryana, India at the Classic Golf & Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 14th of March and ends at the Sunday, 17th of March 2024.
The Delhi Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $300,000.
The course for the tournament at Classic Golf & Country Club plays at Par 72.

With the Delhi Challenge, the Challenge Tour begins the first of two tournaments in India. After the tournament in Gurugram, the tour moves on to Kolkata before heading to the UAE in April.

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The Challenge Tour is a professional golf tournament series that acts as the second tier below the DP World Tour. It serves as a development league and offers aspiring golfers the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, gain experience and qualify for the European Tour.

The Challenge Tour is internationally orientated, with tournaments held in various European countries and outside Europe. This offers players a varied experience on different golf courses and in different competitive conditions. The tour attracts golfers from all over the world who are interested in furthering their careers in professional golf.

As with the Korn Ferry Tour, the top players on the Challenge Tour qualify for the higher tour, in this case the European Tour, at the end of each season. This is usually based on the Challenge Tour ranking, with the best players receiving a Tour card. This promotion is a key goal for many players on the Challenge Tour, as it allows access to more prestigious tournaments, higher prize money and greater visibility in the world of golf.

Overall, the Challenge Tour is a crucial step for many golfers who want to make the leap to the highest level of European golf, the European Tour. It offers a mix of challenge and opportunity that is crucial for the career development of golfers.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 3 of the The Players Championship

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See the highlights of round 3 at The Players Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Tour’s marquee event, THE PLAYERS Championship is currently underway at the TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course) in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA. This tournament boasts an impressive prize pot of $25,000,000. As focus shifts to Round 4, a look at the top of the leaderboard presents an exciting mix.

Xander Schauffele from the USA managed to keep his lead with a total score of -17. Following closely behind him is his compatriot Wyndham Clark with a total score of -16. The third position is held by another American, Brian Harman, with a total score of -15. Sharing the fourth position are USA’s Maverick McNealy and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick, both having a total score of -13.

Round 3’s PGA Tour highlights notably include the best daily round scores from three players. Brian Harman exhibited an impressive performance with a daily score of -8 to put himself in third place. Xander Schauffele’s daily score of -7 allowed him to maintain his leading position. Finally, Sam Burns put forth a commendable effort with a daily score of -7 as well.

The final round of THE PLAYERS Championship promises a thrilling competition as each player is vying to secure a higher place on the leaderboard. Stay tuned for more PGA Tour highlights and a recap of the tournament’s defining moments. The provided video offers a compilation of the highlights from round three. With round 4 on the horizon, anticipation builds toward the tournament’s conclusion and the crowning of the champion. Remember, where these players stand today could very well change by the end of the Championship. It’s anyone’s game.

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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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Asian Tour: John Catlin sets Tour record with incredible round of 59

John Catlin's round of 59 secured him a place in the Asian Tour history books. (Photo: Getty)
John Catlin's round of 59 secured him a place in the Asian Tour history books. (Photo: Getty)

In the shadow of the legendary Players Championship on the PGA Tour, the Asian Tour is playing as part of the International Series Macau. Something historic happened in the third round of the tournament in China: John Catlin from the USA became the first player on the tour to play a round under 60 strokes and recorded the lowest score ever played on the Asian Tour with his round of 59.

Asian Tour: Catlin sets Tour record with ten birdies and an eagle

John Catlin got off to a strong start on the Asian Tour with 67-66 on the first two days. On the moving day, the US-American then caused pure amazement: after seven birdies on the first nine holes, an impressive round was already in the offing, which the 33-year-old completed fantastically on the back nine. Three more birdies took Catlin to the final hole, where he crowned his performance. An eagle on the 18th gave the American the first round of 59 ever played on the Asian Tour – a Tour record!

With 18 strokes under par after three rounds played, Catlin is currently deservedly in first place in the International Series Macau 2024. On Sunday, the US-American will try to defend his lead and crown his record round with the trophy. Catlin was the fourth player this year to break 60, following Joaquin Niemann at the LIV Golf Mayakoba and Cristobal Del Solar and Aldrich Potgieter on consecutive days at the Astara Golf Championship in Colombia on the Korn Ferry Tour. Catlin is a three-time winner on the DP World Tour whose dip in form sent him to the Asian Tour’s Q-School, where his career began. Catlin has won four titles on the Asian Tour.

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The 17 of the Players Championship 2024: Record man Hossler completes 1000

Players Championship 2024: The view of the legendary hole 17 in the morning sun. (Photo: Getty)
Players Championship 2024: The view of the legendary hole 17 in the morning sun. (Photo: Getty)

Beau Hossler would certainly like to do without this entry in the history books: In his second round of the 2024 Players Championship, the American sank the 1000th ball in the water of the island green on the legendary 17th hole. At least Hossler is not alone with his second-round failure. We take a look at the statistics for the second day on the 17th hole.

Players Championship 2024: Record man Hossler and 13 balls sunk

Beau Hossler had a bad day in the second round of the Players Championship 2024. With his shot into the water on hole 17, the American recorded the 1000th ball sunk in the ShotLink era (since 2003). The direction of the shot actually looked very good, but the length proved to be his undoing, causing the ball to miss the target. Not only did Hossler inadvertently write himself into the tournament’s history books with this shot, he also added a bogey to the scorecard. With a round of 74, Hossler missed the cut (+1).

However, it wasn’t just Beau Hossler who had to contend with the legendary island green. After ten balls landed in the water on the 17th in the first round, 13 more followed the path into the cool water on day two. Chesson Hadley came closest to the hole on the 137-yards shot: 1 foot 8 inches. Without a hole-in-one like Ryan Fox’s the day before, the average score was 3.06 strokes – a slight improvement on the previous day. In total, the golfers recorded 28 birdies, 90 pars, 17 bogeys and three double bogeys. Four players even shot above that. US player Chris Kirk was able to secure a small positive record: Kirk found the green safely and played his 41st consecutive round without sinking a ball in the water on hole 17. He thus drew level with Jason Dufner, who has played the most rounds without a ball in the water on hole 17 since 2003.

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Scheffler on the brink of withdrawing: “Didn’t know if I was going to be able to continue playing”

Scottie Scheffler was on the verge of pulling out of the tournament due to neck problems. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler was on the verge of pulling out of the tournament due to neck problems. (Photo: Getty)

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler struggled with severe muscular discomfort in his neck on the second day of the Players Championship 2024, which is why the American even had to be massaged on the course. The neck problems restricted Scheffler so much that he even considered withdrawing from the tournament, as the world number one revealed after the round.

Players Championship 2024: Scottie Scheffler struggles with neck problems

After his second round, Scottie Scheffler was immediately asked about his neck problems, which were obviously causing the defending champion problems. According to Scheffler, the pain started on the second hole: “Yeah, I hit a shot on my second hole today and I felt a little something in my neck, and then I tried to hit my tee shot on 12, and that’s when I could barely get the club back. So I got some treatment, maybe it loosened up a tiny bit, but most of the day I was pretty much laboring to get the club somehow away from me.” However, the US-American did not feel any pain in the run-up to the Players Championship.

Looking back to the second round: “Yeah, I did what I could to kind of stay in the tournament today, and hopefully it’ll loosen up and then I’ll be able to make somewhat normal swings tomorrow.” The plan is to get treatment and hope for an improvement.

Despite the severe discomfort, Scottie Scheffler played a good round of 69 and is still hot on the heels of leader Wyndham Clark (-14) thanks to his 67 on the first day and is six shots behind. The fact that the leaderboard looks so positive for Scheffler is not a matter of course for the 27-year-old. The defending champion even feared he had to withdraw from the tournament: “Yeah, like I said, I did enough I felt like today to keep myself somewhat in the tournament, and so that’s really all I could ask for. The way I was getting around the course, the way my neck was feeling, I didn’t know if I was going to be able to continue playing, so yeah, good fight out there.”

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Watch: McIlroy’s incredible par save at The Players Championship

Rory McIlroy impressed on the seventh hole with an outstanding par save. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy impressed on the seventh hole with an outstanding par save. (Photo: Getty)

After Rory McIlroy had a great day in the first round of The Players Championship 2024, things went anything but well for the Northern Irishman on the second day. With a poor round of 73, McIlroy dropped back to T14 and has his incredible par save to thank for the fact that the gap to leader Wyndham Clark is not even wider.

Players Championship 2024: McIlroy’s stunning par save on video

The start of the second round at The Players Championship 2024 was an up-and-down affair for Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman recorded three birdies and three bogeys on the first six holes before his first par of the day followed on the seventh hole. Of course, McIlroy accomplished this in inimitable style. Rory McIlroy’s tee shot found the pine straw. Still, he would go on to save par.

Despite this outstanding shot, Rory McIlroy cannot be satisfied with his second round. The 34-year-old went straight to the range after his round of 73.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the THE PLAYERS Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Wyndham Clark of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2024 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The PGA Tour is currently hosting THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, situated in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The tournament’s par-setting Players Stadium Course is renowned for its challenging greens.

The Players 2024: Wyndham Clark dominates, McIlroy struggles

As Round 2 unfurls, the leaderboard displays a competitive stance among the tour’s elite golfers. Leading the pack is Wyndham Clark of the United States with a total score of -14. He holds a firm grip on the top spot, four strokes ahead of his nearest competitors Xander Schauffele and Nick Taylor, both tied at the second position with a total score of -10.

Positioned at T4 are England’s Matt Fitzpatrick and the USA’s Maverick McNealy, their total scores tallied at -9. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler struggled with muscular problems in his neck during the second round, but still finds himself in T6 (-8) after a round of 69. Rory McIlroy got off to a weak start after his great start to the tournament and is T14 (-6) after a round of 73.

These PGA Tour Highlights from Round 2 have set the stage for an exciting finish, with a prize pot of $25,000,000 on the line. Do stay tuned for THE PLAYERS Championship Highlights for a curated view of the day’s events. As the fourth and final round approaches, the battle is intensifying for that famed spot of tournament champion. The thrill of the PGA Tour continues.

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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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Players Championship: Watch Scottie Scheffler Getting A Massage During The Round

Scottie Scheffler during round 2 of the Players Championship 2024 on PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler during round 2 of the Players Championship 2024 on PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler was treated by his physio during the second round of the Players Championship. It appears to be a problem with his neck. On the tee of the 14th hole, the world number 1 received a massage while sitting on a folding chair. Scheffler, who should have had the honour of teeing off after his birdie on hole 13, allowed his flight partners Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas to tee off first. The two were already on the fairway before Scheffler hit his tee shot.

Video: Scottie Scheffler receives treatment at Players Championship

Scottie Scheffler receiving treatment on the 14th tee for discomfort in his neck. He remains just one shot back of the lead. pic.twitter.com/CM13olqc0y — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 15, 2024

At this point, Scheffler was two shots under par after four holes and just one shot behind the leaders. As a result of his treatment, the flight was informed that they had lost too much time and needed to pick up the pace.

The problems apparently began after his tee shot on hole 12, after which Scheffler enquired with a rules official whether treatment would be possible during the round.

The Scheffler Shuffle is evolving. (He found the fairway.) pic.twitter.com/QjtmuTi1Yf — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 15, 2024

Scheffler would be the first player to defend his title at the Players Championship. After a round of 67 on day 1, he is a good step closer to this achievement, if his neck problems don’t affect him now.

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