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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights from Round 3 of the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Leader at this weeks PGA Tour event: Taylor Pendrith. (Image: Getty)
Leader at this weeks PGA Tour event: Taylor Pendrith. (Image: Getty)

The PGA Tour continues to illuminate the golf world with its action as The CJ Cup Byron Nelson unfolds at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The latest round added an interesting dynamic into the competition, manifesting different shades of PGA Tour highlights.

In terms of the leaderboard, Taylor Pendrith of Canada stands at the top with a total score of -19. Close on his heels is American Jake Knapp trailing by just one stroke with an overall score of -18. Occupying the third position is another American Ben Kohles, tied with Matt Wallace of England both boasting a total score of -17. On the fifth spot is Alex Noren from Sweden and the American Kelly Kraft, both recording a total score of -15.

Diving into the daily scores, there were three remarkable performances. Leading the day was the current tournament leader Pendrith, showcasing a daily score of -8. His nearest rivals were Kohles and Kevin Tway from the USA who played rounds of a daily score of -6 and -7 respectively.

The competition carries a prize pool of $9,500,000, underlining the significance of the event. The featured video provides a compilation of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson highlights from the latest round.

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THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson: The PGA Tour round 3 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: LIV Tour Highlights From Round 2 of the Singapore Event

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MAY 03: Brooks Koepka of Smash GC plays his shot from the eighth tee during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational - Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club on May 03, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images)

The LIV Tour has arrived in Sentosa, Singapore, taking place at the exclusive Sentosa Golf Club. The competition remains fierce as we complete the second round of the exciting tournament.

Leading the leaderboard is Brooks Koepka from the USA with a total score of 130, achieving a striking daily score of -7, and an overall score of -12. Behind him are Thomas Pieters (BEL), Adrian Meronk (POL), Abraham Ancer (MEX), and Matthew Wolff (USA) tied in second position. Each has a total score of 133, exhibiting outstanding performances and competition with an overall score of -9.

The best daily scores of this round were posted by Brooks Koepka (USA), Matthew Wolff (USA), and Cameron Smith (AUS), each with splendid figures of -7, -6, and -6. These daily scores highlight the great strides they made in their performances.

The prize money for the Singapore tournament is a whopping $25,000,000, no doubt fueling the fiery competition and the determination of the players to excel.

The video attached below provides the Singapore Highlights of the second round of the tournament. Specifically, it offers a montage of the best shots, competitive rivalries and the incredible skills exhibited throughout the day by the competing players.

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Jim Furyk and Mike “Fluff” Cowan part ways after 25 years

Jim Furyk and Mike "Fluff" Cowan go their separate ways after 25 years. Cowan returns to the PGA Tour. (Source: Getty)
Jim Furyk and Mike "Fluff" Cowan go their separate ways after 25 years. Cowan returns to the PGA Tour. (Source: Getty)

For over a quarter of a century, caddie legend Mike “Fluff” Cowan and golf pro Jim Furyk formed an inseparable duo on the course. But now they have parted ways by mutual agreement, as Cowan has found his way back onto the PGA Tour.

Separation from Jim Furyk: Mike “Fluff” Cowan returns to the PGA Tour

Cowan, who already stood on the green alongside Tiger Woods in the late 1990s, is now returning to the big stage of golf. At this week’s CJ Cup Byron Nelson in McKinney, Texas, he is supporting Taiwanese professional C.T. Pan. “It’s hard to say goodbye after 25 years,” Cowan commented to Golfweek. “But sometimes it’s necessary to make the right move, even if it’s difficult.” The decision comes at a time when Jim Furyk has been sidelined by injuries for the last two years. His best result on the Champions Tour this season was a tied 33rd place at the Hoag Classic in March.

“We’re playing for two million dollars. They’re playing for 8, 20, 25 million,” Furyk wrote in a message to Golfweek. “I knew it was a good opportunity for him, and C.T. is playing pretty well. (Fluff) was hesitant. Because he’s a great person at heart. But I pushed and we both knew it was the best thing for him and his family.” Compared to Furyk’s modest earnings of 19,464 US dollars this season, the 32-year-old Pan has already earned 674,187 US dollars. For Furyk’s son Tanner, the split has created a special opportunity to caddie for his father at three or four events this summer.

Cowan can look back on an impressive career in which he has worked for golfers such as Ed Sabo (1976-78), Peter Jacobsen (1978-96) and Tiger Woods (1996-99).

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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights From Round 2 of the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 03: Jake Knapp of the United States plays his shot from the 16th tee during the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 03, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 03: Jake Knapp of the United States plays his shot from the 16th tee during the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 03, 2024 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

The PGA Tour was in action at the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson tournament, set on the picturesque greens of TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Round 2 brought forth a mix of excellent golfing, positioning the top five players with remarkable total scores on the leaderboard.

Jake Knapp of the USA took the lead at the end of the day with a total score of -14. Close contests followed with Troy Merritt of the USA and Matt Wallace from England both tied at the second position with a total score of -13. While the fourth position saw Kelly Kraft from the USA, the total score of -12. Tied at the fifth position with a total score of -11 were Davis Riley from the USA, Taylor Pendrith from Canada, and fellow Americans, Keith Mitchell and Ben Kohles.

The round offered golf enthusiasts some PGA Tour highlights with Troy Merritt, Keith Mitchell, and S.H. Kim showcasing the best daily scores of the day. Merritt took the lead with a daily score of -9, followed by Mitchell and S.H. Kim, both demonstrating solid games with a daily score of -6 each.

The tournament coverage would be incomplete without mentioning THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Highlights. Comprising of key moments and shots from the day’s plays, the highlight reel offers viewers a glimpse into the best and most noteworthy moments from Round 2.

With two more rounds remaining before the tournament concludes, golfers will aim to refine their shots, strategize their games and put forth their best foot in the quest for the tournament title.

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THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson: The PGA Tour Round 2 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: PGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson

Round 1 of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson. (Photo: Getty)
Round 1 of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson. (Photo: Getty)

At the top of the sports news today is the PGA Tour, specifically round one of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. The tournament kicked off in McKinney, Texas, USA, showcasing a high caliber of golf skills at the TPC Craig Ranch course. The tournament has lined up an impressive prize fund of $9.5 million, attracting the talent of multiple golf professionals from around the world.

Leading the tournament after the first round is Matt Wallace of England. His total score is now -8 under par. In close pursuit are Taylor Pendrith from Canada, Alex Noren from Sweden, Chesson Hadley, Jake Knapp, Davis Riley, Kelly Kraft, and Taiga Semikawa from Japan, all occupying the second spot with a total score of -7 under par.

A PGA Tour Highlights video encapsulates all the key moments of the action-packed first round, offering a glimpse into the skill and precision of these top golfers. As is standard in golf tournaments, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson will culminate after four rounds. No predictions will be made in this reporting piece, but the anticipation runs high for the following rounds. Keep up with THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Highlights for the latest update on this golf tournament.

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THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson: 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: LIV Tour Highlights from Round 1 of the Singapore Tournament

The first round highlights from the LIV Golf event in Singapore. (Image: Getty)
The first round highlights from the LIV Golf event in Singapore. (Image: Getty)

The LIV Tour sees golf pros compete across the globe. Currently, the action is centered in Sentosa, Singapore at the renowned Sentosa Golf Club for the Singapore event. This tour promises a price money pool of $25,000,000.

At the close of Round 1, the Leaderboard reads with Colombian star, Sebastian Muñoz in the first position with a total score of -6. Tied in second, with a total score of -5, is a pack comprised of Thomas Pieters from Belgium, Americans Brooks Koepka and Cameron Tringale, along with Abraham Ancer from Mexico.

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TaylorMade and Under Armour Sign Young Prodigy Kris Kim

Young prodigy takes his first steps on the PGA Tour: Kris Kim. (Image: Getty)
Young prodigy takes his first steps on the PGA Tour: Kris Kim. (Image: Getty)

For young talent Kris Kim, the past weeks must have been really exciting. This week, Kim ist making his debut on the big stage of the PGA Tour at the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. Apart from his debut, the 16-year-old has also signed a contract with Under Armour and TaylorMade, as the two brands have revealed.

Kris Kim now signed to Under Armour and TaylorMade

As the two major brands have revealed, they both signed Kris Kim this week. As the English player stated in an interview, he has been in contact with Under Armour for some time now. “Under Armour has helped me for some time now. I’m very grateful for their support and very happy to continue the partnership”, says Kim.

The same goes for TaylorMade who have been surveying the progression of his game and keeping in touch with him for the past three years. In his bag, Kim has switched to the P-7MB irons providing him with a good feel and control over the ball. His interesting choices also include a P-770-2-iron, which he likes to tee off with. Here is a full list with his set of golf clubs.

Kris Kim WITB

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9°)

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°)

2-iron/4-iron: TaylorMade P-770

5-iron to PW: TaylorMade P-7MB

Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 (50°/56°/60°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Ball: TaylorMade TP 5

“No doubt Kris is among the very best”

The exceptional talent also has the officials of the two brands raving. “It’s great to be working with such an exciting talent as Kris. His hard work ethic and humble nature aligns with the values of Under Armour perfectly. We look forward to supporting Kris reach his goals over the coming years.” says Kevin Ross, Managing Director at Under Armour EMEA.

Mark Thistleton, Senior Tour Representative at TaylorMade, also only has kind words for the Englishman. “There is no doubt Kris is among the very best of not just young British Golfers, but junior golfers from around the World. He showed his skills on the big stage during a successful Junior Ryder Cup in 2023 which capped off a very dominant year in junior golf for him.” states Thistleton and adds: “We at TaylorMade are all about using our equipment expertise to help nurture young talented golfers like Kris as they develop skill, speed and power at an increasingly young age and fast pace. We are thrilled to see his success to date and that he continues to put his trust in us and our products.”

The stage is definitely set for Kris Kim, with lots of expectations to be met. With the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson underway, Kim is making his first steps in a possibly promising career.

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Invitation Accepted: Tiger Woods to Play the US Open 2024

Tiger Woods last played the 2024 US Masters (Photo: Getty)
Tiger Woods last played the 2024 US Masters (Photo: Getty)

It is the first time in almost 30 years that Tiger Woods has not automatically qualified for a major tournament. Thanks to his countless successes, Woods has not missed a single major qualification since the 1996 PGA Championship, in which he took part as an amateur. In 2024, he will have to rely on a special permit for the first time.

While he enjoys a lifetime entry into the US Masters and the PGA Championship and is allowed to play in the British Open until the age of 60, his eligibility to play in the US Open expired this year. He last received a five-year exemption for the US Open following his victory at the 2019 US Masters, but this expired at the beginning of the year.

Tiger Woods plays the US Open 2024 thanks to special permit

Tiger Woods celebrated his last major success in 2019. His victory at the 2019 US Masters was considered the greatest comeback in golf history – since then, Woods has been plagued by various injuries that have repeatedly made it impossible for him to play golf. He has since competed in several major tournaments again. He has announced about one start per month for this season. This includes participation in the US Open 2024.

However, Tiger Woods needed special permission to do so: “The U.S. Open, our national championship, is a truly special event for our game and one that has helped define my career. I’m honored to receive this exemption and could not be more excited for the opportunity to compete in this year’s U.S. Open, especially at Pinehurst, a venue that means so much to the game.”

Will Tiger Woods make history once again?

Woods last won the tournament in 2008 and this year, from June 13-16, it will be decided whether the 15-time major champion will triumph once again. “The story of the U.S. Open could not be written without Tiger Woods,” USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer said in a statement. “From his 15-stroke victory at Pebble Beach in 2000 to his inspiring win on a broken leg at Torrey Pines in 2008, this championship is simply better when Tiger is in the field, and his accomplishments in the game undoubtedly made this an easy decision for our special exemption committee.”

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Watch: DP World Tour Highlights from Round 1 of the Volvo China Open

Tied for the lead: Romain Langasque at this weeks DP World Tour event. (Image: Getty)
Tied for the lead: Romain Langasque at this weeks DP World Tour event. (Image: Getty)

The first round of the Volvo China Open, part of the DP World Tour, took place at the Hidden Grace GC in Shenzhen, China. The DP World Tour Highlights from the first round showcased some impressive shots. The tournament sees golfers competing for a total prize money of 2.25 million USD.

DP World Tour: Tie at the top of the table

The Volvo China Open Highlights bring into focus the top performers of this round. France’s Romain Langasque and Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg, both sharing the top position on the board with total scores of 63, nine under par. They are closely followed by China’s Haotong Li, whose total score is 64, eight under par. The fourth position is shared by Gordan Brixi from Czech Republic Italy’s Guido Migliozzi and Julien Guerrier from France, all posting a total score of 65 and seven under par.

The accompanying video provides an encompassing view of the best moments of the first round.

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Volvo China Open: The DP World 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 DP World 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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PGA Tour: 16-Year-Old Golfer Kris Kim To Debut in CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Teenage prodigy Kris Kim will debut in Texas this week. (Photo: Getty)

At just 16 years old, British golfer Kris Kim will compete against the creme-de-la-creme of international players, including former world number ones Jordan Spieth, Adam Scott, and Jason Day in the PGA Tour. This major sports milestone for the teenage prodigy will occur on Thursday, May 2nd at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, hosted in McKinney, Texas.

Kim has rapidly ascended the ranks in the junior golf world, drawing attention after his critical contributions to Europe’s victory in last year’s Junior Ryder Cup. His recent achievements also include winning the Boys’ Amateur Championship, the European Individual Championship, and the McGregor Trophy.

The Rising Star from a Golfing Lineage

Kris Kim’s entry into the professional golf scene is bolstered by his lineage; his mother, Ji-Hyun Suh, is a former LPGA player from South Korea. Suh, who started her professional career in the late 90s, has been instrumental in coaching her son. Kris mentioned the invaluable advice and strategic insights he receives from his mother, emphasizing her role in his mental and technical preparation for the game.

Educational Commitments and Inspirations

Despite his rigorous sports schedule and now the PGA Tour, Kim is also managing academic responsibilities, specifically his preparation for the GCSE exams. He acknowledged the difficulty in balancing his studies with his golf career but remains committed to excelling in both arenas.