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PGA Tour: Peter Malnati wins Valspar Championship 2024

Peter Malnati celebrates winning the 2024 Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour with his son. (Photo: Getty)
Peter Malnati celebrates winning the 2024 Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour with his son. (Photo: Getty)

The winner of the Valspar Championship 2024 is Peter Malnati. On a thrilling final day, the US American came out on top against Cameron Young and Co. to secure his first victory on the PGA Tour in 3058 days.

PGA Tour: 3058 days after first Tour win – Malnati wins in Florida

It’s been 3058 days since Peter Malnati celebrated his first and so far only victory on the PGA Tour – at the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship. That has now changed: On a thrilling final day, the US-American prevailed with a strong round of 67 and a two-shot lead over compatriot Cameron Young (-12). There is a surprising reason why Malnati relied on yellow balls: “The reason why I switched is that my 3-year-old son, who is now 4, liked them. It still makes me think of him, and that’s worth a smile or two, which is worth a lot to me out there.”

The yellow balls obviously paid off. Peter Malnati played a consistently strong tournament with 66-71-68-67 and showed nerves of steel on the final day after an early bogey on the fourth. The 36-year-old made a birdie on the sixth hole to return to even par and then really got going on the back nine. Malnati recorded three birdies on the first three holes and completed the final day with a birdie on the 17th. His closest rival Cameron Young even had the chance to get back to 12 under par with a birdie on the last hole, but clearly missed this opportunity with a bogey. Chandler Phillips and Mackenzie Hughes finished in a tie for third place.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 4 of the Valspar Championship

PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Peter Malnati of the United States putts on the second green during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 24, 2024 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

The PGA Tour was in full swing this weekend at the Valspar Championship, hosted at the renowned Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. The tournament marked the conclusion of round 4, with PGA Tour Highlights showcasing some tremendous performances and notable achievements, with USA’s Peter Malnati emerging as the winner.

USA’s Peter Malnati found his way to the top of the leaderboard with a total score of -12. Malnati was closely followed by fellow US player Cameron Young, finishing with a total score of -10. Sharing the third spot were Chandler Phillips from the US and Mackenzie Hughes from Canada, both posting a total score of -9. Rounding out the top five, Xander Schauffele, Carl Yuan, and Ryan Moore all tied with a total score of -8.

In terms of the daily score, Xander Schauffele impressed with a -6, closely followed by Malnati and Cameron Young, both clocking in at -4 and -3 respectively.

The Valspar Championship is known for its generous prize pool, this year offering a noteworthy $8,400,000. Tournament excitement is set to continue as players vie for their share of this staggering prize pool.

Any golf enthusiast will appreciate the Valspar Championship Highlights, showcasing an impressive compilation of top shots and key moments.

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Valspar 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.

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PGA Tour Live Blog: Peter Malnati wins the Valspar Championship 2024

PGA Tour: Valspar Championship Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
PGA Tour: Valspar Championship Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

Valspar Championship 2024 Live Scores

The Valspar Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Palm Harbor, Florida, United States of America at the Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course). The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Valspar Championship is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $8,400,000.
The course for the tournament at Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour remains in Florida. After the Players Championship, the tour will once again play on the east coast of the United States as part of the Valspar Championship, which was founded in 2000.

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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DP World Tour Live Blog: Jesper Svensson wins Porsche Singapore Classic

Swede Jesper Svensson wins the Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 of the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Swede Jesper Svensson wins the Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 of the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Singapore Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Singapore, Singapore at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Singapore Classic is part of the DP World Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,500,000.
The course for the tournament at Laguna National Golf Resort Club plays at Par 72.

The DP World Tour is playing its first Asian Swing tournament with the Porsche Singapore Classic. The first hole-in-one vehicle from Porsche on the DP World Tour in Asia will be up for grabs at the start of the new title partnership.

DP World Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the DP World Tour live. The DP World Tour is the top golf league alongside the PGA Tour. Originally started on the European continent, it now includes tournaments all over the world. With events in Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East and partnerships with the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour has a truly global reach. The official name of the organization is PGA European Tour and the DP World Tour is headquartered at the Wentworth Club in Virgina Water, England.

In the 2024 season, a total of 45 tournaments will be held in over 25 different countries. This versatility and the many different venues are what make the tour so appealing to golfers. The prize money is slightly lower on average than on the neighboring PGA Tour and ranges between 1.2 million dollars and 10 million dollars (DP World Tour Championship).
Since 2009, the official money ranking of the DP World Tour has been the “Race to Dubai“. This includes all relevant tournaments (including the major tournaments) from a season for the ranking. The overall winner of the Race to Dubai receives a five-year playing license on the DP World Tour, the Harry Vardon Trophy and bonus prize money of six million US dollars.

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LPGA Tour Live Blog: Nelly Korda wins in California

Nelly Korda wins on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Nelly Korda wins on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship 2024 Live Scores

The FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States of America at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship is part of the LPGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Palos Verdes Golf Club plays at Par 71.

The LPGA Tour plays in California. The tournament has had four different names since it was founded in 2018 and since this year the tournament has been held as the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship.

LPGA Tour live

The LPGA Tour is the largest tournament series in women’s professional golf. Most events are held in the USA, but the tour also has a global focus, for example with a strong Asian swing.
Five major tournaments are organised on the women’s tour: the Chevron Championship, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open and, in cooperation with the Ladies European Tour, the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Evian Championship.

In addition to the LPGA Tour, there is also the second-tier Symetra Tour, which can be used to qualify for the next season of the big tour. Similar to the men’s tour, there are also qualifying tournaments, the annual Qualifying School, where you can earn the right to play on the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour or neither, depending on your ranking.

The LPGA is the oldest continuing women’s professional sports organisation in the United States. It succeeded the WPGA (Women’s Professional Golf Association, 1944-1949). The LPGA was founded in 1950 by 13 founding women. Alice Bauer, Patty Berg, Bettye Danoff, Helen Dettweiler, Marlene Hagge, Helen Hicks, Opal Hill, Betty Jameson, Sally Sessions, Marilynn Smith, Shirley Spork, Louise Suggs, and Babe Zaharias.

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Challenge Tour Live Blog: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen wins Kolkata Challenge 2024

Challenge Tour Kolkata Challenge 2024 live (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour Kolkata Challenge 2024 live (Photo: Getty)

Kolkata Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Kolkata Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Kolkata, West Bengal, India at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Kolkata 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 Royal Calcutta Golf Club plays at Par 72.

After the Dehli Challenge, the Challenge Tour is playing its second tournament in a row in India. At the Kolkata Challenge the oldest golf club outside of Great Britain, Royal Calcutta Golf Club, will make its debut appearance on the Challenge Tour schedule this year.

Challenge Tour live

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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Champions Tour Live Blog: Padraig Harrington wins Hoag Classic 2024

PGA Tour Champions Hoag Classic 2024 Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
PGA Tour Champions Hoag Classic 2024 Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

Hoag Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Hoag Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Newport Beach, California, United States of America at the Newport Beach CC. The tournament starts at the Friday, 22nd of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Hoag Classic is part of the Champions Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Newport Beach CC plays at Par 71.

The Champions Tour plays as part of the Hoag Classic in California. With two victories by Ernie Els and a win by Retief Goosen in the last three editions, the tournament is currently firmly in South African hands.

Champions Tour live

The PGA Tour Champions, formerly known as the Senior PGA Tour and Champions Tour, is a professional golf tournament series designed specifically for golfers aged 50 and over. This tour offers a platform for experienced golfers who have already completed their regular career on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour Champions is characterised by shorter tournaments, usually over three rounds instead of the usual four, and there is no cut so that all qualified players compete in the entire tournament.

The participants are often former PGA Tour players and Major winners, which gives the Tour a high level of competitiveness and prestige. The PGA Tour Champions allows fans to continue to see some of the most legendary names in golf in action. The Tour also includes unique team and match play events that differ from the usual PGA Tour formats.

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DP World Tour: Jesper Svensson wins Porsche Singapore Classic in Playoff

Victorious at this weeks DP World Tour event: Jesper Svensson. (Image: Getty)
Victorious at this weeks DP World Tour event: Jesper Svensson. (Image: Getty)


The DP World Tour concluded this week with the Porsche Singapore Classic at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. The overall victory was claimed by the Swedish player Jesper Svensson after a strong final round.

Final Leaderboard of the Porsche Singapore Classic

DP World Tour: Swedish player wins thrilling playoff

In the battle for the overall victory, Swedish player Jesper Svensson and Thai player Kiradech Aphibarnrat faced off in a playoff. Both players had played very well in the final round, securing a tied lead with the two best daily rounds of 63 and 64. Aphibarnrat started with four birdies on the front nine and remained unfazed by a bogey on the 12th. He initiated a birdie streak between holes 14 and 16 and fought his way to the playoff with an eagle on the 18th. His opponent, Jesper Svensson, had a strong start with two birdies and an eagle, adding more birdies on the 6th and 8th. Despite two bogeys on holes 9 and 10, he regained momentum with two birdies on the 14th and another eagle. Two birdies on the final two holes secured him the best daily round and a spot in the playoff against the Thai player, where he prevailed on the third playoff hole to claim the overall victory with a total score of 9 under par.

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PGA Tour: Keith Mitchell pulls ahead at the top

Sits at the top of the table: Keith Mitchell. (Image: Getty)
Sits at the top of the table: Keith Mitchell. (Image: Getty)

The PGA Tour enters the final day of the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida today. In Round 3, Keith Mitchell managed to secure a two-stroke lead over the pursuers.

Full Leaderboard of the Valspar Championship

PGA Tour: Leader bounces back after slow start

The start of Round 3 didn’t go as planned for the leading American. After a birdie on the opening hole, Mitchell suffered bogeys on holes 3, 5, and 6. However, his round turned positive thereafter. With birdies on holes 7, 12, and 14, Mitchell expanded his lead at the top of the leaderboard by two strokes with a strong finish. He played birdies on holes 16 and 17, followed by an eagle on the 18th. Thus, the 32-year-old finished the day with a 66, 5-under-par round. The trio of pursuers, Seamus Power, Mackenzie Hughes, and Peter Malnati, concluded the day with rounds of 68, 69, and 68 respectively, standing at a total score of 8 under par, two strokes behind the leader. The overall field is sticking pretty close together, promising excitement for the final day.

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Full Hole Maps: Shot Scope presents new functions

The latest innovation on the wrist with Shot Scope. (Photo: Shot Scope)
The latest innovation on the wrist with Shot Scope. (Photo: Shot Scope)

Shot Scope, the golf industry leader in advanced GPS and shot tracking technology, has introduced a new feature called ‘hole maps’ to its market-leading X5 watch. This feature overlays individual data onto every hole through an interactive map view, allowing golfers to efficiently navigate the course using their own yardages. This innovation marks the first time players can access their personalized data mapped onto the current hole, enhancing their ability to tackle any course strategically.

David Hunter, CEO of Shot Scope, highlights the significance of this addition: “The addition of hole maps to the X5 is something existing users can really make use of, seeing how the bank of statistics they’ve already collected can be used to inform their round as they take on each hole.”

Shot Scope: “Full Hole Maps” on over 36,000 golf courses worldwide

These hole maps are available for free via a firmware update to any Shot Scope X5 user and provide detailed layouts of every hole, including distances to the pin and middle of the green. The X5 now serves as a comprehensive course guide on the wrist, tailored with individual data to assist in making key strategic decisions.

Furthermore, the X5’s full-color touchscreen display utilizes personalized data to access Performance-Average distances for a golfer’s three longest clubs, aiding in informed club selection off the tee. The zoom map and target line features help golfers find the perfect line off the tee, reducing the impact of blind tee shots and providing data that a laser alone cannot.

The new hole maps establish the X5 as a GPS golf watch with unmatched performance qualities, including automatic performance tracking and over 100 statistics, such as Strokes Gained. Real-time distances to all greens, hazards, and doglegs on over 36,000 preloaded courses worldwide ensure golfers have everything they need on their wrist while they play.

Priced at $299.99, the X5 is part of Shot Scope’s affordable high-tech GPS and performance tracking products, which have no subscription fees and offer free firmware updates. With these innovative features, Shot Scope continues to redefine the GPS watch category, connecting data and golfers to drive improvement on the course.

(Text: Shot Scope)