FARMINGTON, UTAH - AUGUST 02: Sam Bennett looks on from the ninth hole during the second round of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health at Oakridge Country Club on August 02, 2024 in Farmington, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank is a notable event on the Korn Ferry Tour. The tournament takes place in Farmington, Utah, USA, at the Oakridge Country Club. The championship offers a prize pool of $1,000,000. The final round, Round 4, has been completed, and the leaderboard features some impressive performances.
Cristobal Del Solar from Chile leads the tournament with a total score of -15. He is followed by David Kocher from the USA, who has a total score of -14. Marcelo Rozo from Colombia and Karl Karl from Australia are tied for third place, each with a total score of -13. Brett Drewitt from Australia, Carter Jenkins from the USA, and Quade Cummins from the USA share the fifth position, each with a total score of -12.
On this final day, Karl Karl from Australia, Cristobal Del Solar from Chile, and Frankie Capan from the USA played the best rounds, each achieving a daily score of -9, -8, and -8 respectively.
The results of this round are a key part of the tournament’s conclusion. The provided video compilation showcases the highlights of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank. The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank Highlights and Korn Ferry Tour Highlights mark the end of an exciting tournament week.
Overall, the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank has concluded with high competitive spirit and remarkable performances, making it a significant event on the Korn Ferry Tour.
PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Dewi Weber of the Netherlands looks on during the second round of the Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club on August 02, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
The Portland Classic, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently being held at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon. The tournament offers a total prize money of $1,750,000. As we look into the highlights of the fourth and final round, the focus is on the top positions and notable daily performances.
Leading the leaderboard is Dewi Weber from the Netherlands, with a total score of 128. Weber has achieved a daily score of -10 in the current round, placing her at the top with a total score (TTP) of -16. Tied for second place are Andrea Lee from the USA and Polly Mack from Germany, both with a total score of 130 and -14 TTP. They both recorded daily scores of -9 and -5, respectively.
In fourth place, tied, are Jenny Shin from South Korea and Grace Kim from Australia, each with a total score of 131 and -13 TTP. Their daily scores are both -7.
The best rounds of the day were played by Dewi Weber with a daily score of -10, Andrea Lee with a daily score of -9, and Alexa Pano from the USA, who also recorded an impressive daily score of -8. Pano currently holds a tied position in sixth place on the leaderboard with a total score of 132 and -12 TTP.
The Portland Classic has showcased strong performances and tight competition, with key moments captured in the highlights video. As the tournament concludes, these LPGA Tour Highlights and Portland Classic Highlights feature the standout plays and significant shots from the final round, marking the end of an exciting event in Portland.
Portland Classic: The LPGA Tour round 2 highlights
About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.
Polly Mack of Germany plays her shot from the 14th tee during the first round of the Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club on August 01, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
The Portland Classic, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently being held at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon, USA. The tournament offers a prize fund of $1,750,000. The highlights of the final round center around the remarkable performances and the final rankings of the players.
The top position on the leaderboard is held by Polly Mack from Germany, who finished with a total score of -9. Following her in a tie for second place are Samantha Wagner from the USA, Nataliya Guseva, and Hyo Joon Jang from Korea, each with a total score of -8. Emma Talley from the USA, Daniela Darquea from Ecuador, and Caroline Masson from Germany share the fifth position, all with a total score of -7.
The best rounds of the day were played by Polly Mack, Samantha Wagner, and Nataliya Guseva. Polly Mack’s daily score for the final round was -9, while both Samantha Wagner and Nataliya Guseva achieved a daily score of -8 each.
A video compilation of the highlights from this round is available, showcasing the key moments and performances from these final stages of the tournament.
With the Portland Classic concluding after four rounds, the final leaderboard stands firm, recognizing Polly Mack as the leader, followed closely by her peers. These results are a testament to the exciting play observed throughout the event. Visit our site for more LPGA Tour Highlights and detailed Portland Classic Highlights.
Portland Classic: The LPGA Tour round 1 highlights
About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.
FARMINGTON, UTAH - AUGUST 06: Ollie Schniederjans shoots on the ninth hole during the final round of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank at Oakridge Country Club on August 06, 2023 in Farmington, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, part of the Korn Ferry Tour, is currently being held at the Oakridge Country Club in Farmington, Utah, USA. The tournament features a total prize pool of $1,000,000. The fourth and final round of the tournament has concluded, and the spotlight is on the top performers.
Ollie Schniederjans, Carter Jenkins, and Roberto Diaz are tied for the first position, each with a total score of 63, eight under par. They share the top spot on the leaderboard with a total score (TTP) of -8. Daniel Summerhays and Ross Steelman are among several players tied for the fourth position, each with a total score of 64, seven under par, giving them a total score (TTP) of -7.
The day’s best rounds were recorded by Ollie Schniederjans, Carter Jenkins, and Roberto Diaz, each achieving a daily score of -8. Strong performances were also noted from Daniel Summerhays, Ross Steelman, Jeffrey Kang, Mark Goetz, Cristobal Del Solar, Chris Baker, Marcelo Rozo, and Ryan Hall, who all scored -7 for the day.
A comprehensive highlight video of this round is available, covering key moments and significant plays from the final round. For more details and visual highlights, viewers can refer to the “Korn Ferry Tour Highlights” for the “Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank Highlights”.
This concludes the fourth round and the final results of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Michael Phelps at the Olympic golf tournament in 2024. (Image: Twitter/@olympicgolf)
Seeing Michael Phelps at the 2024 Olympics is no big surprise. Seeing Michael Phelps at the Olympic golf tournament is perhaps more of a surprise. The record-breaking swimmer’s passion for golf is well known.
2024 Olympics: Michael Phelps at the Golf Tournament
During his visit to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, he is not spending his time exclusively in the Aquatic Centre, which he has probably seen more than enough of in his life, but is also enjoying the fresh air outside on the golf course at Le Golf National.
Michael Phelps has long been an avid golfer and also an enthusiastic golf fan, having followed Tier Woods live at Augusta National when he won the Masters in 2019, for example. Since ending his active career after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, he has had all the more time to devote to this other sport. But even before that, he was excellent with the club. Proof A: This incredible putt from 48 metres at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2012.
Golf at the Olympics 2028 will be played at the Riviera Country Club. (Photo: Getty)
Confirmation! It was expected anyway, and now the International Golf Federation (IGF) has made it official in the run-up to Paris: the Olympic golf tournaments of the 2028 Los Angeles Games will be held at the Riviera Country Club, which is best known as the venue for Tiger Woods’ Genesis Invitational. The ensemble in the west of the Californian megalopolis has already been an Olympic stage – at the 1932 Games, the tenth in the modern era and the first in the City of Angels. Back then, however, the Riviera Equestrian Club and the neighbouring grounds of the golf club, which was founded in 1926, hosted all the equestrian competitions.
According to the World Golf Federation, Riviera will finally host the long-awaited third golf competition. In Paris, IGF Secretary General Antony Scanlon spoke of a mixed competition over 36 holes for 16 teams from the two 60-player fields, with a strokeplay and a best-ball round. The IGF proposal has been submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and, according to Scanlon, in-depth discussions are planned for this week. So the chances are good for Minjee and Min Woo Lee to play for Olympic golf honours not only as brother and sister, but also as a team in four years’ time.
Olympic Golf Stars in Paris. (Photo: Instagram.com/@scottiescheffler and @golfdigest)
Early childhood moulding: Bennett Scheffler is less than three months old and already a cosmopolitan. Because dad Scottie and mum Meredith have been taking their little boy, who was born on 8 May, with them almost everywhere ever since. Even to the Olympic Games 2024. Baby Bennett has been to the Louvre and made the Mona Lisa smile a little more, strolled along the banks of the Seine with his parents, watched the Olympic table tennis tournament and witnessed the Olympic comeback of exceptional gymnast Simone Biles. In short: an American in Paris.
“It felt like we only saw a tenth of the museum. We were there for two hours, but I could have spent days looking at all the old paintings and reading the descriptions. I can get very interested in this kind of thing: The talent of the artists is absolutely stunning – and just great that their work has made it through time and survived.”
Speaking of which, a lot of the golfing Olympians used the free time between the play-in rounds for excursions and visits to other sporting venues. Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy, for example, watched Rafael Nadal’s doubles appearance with Carlos Alcaraz, presumably the last appearance of the Spanish tennis hero and 14-time French Open winner at Stade Roland Garros; and in view of the snapshot from the stands, we can only hope that the expression on McIlroy’s wife Erica’s face is merely due to the snapshot. Hey guys, you’re in the city of love.
The Aroeira Challenge Golf Course. (Image: Aroeira Challenge )
The Aroeira Challenge is a golf course located in Charneca da Caparica, Portugal. Situated within a vast pine forest, this course is recognized for its diverse terrain and the variety it offers compared to its older sibling, the Aroeira Pines Classic.
Aroeira Challange – The Greens are not to mess with
The course design accommodates players of all levels and ages, featuring a range of tee options and five lakes that impact play on ten different holes. A distinctive element of the Aroeira Challenge is its large, undulating greens, which feature several levels. Among its holes, the 17th stands out as one of the most challenging. Measuring 430 meters with a par of four, this hole demands two quality shots to reach the green in regulation. The green itself is protected by a steep slope on the left and two bunkers on the right, emphasizing the need for precision. This makes the 17th hole the signature hole on the course, which was designed by Donald Steel.
Looking ahead, the Aroeira Challenge is slated for significant upgrades in 2025. Planned renovations include extensive work on the bunkers, tees, greens, course landscaping, and the irrigation system. These improvements aim to enhance the playing experience, ensuring that the course remains attractive and challenging for future players.
The combination of challenging holes, diverse terrain, and upcoming upgrades solidifies the Aroeira Challenge’s reputation as a noteworthy destination for golfers. The proactive approach to course maintenance and the commitment to improving player experience underscore its status in the golfing community.
The new P-Series models from TaylorMade. (Image: TaylorMade)
TaylorMade Golf introduces the new P-770 and P-7CB irons, bringing new options for skilled amateurs and tour stars to their portfolio. These irons offer a combination of performance, feel and consistency. The P-770 irons promote consistent shot shaping and clean ground contact, while the P-7CB irons are designed for precise and consistent shots.
TaylorMade P-770 irons promise performance and feel
TaylorMade Golf expands the P-Series with the new P-770 irons, which promise outstanding performance and precise feedback. These irons are specifically designed for golfers looking for a combination of forgiveness and control without compromising feel. The P-770 irons are characterised by a forged construction that offers a pure feel at impact as well as accurate sound, responsiveness and feedback. With the modified Leading Edge in the P-770 irons, TaylorMade aims to provide both consistent shot shaping and clean ground contact.
Another feature of the P-770 irons is the FLTD CG system. This system positions the centre of gravity (CG) lower in the long irons and higher in the short irons, which should ensure ideal launch conditions for every club. In addition, a tungsten weight and a slightly wider sole ensure a consistent flight in the short and medium irons, while the long irons are easier to launch and particularly forgiving. These features make the P-770 irons an excellent option for players looking for a combination of performance and feel.
“We’ve done a lot of work to fine-tune the feel of the new P·770. This is the ideal iron for the player that needs some forgiveness and performance benefits but doesn’t want to sacrifice any feel or control. In my opinion, this is our most forgiving, best feeling P·770 to date.” –Matt Bovee, Global Category Director – Irons and Wedges
P-7CB irons: Precision and consistency for the discerning golfer
TaylorMade’s P-7CB irons are designed for players looking for precision and consistency in a compact club head. These irons have been manufactured using the Compact Grain Forging process and 2,000 tonnes of pressure, resulting in a soft carbon steel. As a result, the P-7CB irons offer outstanding feel and feedback designed specifically for the demanding golfer, says TaylorMade of the new P-Series Cavity Back irons. Consistent shots throughout the club set are made possible by precision-milled faces and grooves that promote consistent launch and spin. The forged club head offers better feedback at impact thanks to the softer carbon and can therefore favour a significantly differentiated feel, especially for stronger handicaps and pros.
The P-7CB irons are characterised by a special sole chamber and progressive bounce profiles, which are designed to ensure consistent ground contact across the entire club set. This has been confirmed by feedback from Tour pros such as Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa, who have successfully used the P-7CB irons in major tournaments in 2024. With a consistent centre of gravity, the TaylorMade P-7CB gives players the confidence that every shot will launch in a predictable window with the right spin, TaylorMade writes about the new CB version. However, the focus here is on high control and much less on forgiveness. The P7CB irons are therefore not suitable for every level of player, but promise control and spin with the right technique.
Both models, the P-770 and the P-7CB irons, will be available for pre-order from 31 July and in retail stores from 6 September. The price per iron will be 230 euros. In addition, custom fit options will be available in retail stores from 31 July, giving golfers the opportunity to have their clubs customised.
The Aroeira Pines Classic Golf Course in Portugal. (Image: Azalea)
The Aroeira Pines Classic is located in Charneca da Caparica, Portugal, approximately 30 minutes from Lisbon. Situated in a vast pine forest, this golf course is renowned for its picturesque setting. The landscape and layout have often drawn comparisons to the prestigious Wentworth Club in England, earning it the nickname ‘the Wentworth of Lisbon’ among golf specialists.
Updates in Aroeira Pines – New Bunkers, Tees and More are Waiting
The course caters to golfers of all abilities and ages through a variety of tee options. It is known for being relatively flat, which provides an easy and pleasant walking experience for players. One of its standout features is the 14th hole, a par-three spanning 120 meters. This particular hole was not part of the original course but was added during a 1982 renovation. It requires players to execute a precise tee shot over a lake onto a small putting surface, adding a challenging yet rewarding element to the game.
Aroeira Pines Classic is also undergoing significant upgrades from June to October 2024. These renovations include comprehensive improvements to the bunkers, tees, greens, and course landscaping. Additionally, the irrigation system will be enhanced. These changes aim to elevate the playing experience further, ensuring that the course remains one of Lisbon’s premier golfing destinations.
