The North Manchester Golf Club (NMGC) is strengthening its commitment to nurturing the future of golf by introducing an exciting initiative for its younger enthusiasts. As of today, the club has announced that it will offer complimentary junior memberships to all children or grandchildren of current golfing members who are 15 years old or under. This new venture promises to open up the beautiful greens of NMGC to the aspiring talents within the families of existing members, at no additional cost. The club, known for its friendly atmosphere and well-maintained course, believes that this approach will not only give youngsters an early start in the sport but will also foster a sense of community and continuity within the club’s membership. Interested members are encouraged to visit the Pro Shop for complete details regarding the registration process and any potential conditions that accompany the offer. With this initiative, NMGC is setting the stage for a vibrant and inclusive future, where the age-old game can thrive in the hands of a passionate new generation of golfers. It is a move that underlines the club’s broader strategy to invest in growth and development through direct engagement with its member families.
The upcoming PGA Tour event, the Valero Texas Open, is set to take place at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) in San Antonio, Texas. The notable tournament holds a grand prize of $9,200,000, attracting a myriad of top-tier players from worldwide including the United States. This tournament carries a Par rating of 72 and the reigning champion is Corey Conners.
Detailed PGA Tour Tee Times for Valero Texas Open
Max Homa and Collin Morikawa, accompanied by Canada’s Corey Conners start the round at 07:53 am for Round 1. In Round 2 the two American top players will start at 01:08 pm.
Brian Harman is partnered with England’s Matt Fitzpatrick and Adam Scott from Australia, who will tee off at 08:04 am. The second round will start at 01:19 pm for the trio.
The next American top player is Rickie Fowler, who will start the tournament at 1:08 pm with Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. On the second day the three superstars start their round at 07:53 am.
Next in line are Jordan Spieth and Lucas Golver, accompanied by Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama. They will start the first round at 01:19 pm and the second round at 8:04 am.
Russell Henley and Akshay Bhatia, accompanied by South Korea’s Tom Kim start the round at 01:19 pm for Round 1. In Round 2 the two American top players will start at 08:04 am.
PGA Tour Tee Times: The Roster and Schedule
Please note that the tee times could be subject to change owing to uncertain weather conditions or player’s health and conditions.
The Valero Texas open not only brings forth the sport talent from around the world but also serves as a precursor for the upcoming Masters Tournament. Fans and players alike are eager for the play to tee off and are looking forward to four days of excellent golf. Having this information handy allows for all golf fans to be aware of their favourite player’s tee times and to not miss any action at the Valero Texas Open.
The PGA Tour is headed to San Antonio, Texas, this week for the Valero Texas Open. The action will take place at TPC San Antonio on the Oaks Course, known for its challenging fairways and greens. With a prize fund of $9,200,000 up for grabs, the event draws some of the biggest names in the sport. Current champion Corey Conners will be looking to defend his title.
British, Welsh, and Scottish Players’ PGA Tour Tee Times at Valero Texas Open
Aaron Rai from England will commence his participation in the first round on Thursday with a start at 07:31 am. He will be grouped with Canada’s Roger Sloan and the American player Ryan Palmer. In the second round, Rai, Sloan, and Palmer will play at 12:46 pm.
Matthew Fitzpatrick from England will join the tour with his tee time scheduled at 08:04 am. He will be playing alongside Adam Scott from Australia and Brian Harman from USA. The group’s tee time for the second round is 01:19 pm.
English player’s Ben Taylor and Luke Donald PGA Tour Tee Times are 08:37 am and 12:35 respectively in the first round. Ben Taylor would be participating in the golf adventure with Greyson Sigg from USA and Davis Thompson, also from USA. For Luke Donald, his tournament mates are Ben Griffin from USA and Matthias Schmid from Germany. In the second round, both players will play at 01:52 pm (Taylor) and 07:20 am (Donald).
The last English player, Tommy Fleetwood, starts the competition at 01:08 pm. He will be playing with Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland and Rickie Fowler from USA. Fleetwood’s group will play at 07:53 am on the second day.
PGA Tour Tee Times: The Roster and Schedule
Please note that the tee times could be subject to change owing to uncertain weather conditions or player’s health and conditions.
The Valero Texas open not only brings forth the sport talent from around the world but also serves as a precursor for the upcoming Masters Tournament. Fans and players alike are eager for the play to tee off and are looking forward to four days of excellent golf. Having this information handy allows for all golf fans to be aware of their favourite player’s tee times and to not miss any action at the Valero Texas Open.
In an in-depth interview with LIV Golf analyst David Feherty, Anthony Kim talks about his long break from the sport for the first time since returning to the professional golf stage. ‘The Journey Back’ provides intimate insights into Kim’s life outside the sport and his reasons for returning.
LIV Golf: “I really didn’t leave the house” – Anthony Kim’s long break
On the way to the interview, Anthony Kim reflects on his ambivalent relationship with golf: “Golf is important and not important to me at the same time. I’ve had some very dark moments, I’ve had some very sad moments, I’ve felt very alone even when there were a lot of people around me.” Once on set, David Feherty speaks to the 38-year-old about his sudden disappearance after injuring his Achilles tendon in June 2012. A visibly difficult subject for Kim, who celebrated his return to professional sport on the LIV Tour a few weeks ago: “I really didn’t leave the house. I’ve been watching a lot of reality TV and eating a lot and just hanging out with my animals.” The public opinion about him is that he took the insurance money back then and decided to just hang out. That’s not the truth: “I’ve had several operations in the last few years and my body is still not what it used to be.”
Before Anthony Kim landed at LIV Golf, the three-time PGA Tour winner was definitely toying with the idea of returning to the Tour. The offer was obviously there: “I would be lying if I said I wasn’t interested. They inquired about the possibility of me playing on the PGA Tour again. I weighed up both options.” Ultimately, however, Kim needed a fresh start and there was obviously more to be said for LIV.
Kim doesn’t have too high expectations for his next tournaments, as he is aware that he hasn’t played for twelve years. The aim is therefore to work hard every day and just see what comes out of it. Incidentally, his interest in golf was sparked again by his wife, who wanted to learn the game and so claimed the 38-year-old as her coach.
Anthony Kim’s curious relationship with golf: “I don’t think I’ve ever loved it”
The game has certainly changed in the twelve years of his absence. Some of the players at the top of the world rankings have never played against Kim. That is not relevant for Kim, he says, he only looks at himself and has really fallen in love with the sport for the first time: “I have an interesting relationship with golf. I don’t think I’ve ever loved it. What’s very strange for me at the moment is that I’m falling in love with the game. It’s a very strange point for me because golf for me was associated with pressure and a lot of emotions because my family had to go through a lot to give me the opportunity to play golf. This added pressure made me willing to risk a lot more, it was in my nature. I was aggressive on the golf course, so I was aggressive off the golf course, and that led to my downfall.”
An important aspect that motivated Kim to get out of his hole was the birth of his daughter: “I earned some money, I played golf, traveled around the world, but I had no self-esteem. Now I have the responsibility of looking after my family and being the best role model I can be for my daughter. It gives me purpose every morning, and I didn’t really have that before.”
Kim hints at addiction problems and hopes he can “inspire someone”
In his early 20s, Kim did some things that he blames in hindsight for his downfall. The now 38-year-old also hints at addiction problems: “With the personality I have, which is an addictive personality, it can get out of control. The mind is a very tricky, scary place.” With his upcoming documentary, the US-American sees an opportunity to help other people out of this hole, which he himself only managed to get out of with the help of his loved ones. Kim hopes that he can “inspire someone to dig themselves out of this hole.”
Kim is convinced that he can return to the level he was at before his injury: “I believe that I can definitely play at this level again. I am more prepared than ever for success. I don’t think I was in my first career because I didn’t know what to expect. My mistakes were the reason why I fell into this deep hole. Having better people around me this time definitely helps.”
Kim would also not be averse to taking part in a major in the future. The 38-year-old could certainly think about it if he is actually able to reach his former level again: “I mean, if they give out [invitations], I’m ready to accept them (laughs).”
Jon Rahm is one of the most popular golfers in the world. The Masters Champion from 2023 already looks back on an impressive career on the PGA Tour and as a newer development the LIV Golf League. Of the course the Spaniard enjoys life with his wife Kelley and his kids. Rahm even announced another addition to his family. Here’s a glimpse into the private life of the golf star and his wife Kelley Cahill.
Jon Rahm And His Wife Kelley Cahill
Jon Rahm and Kelly Cahill met at a Halloween party in college at Arizona State University. Jon Rahm’s wife was also a student athlete, competing in track & field with the javelin throw as her strong suit. They officially began dating in 2016. Married in 2019 back in Rahms native country Spain, they are now parents to two sons. Their first born, Kepa was born in April 2021 and Eneko in August 2022. As they have announced via Instagram, the family is expected to have another addition to the family, with baby number three on its way.
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A warmhearted small-town boy
Jon Rahm was born on November 10, 1994 in a small town called Barrika, which is inhabiting just over 1000 people. While Jon Rahm and his wife now raise their children in Arizona, Rahm parents still live in Spain. His father Edorta Rahm was a businessman in the gasoline industry, his mother Ángela Rodríguez worked as a midwife at a local clinic. Both parents were very active, especially his father, who is, according to his own statements, responsible for his winner mindset and plays a huge role in his career. With Eriz Rahm, Jon also has an older brother who is working as a golf instructor for children. As Jon has mentioned priorly, his family is the most important thing to him, especially his kids.
In an in-depth interview with LIV Golf analyst David Feherty, Anthony Kim talks about his long break from the sport for the first time since returning to the professional golf stage. ‘The Journey Back’ provides intimate insights into Kim’s life outside the sport and his reasons for returning.
LIV Golf: “I really didn’t leave the house” – Anthony Kim’s long break
Anthony Kim: Golf is important to me and not important to me at the same time. I’ve had some very dark moments, I’ve had some very low moments, I’ve felt very alone, even when there’s many people around. I needed to get my mind on straight and figure out what my purpose was on this planet.
David Feherty: You injured your achilles in June of 2012. You did a disappearing act like David Copperfield, where did you go?
Kim: Yeah, I really didn’t leave the house. I watched a lot of reality TV and ate a lot of food and just really hung out with my animals and occasionally had a good time.
Feherty: You played golf, you got hurt, you disappeared. It is an intriguing problem that you had, you know, with the insurance settlement, maybe you’re not able to talk about that at this point, but what did you do when it became apparent that it wasn’t a good idea for you to play golf.
Kim: Well, I’m not at liberty to talk about the details of the settlement, what happened regarding that. I know public opinion is, that I took the money and ran and decided I was gonna just kind of hang out, but that wasn’t the case at all. I’ve had multiple surgeries in a few years and my body is still not what it used to be.
Feherty: All on the achilles?
Kim: Uh, no. I’ve had multiple shoulder surgeries, hand surgery, spinal fusion. I’ve had a lot of injuries and a lot of surgeries.
Feherty: Wow, you’re like Frankengolfer.
Kim: I think I’m actually hitting the ball further now than when I left the game. So maybe some of this metal was helping.
Anthony Kim about his return at LIV Golf and his expectations
Feherty: So, you ended up with LIV. Did you have any interest in the PGA Tour at all?
Kim: I would be lying if I said I didn’t have any interest. They did reach out about the possibility of me playing on the PGA Tour again. I weighed up both options. Through all these experiences I’ve learned that as much as you try to make good decisions in your life, you still need to remain true to who you are. And that’s something that actually is helping me in my golf game, because I took some risks that were unnecessary before and now I’m a little more calculated but I’m gonna keep taking risks as I go along.
Feherty: What are your expectations, you know for this year? Let’s start with this season.
Kim: That’s a tough question, because obviously I played at a high level before, but at the same time I understand that I’ve taken twelve years away from the game and obviously there’s a lot of opinions whether I played a lot of golf or not and the honest answer is ‘No i have not’. So my expectations are to just take it day-by-day, work hard and see where that gets me.
My wife is the reason I started playing golf again, she wanted to learn the game. Fortunately for me and her she really stuck with it and wanted to get better and so I started spending a little bit more time on the golf course and that got me interested in playing again.
Feherty: The game has changed in twelve years. There’s half a generation of players with whom you’re not really familiar. Did you watch golf in that time off?
Kim: I have an interesting relationship with golf. I don’t think I ever loved it. What’s very weird to me right now is that I’m falling in love with the game. That’s such a weird spot for me, because golf was filled with pressure, golf was filled with lots of different emotions for me, because my family had to go through a lot to give me this opportunity to play golf. So with that added pressure I was willing to risk a lot more, that was my nature. I was aggressive on the golf course, so I was aggressive off the golf course and that let to my demise.
Anthony Kim: “I have a responsibility of taking care of my family”
Feherty: How much did the injuries and the aftermath of the injuries contribute to where you went, you know, that dark place?
Kim: It definitely didn’t help. It gave me a lot of time to think about what I was doing with my life. Sure, I was making some money, I was playing golf, travelling the world, but I had no self-worth. I became a father and I didn’t really feel that and now I have a responsibility of taking care of my family and being the best role model for my daughter as I can be. That gives me purpose every morning and I didn’t really have that before.
Feherty: At what point did you decide that you needed to turn it around? How long ago?
Kim: I knew I needed help for a long time. I knew I had battles mentally that I’ve never talked about with anybody. Through lots of conversations with very important people in my life I got help and I started turning my life around about a year-and-a-half ago.
Feherty: You’ve got a daughter now, Bella. Does she kind of inspire you to do something that maybe her dad will be remembered for?
Kim: She’s my everything. Obviously my relationship with my wife is unbelievable and I can’t thank her enough and owe so much to her but a lot of the inspiration comes from Bella. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to have a dad. I wasn’t expecting to be able to have a child.
Feherty: Why did you think that?
Kim: I lost faith in a lot of thinks, in myself on top of that. The doctors said that I wouldn’t be able to have a child, because of all the things my body has been through and it was very disappointing. That made me feel even smaller that I had felt originally. But this blessing happened.
Kim hints at problems with addictions and hopes he “can inspire somebody”
Fehery: Were there no good times?
Kim: That’s a tough question, because I thought I was having a great time. And I don’t remember any of those times. I literally don’t remember any of those times, because you figure with 23 years old you are supposed to be doing these things and it’s okay. But with the personality I have, which is an addictive personality, it can get out of hand. The mind is a very tricky, scary place.
Feherty: There’s a documentary being made about your life. What’s the main story line?
Kim: There’s a lot of layers to it. It’s been on my mind for a long time. I feel like I have an amazing platform and opportunity, especially with LIV, to be able to share my story and I think it will benefit a lot of people. I’ve had some very low points in my life, I experienced some pretty traumatic things and I hope that I can inspire somebody to dig out of a hole, that maybe they don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and ultimately they find some strength in the people around them and self-belief, so that they can get out of it.
“I can absolutely do it at that level again” – Kim excited for LIV Golf
Feherty: [Your daughter] is getting to see her dad do what he did best. Can you do it at that level again?
Kim: I believe I can absolutely do it at that level again. I’m prepared more than ever for success. I don’t think in my first career I was, because I didn’t know what to expect. It was my mistakes that are the reason that I fell down into this deep hole. Having better people around this time definitely helps.
Feherty: The team concept at LIV. I was sceptical about it at first. How do you feel about it? Would you like to be a captain or be on a team?
Kim: I mean, obviously everyone wants to be a captain. You have to have that attitude if you’re going to make it in professional sports, but the goal is to make a team, be on a team and ultimately be a team captain at some point. But I know the results have not been great, but I’m very confident in my abilities and I think working on the right things I’ll be able to get there.
Feherty: How about Majors, do you think you’ve got one in you?
Kim: I mean, if they are handing them out I’m willing to accept them (laughs).
Guy Kinnings officially begins his new role as the European Tour Group’s Chief Executive Officer today, Tuesday April 2, 2024.
Kinnings, who succeeds Keith Pelley, has been the European Tour Group’s Deputy CEO, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director – Ryder Cup since 2018, and now becomes only the fifth person in the CEO position since the Tour was established in 1972.
Guy Kinnings: “A shift in our sport to a more global mindset”
He said: “Today is a very proud day for me and my family. It is a real privilege to become the Chief Executive of the European Tour Group and it is a responsibility I do not take lightly.
“Our Tour has such a wonderful history, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to help shape the next exciting phase in its evolution.
“I have been working closely with our players, our Board, our partners and our staff over the past six years and I feel we have a great opportunity to look forward and to focus on unity and alignment in the game. There has been a shift in our sport to a more global mindset and that is something, as golf’s global Tour, that we welcome.
“We have a widely recognised international footprint, stemming from 50 years of building relationships and staging tournaments in many different countries and continents and this allows us to appeal to golf fans from a wide variety of different backgrounds and demographics. We very much look forward to continuing that.”
Eric Nicoli, Chairman of the European Tour Group, said: “This is a hugely significant day for the European Tour Group as a whole and on behalf of the entire Board, I am delighted to welcome Guy to the role of CEO.
“He is vastly experienced, is hugely respected throughout the golf industry and has strong relationships right across our sport. Our deliberate and purposeful succession planning will ensure a seamless transition in our leadership at this pivotal time in the evolution of the men’s professional game.
“We are looking forward to working closely with Guy to take advantage of the opportunities that await us, and to take our Tour to even greater heights on behalf of the entirety of our membership.”
Ryder Cup and Strategic Alliance as previous accomplishments
Kinnings has been an influential figure in golf for more than three decades. A law graduate from University of Oxford, he left Freshfields law firm to join IMG’s legal team in London in 1989 and moved to its golf division in 1991 where he worked with some of the world’s leading players in the professional game.
He went on to become IMG’s Senior International Vice President and Global Head of Golf, leading the company’s worldwide golf business comprising both clients and events, as well as managing its key relationships with all governing bodies and brands involved with the sport.
He joined the European Tour Group prior to the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France and as Executive Director – Ryder Cup, he has overseen the growth of the biennial contest’s Worldwide Partner programme.
Kinnings also had overall responsibility for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome – the most successful edition to be staged in Europe – as Luke Donald’s European Team defeated the United States 16½-11½ at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.
As Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Commercial Officer, he also oversaw the growth of the Tour’s commercial operation.
Alongside the Board and the Executive Leadership Team, he helped to secure the Strategic Alliance with the PGA TOUR in 2020 which has helped grow the DP World Tour prize funds to record levels. He was also central to the ground-breaking agreement for DP World to become the title partner of the main Tour at the start of the 2022 season.
Kinnings becomes the fifth Chief Executive of the European Tour Group, following John Jacobs (1972-1975), Ken Schofield (1975 – 2004), George O’Grady (2005-2015) and Keith Pelley (2015-2024).
(Text: European Tour Group)
Golf Pride, an industry leader in golf performance equipment, is celebrating the annual trip to Augusta, GA with the unveiling of its 2024 Honorary Starter grip, a commemorative version of the MCC Plus4™ that is available through select retailers beginning April 8. Golf Pride has a long and storied history of success in Augusta with its first victory coming in the 1967 tournament. Over the last 56 years, Golf Pride has been trusted by the hands of 43 champions, including an unprecedented run of 17 consecutive victories between 1987 and 2003.
Golfers Favorite Grip In A New Masters Look
Golf Pride’s MCC collection is the most widely used golf grip in the world. This is true at the amateur level as well as all professional tours across the globe. In fact, MCC will be trusted by many of the athletes competing in the 2024 tournament. Golf Pride expects to be in the hands of at least 80% of players in Augusta with MCC representing 30% of those players.
As such, this grip is designed to evoke the prestige, lore and mystique of the tournament and pays homage to the success of both Golf Pride and MCC over the years in Augusta. As with all MCC Plus4 models, it is a hybrid golf grip designed with a larger lower hand section that simulates four additional wraps of tape to encourage lighter grip pressure, reduced tension, and increased speed.
“The first major championship of the season is here and we are proud to have been trusted by the hands of so many past champions in the event’s storied history,” says James Ledford, President of Golf Pride. “The legends who have chosen our grips over the past 60 years are a testament to the innovation, quality and longevity of our brand. The Honorary Starter pays tribute to the past while utilising the modern technology that has made Golf Pride the most recognisable grip brand in the world.”
The 2024 limited edition design will be available in both standard and midsize.
About Golf Pride
Since its founding in 1949, Golf Pride has become synonymous with the highest quality performance equipment in golf. Today, from its Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Pinehurst, NC, Golf Pride continues to lead in grip innovation by continuing to obsess over the only connection between our golfers’ hands and the club. That’s why more than 80% of the world’s highest performing golfers choose Golf Pride. For professionals, top amateurs and recreational golfers of all skill levels, Golf Pride sets the standard – in performance and design. To learn more about Golf Pride, go to golfpride.com.
Text: Golf Pride
Since 2019, Augusta National has hosted the Augusta National Women’s Amateur every year before the US Masters. 72 amateur players take part in the event and compete in a 54-hole stroke play. After two rounds, there is a cut and the 30 best players and tied players are allowed to play the final round on the legendary Augusta National course.
2024 celebrates the fifth edition of #ANWAgolf
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 1, 2024
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US Masters 2024: Das Augusta National Women’s Amateur
The Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) was held for the first time in 2019. The aim of the organizers is to further increase interest in women’s golf and also to enable some female players the dream of playing on the legendary course of the golf club. The first edition was won by the then leader of the amateur world rankings, Jennifer Kupcho. Three years later, the 16-year-old Anna Davis was crowned the winner and in 2023 the current LPGA Tour player Rose Zhang took her career to the next level with a victory in Augusta. After her win at Augusta National Zhang quickly turned professional on the LPGA Tour. Since then the just 20 year old has made five top 10 finishes on Tour, three of them at major tournaments.
The first 36 holes will be played at the Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 3 and 4. An official practice on the Augusta National Course will take place on April 5, followed by the final round on April 6, where the best players will compete for victory. Qualification for the tournament is based on various criteria, including the current champions of various national and international amateur tournaments as well as the top performers of the past year according to the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking. In addition, special invitations are awarded by the ANWA committee. A variety of opportunities await the winner of the ANWA 2024, provided she remains an amateur player. In addition to participating in the next five editions of the ANWA, she will receive invitations to some of the most prestigious women’s golf tournaments in the world, including the U.S. Women’s Open, the Women’s Open, the Chevron Championship and the Evian Championship.
The DP World Tour season continues to gather pace, with numerous tournaments already completed. In the latest event, Shane Lowry emerged victorious, securing his position among the top contenders. Rory McIlroy currently leads the pack in the Race to Dubai rankings, with an impressive performance throughout the season. As part of the United Kingdom’s contribution to the sport, there are currently 20 English players holding spots in the top 120 of the Race to Dubai rankings.
Top Englishmen Perform in Race to Dubai
Three English players have made significant strides in the Race to Dubai rankings this season. Tommy Fleetwood, with a triumph to his name, currently sits at 16th with 625.6 points after participating in two events. Laurie Canter has gathered 496.25 points from six events and Jordan Smith holds 482.85 points from eight events, with Andy Sullivan following up closely at 24th place.
Fierce Competition at the Top
McIlroy remains the frontrunner in the Race to Dubai, having amassed 1596 points from just two events, including one notable victory. Close on his heels are Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino with 1258.1 points from ten events including a win, and Sweden’s Jesper Svensson who has collected 1160.34 points also from ten tournaments and one win. Adrian Meronk from Poland, with 1023.4 points from four events and Chile’s Joaquin Niemann with 966.73 points from three events, also claiming a win, round out the top five.
How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works
The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.
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