The next season of Full Swing will be available on Netflix from 6 March. (Photo: Getty)
Full Swing is finally entering its second round. Netflix has now released another trailer for the hit golf series on YouTube. The anticipation among golf fans is growing. The golf year 2023 once again had a lot to offer and the streaming provider shows this impressively in its latest clip with insights into the second season. In addition to the all-important potential merger between the Public Investment Fund and the PGA Tour, the 2023 Ryder Cup is also in the spotlight.
Full Swing: The trailer for the second season on Netflix
As usual, the stars of the scene have their say in the newly released trailer. Rory McIlroy, LIV golfer Dustin Johnson and Jay Monahan give their views. But fans can look forward to seeing professionals like Joel Dahmen again. In the second season, the cameras will once again follow the pros up close and show their tough everyday lives during the season. The wait is finally over at the beginning of March. Netflix will release the next season of Full Swing on 6 March.
The The Panama Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Panama City, Panama at the Club de Golf de Panama. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of February and ends at the Sunday, 4th of February 2024.
The The Panama Championship is part of the Korn Ferry Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Club de Golf de Panama plays at Par 70.
After kicking off the season with two tournaments in the Bahamas, the Korn Ferry Tour travels to Panama. The Panama Championship is the first stop on the South American mainland before moving on to Colombia, Argentina and Chile.
Korn Ferry Tour live
The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tournament series that serves as a development pathway and stepping stone for golfers who want to make it onto the PGA Tour. The tour provides a platform for professional golfers to gain experience, improve their skills and secure a place on the more prestigious PGA Tour.
Qualification for the PGA Tour via the Korn Ferry Tour is based on money ranking or performance in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Each year, the top players on the tour receive PGA Tour cards, which for many golfers is the main goal of their participation. The tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour take place mainly in the United States, but attract players from all over the world. This makes it an international stage for up-and-coming talent.
The name of the tour has changed several times over the years and depends on the respective main sponsor. Since 2019, Korn Ferry, a global management consulting firm, has been the name sponsor. The structure and format of the tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour are very similar to those of the PGA Tour, with four rounds over four days, starting on a Thursday and a cut after the first two rounds.
The SDC Open in the season 2024 is being played in Limpopo, South Africa at the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of February and ends at the Sunday, 4th of February 2024.
The SDC Open is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $350,000.
The course for the tournament at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa plays at Par 72.
The Challenge Tour kicks off the year. The SDC Open marks the start of the Road To Mallorca 2024 in South Africa.
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.
The Bahrain Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Kingdom of Bahrain at the Royal Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of February and ends at the Sunday, 4th of February 2024.
The Bahrain Championship is part of the European 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 Royal Golf Club plays at Par 72.
The DP World Tour returns with the Bahrain Championship to the Royal Golf Club after 13 years.
European 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.
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the season 2024 is being played in Pebble Beach, California, United States of America at the Pebble Beach Golf Links. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of February and ends at the Sunday, 4th of February 2024.
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $20,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links plays at Par 72.
As usual, the PGA Tour plays in Pebble Beach in February. Last year, Justin Rose became the first European to win the prestigious tournament at the event, which was founded in 1937.
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.
Rory McIlroy has changed his mind about the LIV Golf League. (Source: Getty)
As the LIV Golf Tour unveiled a new team just ahead of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, boasting the likes of Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, Rory McIlroy shared his thoughts on these significant player migrations. McIlroy, a staunch supporter of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, surprised many with his altered perspective on players making the transition to LIV Golf.
Rory McIlroy: “At the end of the day, everyone has to do what’s right for them.”
Days before teeing off at the iconic Pebble Beach Links in California, McIlroy delved into the topic during a press conference on Tuesday. Expressing his views on Tyrrell Hatton’s move, McIlroy emphasized the importance of each golfer making decisions that align with their personal journey. “At the end of the day, everyone has to do what’s right for them. I had a lengthy conversation with Tyrrell on Sunday, and I completely understand where he’s coming from. They’ve reached a point in negotiations where he feels comfortable. He has to do what he believes is right, so I won’t stand in anyone’s way of making a living. And if they view it as life-changing money, absolutely,” McIlroy stated.
The multiple Major-winner also touched upon the topic of potential sanctions for players looking to return to their original tours. McIlroy firmly stood against punitive measures, advocating for mutual understanding and collaboration between tours to propel the sport forward. This marked a significant departure from his earlier stance, as McIlroy emphasized his changed perspective, fueled by a desire to ensure the best for the sport as a whole.
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Justin Thomas on the latest additions to LIV Golf: “I’m done with it”
Adding to the discourse, Justin Thomas shared his thoughts on the recent influx of players into LIV Golf during the Pebble Beach event. “I feel like at this point, I’m done with it. It is what it is,” Thomas commented. Reflecting on the diversity of opinions surrounding the moves, he acknowledged that people make decisions based on what they believe is best for them. While expressing disappointment over Hatton’s departure, Thomas displayed understanding and refrained from passing judgment, acknowledging the individuality of each player’s choices.
The new TaylorMade Golf Team-Members. (Photo: TaylorMade)
TaylorMade Golf Company, an industry leader in product innovation and technology, announced today the signings of some of the youngest and hottest prospects on the Challenge Tour to play TaylorMade equipment from 2024. With an average age of 22 they join an already incredibly talented stable of athletes plying their trade on both the DP World Tour and Challenge Tour as part of Team TaylorMade.
Four new players for Team TaylorMade Golf in the 2024 season
Angel Ayora
Angel, who won the first stage of Qualifying School at Donnington Grove Golf Club at the end of September, 2023, joins Team TaylorMade after he secured his Challenge Tour card for 2024. At just 19-years-old from Spain, Angel played both the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open and ISPS Handa Australian Open at the beginning of the 2023/2024 DP World Tour season, making the cut on both occasions, finishing 33rd and tied-21st, respectively.
Angel Ayora sings with TaylorMade. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)
Angel is one the quicker players so getting him dialled in was very important. Tour Representative Sam Day started with a heavier driver shaft which offered him more control with little to no trade-off in club speed. Because of the better strikes and more connected feel with the driver, he was able to gain ball speed and play something that is designed to be more stable. His miss is to the right, so going down in head loft and using the FCT sleeve to change loft and face angle helped fix this problem (9.0 head set two clicks higher playing at 10.5 – the more loft added to a driver will close the face angle and therefore less likely to miss right). During golf ball testing, the soon-to-be-released 2024 TP5x was testing 3mph quicker with the driver, and when it came to irons, Sam actually moved his iron lofts a full 1 degree weaker to help him get better spin rates and land angles into the greens. Angel constantly works with his coach to increase his peak height, and with the new ball and iron lofts he gained 20 feet with his longer irons helping that stopping distance coming into greens.
Former French Number One Amateur, Martin Couvra, joins Team TaylorMade after becoming only the seventh player in history to win on the Challenge Tour as an amateur. Following his victory at the Challenge de España in September, 2023, Martin made the decision to turn professional. Martin finished the 2023 season ranked 46th on the Road to Mallorca rankings, solidifying a full Challenge Tour card for 2024 for the 21-year-old.
Martin Couvra sings with TaylorMade. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)
Martin likes to see a fade with the driver so he likes to see the ball starting left and falling to the right. Tour Representative Mark Thistleton worked with Martin a lot around face angle, and they found that the more Mark opened the face, the more fade Martin produced, reacting to what he saw at address. Couvra settled on a 10.5 head set a little lower playing at 10 degrees with a little open face angle that gives him the look of a fade club at address. Mark then worked on wedge options to better fill his distances after spotting that Martin previously carried a 52 & 58 degree Hi Toe wedge and left himself a 20-metre gap between PW & 52. Martin ended up in the new MG4 50 & 54 wedges to have his approach play dialled in ahead of the season. They both spent a lot of the session working with the new TP5 ball, which Martin loved right away. Martin is not one of the longer hitters out there and found speed especially in the top end of the bag with the new ball which he was sold on right away.
Two-time Walker Cup star and Wake Forest University graduate, Mark Power (23), has put his trust in TaylorMade equipment as he starts the next phase of his career. Prior to heading to the US College system in 2019, Mark was a three-time winner of the Irish Boys Order of Merit (2016, 2017,2018) and two-time winner of the Irish Open Boys Championship (2016, 2017). Mark graduated in 2023 before making his professional debut on the DP World Tour at the Horizon Irish Open last year, finishing tied-33rd. He also made the cut at the ISPS Handa Australian Open this season on the DP World Tour and will ply his main trade on the Challenge Tour this year.
Mark Power sings with TaylorMade. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)
Mark likes to play with a draw, and with the new Qi10 LS driver he was able to match the correct amount of launch and spin to make his go-to shot a lot easier and perform better. His drop-off in spin with his previous gamer was penalising his miss shot and therefore performance off the tee. Again, during ball testing, Mark gained 2mph ball speed switching into the 2024 TP5x golf ball from the 2021 TP5, and this was a massive step forward for him. Tour Representative Sam Day looked at the wedge and putter performance with the new ball to make sure the feel and sound married up with performance, which it did. The soft feel and low spin numbers he gained at the top end of the bag made this a clear winner.
North Carolina State University scholar, Max Steinlechner (24), from Austria, completes the roster for 2024. Max, a former Austrian Number One Amateur, had a stellar amateur career before heading off to play for the Wolfpack. He won the Austrian International Amateur Championship as a 17-year-old with a score of 11-under par, and won the Austrian Boys Strokeplay Championship for three consecutive years between 2015-2017. Max played the majority of his golf on the Challenge Tour in 2023, where he will look to build on a strong foundation moving into 2024.
Max Steinlechner sings with TaylorMade. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)
Max is very much a feel player and likes to focus on feel when testing clubs almost as much as performance. He does not change equipment easily or without validation, but he very quickly fell in love with the Qi10 driver. Tour Representative Mark Thistleton tested a couple of new shaft options, settling on the new Graphite Design VF in a 60 TX, tipped 1.25”, which is a little more than standard. Max has lots of speed and an extremely good ball striker, he offers precise feedback and any small changes Mark made to his equipment were seen instantly in the resulting ball flight. During pre-season was Max’s first testing session with a TaylorMade Golf Ball. This made up a huge part of the testing procedure, testing the range of TaylorMade golf balls, diligently looking at the numbers and giving his precise feedback on sound and feel. Mark and Max soon concluded that the soon-to-be-released 2024 TP5x ball was the perfect fit for his game. It controlled his spin in the long game and offered great feedback and feel through the rest of the bag.
“The golfing world all sees the success stories at the top with the likes of Rory, Tommy and Nelly when they win golf tournaments. But what they don’t see is how much work goes on behind the scenes in Team TaylorMade to find and develop the next generation of top class players. We believe this crop of talented young players from across Europe all have what it takes to compete and succeed on a world stage in the very near future. Each has their own successes as an amateur to be proud of, but more than that, we see a maturity and an attitude in these guys that stands them apart from their peers and because of this they are a great fit for the TaylorMade family. We are excited to continue this journey with them and look forward to seeing the individual success stories from each of them over the coming months and years.”
-Mark Thistleton, Tour Representative, TaylorMade Golf
In this week’s World Golf Ranking, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland maintains his second place, followed by Matt Fitzpatrick from England who holds onto his eighth rank. Neither player saw movement from their positions last week.
The subsequent British, Welsh, and Scottish golfers in the ranking are Tommy Fleetwood, also from England, at rank 11, Tyrrell Hatton at rank 16, and Robert MacIntyre from Scotland at rank 64. Fleetwood and Hatton remained steady in their positions from the previous week, while MacIntyre saw a two-spot drop, signaling a slight setback in his standing. Moving into the overall top 10 of the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler from the USA continues to hold the number one spot, with no position changes for the top 7 players this week. Jon Rahm from Spain holds at third while Viktor Hovland from Norway sits at fourth. The American trio of Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, and Max Homa complete the fifth, sixth, and seventh positions, respectively. The ninth and tenth spots are occupied by Americans Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark; both remain in their previous week’s positions. Notably, the remainder of the World Golf Ranking top 10 did not experience any shifts this week. However, significant movement is seen below, with Tony Finau of the USA leaping six places to 20th, denoting a substantial improvement in his ranking. The World Golf Ranking provides a dynamic overview of the professional golf landscape, highlighting the performance and consistency of players on a global scale.
The European Tour has long been a staple of professional golf, but now under the banner of the DP World Tour, the competition remains as fierce as ever. The Race to Dubai is the season-long contest that has players vying for supremacy through various tournaments. Thus far, a number of tournaments have unfolded as part of the current season, with the latest being triumphed by Rory McIlroy, who also leads the Race to Dubai rankings by a comfortable margin. McIlroy’s commanding presence is bolstered by his remarkable haul of 1596 points from just two events, including one victory. Moreover, the Swedish contingent has made its mark with two players amongst the top 120, showcasing the breadth of talent competing in this illustrious tour.
The Peak of Swedish Golf: McIlroy Dominates while Swedes Impress
In the limelight, Rory McIlroy is not the sole star; the top Swedish players have etched their names into the Race to Dubai narrative. Jesper Svensson currently holds the 18th position accruing 310.04 points across five events. Not trailing far behind is Sebastian Söderberg at rank 20, with his efforts in four events earning him 293.4 points. Both have shown consistency and capability on the tour, proving the prowess of Swedish golf at the highest level.
Top Contenders in the Race to Dubai
Dominance in the Race to Dubai does not only come from individual glory. The collective performance of the top 5 players is a testament to this fact. Just behind McIlroy is Poland’s Adrian Meronk, positioned at rank 2 with 1023.4 points from four events, an impressive feat by any measure. Joaquin Niemann from Chile finds himself in third place garnering 966.73 points from three events, adding one victory to his name. Australia’s Min Woo Lee with a victory sits comfortably at rank 4 with 688 points from only two events. Completing the top 5 is Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino, earning 668 points across four tournaments, indicating a tight race with much more excitement to unfold as the season progresses.
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.
The PGA Tour season has been bustling with activity, showcasing the finest golf talents as they vie for the coveted FedExCup. With several tournaments already in the books, Chris Kirk emerges as the current FedExCup leader, having clinched 753 points. His impressive tally reflects his exceptional performances, including a prestigious tour victory. The PGA Tour’s French contingent is represented by Matthieu Pavon, who, with a solitary victory and consistent top-ten finishes has ascended to the second position in the FedExCup standings, amassing 599 points, he remains the singular French golfer within the top-100.
Focusing on France’s Flag Bearers in the FedExCup
Pavon’s strategic play and indomitable spirit have not only earned him a tour win but have also propelled him to second in the FedExCup, a remarkable leap from his previous standing at 34th. His compatriot, Paul Barjon, with gritty performances and steadfast resolve, upholds the tricolor at rank 128. Accumulating 14 points over three events, Barjon’s determination mirrors the tenacity that golf demands.
Top FedExCup Contenders’ Power Play
The leaderboard is under the firm command of Chris Kirk, who maintains a stronghold on the top spot. Closely following is Matthieu Pavon, who has defied odds by climbing 32 ranks to claim his current second position. The competition intensifies with Byeong Hun An, Grayson Murray, and J.T. Poston completing the top five rankings. These elite athletes, by virtue of their victories and top-ten finishes, continue to apply pressure in the race for the prestigious FedExCup.
How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works
The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.
