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Ecco Golf Unveils Contemporary Lifestyle Twist in New Street 720 Model

Ecco Golf Street 720. (Photo: Ecco Golf)
Ecco Golf Street 720. (Photo: Ecco Golf)

Global golf footwear pioneers, ECCO GOLF, have once again pushed the boundaries of comfort, style and innovation with the introduction of the sneaker-style ECCO GOLF STREET 720 as part of the Danish brand’s Autumn/Winter 2024 collection.

A golf shoe designed to be worn all day and night, the fresh new model offers big city vibes with a birdie mentality, making it perfect for a night out on the town or a quick 9 holes – or both!

Ecco Golf: Sneaker-sytle Street 720 for on and off the course

Based on a sneaker from ECCO’s lifestyle collection, the new ECCO GOLF STREET 720 represents an invitation to the game for everyone, making it simple to lace up, get out on the course, and then head out to enjoy some post-round vibes. With the E-DTS™ TWIST outsole added for multi-directional traction, you can play now and play anywhere, anytime, on and off the course. Sporty, smooth and perforated ECCO leather elevates the urban, versatile look of the hybrid shoe for men and women that comes in a choice of colourways, including all-white and colour-block styles.

From the streets to the fairways, your feet will stay dry and comfortable with GORE-TEX Surround ®  for waterproof protection and breathability, along with innovative midsole channels that enable air ventilation. While the ECCO GOLF STREET 720 looks like a sneaker, it performs like a golf shoe, with technical features including enhanced stability.

Timo Vollrath, Head of Global Marketing at ECCO GOLF, commented: “We are always looking to push the boundaries between what is considered a golf shoe and a shoe that can be worn away from the course – and with STREET 720 we have taken those lines and blurred them even further!

“This design is truly an introduction to the game for anyone who sees golf and lifestyle as two things that go-hand-in hand, and we are excited to see the STREET 720 on fairways and in cities across the world. It’s a fresh new design with the performance qualities that are synonymous with ECCO shoes, and we are proud to continue to drive forward innovation in golf shoe design.”

ECCO GOLF shoes are worn around the world by Rick Shiels, Erik Anders Lang, Henrik Stenson, Thomas Bjørn, Erik van Rooyen, Lydia Ko, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Alison Lee, and Freddy Schott among others. For further information about ECCO GOLF, please visit golf.ecco.com.

(Text: Ecco Golf)

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World Golf Ranking: Tommy Fleetwood Leading Englishman

Tommy Fleetwood with the silver medal in Paris. (Photo: Getty)
Tommy Fleetwood with the silver medal in Paris. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking has seen significant shifts this week, particularly among the leading English, Welsh, and Scottish players. Tommy Fleetwood remains the highest-ranking player from these regions, climbing to 11th with an average of 4.2640 points, up from 14th last week. Rory McIlroy holds firm in 3rd place with an average of 8.8280 points, showing no change from the previous week.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

World Golf Ranking: Continued Shifts for British Players

Robert MacIntyre maintains his position as the leading Scottish player, staying steady at 16th with an average of 3.5306 points. Matt Fitzpatrick holds the 22nd position, showing no change from the last ranking, with an average of 3.1284 points. Tyrell Hatton, however, has dropped from 25th to 28th, carrying an average of 2.9608 points.

World Golf Ranking: Top-10 Overview

Scottie Scheffler remains the top player in the World Golf Ranking, with no change in his position or average points. Xander Schauffele stays in 2nd place, and Rory McIlroy holds 3rd. Other notable performances in the Top-10 include no changes for Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm, each holding their previous week’s positions.

Rank Last Week Nationality Player Name
11 14 ENG Tommy Fleetwood
16 16 SCO Robert MacIntyre
22 22 ENG Matt Fitzpatrick
28 25 ENG Tyrell Hatton
35 34 ENG Justin Rose
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LPGA Tour Live Blog: Moriya Jutanugarn Wins Low Shooting Portland Classic

Moriya Jutanugarn wins Portland Classic on LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Moriya Jutanugarn wins Portland Classic on LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Portland Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Portland Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Portland, Oregon, USA at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Portland Classic is part of the LPGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,750,000.
The course for the tournament at Columbia Edgewater Country Club plays at Par 72.

While the men are already fighting for Olympic medals in Paris, the LPGA Tour is heading back to the USA before the Olympic competition. At the Portland Classic, three Major winners will be competing alongside several players from the top 30.

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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: Joakim Lagergren Wins Irish Challenge at the K Club

Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

Irish Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Irish Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Straffan, Ireland at the The K Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Irish Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024.
The course for the tournament at The K Club plays at Par 72.

While the golf stars fight for Olympic medals in Paris, the Challenge Tour travels from Northern Ireland to Ireland. At the Irish Challenge, the players fight for points in the race to win the tour.

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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Watch: Korn Ferry Tour highlights from round 4 of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank

Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, part of the Korn Ferry Tour, is taking place at the Oakridge Country Club in Farmington, Utah, USA. The fourth and final round of the tournament has concluded, and the highlights reveal the key moments and performances of the day.

Karl Karl from Australia leads the leaderboard with a total score (TTP) of -25, recording a daily score (TODAY) of -5. Tied for second place are Joe Weiler and Matt McCarty, both from the USA, each with a total score of -23. Joe Weiler achieved a daily score of -7, and Matt McCarty recorded a daily score of -3. In fourth place is William Mouw, also from the USA, with a total score of -22 and a daily score of -8. Tied for fifth place are Austin Hitt and Thomas Rosenmueller, both scoring -21 in total; Austin Hitt recorded a daily score of -8, and Thomas Rosenmueller had a daily score of -7. Carter Jenkins, also tied in fifth place, has a total score of -21 and a daily score of -3.

The best rounds of the day were played by Jeffrey Kang from the USA, who achieved a daily score of -10, followed by William Mouw and Austin Hitt, both from the USA, with daily scores of -8.

The total prize money for the tournament is $1,000,000. The video showcases the highlights of the fourth round of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank, featuring remarkable moments from this round of the Korn Ferry Tour.

This text provides an overview of the key performances in the fourth round and highlights the top players on the leaderboard, in addition to spotlighting the standout rounds of the day. The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank highlights significant performances and rankings in the final round of the tournament.

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Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank: The Korn Ferry Tour round 4 highlights

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Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Karl Vilips Earns First Title at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Karl Vilips wins Utah Championship on Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank 2024 Live Scores

The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank in the season 2024 is being played in Farmington, Utah, USA at the Oakridge Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank 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 Oakridge Country Club plays at Par 71.

The Korn Ferry Tour travels to Utah for the Utah Championship. In temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, the players fight for important points in the race for the tour victory.

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.

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Olympic Golf 2024 – Live Blog: Scheffler Wins Olympic Gold

Scottie Scheffler wins olympic gold. (Photo: Getty)

Golf at Olympics 2024 -Men’s Tournament Live Scores

The Men’s Tournament in Golf at the Olympics 2024 is being played in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France at the Le Golf National. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The course for the tournament at Le Golf National plays at Par 71.

The Olympic golf tournament in Paris is an absolute highlight on the agenda. Alongside the four major tournaments, the event in Paris is probably the most important tournament of the year. In addition to two-time major winner and defending champion Xander Schauffele, high-flyer Scottie Scheffler is also aiming for a golf medal.

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Golf at Olympics 2024 -Men’s Tournament Live Scores

The Men’s Tournament in Golf at the Olympics 2024 is being played in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France at the Le Golf National. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 1st of August and ends at the Sunday, 4th of August 2024.
The course for the tournament at Le Golf National plays at Par 71.

The Olympic golf tournament in Paris is an absolute highlight on the agenda. Alongside the four major tournaments, the event in Paris is probably the most important tournament of the year. In addition to two-time major winner and defending champion Xander Schauffele, high-flyer Scottie Scheffler is also aiming for a golf medal.

Olympics 2024 live

The men’s Olympic golf tournament will take place from 1 to 4 August 2024 at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris, France. The 60 best golfers in the world will compete for gold, silver and bronze on the 2018 Ryder Cup course. The Albatros course at Le Golf National is known for its four final holes where water comes into play. The final holes could therefore provide additional drama in the battle for medals and Olympic glory. The par-71 course was designed by Hubert Chesneau and Robert Von Hagge.[gpalbum id=9549] This is the third time in the modern era that golf competitions have been held at the Olympic Games. In 2016 in Rio, the Englishman Justin Rose came out on top. The defending champion and therefore winner in Tokyo 2021 is Xander Schauffele. There will be very special medals for the top 3 in Paris this time, as the showpieces include a piece of the world-famous Eiffel Tower.

A total of 60 golfers from 32 countries will take part in the Olympic golf tournament, in which there is no cut. The USA has the most participants with four golfers. Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark are competing for the USA. European stars such as Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland are also taking part. The eyes of all Frenchmen and women will be on Victor Perez and Matthieu Pavon. Incidentally, Perez will start the Olympic tournament with the first tee shot on Thursday. In addition to the well-known names, lesser-known players such as Fabrizio Zanotti (Paraguay), Tapio Pulkkanen (Finland) and Kristoffer Ventura (Norway) will also be competing. This is made possible by the special qualification mode, which limits the number of participants per nation.

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Motocaddy continues to support popular Mercedes-Benz events

MotoCaddy announces support for the upcoming Mercedes-Benz After Work Golf Cup. (Photo: MotoCaddy)

Motocaddy, Germany’s #1 electric trolley brand*, is continuing as a premium sponsor of the Mercedes-Benz After Work Golf Cup (AWGC), along with providing a number of game-changing models for golfers taking part in the prestigious MercedesTrophy German Final in September.

The AWGC is the luxury vehicle manufacturer’s most popular domestic event with up to 2,500 tournaments a year on over 200 golf courses throughout Germany. Specially designed for golfers who are looking for a sporting challenge, but rarely have time for day-long rounds of golf, the tournaments are held from May to October, played exclusively over nine holes, are only played on weekdays and start in the afternoon at the earliest.

“We have a long-standing and successful partnership with Mercedes-Benz and we’re looking forward to supporting more than 30,000 golfers that take part in the AWGC throughout the summer,” said
Thorsten Kück, Managing Director of Motocaddy EMEA based in Bochum. “Our premium electric trolleys can help golfers play nine-holes without taking too much time, while keeping the enjoyment
levels high,” he added.

Annual, monthly and weekly prizes, as well as leaderboard and daily prizes at each AWGC tournament are on offer for the 2024 season with a total value of over €250,000.

The brand that leads global sales in electric trolleys with over 600,000 sold worldwide is also
supporting the MercedesTrophy German final at Öschberghof in September, providing a fleet of high-tech electric trolleys for enthusiastic golfers to use while competing for the prestigious title and the chance to compete in the world final at the same venue.
An exclusive series of invitational golf tournaments conducted worldwide for Mercedes-Benz owners, the MercedesTrophy is competed in by more than 60,000 players from over 60 countries.

“The MercedesTrophy is such a prominent event in the German amateur golf calendar and we’re delighted to be able to have our game-changing electric trolleys available to those taking part in the
National final,” added Kück. “Much like Mercedes cars, our trolleys are innovation pioneers in their field along with leading the way in producing environmentally friendly models,” he added.

For more information about Motocaddy trolleys and other products including bags, batteries and accessories, please visit www.motocaddygolf.de or follow @motocaddy_de on Facebook and
Instagram.

*Source: Golf industry research specialists, Datatech. Market share based on units sold July 2023 to June 2024.

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Watch: Korn Ferry Tour highlights from round 2 of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank

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.

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Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank: The Korn Ferry Tour round 2 highlights

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Watch: LPGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Portland Classic

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.

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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.