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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Watch: LPGA Tour Highlights From Round 1 of the Portland Classic

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 01: 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)
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.

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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.

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Watch: Korn Ferry Tour highlights from round 1 of the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank

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.

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Michael Phelps Visits Golf at the 2024 Olympics

Michael Phelps at the Olympic golf tournament in 2024. (Image: Twitter/@olympicgolf)
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.

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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.

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Golf at the Olympics 2028 Will Be Played In Riviera Country Club – Maybe Even as Mixed Event?

Golf at the Olympics 2028 will be played at the Riviera Country Club. (Photo: Getty)
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.

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Mixed Golf Event for the Olympics 2028?

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.

 
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What the Golf Stars Are Doing Off the Course at the Olympics 2024

Olympic Golf Stars in Paris. (Photo: Instagram.com/@scottiescheffler and @golfdigest)
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.

 
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“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.”

Scottie Scheffler about the visit to the Louvre
 
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Golf Olympics 2024: Olympians off the Course

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.

 
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