Nelly Korda has suffered a minor injury in practice. (Image: Getty)
World number one Nelly Korda has suffered a minor neck injury in training. The 26-year-old announced this in a tweet. In it, she also informed her fans that she would not be able to compete in the LPGA tournaments in Korea and Malaysia.
Hey everyone, I wanted to share an update regarding my upcoming schedule. Unfortunately, I've had to withdraw from the LPGA events in Korea and Malaysia due to a minor neck injury I sustained while practicing.
I’m disappointed to miss these events and am especially sorry to my…
Korda was sad about the situation, but also grateful for the support: “I’m disappointed to miss these events and am especially sorry to my fans who were looking forward to seeing me play.[…]Thank you for all your support—it truly means the world to me!”
Nelly Korda’s return uncertain
Korda has not announced where and when she will return. After the BMW Ladies Championship in Korea and the Maybank Championship in Malaysia, there are two more LPGA events in Asia before returning to the USA for the last two tournaments.
Bryson DeChambeau marks a notable rise by moving from rank 11 to rank 9, showing improvement in his standing this week. Scottie Scheffler maintains his position at the top of the World Golf Ranking this week. His consistent performance keeps him at rank 1. Right behind him, Xander Schauffele continues to hold the second position, also showing stability in his ranking and points.
Collin Morikawa holds steady at rank 4, keeping his place from the previous week in the World Golf Ranking. Wyndham Clark stays at position 6. Meanwhile, Patrick Cantlay drops from ninth position to eleventh position.
Other players in the Top 10
The top 10 of the World Golf Ranking remain largely unchanged this week. Rory McIlroy stays solid at the third position. Ludvig Aberg keeps his fifth place, and Viktor Hovland maintains his spot at eighth. Tommy Fleetwood also remains steady on the 10th, while Hideki Matsuyama occupies the seventh.
In the latest World Golf Ranking update, Tyrrell Hatton moves from 20th to 19th. Rory McIlroy remains the highest-ranked player among the British golfers, holding steady at third place with no change from the previous week. His average score remains consistent. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood, the top English player, retains his position at 10th place, also unchanged from the last ranking.
Aaron Rai and Robert MacIntyre show stability in their World Golf Ranking positions. Robert MacIntyre, sitting at 16th, has not moved from his previous position. Aaron Rai holds the 21st position steadily.
Top 10 World Golf Ranking Overview
Scottie Scheffler continues to lead the global rankings, keeping his top position. Bryson DeChambeau made a significant climb from 11th to 9th. Patrick Cantlay, however, experienced a slight drop from 9th to 11th. Other positions within the top 10 remain stable, with Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy maintaining their 2nd and 3rd places, respectively.
Brooks Koepka (left) will team up with Bryson DeChambeau against Rory McIlroy (right) and Scottie Scheffler. (Image: Getty)
As was announced at the beginning of September, PGA Tour players Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will compete in a team duel against LIV stars Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. Now there are more details about the clash: The event will take place on December 17, 2024 at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas, and could pave the way for more similar competitions.
PGA Tour versus LIV Golf: Who, when, where and how? – All details
The duel of the tours is called “The Showdown”. It will be a first for four of the biggest names in golf: McIlroy and Scheffler for the PGA Tour, as well as Koepka and DeChambeau for LIV Golf. The format of the duel has not yet been fully determined, but a kind of match play over 18 holes is expected. There will also be no prize money.
It will be broadcast by the US channel TNT, which is already known for the series “The Match”, in which prominent golfers such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson competed against each other. Despite the similar concept, “The Showdown” is not part of this series, but is an independent event.
Plans for the future
“The Showdown” could be the first of several matches between PGA and LIV players. There are already plans to expand this format in the future, with larger teams of possibly six or eight players per side. It is also planned that the duel will take place at least once a year and be played alternately in the USA and internationally.
This match offers fans a rare opportunity to see the best players from both tours come together more often than just at majors. Since the inception of LIV Golf, the question of whether the world rankings accurately reflect the skill levels of all players has been raised time and time again: As LIV events do not provide world ranking points, the LIV players slip further and further down the rankings.
PGA Tour players and LIV Tour players hardly ever meet in their regular tournament calendars. This year, they only competed in majors and at the Olympic Games: World number one Scottie Scheffler won the Masters and the gold medal at the Olympics. Bryson DeChambeau also won another major this year, narrowly beating Rory McIlroy at the US Open in Pinehurst. Koepka secured his fifth major victory last year at the PGA Championship.
Matches between players on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf could help to resolve uncertainties about playing strength. This is also the hope of Bryson DeChambeau, who spoke at an LIV Golf event in Chicago: “I think it’s going to develop over the course of time and hopefully give the people what they want.” It is possible that the match will become a regular feature of golf, regardless of the ongoing negotiations between the PGA and the LIV financiers.
PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird tees off at the Black Desert Championship. (Photo: Getty)
The Black Desert Championship, a key event on the PGA Tour, is set to unfold at the stunning Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah. With a par 71 layout and a lucrative $7.5 million prize fund up for grabs, this tournament promises to be a fierce competition. Fans across the globe can catch the action via Sky, with coverage starting at 18:30 on Thursday and Friday, and later at 23:00 over the weekend.
PGA Tour Tee Times for the British and Scottish Contingent
Martin Laird from Scotland takes to the course alongside Americans Taylor Montgomery and William Cauley. Laird will kick off his first round at 13:41 local time. His second round begins with an early tee time of 08:46.
From England, Callum Tarren is paired with two Americans—Austin Cook and Doug Ghim. Tarren will be aiming to capitalize on a strong start with an early 08:46 tee time in his first round. He’ll follow that up with a more relaxed afternoon tee-off at 13:41 for round two.
Fellow Englishman Ben Taylor is set to navigate his opening round at 12:46 with Seung-Yul Noh of South Korea and Sami Välimäki of Finland. Taylor’s challenge ramps up with a swift turnaround for his second-round start at 07:51.
Finally, David Skinns, also representing England, will be keen to make his mark. Skinns is paired with Alex Smalley and Carson Young, both from the USA. His tournament begins with a 12:57 tee time, followed by an early start at 08:02 for his second round.
PGA Tour Tee Times: Scott Gutschewski plays at the Black Desert Championship. (Photo: Getty)
The Black Desert Championship, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at the Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah, USA. With a par of 71, this tournament offers a prize purse of $7,500,000. Fans can follow the live broadcast on Sky from 18:30 on Thursday and Friday, and from 23:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
PGA Tour Tee Times for the Black Desert Championship
Scott Gutschewski, representing the USA, heads into the tournament paired with his compatriot Kevin Streelman and South Korea’s Seonghyeon Kim. They will open their campaign with a tee time of 07:40 in the first round, followed by a midday start at 12:35 for their second round.
Kevin Tway, another American standout, will tee it up alongside Japan’s rising star Ryo Hisatsune and fellow American Jacob Bridgeman. Their first round begins at 07:45, with their second round following at 12:30.
Rico Hoey, also representing the USA, is grouped with compatriots Chandler Phillips and Pierceson Coody. Their first round starts bright and early at 07:51, and they’ll return to the course for round two at 12:46.
Ryan Moore is paired with fellow Americans Patrick Rodgers and Kelly Kraft. Their tee times are set for 07:56 in the first round, followed by a second-round start at 12:41.
Finally, Brice Garnett from the USA will be teeing off alongside Kyoung-Hoon Lee from South Korea and fellow American J.J. Spaun. Their first-round challenge begins at 08:35, followed by their second round at 13:30.
Justin Rose will tee off at olympic Golfclub Le Golf National. (Photo: Getty)
The stage is set for the DP World Tour’s Open de France at the prestigious Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. With a prize fund of €3,250,000 and a challenging Par 71 layout, this historic tournament promises to deliver thrilling golf at one of the Tour’s most iconic venues. Last year’s champion, Ryo Hisatsune, is returning to defend his title. Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 13:30 on Thursday and Friday, 13:00 on Saturday, and 12:30 on Sunday.
Star-studded Tee Times for the DP World Tour
Englishman Paul Waring will be among the first to tee off on Thursday morning at 08:15, paired with Canada’s Aaron Cockerill and South African Jayden Trey Schaper. In the second round, the trio will be back in action starting at 12:40.
Not far behind, at 08:25, Matthew Southgate, another experienced Englishman, will tee it up with compatriot Oliver Wilson and South Africa’s Casey Jarvis. Southgate will aim to keep pace with the field as they return to the course on Friday for a 12:50 start.
Connor Syme will also start his campaign at 08:25 alongside Spain’s Angel Hidalgo and France’s Jeong Weon Ko. They tee off their second round at 12:50 on Friday.
Scottish veteran Scott Jamieson is set to begin his first round at 08:45 in a group featuring South African Darren Fichardt and England’s James Morrison. The trio will start their second round at 13:10.
England’s Justin Rose, the former U.S. Open champion, will tee off at 09:05. He’s joined by French Romain Langasque and American Billy Horschel. Their second round will start at 13:30.
Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher will kick off his challenge in the afternoon, teeing off at 12:50 alongside Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Spain’s Manuel Elvira. The group will have an early start on Friday, taking to the course at 08:15.
England’s Eddie Pepperell starts at 13:10, grouped with Swedish duo Jonas Blixt and Marcus Kinhult. They will begin their second round bright and early on Friday at 08:35.
Richie Ramsay, another Scottish contender, tees off at 13:30 alongside Denmark’s Jeff Winther and fellow Scot Calum Hill, before returning to the course at 08:55 on Friday for round two.
Scot Ewen Ferguson is set to tee off at 14:00 with Darius Van Driel of the Netherlands and England’s Alex Fitzpatrick. Their second-round tee time is set for 09:25 on Friday.
David Law of Scotland will close out the first day’s action with a 14:10 tee time, paired with Spain’s Alejandro Del Rey and France’s Benjamin Kedochim. Their second round is scheduled for 09:35 the following day.
Billy Horschel and Gunner Wiebe will tee off at olympic Golfclub Le Golf National. (Photos: Getty)
As the DP World Tour continues its European swing, all eyes turn to Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, for the historic Open de France. Known for its challenging par-71 layout and infamous closing holes, this prestigious event is set to deliver four days of top-tier golf, with a lucrative prize pool of €3.25 million on offer.
Defending champion Ryo Hisatsune returns, hoping to build on his impressive triumph last year, but he’ll face stiff competition from a world-class field. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning on Thursday and Friday at 13:30, Saturday at 13:00, and Sunday at 12:30.
DP World Tour Tee Times: Star-Studded Pairings
American Gunner Wiebe kicks off his Open de France campaign early on Thursday, teeing off at 08:35 alongside Italy’s Edoardo Molinari and England’s Marco Penge. Wiebe will look to make a strong start before his second-round tee time at 13:00 on Friday.
Billy Horschel, a fan favorite and DP World Tour regular, will bring plenty of flair to his opening round at 09:05. He’s paired with fellow major champion Justin Rose and France’s own Romain Langasque. Horschel’s second round will see him tee off at 13:30 on Friday.
Another notable American in the field, Sean Crocker, starts his tournament at 09:45 on Thursday, playing alongside Japan’s Yuto Katsuragawa and French Hugo Le Goff. Crocker will be back in action on Friday afternoon with a 14:10 tee time.
Johannes Veerman will begin his challenge at 09:55, partnering with Germany’s Alexander Knappe and Austria’s Lukas Nemecz. Veerman will round off his second day with a 14:20 tee time on Friday.
Rounding out the American contingent, Jordan Gumberg tees off at 13:00 on Thursday, joining France’s Romain Wattel and England’s Callum Shinkwin. Gumberg will be looking to take advantage of his early Friday tee time, set for 08:25, to make a move up the leaderboard.
All clear for the 2024 Masters Tournament in Augusta. (Photo: Getty)
All-clear: Augusta National Golf Club has taken stock after Hurricane Helene and announced that the 2025 Masters (10 to 13 April) is not at risk and will go ahead as usual. ‘The course was really hit, as was the rest of the community, and there was severe damage,’ explained club boss Fred Ridley. But we have a lot of people working hard to get us back up and running. The Masters will go ahead – on the planned date.’ The famous Magnolia Lane in particular has been affected, with several of the mighty old trees bent or having lost part of their crowns.
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However, the grandees in green are not only thinking about their refuge and their tournament, but also about the affected communities in the surrounding area, as Ridley repeatedly emphasises in his statements. Augusta National has therefore donated five million dollars to the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund, which has been set up to help those affected.
Helene was a category 4 hurricane and the most violent storm to hit the USA in 19 years. The hurricane’s rage on the south-east coast claimed over 200 lives and rescuers are still searching for survivors in the rubble.
Hurricane Helene also destroys John Daly’s house
Homeless: Another member of the golfing world has become a victim of Hurricane Helene. As John Daly announced recently, his house in Clearwater/Florida was completely destroyed: ‘It’s devastating. It’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen. Besides the damage, it’s the memories that are lost with such devastation.’ Speaking on the sidelines of Constellation Furyk & Friends on the PGA Tour Champions circuit, the 58-year-old said that parts of his family and close friends were also affected by the hurricane. ‘I hope everyone is safe. We will have to rebuild three or four houses,’ said Daly, who lives mainly in Arkansas.
Scottie Scheffler remains No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty Images)
Scottie Scheffler remains the undisputed leader of the Official World Golf Ranking, retaining his position as the world’s number one player. His consistent play over the past months has kept him ahead of the pack, with his average points ensuring a firm grip on the top spot. Meanwhile, Xander Schauffele continues to showcase his trademark steadiness, sitting comfortably at number two as he solidifies his reputation as one of the most reliable performers in the game today.
World Golf Raking: American Presence Dominates in the Top 10
The strength of American golf is particularly evident in the latest rankings, with Collin Morikawa holding onto fourth place and Wyndham Clark staying stable at sixth. Patrick Cantlay, who continues to quietly compile strong finishes week after week, is also unchanged at ninth. These players have shown a remarkable ability to maintain their form, positioning themselves as fixtures among the world’s golfing elite.
Small Movements, Big Impact in the Top 10
While the top spots have remained relatively unchanged, there has been some movement further down the rankings. England’s Tommy Fleetwood has edged up to break into the top 10, a reward for his steady play throughout the season. However, Bryson DeChambeau was pushed consequently to 11th place . Rory McIlroy holds firm in third place, continuing his impressive run, while Swedish sensation Ludvig Åberg rounds out the top five. Åberg’s rise is one of the more compelling stories in recent months, as the young talent from Sweden continues to make waves on the international stage.
