The Golf Club Goiburu in Spain. (Image: GC Goiburu)
Club de Golf Goiburu is located in Andoain, Gipuzkoa, Spain. This golf club is known for its location and the unique atmosphere it provides to players of all skill levels. With strategic planning being a key element of playing here, the course offers a suitable challenge without the emphasis on long shots.
Club de Golf Goiburu: Strategic Play in a Friendly Atmosphere
One of the highlighted features of Club de Golf Goiburu is the friendly, family-oriented environment that it promotes. This creates an inviting setting for both casual golfers and more serious players. The club values strategy over sheer power, encouraging players to think about their shots in a more calculated manner. This aspect is particularly evident at Hole 5, which is consistently ranked as the most challenging hole on the course.
Players at Club de Golf Goiburu can benefit from a variety of agreements and discounts offered by the club. These include group discounts and golf packages that come with lunch at the club’s restaurant. The restaurant is noted for its views of the golf course, adding an enjoyable dining experience to a day of golf. Such packages aim to provide a comprehensive golfing experience, merging sport and leisure.
The course’s design and the amenities available make Club de Golf Goiburu a notable destination for golf enthusiasts. Whether players are local or visiting from other areas, the club ensures that the overall experience is both fulfilling and strategically engaging.
Lighting Ceremony in ancient Olympia and arrival of the Olympic flame at Costa Navarino.
(Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
Olympia casts a spell over me
I am eagerly awaiting this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, having managed to buy tickets for several events. I am all the more delighted when I receive an invitation to go on a press trip to Greece, which includes getting to know the golfing destination of Costa Navarino and taking part in the official ceremony to light the Olympic flame.
Gripping moments
The atmosphere in the ancient stadium of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, captivates me from the very first moment. The entry of the Greek presidential guard, the raising of the flags, and the impressive voice of the world-famous American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, who performs the Olympic anthem, move me deeply.
March-in by the Greek’s Presidential Guard. (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
After the official speeches, the Olympic flame is lit in the ruins of the approximately 2,600-year-old Temple of Hera. From there, the flame is transferred by an actress, who takes on the role of the high priestess Hestia, to the torch of the first of more than 550 torchbearers. In doing so, she also hands over the traditional olive branch. Dancers in traditional antique dress accompany this atmospheric process with a performance whose choreography completely thrills me.
Handing over of the Olympic Flame by the High Priestess. (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
Over the next 11 days, the torch is carried from Olympia through Greece to the ancient Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. From there, it will continue its journey by boat to Marseille in France.
Arrival at Navarino Bay
The following morning, the symbolic flame arrives at the world’s first International Olympic Academy Golf Course at Navarino Hills. This is very close to the town of Pylos, which is a two-hour drive south of Olympia.
It is the first golf course in the Mediterranean to feature the Olympic symbol, and the 18-hole signature golf course symbolizes the link between golf and Olympia. Its name reflects the shared values of the International Olympic Academy, the Greek Olympic Committee, and Costa Navarino – namely sustainability, personal well-being, education, and growth.
Participation in the ceremony on the 11th green in front of the clubhouse is extremely atmospheric and is carried out with the participation of young athletes from the golf academy, with two of them acting as torchbearers.
The Olympic Flame reaches the International Olympic Academy Golf Course. (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
Development from golf hotel to Destination Costa Navarino
I first traveled to the five-star hotel The Westin Resort in 2012. At that time, The Dunes Course, designed by Bernhard Langer in 2010, and The Bay Course, developed by Robert Trent Jones II and opened the following year, were only known to a few golfers in Germany. I was immediately fascinated by this beautiful spot, the hotel, and the two golf courses during this trip, and I’ve always been delighted by this destination. The last time I visited prior to this year was in November 2021, and my impressions from that time are attached.
This is the fifth time I’ve been here. The entrance area of The Westin and its lobby are now very familiar to me, so much so that I almost feel at home.
Entrance and lobby of The Westin Resort Costa Navarino. (Photos: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
Once again, I relish my stay in a spacious room with sea views and the sweet treats to welcome me.
Sweet delicacies from local beekeeping in the Deluxe Sea View Room . (Photos: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
The day couldn’t start better than with a hearty breakfast on the terrace of Moriās Restaurant. The freshly squeezed orange juice and savory omelette contribute to a perfect start to the golf day.
EThe perfect start to a great golfing day. (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
From the initial two hotels, The Westin and The Romanos, and the two golf courses with The Dunes Clubhouse, Costa Navarino has now developed into a destination with a wide range of sports, wellness, and leisure activities.
With a five-day sports camp for children and teenagers aged between five and 15, the destination aims to bring them closer to the Olympic idea in ten different sports in July and August 2024. Professional coaches, such as those from the FC Bayern Munich Football Academy, will be on hand. In addition, the NBA Basketball School will be returning to Costa Navarino from May to September to share the special NBA experience with young and adult participants.
The three areas of Navarino Dunes, Navarino Bay, and Navarino Hills currently have four signature 18-hole golf courses. Their three exceptional clubhouses not only impress me with their architectural creativity and diversity, but also with their first-class catering offer.
An impressive golf quartet
The four courses are a maximum distance of 13 km apart and no more than 20 minutes by car. Hotel shuttles offer perfectly organized, free transfers to the various courses.
The state of maintenance of the tee boxes, greens, and bunkers on all courses is beyond criticism. Only the fairways of The Dunes Course showed potential for improvement in some places during my visit. However, according to the management, this is being addressed as soon as possible.
The latest jewel: Navarino Hills
A new experience for me this year is the visit to The Hills Clubhouse and a round on The Hills Course. I am delighted with both. The clubhouse sits enthroned on a hill with fascinating 360-degree views from the inviting terrace.
The Hills Clubhouse: straightforward design and fantastic views from the terrace. (Photos: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
From here, you can see over the course, the bay, the huge practice facilities, and the impressive mountain backdrop in the distance on the opposite side. It serves as the clubhouse for both The Hills Course and the International Olympic Academy Golf Course.
I like its clear lines, its open design, and the use of stone materials from the region. The transparent, discreetly integrated glass lift fits in with the concept of simple elegance. The 2,500 m² clubhouse was built with the aim of achieving energy efficiency class A+. It has photovoltaic panels.
Our group enjoys a meal at Piqantro, which is a restaurant, café, and bar all in one. It offers contemporary Iberian/Western Mediterranean cuisine, drawing on traditional recipes but also incorporating modern influences. There is a wide selection of dishes on offer. I enjoy the pasta with cherry tomatoes and prawns.
Leading by example
I am particularly interested in a screen that I discover both here and in the pro shop at The Bay Clubhouse. Among other things, I can use it to determine my course handicap by entering my personal HCP. The annoying search for this value in hard-to-read tables, which is often necessary on other courses, has come to an end here.
The system also offers a lot more information, such as the current speed on the greens, the pin positions, the grass used, the weather forecast, and the hotel shuttle schedule. What a step forward.
Equipment and service at its best
The buggies equipped with state-of-the-art GPS impressed me just as much as the quality of the rental clubs. Ball pyramids are available free of charge on the generously designed driving ranges. Not only here, but in all areas of the destination, I encounter attentive, friendly, and competent service staff who enjoy their work.
The golf cloverleaf in a cutshell
Navarino Dunes: The Dunes Course
Designed by German golf legend Bernhard Langer in collaboration with European Golf Design, it was the first signature golf course in Greece. Opened in 2010, this 6,018-meter championship course from the back tees leads through a varied natural landscape, past the two hotels The Romanos and The Westin. With spectacular views of the Ionian Sea, it features links-style elements along the waterfront fairways. The fairways, which run through the hinterland past olive groves and orchards, are more reminiscent of a parkland course.
Since my last visit in 2021, exclusive villas have been built along the first nine holes, although they are a long way from the fairways and do not come into play. Construction work continues on individual holes.
Early morning on the #18 . (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
Navarino Bay: The Bay Course
Most of the tees on the par-71 The Bay Course offer a marvelous view of the sea. Some holes run directly along the historic Bay of Navarino. The course measures 5,536 meters from the back tees. The holes lead through extremely hilly terrain with considerable differences in altitude in places. Not only are its five par-three holes fun, but they are also challenging at the same time.
The Bay Course offeringImpressive views across the course to Navarino Bay. (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
Navarino Hills: The International Olympic Academy Golf Course and The Hills Course
The two newest 18-hole golf courses, designed by two-time Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend José Marίa Olazábal, are located above the coastline. Officially opened in 2022, they offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, the Bay of Navarino, and the Ionian Sea.
Stop playing and simply enjoy the views. (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
The International Olympic Academy Golf Course has a length of 6,366 meters. Details can be found in my report mentioned above.
The Hills Course is a par 72 with a length of 6,280 meters. It is also situated in complete tranquility, surrounded by mature trees and leads through rural Messinia with beautiful views of the rugged mountains and small villages. Its fairways are generously designed and offer sufficient landing area for placing drives. The bunkers are numerous but not very deep. I enjoy the round on this new course, which makes for relaxed golfing.
Each of the courses has its own character, which for me makes the quartet a four-leaf clover that gives me feelings of happiness. To single out one as the best course would not do justice to the others.
A pictSurrounded by unspoiled nature. (Photo: Juergen Linnenbuerger)
Destination Costa Navarino is world champion
With such variety and high quality, it comes as no surprise to me that Destination Costa Navarino was recognized as the ‘World’s Best Golf Venue 2023’ at the tenth World Golf Awards.
David Achington, previously director at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Portugal and Camiral Golf & Wellness Resort near Girona in Spain, took over as director of golf at Costa Navarino last year. He and his team were delighted to take the coveted award with them to the Peloponnese.
Quality has its price
The green fee is standard on all courses. In the most favorable of four periods, it is €193 for hotel guests and €233 per 18 holes in the high season.
Always a great pleasure
Visiting Destination Costa Navarino is always a special experience for me. The constantly expanding, exclusive offers and the top quality found in all areas are unrivaled.
The Connemara Golf Links in Ireland. (Image: Connemara Golf Links)
Connemara Golf Links, located in Galway, Ireland, within the region of Connaught, is a site renowned for its pristine condition and year-round playability. The golf course offers extensive facilities, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. Its location, surrounded by scenic views and rugged landscapes, adds to the allure of this golf destination.
Irish Links Golf: Connemara Golf Links
The course caters to all levels of golfers, providing a fair challenge for low handicap players while remaining accessible to high handicappers. This inclusive approach makes it a popular choice for families, groups, couples, and individual players. The welcoming nature of the club enhances the overall experience, contributing to its reputation as a friendly and accommodating golfing venue.
When navigating Connemara Golf Links, players are advised to allow extra consideration for their approach shots on the back nine holes. The course’s signature hole, the 13th Par 3, is particularly notable. This hole requires a 200-yard carry from the White markers and is surrounded by rocky outcrops, making it a unique and demanding part of the course. The combination of these features makes playing at Connemara both a challenging and memorable experience.
Connemara Golf Links hosts an Open Competition every Friday, with the exception of July and August. This regular event provides an opportunity for golfers to test their skills in a competitive environment. For those interested in long-term engagement with the club, membership options are available. Inquiries can be directed to the pro shop via email at [email protected].
Arguably the most important part of your game: Golf Wedges. (Image. Getty)
Golf wedges are the scoring clubs. 70 percent of all shots occur within 100 yards of the green, making wedges essential for every golfer’s game. Wedges are crucial for creating birdie opportunities from the fairway or saving par after missing the green, but they can also cause significant trouble for golfers who struggle within the 100-yard range. Therefore, it is crucial that the wedges you have in your bag suit you and support your game.
Even though golf wedges may seem to have undergone less technological development compared to irons or drivers, this is not true upon closer inspection. There are many different wedges with unique specifications, making the search for the right club to enhance your game a worthwhile endeavor. The following explanations are intended to expand your knowledge of golf wedges and help you make a decision for or against a wedge to improve your game.
There are basically four different types of wedges:
Pitching Wedges (PW)
The first and most widely used wedge is the pitching wedge. It generally has a loft of 44 to 48 degrees and is primarily used for full swings into the green and longer chips. Many club sets today tend to give the pitching wedge a lower loft, making it “longer”. This suggests to the player that they have more distance in their shots, but it also creates a gap in the shot distances, necessitating a gap wedge.
As the name suggests, the gap wedge fills the gap between the pitching wedge and the sand wedge. The loft usually ranges between 50 and 55 degrees. In terms of use, it is very similar to the pitching wedge, but the gap wedge is used from slightly shorter distances and offers a wider range of options from the fairway and around the green.
Sand Wedges (SW)
Typically, sand wedges have a loft of around 56 degrees and are primarily used to escape green-side bunkers or for short pitches. Due to the design of the sole, they are specifically tailored for these shots but also offer additional options for approach shots.
Gradually, the lob wedge has gained increasing popularity and significance in golfers’ club selections. As the name suggests, the lob wedge has the highest loft – usually 60 to 62 degrees, sometimes even up to 64 degrees – to allow the player to achieve extreme heights on the ball with pitch and chip shots. It is mostly used as a short-game club around the green rather than for approach shots. For shots from deep rough or sand, it is often more suitable due to its high loft, though it is more challenging for the less experienced golfer to play compared to wedges with lower loft.
The loft of a golf wedge is simply the angle at which it lifts the ball off the ground. As mentioned above, wedges range from about 44 to 64 degrees. Most professionals, as well as many amateur golfers, have three to four wedges in their bag to have the widest possible range of options for short shots. The higher the loft of a wedge, the higher the ball flight will be, with a correspondingly shorter distance.
The bounce of a wedge refers to various characteristics of the club’s sole. The bounce focuses on the part of the club that touches the ground during a shot, causing the club to ‘bounce’ through the ball. Bounce is the overarching term for the elements involved in the design of the club’s sole: the bounce angle, the width of the sole, the leading edge, and the camber (the curvature of the sole). Finding the right bounce for your wedge will especially improve your chipping and pitching.
Golf wedges come with different bounces. The bounce refers to the sole of the club.
For firm ground, such as that found on links courses, a lower bounce wedge is generally more suitable. This produces a “sharper” ball contact because less surface area of the club interacts with the ground due to the flatter angle, resulting in a shallower divot. In contrast, a standard bounce is more appropriate for softer ground as it allows the club to dig deeper into the ground after impact, enabling a steeper, more aggressive swing.
Finishes of Wedges
Wedges are crafted from various materials and thus come in different finishes, which refer to the various surface treatments of a club. Here’s a selection of common coatings and their benefits.
The traditional coating in which most wedges are delivered is chrome. It provides the classic look, a soft, solid feel, and simultaneously protects the club from corrosion.
Black Nickel
Black Nickel is a special color variant of the classic chrome coating. It offers the same durability and the same soft, solid feel as traditional chrome coating.
Similar to the Black Nickel finish, Nickel provides a blend of the alloy’s soft characteristics with the steadfast properties of the surface. Additionally, the matte color of nickel reduces potential reflections that can occur with shiny materials, giving the wedge a traditional appearance.
Rusty/Raw
These untreated steel wedges are designed to rust over time. The corrosion on the surface provides the player with a more immediate feel and increases the spin imparted on the ball. These wedges are also matte but have the shortest lifespan of all finishes and are typically used by better players.
This finish is offered by some companies and is created through a special heat treatment. This process produces a non-reflective appearance as well as a soft feel. Over time, the Oil Can finish will evolve more and more towards a Rusty/Raw finish.
This finish shares the characteristics of both the Oil-Can and Rusty/Raw variants, producing an extremely soft feel. The difference from the aforementioned options lies in the material composition. Over time, the Beryllium Copper finish will darken as oxygen reacts with the metal.
Wedge shafts are mostly made of steel
Nearly all golf wedges come with steel shafts, except for clubs that are part of a graphite shaft set or have a custom fitting option. Additionally, most wedges come with a standard wedge flex in stores. This flex is similar in flexibility to a steel shaft with a stiffness rating of ‘stiff’, but tailored to the length – or rather, the shortness – of a wedge. It is designed to provide maximum feel and accuracy, but flex is generally less critical in short clubs like wedges.
Discover the PGA Tour Tee Times for the American golfers at the Memorial Tournament 2024. (Photo: Getty)
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is being held at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, USA. As a significant event on the PGA Tour, it features a par of 72 and offers a prize fund of $20 million. Viktor Hovland is the defending champion.
PGA Tour Tee Times for American Players
Davis Thompson starts his first round at 07:40 from Tee 1. He will play alone for both rounds. His second round begins at 10:50 from Tee 1.
Peter Malnati tees off at 07:50 from Tee 1 along with Stephan Jaeger (GER). For the second round, he will begin at 11:00 from Tee 1.
Matt Kuchar starts his first round at 08:00 from Tee 1 with fellow American Nick Dunlap. His second round begins at 11:10 from Tee 1.
Jake Knapp begins his first round at 08:10 from Tee 1, with compatriot Ben Griffin. His second round starts at 11:20 from Tee 1.
Brendon Todd is scheduled to tee off at 08:20 from Tee 1, alongside Byeong-hun An (KOR). His second round will commence at 11:35 from Tee 1.
Lucas Glover will tee off at 08:30 from Tee 1 with Emiliano Grillo (ARG). His second round starts at 11:45 from Tee 1.
Andrew Putnam starts his first round at 08:40 from Tee 1, accompanied by Sungjae Im (KOR). His second round starts at 11:55 from Tee 1.
Adam Schenk starts his first round at 09:05 from Tee 1, with fellow American Eric Cole. His second round starts at 12:15 from Tee 1.
Denny McCarthy will tee off at 09:15 from Tee 1 with Tom Kim (KOR). His second round starts at 12:25 from Tee 1.
Cameron Young begins his first round at 09:25 from Tee 1, accompanied by Adam Svensson (CAN). His second round starts at 12:35 from Tee 1.
Tom Hoge tees off at 09:35 from Tee 1 with Cam Davis (AUS). For the second round, he will begin at 12:45 from Tee 1.
Chris Kirk starts his first round at 09:45 from Tee 1, with countryman Keegan Bradley as his playing partner. His second round starts at 1:00 from Tee 1.
Wyndham Clark begins his first round at 10:05 from Tee 1, accompanied by fellow American Patrick Cantlay. His second round starts at 1:20 from Tee 1.
Xander Schauffele tees off at 10:20 from Tee 1 with Viktor Hovland (NOR). For the second round, he will begin at 1:30 from Tee 1.
Scottie Scheffler starts his first round at 10:30 from Tee 1, with Ludvig Åberg (SWE) as his playing partner. His second round starts at 1:40 from Tee 1.
Billy Horschel will tee off at 10:40 from Tee 1 with compatriot Will Zalatoris. His second round starts at 1:50 from Tee 1.
Akshay Bhatia begins his first round at 10:50 from Tee 1, accompanied by Matthieu Pavon (FRA). His second round starts at 2:00 from Tee 1.
Chris Gotterup will tee off at 11:00 from Tee 1 with Victor Perez (FRA). His second round starts at 7:40 from Tee 1.
Rickie Fowler will tee off at 9:35 from Tee 1 with American Max Homa. His second round starts at 12:45 from Tee 1.
Tony Finau begins his first round at 10:05 from Tee 1, paired with countryman Patrick Rodgers. His second round starts at 1:20 from Tee 1.
Justin Thomas will start at 11:55 from Tee 1, playing alongside Rory McIlroy (NIR). His second round starts at 1:55 from Tee 1.
Jordan Spieth begins his first round at 12:35 from Tee 1, with fellow American Brian Harman as his partner. His second round starts at 2:35 from Tee 1.
Collin Morikawa tees off at 13:00 from Tee 1 with Hideki Matsuyama (JPN). His second round starts at 15:00 from Tee 1.
Discover the PGA Tour Tee Times for British golfers at the Memorial Tournament 2024. (Photo: Getty)
The PGA Tour Tee Times for the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday in Dublin, Ohio, have been announced. This major event takes place at the Muirfield Village Golf Club and features a prize pool of 20 million USD. Viktor Hovland is the defending champion. The event will be broadcasted on Sky with coverage starting at 17:00 on Thursday and Friday, and at 16:30 on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament is set to challenge the best golfers at a par-72 course.
PGA Tour Tee Times for British Golfers
Rory McIlroy, representing Northern Ireland, starts his first round at 18:20 alongside Justin Thomas from the USA. His second-round tee time is 14:55.
English golf star Justin Rose tees off his first round at 18:10. He will play with Jason Day from Australia. Rose’s second round begins at 14:45.
Tommy Fleetwood, another prominent English golfer, begins his first round at 17:05. He is paired with Harris English from the USA. Fleetwood’s second-round start time is at 13:40.
Matthew Fitzpatrick from England starts his tournament at 13:55, accompanied by Shane Lowry from Ireland. Fitzpatrick’s second round will tee off at 17:05.
Shane Lowry of Ireland, although not British but closely followed by British fans, begins his first round at 13:40, playing with Sungjae Im from South Korea. Lowry’s second round is scheduled for 16:55.
Three thirds of Majestic GC arrived in Houston only to find their clubs missing. (Photos: X@MajesticksGC)
Several LIV Golf players encountered an unexpected problem upon arriving in Houston for the upcoming tournament: their luggage and golf clubs were left behind in London. Among those affected were Majesticks GC co-captains Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Legion XIII player Tyrrell Hatton.
Lost Clubs Cause Stir at LIV Golf Houston
Upon landing in Houston, Ian Poulter captured the group’s reactions in a humorous video posted on Majesticks GC’s official X account. The video shows Poulter asking his fellow golfers about their missing luggage, receiving similar frustrated and sarcastic responses from each.
Henrik Stenson, one of the Majesticks GC co-captains, appeared baffled by the situation but responded light-heartedly when Poulter asked, “H, where’s your clubs?” Stenson replied, “Um… hopefully Heathrow.” This incident occurred as the players prepared for LIV Golf Houston, the first event after a mid-season break.
Players Maintain Good Spirits Despite Misfortune
Lee Westwood was seen outside the airport, where Poulter questioned him about his missing case. Westwood’s response, “Heathrow. Where am I? Houston,” highlighted the frustrating situation. Despite the inconvenience, the players managed to stay in good spirits, laughing and joking about the mishap.
Tyrrell Hatton, another player whose clubs were left behind, was equally unamused yet maintained a sense of humor. When Poulter asked Hatton about his clubs and suitcase, Hatton’s blunt responses included expletives, underlining his frustration but also showcasing his ability to laugh off the misfortune.
Ian Poulter was particularly vocal about his disappointment. Mid-flight, he received an email from British Airways informing him that his bag had not traveled with him. Poulter shared his frustration on Instagram, criticizing the airline for the mishap, especially given that he had checked in well in advance.
Implications for LIV Golf Houston
The timing of this incident was far from ideal. With the tournament set to begin on Friday, the players are left in a precarious position. The three Majesticks GC players, in particular, are under pressure t as their team was currently ranked 12th out of 13.
Despite the setback, the players maintained a good sense of humor and were able to laugh, but the situation undoubtedly added stress as they prepared for the tournament.
Looking Ahead to the Tournament
For Tyrrell Hatton, who has had a successful season and is currently 11th in the individual standings, the loss of his clubs is an unwelcome distraction. However, with several days left before the tournament, there is hope that the players will be reunited with their equipment in time.
The LIV Golf Houston event is crucial, not only for individual standings but also for team rankings. The incident with the missing clubs has added an unexpected twist to the lead-up to the tournament.
Part of this weeks field at the DP World Tour: Johannes Veerman. (Image: Getty)
The Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed, part of the DP World Tour, will take place at the Vasatorps Golfklubb in Helsingborg, Sweden. The tournament will begin on Thursday with the first round, followed by the second round on Friday. The prize fund for the event is 2 million US dollars, and the defending champion is Dale Whitnell. The course par is set at 72.
DP World Tour Tee Times at Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed
Johannes Veerman, representing the USA, will begin his first round at 7:40 AM on Thursday, playing from the first tee. His group includes Lukas Nemecz from Austria and Laura Beveridge. For the second round on Friday, Veerman will tee off at 12:40 PM from the tenth tee with the same group.
Jordan Gumberg, also from the USA, starts his first round at 8:00 AM on Thursday from the first tee. He will be joined by England’s Hannah Burke and Dan Bradbury. Gumberg’s second-round tee time is at 1:00 PM on Friday from the tenth tee, with the same playing partners.
Sean Crocker, another American player, begins his first round on Thursday at 2:00 PM, starting from the first tee. His group includes Maximilian Kieffer from Germany and Cara Gainer. For the second round on Friday, Crocker will tee off at 9:00 AM from the tenth tee.
Gunner Wiebe of the USA will tee off at 12:40 PM on Thursday, starting from the tenth tee. His group includes Thalia Martin and Teresa Toscano. In the second round on Friday, Wiebe will start at 7:40 AM from the first tee.
Chase Hanna, representing the USA, begins his first round at 9:30 AM on Thursday from the first tee. His group includes Nastasia Nadaud and Lauren Walsh. For the second round on Friday, Hanna will start at 2:30 PM from the tenth tee.
Part of this weeks DP World Tour event: Lydia G Hall. (Image. Getty)
The start times for the first and second rounds of the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed tournament of the DP World Tour have been announced. British, Welsh, and Scottish players are gearing up for the event, which begins on Thursday at the Vasatorps Golfklubb in Helsingborg, Sweden.
DP World Tour Tee Times
David Law from Scotland will start the first round at 9:20 am on Thursday, teeing off from the 1st tee. His playing partners for this round are Jason Scrivener from Australia and Emma Grechi from France. For the second round, Law will start at 2:20 pm on Friday, teeing off from the 10th tee with the same group.
Lydia G Hall from Wales starts her first round at 9:20 am on Thursday from the 10th tee. Her playing partners are Joost Luiten from the Netherlands and Dorthea Forbrigd from Norway. In the second round, they will tee off at 2:20 pm from the 1st tee.
Richie Ramsay from Scotland is scheduled to tee off at 1:50 pm on Thursday from the 1st tee. He will be joined by Casandra Alexander from South Africa and Smilla Tarning Soenderby. For the second round, they will tee off at 8:50 am on Friday from the 10th tee.
Callum Hill, another Scottish player, begins his first round at 1:50 pm on Thursday from the 10th tee, playing alongside Louis De Jager from South Africa and Hannah Screen. On Friday, they will start at 8:50 am from the 1st tee.
Matthew Southgate from England has his first round set for 1:40 pm on Thursday from the 1st tee. His partners will be Callum Shinkwin, also from England, and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard. In the second round, they start at 8:40 am from the 10th tee.
Garrick Porteous from England will begin his first round at 9:00 am on Thursday from the 1st tee, along with Adrien Saddier from France and Maria Hernandez from Spain. They will start their second round at 2:00 pm on Friday from the 10th tee.
Dale Whitnell from England, the title defender, starts his first round at 8:10 am on the 10th tee with Vincent Norman from Sweden and Manon De Roey from Belgium. His second-round starts at 1:10 pm on the 1st tee the next day.
Liz Young, another English player, has her first round at 8:10 am on the 1st tee on Thursday, along with Santiago Tarrio Ben from Spain and Sofie Bringner. Their second round is scheduled for 1:10 pm on Friday, starting from the 10th tee.
Connor Syme from Scotland will tee off his first round at 2:20 pm on Thursday from the 1st tee alongside Clément Sordet from France and Isabella Deilert. On Friday, they will start their second round at 9:20 am from the 10th tee.
Player
Nationality
Round 1 Tee Time
Round 1 Start Tee
Round 2 Tee Time
Round 2 Start Tee
David Law
SCO
09:20
1
14:20
10
Lydia G Hall
WAL
09:20
10
14:20
1
Richie Ramsay
SCO
13:50
1
08:50
10
Callum Hill
SCO
13:50
10
08:50
1
Matthew Southgate
ENG
13:40
1
08:40
10
Garrick Porteous
ENG
09:00
1
14:00
10
Dale Whitnell
ENG
08:10
10
13:10
1
Liz Young
ENG
08:10
1
13:10
10
Connor Syme
SCO
14:20
1
09:20
10
This round-up lists the tee times for British, Welsh, and Scottish players on the DP World Tour Tee Times for the first and second rounds. For all specific Tee Times click the link below.
How does the DP World Tour's Scandinavian Mixed work? (Photo: Getty)
The Scandinavian Mixed is now an established fixture on the DP World Tour calendar. Men and women play a tournament together at Vasatorps Golfklubb in Helsingborg, Sweden. But how does the format work?
How the Scandinavian Mixed 2024 works:
DP World Tour: Men and women compete for one trophy
For many, the term mixed event probably immediately conjures up the idea of some kind of team event, where a male and female player form teams of two and compete against each other in the familiar formats. But don’t worry, you don’t have to get out the rule book and look up the exact difference between foursomes and fourballs.
The mixed event in Sweden is characterised by the simplicity of the format, a classic golf tournament.
156 participants, 78 women, 78 men and after four rounds there is one winner. There will be mixed flights on the first two days, with the ladies playing from the ladies’ tee and the men from the men’s tee. As usual, a cut will be made after two rounds and only the best 65 (and shared) players will progress to the final round. There, the groups will be shuffled again and over the weekend, the participants will compete for a total prize money of 2 million dollars as well as points for the respective world ranking, the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup.
Swedish golf fans can expect a great number of scandinavian golfers to participate in the event. Many eyes will follow the flight made up completely of swedish golfers, with former tournament winner Linn Grant, Solheim Cup player Madelene Sagstrom and Jesper Svensson, who recently won the Porsche Singapore Classic.
