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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Stays on Top as Brian Harman Breaks into Top-10

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate the World Golf Ranking, Brian Harman climbs into the top ten. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate the World Golf Ranking, Brian Harman climbs into the top ten. (Photos: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking this week has Scottie Scheffler retaining his position at the top. While there were no changes among the top nine golfers, Brian Harman pushed his compatriot Max Homa out of the Top Ten and took tenth place.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

Further Changes in the World Golf Ranking for American Players

In addition to Brian Harman’s rise into the top ten, another US American, Keegan Bradley, is also attracting attention. Bradley tied for second place with Scottie Scheffler at the Charles Schwab Challenge, climbing from 20th place in the OWGR to 14th. Tournament winner Davis Riley also made a big leap in the rankings, moving up from 250th to 78th place.

Changes within the Top-10 of the World Golf Ranking

The top 10 of the World Golf Ranking remains largely stable, with Scottie Scheffler firmly holding onto the number 1 spot. Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Aberg maintain their respective positions at 3, 5, and 6. Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay, and Collin Morikawa also witness no changes in their ranks. However, Max Homa drops to 11th as Brian Harman’s rise signifies the only major shift within the top 10 this week.

PlayerCurrent RankPrevious RankAverage Points
Scottie Scheffler1115.12
Xander Schauffele228.75
Wyndham Clark446.13
Patrick Cantlay884.61
Collin Morikawa994.57
Brian Harman10114.06
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World Golf Ranking: Tommy Fleetwood Holds Top Position Among UK Players

Tommy Fleetwood at the last Major. (Photo: Getty)
Tommy Fleetwood at the last Major. (Photo: Getty)

The latest World Golf Ranking shows notable shifts among UK players. Tommy Fleetwood maintains his position as the top-ranked UK golfer at 13th place in the world, unchanged from last week, with an average points score of 3.9556. Matt Fitzpatrick follows as the second-highest UK player, currently ranked 17th, dropping from 15th last week, and averaging 3.4454 points.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

World Golf Ranking: Third to Fifth Best UK Players

The third-ranked UK golfer is Tyrrell Hatton at 19th place, down from 18th last week, with an average of 3.3197 points. Justin Rose holds the 56th spot, with no change in position and an average score of 2.0296. Aaron Rai rounds out the top five UK players at 75th position, a slight drop from 74th last week, and an average of 1.5735 points.

Top 10 Players in the World Golf Ranking

The top of the World Golf Ranking remains stable with Scottie Scheffler holding the number one spot. Xander Schauffele remains second, followed by Rory McIlroy in third. Wyndham Clark and Viktor Hovland also maintain their positions at fourth and fifth place, respectively. Ludvig Aberg is steady at sixth, Jon Rahm at seventh, and Patrick Cantlay at eighth. Collin Morikawa holds ninth place, with the biggest change in the top ten being Brian Harman, who moved up to tenth from 11th place last week, displacing Max Homa to 11th.

Rank Player Nationality Change from Last Week Average Points
13 Tommy Fleetwood ENG 0 3.9556
17 Matt Fitzpatrick ENG -2 3.4454
19 Tyrrell Hatton ENG -1 3.3197
56 Justin Rose ENG 0 2.0296
75 Aaron Rai ENG -1 1.5735

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Parents Confirm Grayson Murray’s Suicide

Grayson Murray's parents confirm the suicide in a statement. (Photo: Getty)
Grayson Murray's parents confirm the suicide in a statement. (Photo: Getty)

The parents of professional golfer Grayson Murray have disclosed that the 30-year-old has committed suicide. In a statement, Terry and Eric Murray write, among other things: “We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone […] Life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know that he rests peacefully now.”

Grayson Murray passed away at 30

The two-time PGA Tour winner had retired on Friday during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on hole 16 at Colonial Country Club – due to illness, according to the PGA Tour – and was found dead on Saturday under as yet unknown circumstances.

Grayson Murray Passed Away Unexpectedly at the Age Of 30

After suffering from alcohol and mental problems, including depression, in recent years, Murray had reconnected with the world’s elite in 2024. After his rookie success at the 2017 Barbasol Championship, he won the Sony Open in Hawaii this year and announced at the time that he had been sober for eight months and was newly engaged: “My story isn’t over yet. I think it’s just beginning. I hope I can inspire a lot of people who have their own problems.” He was subsequently even appointed to the PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council. He made the cut in his Masters debut in April and finished 51st, tied 43rd at the PGA Championship and was a certainty in the US Open field as 58th in the world.

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WITB: Nacho Elvira wins the Soudal Open 2024 with Callaway

Nacho Elvira at the Soudal Open on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Nacho Elvira at the Soudal Open on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Nacho Elvira wins on the DP World Tour for the second time in his career. After his victory at the Cazoo Open in 2021, the Spaniard secured victory at the Soudal Open 2024 in Belgium on a thrilling final day. After three dominant days, Nacho Elvira had his problems, especially after a rain interruption on the final day, allowing his two pursuers Niklas Norgaard Moller and Romain Langasque to close the gap. In the end, however, a round of 71 was enough for the triumph in Antwerp. For his victory, Elvira opted for a bag similar to the one Xander Schauffele used at the PGA Championship the previous week and therefore put his trust in the equipment supplier Callaway.

WITB Nacho Elvira 2024 – With Callaway to victory

Nacho Elvira has the latest Paradym AI Smoke Driver in the Triple Diamond Max edition in his bag. This has a neutral to fade-oriented clubface, which is particularly aimed at low handicappers and tour pros. The club offers good handling from the tee, which should ensure a high ball launch and low spin. Among the fairway woods, Elvira also uses the same Triple Diamond model for golfers with a higher swing speed who are looking for precise ball control and a penetrating, low-spin ball flight. A Callaway X Forged Utility Wood bridges the gap to the Callaway Apex TCB irons. The Spaniard relies on the latest model from this year. When it comes to wedges, the newly crowned Tour winner puts the Callaway JAWS MD5 (50° and 54°) and the Callaway JAWS Raw (58°) in his bag. For the putter, Elvira opts for the White Hot OG Rossie from Callaway’s Odyssey brand, which specializes in the manufacture of putters. The Callaway Chrome Tour golf ball completes the Spaniard’s bag.

Nacho Elvira’s Bag

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (8.5°)

Fairway: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15°)

Utility: Callaway X Forged UT (18°)

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-5) and Apex MB ’24 (6-10)

Wedges: Callaway JAWS MD5 (50°,54°; 10S) and JAWS Raw (58°; 12X)

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie

Golf Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour

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Tabloids Speculate about Rory McIlroy’s Divorce

Why is Rory McIlroy divorcing Erica Stroll? (Image: Getty)
Why is Rory McIlroy divorcing Erica Stroll? (Image: Getty)

The British golf media are speculating about the separation between Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll; the four-time major winner filed for divorce the day before arriving at the PGA Championship in Valhalla. The obvious explanation is that the couple had grown apart. Either because the professional was focussing too much on golf and his wife consequently felt neglected and only concentrated on their daughter Poppy. Or because Erica Stoll had only taken care of their child since Poppy was born on 31 August 2020, which made the golfer feel left behind and bury himself in work.

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll File for Divorce Amid Major Preparations

Rumour: McIlroy’s love affair with CBS presenter

The rumour of a love affair between “Rors” and “CBS” golf presenter Amanda Balionis (38), who is married to football coach Bryn Renner but has not worn a wedding ring since the Masters, is also persistent, as is the case with juicy aspects. As she has also dropped the Renner suffix from her actual double name on her social media accounts, the tabloids, which even tracked Erica Stoll on her way to the nail salon (“Daily Mail”), are sensing amorous reasons for McIlroy’s move and are also said to have identified particularly affectionate interviews between Balionis and the golf star.

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Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Harry Higgs Wins the Playoff

Follow the Live Blog of the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Follow the Live Blog of the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Visit Knoxville Open 2024 Live Scores

The Visit Knoxville Open in the season 2024 is being played in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America at the Holston Hills Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 23rd of May and ends at the Sunday, 26th of May 2024.
The Visit Knoxville Open 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 Holston Hills Country Club plays at Par 70.

The Visit Knoxville Open is a significant event on the Korn Ferry Tour, held annually at the historic Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, Tennessee. As one of the tour’s four original events, it upholds a rich tradition. The 2024 tournament is scheduled to take place from May 23rd to May 26th.

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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Challenge Tour Live Blog: Norwegian Wins

Andreas Halvorsen has a big lead on the Challenge Tour. (Quelle: Getty)

Danish Golf Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Danish Golf Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Odense, Denmark at the Odense Eventyr Golf. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 23rd of May and ends at the Sunday, 26th of May 2024.
The Danish Golf Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of €250.000.
The course for the tournament at Odense Eventyr Golf plays at Par 72.

The Danish Golf Challenge, part of the Challenge Tour, is set to take place from May 23 to 26, 2024, at the Odense Eventyr Golf Club in Odense, Denmark. Local favorite Peter Launer Bæk, who won on this course in 2018, is set to compete again.

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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PGA Tour Champions

Champions Tour Live Blog: Richard Bland Leaves his Competitors Behind

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Follow the Live Blog of the Champions Tour. (Photo: Getty)

KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship 2024 Live Scores

The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States of America at the Harbor Shores Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 23rd of May and ends at the Sunday, 26th of May 2024.
The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship is part of the Champions Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $3,500,000.
The course for the tournament at Harbor Shores Golf Club plays at Par 71.

The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship returns to Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan, from May 23-26, 2024. This event is one of the major championships in senior golf, held on the challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. The tournament attracts top senior golfers, including defending champion Steve Stricker.

Champions Tour live

The PGA Tour Champions, formerly known as the Senior PGA Tour and Champions Tour, is a professional golf tournament series designed specifically for golfers aged 50 and over. This tour offers a platform for experienced golfers who have already completed their regular career on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour Champions is characterised by shorter tournaments, usually over three rounds instead of the usual four, and there is no cut so that all qualified players compete in the entire tournament.

The participants are often former PGA Tour players and Major winners, which gives the Tour a high level of competitiveness and prestige. The PGA Tour Champions allows fans to continue to see some of the most legendary names in golf in action. The Tour also includes unique team and match play events that differ from the usual PGA Tour formats.

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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights from Round 4 of the Charles Schwab Challenge

PGA Tour Highlights of the fourth round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. (Photo: Getty)
PGA Tour Highlights of the fourth round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. (Photo: Getty)

The Charles Schwab Challenge, part of the PGA Tour, concluded its fourth round on the historic Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. The total prize money for this tournament is $9,100,000.

In this final round, the leaderboard showcases the top five players and their total scores. Leading the board, Davis Riley of the USA holds the top position with a total score of 266. Tied for second place are Keegan Bradley and Scottie Scheffler, both from the USA, with total scores of 271 each. Collin Morikawa from the USA stands in fourth place with a total score of 272. The fifth position is shared among four players from the USA: Mac Meissner, Sepp Straka, Pierceson Coody, and Hayden Buckley, who all have total scores of 275.

On this final day, three players had outstanding performances marked by their daily scores. Keegan Bradley recorded the best round with a daily score of 3-under-par. Lucas Glover and Tom Hoge, also from the USA, followed closely with rounds of 3-under-par and 3-under-par, respectively.

For fans and enthusiasts, the video compilation on the Charles Schwab Challenge website includes PGA Tour Highlights and specifically focuses on the key moments from this round of the Charles Schwab Challenge Highlights, capturing the thrilling conclusion of the tournament.

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Charles Schwab Challenge: The PGA Tour round 4 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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PGA Tour Live Blog: Davis Riley Celebrates his First Solo Victory

Live Blog of PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Live Blog of PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge 2024. (Photo: Getty)

Charles Schwab Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Charles Schwab Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America at the Colonial Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 23rd of May and ends at the Sunday, 26th of May 2024.
The Charles Schwab Challenge is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $9,100,000.
The course for the tournament at Colonial Country Club plays at Par 70.

Die Charles Schwab Challenge ist eines der traditionsreichsten Turniere der PGA Tour und findet jährlich im historischen Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, statt. Das Turnier wird seit 1946 ausgetragen und ist das am längsten laufende PGA-Tour-Event an derselben Location. Der Sieger erhält die Leonard Trophy und das ikonische Tartanmuster-Jackett.

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.