Categories
Korn Ferry Tour

Korn Ferry Tour: Kaito Onishi wins the title in Raleigh

Kaito Onishi wins on the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Kaito Onishi wins on the Korn Ferry Tour. (Photo: Getty)

UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH 2024 Live Scores

The UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH in the season 2024 is being played in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA at the Raleigh Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 30th of May and ends at the Sunday, 2nd of June 2024.
The UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH is part of the Korn Ferry Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 1 Mio. US-Dollar.
The course for the tournament at Raleigh Country Club plays at Par 70.

The Korn Ferry Tour is for players hoping to make the leap to the PGA Tour. This week in Raleigh, North Carolina, they will get the chance to get closer to a PGA Tour ticket. At the UNC Health Championship, the prize money is 1 million US dollars.

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.

Categories
Live

Watch: European Tour Highlights From Round 3 of the European Open

MALLORCA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Laurie Canter of England plays his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of Mallorca Golf Open at Golf Santa Ponsa on October 24, 2021 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

The European Open, part of the European Tour, is currently being held at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg, Germany. The tournament features a prize pool of 2.5 million US dollars. Currently, the players are competing in the fourth and final round of the tournament, with the leaderboard starting to take shape and the potential winner emerging.

After three rounds of play, Laurie Canter from England and Guido Migliozzi from Italy are tied at the top of the leaderboard, each with a total score of 207 and 12-under par. Following closely in third place is Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark, with a total score of 208 and 11-under par. The fourth position is shared by Jannik De Bruyn from Germany and Tom Vaillant from France, both with total scores of 209 and 10-under par.

In terms of standout performances for this particular day, three players have shown exceptional skills. Niklas Norgaard Møller, Rafa Cabrera-Bello from Spain, and Tom Lewis from England have each registered the best rounds for the day, contributing significantly to their standings and altering the dynamics on the leaderboard.

The European Open continues to provide excitement as the top players strive for victory. Golf enthusiasts can find the European Tour Highlights and European Open Highlights to catch up on all the key moments from the day. The video associated with this article includes a compilation of the standout highlights from today’s round, showcasing the thrilling action and skill on display at the Green Eagle Golf Courses.

As the final round progresses, the competition intensifies with players vying for the top spot and a share of the 2.5 million US dollars prize money. With the leaderboard positions and day’s best performances now established, the concluding moments of the European Open promise to be a gripping affair.

show European Open Leaderboard

European Open: The European Tour Round 3 Highlights

About the European Tour

The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.

Categories
Live

Watch: PGA Tour Highlights From Round 3 of the RBC Canadian Open

HAMILTON, ONTARIO - MAY 31: Robert MacIntyre of Scotland plays his shot from the 18th tee during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club on May 31, 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The RBC Canadian Open, part of the PGA Tour, is currently taking place at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Canada. The tournament has a total prize fund of 9.4 million US dollars. Round three of the event has concluded with notable performances shaping the leaderboard.

Leading the field is Robert MacIntyre from Scotland with a total score of 196 and a daily score of -4. He is followed closely by three players tied at the second position. Ben Griffin from the USA, Mackenzie Hughes from Canada, and Ryan Fox from New Zealand each have a total score of 200. Griffin achieved a daily score of -5, while Hughes recorded a -3, and Fox ended with a par score.

Sharing the fifth position with a total score of 201 are Tommy Fleetwood from England, Sam Burns from the USA, Trace Crowe from the USA, and Joel Dahmen from the USA. Fleetwood registered a notable daily score of -6, whereas Burns, Crowe, and Dahmen recorded -3, -3, and -1 respectively.

The three best rounds of the day were played by Tommy Fleetwood with a daily score of -6, Victor Perez from France with a daily score of -6, and Ben Griffin from the USA with a daily score of -5. These performances have placed them among the top contenders, with rounds that significantly impacted their standings on the leaderboard.

A video compilation of the highlights from today’s round showcases key moments and performances. As the RBC Canadian Open enters its fourth and final round, the competition intensifies with Robert MacIntyre leading, followed by the group of three players tied in second place. The final round will determine the winner of this significant event on the PGA Tour.

show RBC Canadian Open Leaderboard

RBC Canadian Open: The PGA Tour Round 3 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.

Categories
Live

Watch: Champions Tour Highlights From Round 2 of the Principal Charity Classic

DES MOINES, IOWA - JUNE 3: Rod Pampling of Australia lines up a putt on the 15th green during the second round of the Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club on June 3, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
DES MOINES, IOWA - JUNE 3: Rod Pampling of Australia lines up a putt on the 15th green during the second round of the Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club on June 3, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

The Principal Charity Classic, part of the Champions Tour, is currently taking place in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, at the Wakonda Club. The tournament offers a prize money of $2,000,000. The fourth round has concluded with notable performances from the participants.

Rod Pampling from Australia and Ernie Els from South Africa are tied for the first place with a total score of -14. Bernhard Langer from Germany and Stephen Ames from Canada share the third position, each with a total score of -13. The fifth position is a three-way tie among David Duval, Kevin Sutherland, and Vijay Singh, with each having a total score of -12.

The best daily scores of the round were recorded by Bernhard Langer with -9, Rod Pampling and David Duval both with -7. These performances highlighted the intensity of the competition on the final day.

To watch a compilation of the best moments from this round, please refer to the provided video, which features the Champions Tour Highlights and Principal Charity Classic Highlights.

The Principal Charity Classic is a four-round event, and with the final round completed, attention now turns to the overall winner of the tournament.

show Principal Charity Classic Leaderboard

Principal Charity Classic: The Champions Tour Round 2 Highlights

Categories
PGA Tour Champions

Watch: Champions Tour highlights from round 1 of the Principal Charity Classic

Watch the highlights of the first round of the Principal Charity Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. (Image: Getty)
Watch the highlights of the first round of the Principal Charity Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. (Image: Getty)

The Principal Charity Classic, part of the Champions Tour, is currently taking place at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa. This tournament features a total prize money of $2,000,000. The first round has concluded, and the tournament has seen several impressive performances.

Ernie Els from South Africa leads the tournament, holding the first position with a total score of 62, sitting 10 under par. Sharing the second position are Stephen Ames from Canada, Ricardo Gonzalez from Argentina, and Vijay Singh from Fiji, all with total scores of 64, which puts them 8 under par. In fifth place, we have Rod Pampling from Australia, Billy Mayfair from the USA, Heath Slocum from the USA, and Rob Labritz from the USA, each with a total score of 65, or 7 under par.

The Principal Charity Classic Highlights have captured these performances, showcasing the key moments and successful shots of the day. The Champions Tour Highlights will also reflect on these impressive scores and the competition among the top players.

In conclusion, the wrap-up of Round 1 of the Principal Charity Classic provides a comprehensive overview of the top performers and their scores, focusing on the standings and noting the remarkable daily scores achieved.

show Principal Charity Classic Leaderboard

Principal Charity Classic: The Champions Tour round 1 highlights

Categories
PGA Tour

Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the RBC Canadian Open

HAMILTON, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Robert MacIntyre of Scotland approaches the third tee during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf & Country Club on May 30, 2024 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The RBC Canadian Open, part of the PGA Tour, is taking place at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Canada. The tournament carries a prize pool of $9.4 million USD.

The current standings after Round 2 reveal a tie for first place between Robert MacIntyre from Scotland and Ryan Fox from New Zealand, both achieving a total score of -10. Joel Dahmen from the USA is placed third with a total score of -8. In a three-way tie for the fourth position are Andrew Novak from the USA, Mackenzie Hughes from Canada, and David Skinns from England, each with a total score of -7.

Regarding today’s performances, the top three players with the best rounds are Ryan Fox and Mackenzie Hughes, both delivering a daily score of -6. Joel Dahmen from the USA also showed a strong performance with a daily score of -5.

The tournament has played its second round, and the video provided showcases the PGA Tour and RBC Canadian Open Highlights, capturing key moments and performances from the participants.

show RBC Canadian Open Leaderboard

RBC Canadian Open: The PGA Tour round 2 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.

Categories
Live

Watch: European Tour highlights from round 2 of the European Open

MALLORCA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Laurie Canter of England plays his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of Mallorca Golf Open at Golf Santa Ponsa on October 24, 2021 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

The European Open, part of the European Tour, has concluded its fourth round at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg, Germany. This tournament, with a prize fund of $2.5 million USD, saw intense competition among top golfers.

At the end of the fourth round, Laurie Canter from England secured the first position on the leaderboard with a total score of -12. Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark achieved the second place, with a total score of -9. The third position was taken by Jannik De Bruyn from Germany, who scored -8 overall. Tied for fourth place were Guido Migliozzi from Italy, Jayden Trey Schaper from South Africa, Tom McKibbin from Northern Ireland, Pablo Larrazabal from Spain, Yuto Katsuragawa from Japan, and Garrick Porteous from England, each with a total score of -6.

The best rounds of the day were played by Thriston Lawrence from South Africa, who scored a daily score of -6, followed by Niklas Norgaard Møller from Denmark and Jordan Smith from England, both with a daily score of -4.

For those interested in viewing the standout moments, a video compilation of the European Tour Highlights and European Open Highlights from the latest round is available. This collection showcases the key performances and significant shots that shaped the outcomes of the tournament.

These data points illustrate the competitive nature of the European Tour and the high level of play at the European Open.

show European Open Leaderboard

European Open: The European Tour round 2 highlights

About the European Tour

The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.

Categories
Equipment

Golf club choice: For whom is a Golf hybrid suitable?

Hybrids are intended to replace long irons and are an alternative to short woods. (Photo: flickr/proforged)
Hybrids are intended to replace long irons and are an alternative to short woods. (Photo: flickr/proforged)

The industry is known to be very inventive. After the loft of golf clubs became less and less over time and the difficulty of the so-called “long irons” increased at the same time, the hybrid was born. This is one of the reasons why sets from 5 iron upwards are sold today; the longer irons can easily be replaced with hybrids. The advantage of hybrids is that the center of gravity is low and very close to the clubface. Hybrids are therefore easier to play than long irons.

The evolution of the loft – example: 4 Iron

1960s & 70s 1980s early 1990s late 1990s
4 iron Loft: 28° Loft: 26° Loft: 25° Loft: 23° – 24°

Create your own virtual golf bag on Golf Post! Show the community which clubs you have in your bag and fill out your “What’s in the Bag” now.

Fill Out Your “What’s In The Bag”

The Golf Hybrid is the replacement for irons

A hybrid should primarily be regarded as a replacement club for an iron. Due to the shaft length, a hybrid 5 replaces a 4 iron, a hybrid 4 a 3 iron and so on. You can find out how to find the right irons here. Alternatively, if you assume that a golfer always swings the ball the same way, a hybrid 3 can also replace a 5 wood, a hybrid 4 a 7 wood and a hybrid 5 a 9 wood. You can find out how to find the right woods here. Basically, however, humans are not robots, so it is always a question of swing type and preference.

The steeper the swing, the more likely a golf hybrid

The combination of hybrids in the bag is usually determined according to the golfer’s swing speed and preference. It is quite possible that up to three hybrids are suitable for the player. However, hybrids are not suitable for every swing type. As a guide, the steeper the vertical angle of attack, the better suited you are to hybrid clubs and the more you can carry in your golf bag. The flatter the impact angle, the less or no hybrids are recommended.

Loft intervals of the hybrids depend on swing speed

At a swing speed of less than 50 miles per hour (approx. 80 km/h; e.g. with the 6 iron), a loft interval of five to six degrees between hybrids is recommended. At a swing speed of up to 75 miles per hour (120 km/h, 6 iron), a loft interval of four to five degrees is recommended; at more than 75 miles per hour (6 iron), three to four degrees between the hybrids. You can find out how to increase your swing speed here.

swing speed (with a 6 iron) 50 Mph 75 Mph more than 75 Mph
Loft-Intervall between the hybrids 5° – 6° 4° – 5° 3° – 4°

Is the focus on length or precision? As hybrids are primarily iron replacement clubs, it is generally clear that precision is the main focus with these tools. So don’t expect extra length in your shots. If you are looking for length, you should consider woods.

Ball position like a wood or more like an iron?

Ball position like a wood or more like an iron? Experience has shown that if you position the ball like a wood, it will be topped with the hybrids. The ball position should be more like a 5 iron, even if hybrids are visually closer to woods. The ball flight height of the hybrid is flatter compared to irons and higher compared to woods.

Categories
LPGA Tour

LPGA Tour: Nelly Korda With a Disastrous Start – Ten On Par 3

Nelly Korda started the second major on the LPGA Tour with ten over par. (Source: Getty)
Nelly Korda started the second major on the LPGA Tour with ten over par. (Source: Getty)

In the world of golf, even the best can have days where nothing goes right. Nelly Korda, a dominant force with six victories in her last seven tournaments, experienced such a day during the opening round of the US Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club. The golf course, known for its challenging layout, claimed an unlikely victim in Korda, who ended her day with a score of 80, twelve shots behind the leader.

Early Trouble for Nelly Korda

The trouble began early for Nelly Korda. By the time she reached the par-3 12th hole, her day had already taken a turn for the worse. A 25-minute wait on the tee didn’t help her rhythm, as she watched players ahead struggle with the hole. Despite her usual confidence, Korda made a interesting club choice, opting for a 6-iron instead of a 7-iron. Her ball took a hard hop into a back bunker, setting off a disastrous sequence. Attempting to escape from the bunker, Korda’s shot came out hot, rolling past the pin, off the false front, and into the penalty area. What followed was a painful series of shots as she struggled to get her ball back onto the green. Each attempt seemed to make matters worse, culminating in a septuple-bogey 10. The frustration was palpable as Korda walked off the green, her score now at +8.

“Making a 10 on a par 3 will definitely not do you any good at a US Open,” Korda remarked, reflecting on her tumultuous start. “Just a bad day in the office.” Despite the rough beginning, Korda’s resilience shone through as she continued to fight her way through the course. However, the golf gods were not in her favor. Missed putts and difficult lies continued to plague her round. Her first birdie didn’t come until her 12th hole. “I’m human,” she said. “I’m going to have bad days. I played some really solid golf up to this point. Today was just a bad day. That’s all I can say.”

Difficult Course at the US Womens Open

The US Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club proved to be an unexpectedly grueling challenge for the players. The difficult conditions, highlighted by strong winds and tricky course design, left many of the sport’s top athletes struggling to maintain their composure and their scores. By day’s end, the scoring average had soared to over five above par and the number of bogeys-or-worse had more than tripled the number of birdies.

The 12th hole, a deceptively difficult par-3, was the worst offender. Playing at just 161 yards, the hole was further complicated by a frontward slope and a false front leading to a creek. Only 52 percent of the field managed to hit the green in regulation on Thursday and in total 52 golfballs landed in the pond in front of the green. The strong winds forced players to choose between hitting a longer club, risking the back bunker, or using a shorter club and potentially ending up in the water. This led to significant delays, with backups of up to 30 minutes. Only ten players managed to make birdie on this hole. 32 players carded a bogey and 13 players even had to record a double bogey or higher

Categories
Live

Watch: LPGA Tour Highlights From Round 1 of the US Women’s Open

Watch the highlights from the first round of the second major on the LPGA Tour. (Source: Getty)
Watch the highlights from the first round of the second major on the LPGA Tour. (Source: Getty)

The US Women’s Open, part of the LPGA Tour, is currently being held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the Lancaster Country Club. The prestigious tournament features a prize fund of $12 million.

As of the latest update, Yuka Saso from the Philippines leads the leaderboard with a total score of -2. Tied for second place with a total score of -1 are Adela Cernousek (a) from France, Wichanee Meechai from Thailand, and Andrea Lee from the USA. Ten are tied at the fifth spot, all with an even par total score.

Among the standout performances of the day is Yuka Saso, who is currently leading and recorded the best daily score with a -2. Close behind her, both Adela Cernousek (a) and Wichanee Meechai have achieved a daily score of -1.

The video accompanying this report offers a compilation of the US Women’s Open highlights from the first round, showcasing key moments and pivotal plays from the tournament. Enjoy the LPGA Tour highlights and review the US Women’s Open highlights for an in-depth look at the action on the greens.

show U.S. Women’s Open Leaderboard

U.S. Women’s Open: 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.