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DP World Tour: Scandinavian Mixed – How Does it Work?

How does the DP World Tour's Scandinavian Mixed work? (Photo: Getty)
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.

Scandinavian Mixed 2024: The field

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.

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US Open 2024: Adam Scott to Miss First Major in Over 20 Years?

Worrying about his ticket to the US Open 2024: Adam Scott. (Image: Getty)
Worrying about his ticket to the US Open 2024: Adam Scott. (Image: Getty)

The US Open takes place from the 13th to the 16th of June at the infamous Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. 156 players are invited to compete at the third major of this year after the Masters Tournament in April and the PGA Championship, which took place in May. The qualifying tournaments for the major took place last weekend, whereas Adam Scott’s major streak is in jeopardy.

US Open 2024 without Adam Scott?

As for the other majors, there are also various criteria for participation in the US Open. After Australian Adam Scott failed to qualify in advance, he took part in a qualifying tournament last weekend. In order to secure one of the starting places at the US Open, he ultimately had to compete in a playoff with Cameron Davis, which he lost in the end. As a result, he was unable to secure a place, which not only makes his participation in the tournament uncertain, but also jeopardizes his streak of major appearances, which is the longest active streak in professional golf.

After Davis gave him the chance to qualify in the playoff with a bogey finish in the qualifying tournament, Scott was unable to keep pace with Davis’ birdie on the third play-off hole. Earlier, Davis had countered a chip-in from Scott on the first playoff hole with an important and difficult putt to keep the playoff going. For Adam Scott, who has played in every major since the 2001 Open Championship, there is still a chance of a starting place at the US Open this year. The USGA has kept a total of six places open for players who qualify late via the World Golf Ranking.

Matt Kuchar and Phil Mickelson at every US Open at Pinehurst

In the other qualifying tournaments, a total of 687 players competed for 44 places in the upcoming Major. Among others, Matt Kuchar prevailed in Florida. Together with Phil Mickelson, the two will be the only players to have taken part in every US Open held at Pinehurst (1999, 2005, 2014).

The tournaments were rather mixed for the players in the LIV Golf League, of which a total of 17 players competed. Only two of them, Dean Burmester and David Puig, came out on top. Joaquin Niemann was unfortunate to miss out with a double bogey shortly before the end of his final round.

The 35-year-old American Justin Lower’s first participation in the US Open is a matter close to his heart, as he became emotional in an interview after his qualification. “The Sunday of the US Open usually falls on Father’s Day and I lost my dad when I was 15. Just to be able to play on that day in the US Open will be really cool.”

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WITB: Robert MacIntyre Wins with a Mix

Robert MacIntyre's winning WITB 2024. (Image: Getty)
Robert MacIntyre's winning WITB 2024. (Image: Getty)

After a thrilling final, Robert MacIntyre can finally call himself a PGA Tour winner. The 27-year-old Scot prevailed against strong competition at the RBC Canadian Open 2024 and emerged victorious.

WITB: Robert MacIntyre with a diverse mix

Robert MacIntyre is one of the few players on the tour who is left-handed and therefore stands out. The Scot has been dreaming of winning on the PGA Tour for several years. On 2 June, his dream was to come true and he celebrated an emotional triumph. The clubs that led him to victory are a colourful mix of Titleist, Cobra and TaylorMade. His father supported him on the bag, which is hugely important for the left-hander: ‘It was always my dream to win on the PGA Tour when I got my PGA Tour card and I just can’t believe I did it with my dad on the bag. The guy taught me how to play golf.’

Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9°)

3-wood: Cobra Aerojet LS (14.5°)

Hybrid: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (19°)

Irons: Titleist 620 CB (4-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46°), SM9 (50°, 56°), WedgeWorks (60°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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John Wood Becomes Team Manager for US Ryder Cup Team

John Wood named Team Manager for US Ryder Cup Team. (Image: Getty)
John Wood named Team Manager for US Ryder Cup Team. (Image: Getty)

Surprising personnel news: the US Ryder Cup team has strengthened its ranks for the 2025 continental competition in an unprecedented way. Ex-caddie and current ‘NBC’ commentator John Wood will be the first team manager for the home match on the Black Course at Bethpage Park just outside New York.

Ryder Cup 2024: New Manager for Team USA

Wood will assist the captains, players and management team of the PGA of America and provide “provide valuable guidance across a variety of team management areas including player selection, recruitment, motivational strategies, logistical coordination and fostering a positive team environment”, according to a statement about the newly created role. Wood himself said of his future responsibilities: “There is nothing, and I mean nothing, in my professional career, that I have been more passionate about than the Ryder Cup. I have been blessed to be a part of six Ryder Cup Teams as a caddie and two as an NBC Sports on-course reporter and I have treasured every single minute of those special, memorable experiences.”

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The introduction of a team manager has fuelled new speculation that Tiger Woods could take over the captaincy as early as 2025. Until now, the superstar had tended to rule out such a commitment, citing his busy schedule; Woods, on the other hand, could take a lot of the preparatory work off his hands.

🚨📸🐅 #PHOTOS — Tiger Woods and Trevor Immelman watched their sons compete together today at the Adam Scott Junior Invitational down in South Florida. (Via @AJGAGolf) pic.twitter.com/vsgcqTgZG9

— TWLEGION (@TWlegion) May 29, 2024

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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Still Top American

Scottie Scheffler. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking has seen notable shifts this week. Scottie Scheffler continues to maintain his position as the best American player, holding the first place in the ranking. His average point score remains unchanged. Xander Schauffele is also steady in the second spot, reflecting no change from the previous week and maintaining a strong average point score.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

World Golf Ranking: Top American Golfers

Wyndham Clark remains the fourth-best American golfer, showing stability in his ranking position. Collin Morikawa has moved up from 9th to 8th place, reflecting a slight improvement in his standing. Patrick Cantlay, on the other hand, has slipped from 8th to 9th place, indicating a minor drop in his position within the ranking.

Top-10 in the World Golf Ranking

The top spot in the World Golf Ranking remains with Scottie Scheffler. Rory McIlroy retains his third position, with Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg also sustaining their rankings at 5th and 6th place respectively. There have been minor changes in the top 10, with Max Homa advancing from 11th to 10th position, while Brian Harman moves down from 10th to 11th.

Rank Player Name Change Average Points
1 Scottie Scheffler 0 15.2952
2 Xander Schauffele 0 8.6358
4 Wyndham Clark 0 6.0534
8 Collin Morikawa +1 4.6088
9 Patrick Cantlay -1 4.5027

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World Golf Ranking: Robert MacIntyre Takes a Big Leap

Winner of the RBC Canadian Open: Robert MacIntyre. (Photo: Getty)
Winner of the RBC Canadian Open: Robert MacIntyre. (Photo: Getty)

The latest World Golf Ranking has seen changes among British, Welsh, and Scottish players. Tommy Fleetwood rose to rank 12 from 13 with an average point score of 3.9455. Robbie MacIntyre is now ranked at 39, up from 76, with an average of 2.3428 points. Justin Rose leads as the top British golfer, moving to rank 53 from 56 with an average point score of 2.0410. Matt Fitzpatrick remains at rank 17 with an average of 3.3669 points. Additionally, Tyrrell Hatton improved to rank 18 from 19 with an average score of 3.2524 points.

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World Golf Ranking: British Movement

Next in the rankings, Aaron Rai is at position 74, up from 75 with an average of 1.6251 points over the last week. Matt Wallace dropped to position 90, while Jordan Smith has dropped to position 101 from 98. Laurie Canter, winner on the DP World Tour, made a significant jump to rank 114 from 224 with an average of 1.0431 points. Further down, Tom McKibbin, who holds dual nationality, is ranked at 143, down from 147.

World Golf Ranking: Top-10 Updates

Scottie Scheffler holds the top spot in the World Golf Ranking, followed by Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy. Collin Morikawa improved to 8th from 9th, while Patrick Cantlay dropped to 9th from 8th. Max Homa broke into the top-10, moving up to 10th from 11th. Other positions in the top-10 remained unchanged, with Wyndham Clark at 4th, Viktor Hovland at 5th, Ludvig Aberg at 6th, and Jon Rahm at 7th.

Player Name Current Rank Last Week’s Rank Nationality Average Points
Justin Rose 53 56 ENG 2.0410
Tommy Fleetwood 12 13 ENG 3.9455
Matt Fitzpatrick 17 17 ENG 3.3669
Robert MacIntyre 39 76 SCO 2.3428
Tyrrell Hatton 18 19 ENG 3.2524

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From Spectator to Caddie: Four Caddies in just One Day for PGA Tour Player

C.T. Pan and spectator Paul Emerson, one of his four caddies. (Photo: Getty)
C.T. Pan and spectator Paul Emerson, one of his four caddies. (Photo: Getty)

C.T. Pan’s caddie ribbon adorned more than just one caddie at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday and was passed on to new hands like a baton. In total, it was passed on three times, meaning that a total of four caddies were at the professional’s side.

Pan and his caddie Mike “Fluff” Cowan already had 54 holes behind them on the PGA Tour. The two have only recently become a team since “Fluff” parted company with Jim Furyk, at whose side he played golf tournaments for 25 years. The cut they made and their position in the top half of the leaderboard showed that they made a good team. On Sunday morning, however, the two parted ways: the caddie fell on the third hole and was unable to finish the round alongside Pan. A veritable relay race ensued.

PGA Tour: A caddie’s bib as a baton

Shortly after “Fluff’s” fall, C.T. Pan’s flight partner Shane Lowry was carrying his own bag, and Lowry’s caddie Darren Reynolds was carrying Pan’s bag. This, of course, was not a permanent state of affairs and that’s where Paul Emerson came in, who quickly went from spectator to caddie. Emerson offered his help when Pan accompanied the injured man to the medics: “I helped Fluff get the bib off, threw it on and started walking up the hole,” said Emerson. However, he didn’t last long. After around 30 minutes, he gave up his task.

Good performance despite chaotic circumstances

From then on, the shirt adorned the upper body of a member of the caddie team, Michael Campbell. But even he was not to remain at Pan’s side for long. In the end, Al Riddell, Paul Barjon’s caddie, took over the shirt for the back nine and finished the final round of the RBC Canadian Open together with Pan. Player and caddie knew each other from before. Despite all the circumstances, Pan played a 69 and finished tied 35th. The highlight of his round: an eagle on the par-4 12th.

At the start of the back nine, Shane Lowry laughingly remarked that Pan was probably setting a record with this round.

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Watch: LPGA Tour Highlights from Round 4 of the U.S. Women’s Open

Yuka Saso wins the U.S. Women's Open on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Yuka Saso wins the U.S. Women's Open on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The U.S. Women’s Open, part of the LPGA Tour, was held at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This tournament, with a prize fund of $12 million, concluded with the fourth and final round.

Yuka Saso from the Philippines secured the top position on the leaderboard with a total score of 276, having played a daily score of -2. Hinako Shibuno of Japan followed in second place with a total score of 279 and a daily score of 2. Tied for third place were Ally Ewing from the USA and Andrea Lee from the USA, both with total scores of 280. Ewing achieved a daily score of -4, while Lee played a daily score of 5. Arpichaya Yubol from Thailand rounded out the top five with a total score of 281 and a daily score of -1.

On the final day, Ally Ewing, Hannah Green from Australia, and Jenny Shin from Korea were the standout performers. Ewing, Green, and Shin recorded the best daily scores of the round, each achieving a daily score of -4.

The video provided is a compilation of the highlights of the final round of the tournament.

In closing, this article aims to present the unbiased details of the competition, providing readers with the essential “LPGA Tour Highlights” as well as “U.S. Women’s Open Highlights” from this prestigious event.

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U.S. Women’s Open: The LPGA Tour round 4 highlights

About the LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the largest professional tour in women’s golf. With over 30 tournaments a year, the American women’s tour mostly travels to the USA, but also visits destinations outside America with its players. In addition to the regular tournaments, the LPGA holds five majors per season, with the last two events being co-hosted by the Ladies European Tour and taking place in Europe. The LPGA Tour’s season ranking, the “Race to the CME Globe”, is decided in the season finale. The best 72 players of the season and the season winners qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship and compete for overall victory on the LPGA Tour.

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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights from Round 4 of the RBC Canadian Open

Robert MacIntyre wins for the first time on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Robert MacIntyre wins for the first time on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The RBC Canadian Open, part of the PGA Tour, has concluded its fourth round at the Hamilton Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, Canada. The tournament offers a prize fund of 9.4 million US dollars. As the final round wraps up, the focus is on the top performers and their scores.

Robert MacIntyre from Scotland won the tournament with a total score of 264, registering a daily score of -2, accumulating an overall score of -16. Close behind in second place is Ben Griffin from the USA with a total score of 265, having achieved a daily score of -5 and a total score of -15. In third place stands Victor Perez from France with a total score of 266, highlighted by an impressive daily score of -6 and a total score of -14. Tied for fourth place are two players: Tom Kim from South Korea and Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, both scoring a total of 267. Each player completed the day with a score of -6, resulting in a total score of -13.

Among the players, those who had the best rounds of the day include Victor Perez from France, Tom Kim from South Korea, and Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, who each recorded a daily score of -6. Additionally, Ben Griffin from the USA and Corey Conners from Canada also performed notably with daily scores of -5.

This article includes a video compilation that presents the PGA Tour highlights and specifically the RBC Canadian Open highlights, showcasing key moments from the fourth round. The RBC Canadian Open on the PGA Tour provided an exciting conclusion as players competed for the significant prize fund and the tournament title.

By providing these insights, we cover the essential elements of the tournament and illustrate the performances of the leading players without adding subjective commentary or evaluations.

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RBC Canadian Open: 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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Watch: European Tour Highlights from Round 4 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, took place at the Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg, Germany. The tournament’s round four saw Laurie Canter from England leading the leaderboard with a total score of 279. Bernd Wiesberger from Austria and Thriston Lawrence from South Africa shared second place with a total score of 281. Tied for fourth place were Niklas Norgaard from Denmark and Julien Guerrier from France, both with a total score of 282.

Among the standout performances of the day, Thriston Lawrence recorded the best daily score with a round of -5. Julien Guerrier also had a strong performance with a daily score of -4. Bernd Wiesberger achieved a commendable daily score of -2. The total prize money for the European Open is 2.5 million US Dollars.

This video is a compilation of the European Tour highlights from the final round of the European Open. With the tournament concluding after four rounds, Laurie Canter emerged as the leader, followed closely by Bernd Wiesberger and Thriston Lawrence. The European Open highlights showcase the key moments and performances that defined the final round of this significant event on the European Tour.

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European Open: The European Tour round 4 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.