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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Remains Second After PGA Tour Win

The new release of the World Golf Ranking sees Rory McIlroy at the second rank of the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

The current state of the World Golf Ranking showcases the dynamic landscape of professional golf. Leading the pack is Scottie Scheffler from the USA, maintaining his position at the summit. Rory McIlroy, representing Northern Ireland, also holds steady at the second spot. These rankings reflect consistency at the highest level of competition.

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Shifts in the UK Golfers

The World Golf Ranking indicates movements among the leading UK players, with England’s Tommy Fleetwood at rank 11 and Matt Fitzpatrick at 14, both sustaining their previous week’s positions. England’s Tyrrell Hatton sees no change at the 17th spot.

Analysis of Top Ranks in the World Golf Ranking

Further examination of the World Golf Ranking reveals the stability among the top three, with the USA’s Wyndham Clark retaining the third position as well as Scottie Scheffler at the first rank. The remaining top 10 of the World Golf Ranking experiences some shifting. Xander Schauffele of the USA moves up to fourth, indicating a positive development in his ranking. Jon Rahm from Spain drops to fifth, reflecting a slight decline. Notably, Brian Harman of the USA ascends to the ninth position, a noteworthy positive change from the previous tenth spot, while Max Homa experiences a small setback, slipping to 10th.

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Harleyford Golf Club Partners with BCA to Launch New Academy for Young Golfers

The Harleyford Golf Club announced a new youth program. (Image: Instagram/@harleyfordgolf)
The Harleyford Golf Club announced a new youth program. (Image: Instagram/@harleyfordgolf)

Harleyford Golf Club has announced the launch of an innovative new program tailored for golfers between the ages of 16 and 18. In a strategic collaboration with the BCA, the BCA Golf Academy is scheduled to open its doors at Harleyford this coming September. This development presents a thrilling opportunity for young golfers to pursue their passion for the sport whilst simultaneously continuing their academic education.

New golf academy for junior golfers

The BCA Golf Academy aims to strike a balance between classroom education and intensive golf training, providing students the best of both worlds. The program is designed to develop a golfer’s technical skills, strategic understanding, and overall gameplay, all within an educational framework that doesn’t compromise their academic progress. This integrative approach is a game changer for aspiring golf professionals, ensuring they no longer have to choose between their sport and their studies.

Harleyford recognizes the importance of nurturing talent at a young age and is committed to offering high-quality resources and coaching to the next generation of golfers. With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Thames, the club boasts a challenging and meticulously maintained course, providing the perfect backdrop for both practice and competitive play.

For those interested in learning more about the BCA Golf Academy at Harleyford, the club encourages reaching out for further information. This announcement has undoubtedly sparked interest among the golfing community, and slots for the program are expected to be in high demand. As the opening in September approaches, watch for additional updates and details on how to be part of this unique educational golf experience.

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PGA Tour: Spectator catches ball after professional tees off

A fan has caught the ball out of the air on the PGA Tour. You can see his horror. (Source: X @PMTsportsbiz)
A fan has caught the ball out of the air on the PGA Tour. You can see his horror. (Source: X @PMTsportsbiz)

During the third round of the PGA Tour’s team event, a rare incident occurred when Brant Snedeker, the nine-time PGA Tour winner, hit his tee shot on the par-3 3rd. With water to his left and a strong wind from the right, Snedeker sent his tee shot onto the 185 metre hole hoping for a left turn through the wind, but the ball just wouldn’t budge and took a hop along a path before being caught by a spectator, to the amazement of all.

Spectator catches ball on the PGA Tour

What at first sounds like a made-up story actually happened. A fan saw Snedeker’s ball coming, went to his left and skilfully caught the Titleist out of the air. The catcher quickly turned to his friends, possibly to brag about his performance. Then the surrounding spectators reminded him where he was. Shouts rang out from the crowd: ‘NO! No. No. No!’ The fan dropped the ball and his horror at his own behaviour was clear to see. The group of spectators began to laugh and quickly dispersed. I guess no one wanted to be associated with the guy who caught a ball at a PGA Tour event. Even the commentators on the US channel ESPN could hardly believe their eyes: ‘Oh no!’ exclaimed an ESPN+ commentator. ‘He just caught the ball!’ ‘It’s all good,’ replied the co-commentator. ‘That’s a kid who plays a lot of baseball. He just forgot about it.’

But in fact all was well. According to the Rules of Golf, Rule 11.1a states: ‘If a player’s ball in motion accidentally strikes a person (including the player) or an outside influence, there is no penalty.’ Since the ball was not at rest, Snedeker simply played his ball from the spot where the fan dropped it. In the event that the fan had carried the ball away, Rule 11.1b states: ‘The player must place the original ball or another ball at the estimated spot directly below where the ball first came to rest on the person, animal or moving outside influence.’ Fortunately, it was all half as bad, but the faux pas is something the fan will probably not forget for the rest of his life. Snedeker and Reavie were oblivious to the whole thing. They played par on the course, but could only manage a 72 in the easier of the two formats this week.

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WITB: Team McIlroy/Lowry with TaylorMade and Srixon to victory

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)

It’s the 25th win on the PGA Tour for Rory McIlroy and the first win for Shane Lowry since 2019. The Irish duo played their way through the four rounds of the tournament with aplomb, beating Team Ramey/Trainer in the play-off. Take a look at the Irish duo’s equipment during their victory in New Orleans.

WITB Rory McIlroy at the Zurich Classic 2024

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (9°)

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3 wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°, 18°)

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Driving Irons: TaylorMade Stealth UDI (16°)

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Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4)

Irons: TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)

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Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46°, 50°, 54°) Titleist Wedge Works (60°)

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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

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Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

WITB Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic 2024

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Driver: Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver

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5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus

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Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (3), Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5), Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-PW)

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Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (50°, 54°), Cleveland RTX Full Face (58°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Golf ball: Srixon Z-Star XV 2023

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Team McIlroy/Lowry Celebrate Victory with a Round of Karaoke

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)

The Zurich Classic is one of just a few team events in professional golf. Naturally, the pros make a special point of playing with their mates not only in the practice rounds, but also in a tournament. One example is the Irish duo Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. The long-standing friendship between these two players is no secret and both enjoyed a weekend of top-class golf. To top it off, they even claimed victory in their first appearance as a team at the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic 2024.

Rory McIlroy: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends is awesome”

“We went out there, we had loads of fun, and we won the tournament. You couldn’t ask for a better week,” Lowry said after their win. And McIlroy added: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends … Think about where we met and where we’ve come from, to be on this stage and do this together – just awesome to be able to do it alongside this guy.” And all of this happened because McIlroy “proposed” to Lowry at a “drunken lunch”, as the Northern Irishman told Claire Rodgers before the event.

In addition to the trophy, the duo received WWE-style belts. Well, for McIlroy it was a good fit and a perfect addition to the outfit. Shane Lowry, on the other hand, had a little trouble putting it on.

To celebrate McIlroy’s 25th career PGA Tour victory and Lowry’s first win since 2019, the pair took to the stage after the tournament and sang a perfect rendition of ‘Don’t stop believing’ by Journey.

Team McIlroy/Lowry celebrate with a round of karaoke

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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights From Round 4 Of The Zurich Classic of New Orleans

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 28: (L-R) Shane Lowry of Ireland and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland look on on the seventh green during the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The fourth round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, part of the PGA Tour, has concluded at the TPC Louisiana golf course in Avondale, Louisiana, United States. More than 80 players participated in the tournament, facing one another in an intense quest for the $8,900,000 prize purse.

The Irish duo of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry topped the leaderboard with a total score of -25, tying with the pair Ramey/Trainer. After a one-hole-playoff the Irish Duo emerged victorious. Following close behind was duo Brehm and Hubbard at -24. Meanwhile, four teams, Higgo/Fox, Stevens/Barjon, Blair/Fishburn, and Echavarria/Greyserman, tied for the fourth place with their impressive total score output of -23.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a PGA Tour highlight, delivered yet another thrilling round with golfers going head to head, strife for par on every hole and scrambling to climb to the summit of the leaderboard.

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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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Challenge Tour Live Blog: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Claims Victory in Abu Dhabi

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen wins on the Challenge Tour in front of Wilco Nienhaber. (Source: Getty)

UAE Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The UAE Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 25th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The UAE Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 300.000,00 €.
The course for the tournament at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The UAE Challenge at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is part of the Challenge Tour. With prize money of 300,000 US dollars, the event attracts international competitors. The course, known for its challenging layout and magnificent sea views, challenges golfers over four rounds, making it a major event for rising stars in the golf world.

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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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Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog: Tim Widing wins – sets scoring records for victories

Tim Widing wins Korn Ferry Tour and sets new record. (Source: Getty)

Veritex Bank Championship 2024 Live Scores

The Veritex Bank Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Arlington, Texas, United States of America at the Texas Rangers Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 25th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The Veritex Bank Championship 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 Texas Rangers Golf Club plays at Par 71.

The Veritex Bank Championship at Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington is a highlight on the Korn Ferry Tour, featuring up-and-coming golfers and a prize purse of $1,000,000.

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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Champions Tour Live Blog: Stephen Ames Wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic On Birthday

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic on the Champions Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Mitsubishi Electric Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Duluth, Georgia, United States of America at the TPC Sugarloaf. The tournament starts at the Friday, 26th of April and ends at the Sunday, 28th of April 2024.
The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is part of the Champions Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at TPC Sugarloaf plays at Par 72.

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is a celebrated event on the PGA TOUR Champions circuit, taking place at the scenic TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. This tournament draws a strong field, including several PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions winners, and Hall of Fame members, making it a highlight of the Champions Tour.

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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: LIV Tour Highlights from Round 3 of the Adelaide Event

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: leader after day 2, Brendan Steele, team Hyflyers on the 1st hole during LIV Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on April 27, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: leader after day 2, Brendan Steele, team Hyflyers on the 1st hole during LIV Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on April 27, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

The LIV Tour has progressed to Adelaide, Australia, with the Adelaide tournament now in its final round. The game is played on the prominent fairways of The Grange Golf Club, regarded as one of the country’s top golf destinations. After a suspense-filled golfing battle, the leaderboard is now showcasing the proficiencies of the tournament’s high-ranking golfers. Brendan Steele from USA won with a total score of -18, followed by Louis Oosthuizen from RSA with a total score of -17. Occupying the joint third position are Charl Schwartzel from RSA, Jon Rahm from ESP, and Andy Ogletree from USA, all sharing a total score of -16. Also holding the third position are Joaquin Niemann from CHI and Dean Burmester from RSA.

The highlights of today’s play include remarkable performances by Charl Schwartzel, Jon Rahm, and Abraham Ancer, all of whom achieved a daily score of -8. Louis Oosthuizen and Andy Ogletree also managed low daily scores of -7. With this final round over, viewers can anticipate some fascinating Adelaide Highlights showcasing the best moments from these rounds. This Adelaide tournament hosts a hefty purse of $25,000,000.

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Adelaide: The LIV Tour round 3 highlights