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DP World Tour Tee Times: Jamie Donaldson at the Soudal Open

The DP World Tour Tee Times of the English Players. (Photo: Getty)

Following the season’s second major, the DP World Tour returns to European soil to usher in the eagerly awaited European Swing. First up: the Soudal Open, hosted once again by the prestigious Rinkven International Golf Club near Antwerp. The historic par-71 course, among Belgium’s finest, will see players vie for a prize fund of $2.75 million. Defending champion Nacho Elvira of Spain is back to protect his title. Coverage begins daily at 1:00 PM (CET) on Sky Sports and DAZN.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Scott Jamieson will be one of the first players out on Thursday morning, teeing off at 07:30 from Tee 1. The Scotsman is paired with England’s Matthew Southgate and Jayden Trey Schaper of South Africa. His second round begins on Friday at 12:30 from Tee 10.

Ewen Ferguson, another Scottish contender, opens his tournament ten minutes later at 07:50 from Tee 1. He plays alongside Daniel Hillier (New Zealand) and Lev Grinberg. Ferguson returns to the course on Friday at 12:50, this time from Tee 10.

Calum Hill, who’s been steadily building form in recent months, starts at 08:40 on Thursday from Tee 1. He’s joined by South African Brandon Stone and Germany’s Yannik Paul. Their second round begins at 13:40 on Friday from Tee 10.

Representing Wales, Jamie Donaldson tees off Thursday afternoon at 13:40 from Tee 1. The veteran is grouped with England’s Callum Shinkwin and American Troy Merritt — a trio with plenty of international experience. Donaldson’s Friday round starts at 08:40 from Tee 10.

Grant Forrest, also flying the flag for Scotland, is among the later starters on Thursday. He begins at 14:30 from Tee 1, alongside Italy’s Francesco Laporta and Jordan Gumberg from the USA. The group returns to action on Friday morning at 09:30 from Tee 10.

RoundTimePlayerNationalityPartners
107:30Scott JamiesonScotlandMatthew Southgate (ENG), Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
107:50Ewen FergusonScotlandDaniel Hillier (NZL), Lev Grinberg
108:40Calum HillScotlandBrandon Stone (RSA), Yannik Paul (GER)
212:30Scott JamiesonScotlandMatthew Southgate (ENG), Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
212:50Ewen FergusonScotlandDaniel Hillier (NZL), Lev Grinberg
213:40Calum HillScotlandBrandon Stone (RSA), Yannik Paul (GER)
113:40Jamie DonaldsonWalesCallum Shinkwin (ENG), Troy Merritt (USA)
114:30Grant ForrestScotlandFrancesco Laporta (ITA), Jordan Gumberg (USA)
208:40Jamie DonaldsonWalesCallum Shinkwin (ENG), Troy Merritt (USA)
209:30Grant ForrestScotlandFrancesco Laporta (ITA), Jordan Gumberg (USA)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Sean Crocker and More in Belgium

The DP World Tour Tee Times of the American Players. (Photo: Getty)

After the season’s second major, the DP World Tour heads back to European soil to kick off the much-anticipated European Swing. Leading the way is the Soudal Open, once again taking place at the renowned Rinkven International Golf Club near Antwerp. This historic par-71 layout—one of Belgium’s premier courses—sets the stage as players compete for a $2.75 million prize purse. Spain’s Nacho Elvira returns to defend his title. Daily coverage starts at 1:00 PM (CET) on Sky Sports and DAZN.

DP World Tour Tee Times for American Players

Sean Crocker begins his campaign in Belgium on Thursday at 9:00 AM from Tee 1. The American is paired with Ugo Coussaud of France and fellow Englishman Dan Bradbury. Their second round is set for Friday at 2:00 PM, this time from Tee 10.

Brandon Wu, another American in the field, will look to find early rhythm as he tees off Thursday at 9:20 AM from Tee 1, alongside Wil Besseling (Netherlands) and Loris Maquet. Wu’s group returns on Friday at 2:20 PM from Tee 10.

Johannes Veerman opens his tournament on Thursday afternoon at 12:40 PM, starting from Tee 1. He joins Dylan Naidoo (South Africa) and Pablo Larrazábal (Spain) in what promises to be a dynamic group. Their second round gets underway early Friday morning at 7:40 AM from Tee 10.

Veteran Troy Merritt will take on the Rinkven layout starting Thursday at 1:40 PM from Tee 1, paired with South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli and Spain’s Adrian Otaegui. Merritt’s Friday tee time is scheduled for 8:40 AM from Tee 10.

Lucas Bjerregaard (DEN) welcomes Corey Shaun of the U.S. to a group that also features England’s Marcus Armitage. Their first tee time is Thursday at 2:00 PM from Tee 1, with the second round following Friday morning at 9:00 AM from Tee 10.

RoundTimePlayerNationalityPartnersNationality
109:00 AMSean CrockerUSAUgo Coussaud, Dan BradburyFRA, ENG
202:00 PMSean CrockerUSAUgo Coussaud, Dan BradburyFRA, ENG
109:20 AMBrandon WuUSAWil Besseling, Loris MaquetNED, BEL
202:20 PMBrandon WuUSAWil Besseling, Loris MaquetNED, BEL
112:40 PMJohannes VeermanUSADylan Naidoo, Pablo LarrazábalRSA, ESP
207:40 AMJohannes VeermanUSADylan Naidoo, Pablo LarrazábalRSA, ESP
101:40 PMTroy MerrittUSADylan Frittelli, Adrian OtaeguiRSA, ESP
208:40 AMTroy MerrittUSADylan Frittelli, Adrian OtaeguiRSA, ESP
102:00 PMCorey ShaunUSALucas Bjerregaard, Marcus ArmitageDEN, ENG
209:00 AMCorey ShaunUSALucas Bjerregaard, Marcus ArmitageDEN, ENG
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Golf World Ranking: Two Europeans Enter Top Ten

Straka and Lowry jump into the Top 10 of World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

Straka’s win at Quail Hollow Club was anything but easy. Battling it out with Shane Lowry down the stretch, the Austrian kept his cool, carded a clinical final round, and sealed the deal in style. The win sends him flying up the Official World Golf Ranking from 17th to 9th – a massive leap up the rankings.

Golf World Ranking: Lowry Joins the Party, Hovland Slips Out

Straka wasn’t the only one making moves. Shane Lowry’s runner-up finish was enough to nudge him into the OWGR top 10 as well — he now sits at 10th, while Viktor Hovland just misses out at 11th.

At the top of the leaderboard, it’s business as usual: Scottie Scheffler is still No. 1, McIlroy holds steady at No. 2, and there’s no change among the rest of the other five.

Rank Player Nationality Last Week’s Rank
1 Scottie Scheffler 1
2 Rory McIlroy 3
3 Xander Schauffele 2
4 Collin Morikawa 4
5 Justin Thomas 19
6 Ludvig Aberg 5
7 Hideki Matsuyama 6
8 Russell Henley 17
9 Sepp Straka 36
10 Shane Lowry 27

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

European Ryder Cup Race Heats Up

The Ryder Cup standings for Team Europe now reflect the shifting momentum. Rory McIlroy continues to dominate the European Points List by a wide margin, but behind him, the race is tightening. Lowry’s strong form has propelled him into second place, while Straka now sits fifth, solidly in automatic qualification territory.

Fleetwood, Hatton, Rose, and rising star Ludvig Åberg are all clustered closely together, with plenty still to play for as the qualification period unfolds.

Team Europe Ryder Cup Rankings

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and More Set for Truist Championship

The tee times for the Truist Championship have been set. When will McIlroy and Co. tee off? (Photo: Getty)
The tee times for the Truist Championship have been set. When will McIlroy and Co. tee off? (Photo: Getty)

The Truist Championship, part of the PGA Tour, takes place at The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. With a par of 70, the event offers a $20 million prize pool. Reigning champion Rory McIlroy will defend his title.

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PGA Tour Tee Times for UK Players at Truist Championship

Robert MacIntyre, hailing from Scotland, will join the field for the Truist Championship. MacIntyre begins Round 1 on Thursday at 11:20 AM alongside Davis Thompson from the USA and Denny McCarthy, also of the USA. For Round 2 on Friday, this group will tee off at 12:26 PM.

Aaron Rai, representing England, will start his Truist Championship campaign on Thursday at 11:53 AM. He partners with Austin Eckroat from the USA and Will Zalatoris, also of the USA. In the second round, Rai and his fellow players have a start time of 12:59 PM.

Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, the defending champion, is set to play in the company of Tommy Fleetwood from England and Justin Thomas from the USA. Their first-round tee time is 12:26 PM on Thursday, while for the second round, they will commence at 11:20 AM on Friday.

Justin Rose, another English golfer, shares his tee time with Shane Lowry from Ireland and Keegan Bradley from the USA. They begin Round 1 at 12:26 PM on Thursday and their second-round start is set for 11:20 AM on Friday.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, representing England, will tackle the first round at 12:59 PM. Alongside him are Thomas Detry from Belgium and Christiaan Bezuidenhout from South Africa. On Friday, Round 2 for this group is scheduled to begin at 11:53 AM.

Player Name Nationality Round Tee Time Flight Partner
Robert MacIntyre Scotland 1 11:20 AM Davis Thompson, USA; Denny McCarthy, USA
Aaron Rai England 1 11:53 AM Austin Eckroat, USA; Will Zalatoris, USA
Rory McIlroy Northern Ireland 1 12:26 PM Tommy Fleetwood, England; Justin Thomas, USA
Justin Rose England 1 12:26 PM Shane Lowry, Ireland; Keegan Bradley, USA
Matthew Fitzpatrick England 1 12:59 PM Thomas Detry, Belgium; Christiaan Bezuidenhout, South Africa
Robert MacIntyre Scotland 2 12:26 PM Davis Thompson, USA; Denny McCarthy, USA
Aaron Rai England 2 12:59 PM Austin Eckroat, USA; Will Zalatoris, USA
Rory McIlroy Northern Ireland 2 11:20 AM Tommy Fleetwood, England; Justin Thomas, USA
Justin Rose England 2 11:20 AM Shane Lowry, Ireland; Keegan Bradley, USA
Matthew Fitzpatrick England 2 11:53 AM Thomas Detry, Belgium; Christiaan Bezuidenhout, South Africa
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The Masters Tournament 2025 Live Blog: Rory McIlroy finally wins in Augusta

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The Masters Tournament in the season 2025 is being played in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America at the Augusta National Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 10th of April and ends at the Sunday, 13th of April 2025.
The Masters Tournament is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2025. In 2025 all players competing for a total prize money of $20,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Augusta National Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The Masters is the first major tournament of the year. It traditionally takes place at Augusta National Golf Club and has the most exclusive field of participants of the four majors. With numerous traditions, from the Champions Dinner to the awarding of the green jacket, the Masters has established a special position among the majors.

Participation in the Masters is by invitation only. The exclusive field comprises 96 players – including numerous Major and Masters winners from different generations. The crème de la crème of golf is represented: In addition to McIlroy and Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig Åberg are considered hot contenders for the title. LIV stars such as Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau will also be competing in Augusta.

US Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy’s dream of the green jacket

This week is perhaps more important for Rory McIlroy than for anyone else. The world number two needs to win the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam and finally join the ranks of golf legends. Despite consistently strong performances, the Northern Irishman has been waiting years for another major success. But he seems to be in top form in 2025: he has already won a signature event and the Players Championship. Can he withstand the pressure? Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is pursuing a historic goal: only three players have won twice in a row at Augusta: Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. Scheffler will give his all to add his name to that list.

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Golf World Ranking: Russell Henley Leaps Into Top 10

Russell Henley moves uo into the Top 10 of the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate as the top player in the Official World Golf Ranking, holding firm at No. 1. Right behind him, Xander Schauffele remains steady at No. 3, showing no change from the previous week as he cements his place among the elite.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

Golf World Ranking: Ranking Changes for Top American Golfers

Collin Morikawa edges up from No. 5 to No. 4, continuing his steady rise with consistently strong performances. Russell Henley makes one of the biggest leaps of the week, climbing from No. 14 to No. 7, a testament to his recent form. On the other hand, Wyndham Clark slips slightly from No. 7 to No. 8, while Justin Thomas follows suit, dropping from No. 8 to No. 9.

Shifts Within the Top 10

Scottie Scheffler remains untouchable at the top, setting the standard for consistency. Rory McIlroy stays firm at No. 2, while Russell Henley’s big jump shakes up the rankings. Ludvig Åberg drops one spot to No. 5, while Tommy Fleetwood holds steady at No. 10. Hideki Matsuyama remains locked in at No. 6, keeping his position among the world’s best.

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Golf World Rankings: Tyrrell Hatton Slips Out Of The Top 10

Tyrrell Hatton drops out of the Top 10 of the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy maintains his position at No. 2 in the latest Official World Golf Ranking, continuing to chase Scottie Scheffler at the top. Tommy Fleetwood also remains steady at No. 10, holding his ground in the Top 10 of the World.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

Golf World Ranking: British Players on the Move

There’s been a shake-up for some of Britain’s top players. Tyrrell Hatton slips from No. 9 to No. 12, losing some ground after holding a spot in the top 10. Robert MacIntyre, however, climbs one position to No. 18, inching closer to the world’s best. Aaron Rai also takes a step forward, moving from No. 25 to No. 24 as he continues his steady rise.

Top 10 of the World

At the top, Scottie Scheffler remains untouchable at No. 1, but the real movement happens just below him. Russell Henley makes a statement by leaping from No. 14 to No. 7 after his win on the PGA Tour, marking one of the biggest jumps of the week. Collin Morikawa also gains ground, edging from No. 5 to No. 4, while Ludvig Åberg slips back to No. 5. Further down, Wyndham Clark drops from No. 7 to No. 8, and Justin Thomas slides to No. 9.

Name Placement Previous Week
Rory McIlroy 2 2
Tommy Fleetwood 10 10
Tyrrell Hatton 12 9
Robert MacIntyre 18 19
Aaron Rai 24 25
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OWGR: Jon Rahm out of Top 50

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The Genesis Invitational caused some movement in the top 10 of the world rankings. At the top of the world golf rankings, Scottie Scheffler unsurprisingly remains in first place, followed by Xander Schauffele in second, while Rory McIlroy missed out on catching up with Schauffele thanks to a mediocre weekend performance. Ludvig Aberg’s win sees him move up from 6th to 4th place, while Collin Morikawa and Hideki Matsuyama both drop one place as a result. Places 7 to 10 include Wyndham Clark, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Thomas, who improved from 11th to 9th with a top finish at Torrey Pines, and Tommy Fleetwood, who moved up from 12th to the top 10. Thomas is back in the world’s top 10 for the first time since the spring of 2023.

Further down, Jon Rahm drops out of the top 50 in the world rankings for the first time since 2017. Since his switch to LIV in December 2023, he has missed out on quite a few world ranking points and is ranked 52nd this week. Interestingly, team-mate Hatton, who switched at a similar time, is still successfully holding his own in the top 10 thanks to his excellent record on the DP World Tour, including two victories.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

How the OWGR works

The World Golf Ranking lists all professional golfers who have collected world ranking points. It refers to the last two years. Points collected more than two years ago expire at the end of the corresponding calendar week. The player who has the best points average in relation to the number of tournaments played is at the top of the world golf ranking list and not necessarily the player who has collected the most points in absolute terms (points collected: number of tournaments played). The maximum number of tournaments included in the World Golf Ranking is 52. If a player plays more in the relevant scoring period, the last 52 results are counted. The minimum divisor is 40. How many points are awarded for the World Golf Ranking for a tournament depends on the strength of the field taking part.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Scottie Scheffler with defending champion Matsuyama

Tee Times at the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Tee Times at the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The Genesis Invitational will take place at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California, USA under host Tiger Woods. As part of the PGA Tour, the tournament offers a par of 72 and features a prize fund of $20,000,000. The defending champion is Hideki Matsuyama. Broadcasting begins Thursday and Friday at 3:15 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 4:30 PM on Sky.

PGA Tour Tee Times for Highlight Players at Genesis Invitational

Wyndham Clark begins his tournament with fellow Americans Tony Finau and Justin Thomas. They tee off at 10:03 in the first round and at 11:09 in the second round.

Rory McIlroy is grouped with Viktor Hovland from Norway and Adam Scott from Australia. They start at 10:14 for the first round and at 11:20 in the second round.

Jordan Spieth, who received a tournament invite, pairs with Thomas Detry from Belgium and Ludvig Aberg from Sweden. Spieth’s tee times are 11:09 in the first round and 10:03 in the second round.

Scottie Scheffler joins defending champion Hideki Matsuyama from Japan and Collin Morikawa, another American. They begin at 11:20 in the first round and continue at 10:14 for the following round.

Keegan Bradley plays alongside Cameron Davis from Australia and Sungjae Im from South Korea. Their start times are 10:47 in the first round and 09:41 in the second round.

Round Time Player Teammate 1 Teammate 2
1 10:03 Wyndham Clark Tony Finau Justin Thomas
1 10:14 Rory McIlroy (GBR) Viktor Hovland (NOR) Adam Scott (AUS)
1 10:47 Keegan Bradley Cameron Davis (AUS) Sungjae Im (KOR)
1 11:09 Jordan Spieth Thomas Detry (BEL) Ludvig Aberg (SWE)
1 11:20 Scottie Scheffler Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) Collin Morikawa
2 09:41 Keegan Bradley Cameron Davis (AUS) Sungjae Im (KOR)
2 10:03 Jordan Spieth Thomas Detry (BEL) Ludvig Aberg (SWE)
2 10:14 Scottie Scheffler Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) Collin Morikawa
2 11:09 Wyndham Clark Tony Finau Justin Thomas
2 11:20 Rory McIlroy (GBR) Viktor Hovland (NOR) Adam Scott (AUS)
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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Steady at Third as Tommy Fleetwood Slips

Rory McIlroy keeps steady at third place as Tommy Fleetwood slips a place int the world golf ranking. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy maintains his grip on the third position in the OWGR, unchanged from the previous week. The Northern Irishman’s consistent play is reflected in his stable average points score, a testament to his continued dominance in the upper echelons of the sport. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood, who started the week ranked 9th, has dropped to 10th.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

MacIntyre and Hatton Hold Key Positions in the Top 20

Robert MacIntyre retains his 14th spot in the rankings, mirroring his position from the previous week. Tyrrell Hatton, however, has experienced a slight dip, sliding from 16th to 17th. Similar to Fleetwood, Hatton’s average points remain unchanged, emphasizing the marginal differences that separate players at this elite level.

Elsewhere, England’s Matt Fitzpatrick has seen a more notable decline, falling three places to 44th. His drop serves as a reminder of how fiercely contested every position in the rankings can be.

Top 10 Rankings: Scottie Scheffler Reigns Supreme

The pinnacle of the leaderboard remains firmly in Scottie Scheffler’s grasp, as he holds onto the coveted world number one position. The rest of the top ten is marked by stability, with one exception: Bryson DeChambeau’s improvement from 10th to 9th. This shift comes at the expense of Fleetwood, who now occupies the final spot in the top ten.

RankPlayerNationalityChange
3Rory McIlroyNIR0
10Tommy FleetwoodENG-1
14Robert MacIntyreSCO0
17Tyrrell HattonENG-1
22Aaron RaiENG0