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FedExCup Leaders: Scheffler & Clark Dominate Rankings

Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark dominate the FedEx Cup rankings. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark dominate the FedEx Cup rankings. (Photos: Getty)

With this week’s tournaments ending, all eyes are on the prestigious FedExCup leaderboard where points amassed at each tournament after making the cut contribute to a player’s standing. Scottie Scheffler, American powerhouse, leads the fray with a remarkable retention of his first-place standing, showcasing consistency across his seven charted events and amassing 2,707 points. His impressive performance includes six top ten finishes and two significant victories. Dominance is equally reflected by the substantial presence of American players, who occupy 59 spots in the top 100 rankings of the FedExCup list, underscoring the depth of talent the United States brings to the global field of golf.

US American dominance in the FedExCup

In addition to Scottie Scheffler’s dominant lead, three other US players follow in the top 5: Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele and Sahith Theegala. Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama is the only player between the Americans in third place. The top 10 includes another US player, Chris Kirk, in 8th place.

Peter Malnati made a big leap from 77th to 16th place with his victory at the Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour. Second-placed Cameron Young also climbed from 45th to 20th.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, big leap for Cameron Young

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate, Cameron Young climbs into the top 15. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate, Cameron Young climbs into the top 15. (Photos: Getty)

This week’s World Golf Ranking shows Scottie Scheffler from the USA holding firm at the number 1 position, reflecting a steady performance with no change in ranking. Another American, Wyndham Clark, retains the number 4 spot in the World Golf Ranking, the winner and the runner-up of THE PLAYERS Championship remain the top US players. Xander Schauffele maintains his previous week’s position at number 5 in the rankings.

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The other top USA players in the World Golf Ranking

Patrick Cantlay and Brian Harman, both from the USA, continue to occupy their unchanged positions at spots 7 and 8 respectively in the World Golf Ranking, demonstrating a holding pattern in their rankings trajectory. Max Homa at 10 is the last US player in the Top-10 of the Ranking. A significant positive shift is seen with Cameron Young, who jumps from 23 to 13, marking a notable surge in the rankings after is second place at the Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour. With Sahith Theegala, Collin Morikawa and Keegan Bradley, three more US players can be found in the Top 20 of the World Golf Ranking.

The top three spots of the World Golf Ranking this week are filled by Scottie Scheffler (USA) at the pinnacle, followed by Rory McIlroy (NIR) at number 2, and Jon Rahm (ESP) at number 3. All three players have retained their positions from the previous week. The rest of the top 10 sees a mixture of stability and minor changes. Viktor Hovland (NOR) stays at number 6, while Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg at number 9 also maintains his position in the World Golf Ranking.

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World Golf Ranking: McIlroy second, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood breathing down top-10’s necks

McIlory, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood: The three best UK players in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)
McIlory, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood: The three best UK players in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler from the United States maintains his position at the top of the current World Golf Ranking. The only UK player in the top 10 is still Rory McIlroy, while Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are sniffing at a top 10 ranking in 11th and 12th place. Fleetwood moved up one place compared to the previous week.

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The other top UK players in the World Golf Ranking

The other British representatives complete the picture. Tyrrell Hatton climbs up one place to 16th, while Justin Rose remains in 53rd position. Robert MacIntyre in 74th place also remains unchanged compared to the previous week. He is followed by Aaron Rai at 81 and Jordan Smith at 88, while Matt Wallace completes the UK players in the top 100 of the world rankings at 91.

In the upper echelons of the World Golf Ranking, the top 10 remains untouched, with Scottie Scheffler at the top, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland in second place and Jon Rahm from Spain in third. There is little movement in the top 10; all players retain their previous week’s positions, signaling stability at the top of the rankings. In addition to the performance of individual players, the analysis of the World Golf Ranking data also shows broader trends in golf and points to the ongoing dynamics in international competition.

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PGA Tour Live Blog: Peter Malnati wins the Valspar Championship 2024

PGA Tour: Valspar Championship Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
PGA Tour: Valspar Championship Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

Valspar Championship 2024 Live Scores

The Valspar Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Palm Harbor, Florida, United States of America at the Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course). The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Valspar Championship is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $8,400,000.
The course for the tournament at Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour remains in Florida. After the Players Championship, the tour will once again play on the east coast of the United States as part of the Valspar Championship, which was founded in 2000.

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.

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DP World Tour Live Blog: Jesper Svensson wins Porsche Singapore Classic

Swede Jesper Svensson wins the Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 of the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Swede Jesper Svensson wins the Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 of the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Singapore Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Singapore, Singapore at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Singapore Classic is part of the DP World Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $2,500,000.
The course for the tournament at Laguna National Golf Resort Club plays at Par 72.

The DP World Tour is playing its first Asian Swing tournament with the Porsche Singapore Classic. The first hole-in-one vehicle from Porsche on the DP World Tour in Asia will be up for grabs at the start of the new title partnership.

DP World Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the DP World Tour live. The DP World Tour is the top golf league alongside the PGA Tour. Originally started on the European continent, it now includes tournaments all over the world. With events in Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East and partnerships with the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour has a truly global reach. The official name of the organization is PGA European Tour and the DP World Tour is headquartered at the Wentworth Club in Virgina Water, England.

In the 2024 season, a total of 45 tournaments will be held in over 25 different countries. This versatility and the many different venues are what make the tour so appealing to golfers. The prize money is slightly lower on average than on the neighboring PGA Tour and ranges between 1.2 million dollars and 10 million dollars (DP World Tour Championship).
Since 2009, the official money ranking of the DP World Tour has been the “Race to Dubai“. This includes all relevant tournaments (including the major tournaments) from a season for the ranking. The overall winner of the Race to Dubai receives a five-year playing license on the DP World Tour, the Harry Vardon Trophy and bonus prize money of six million US dollars.

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LPGA Tour Live Blog: Nelly Korda wins in California

Nelly Korda wins on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Nelly Korda wins on the LPGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship 2024 Live Scores

The FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship in the season 2024 is being played in Palos Verdes Estates, California, United States of America at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship is part of the LPGA 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 Palos Verdes Golf Club plays at Par 71.

The LPGA Tour plays in California. The tournament has had four different names since it was founded in 2018 and since this year the tournament has been held as the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship.

LPGA Tour live

The LPGA Tour is the largest tournament series in women’s professional golf. Most events are held in the USA, but the tour also has a global focus, for example with a strong Asian swing.
Five major tournaments are organised on the women’s tour: the Chevron Championship, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open and, in cooperation with the Ladies European Tour, the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Evian Championship.

In addition to the LPGA Tour, there is also the second-tier Symetra Tour, which can be used to qualify for the next season of the big tour. Similar to the men’s tour, there are also qualifying tournaments, the annual Qualifying School, where you can earn the right to play on the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour or neither, depending on your ranking.

The LPGA is the oldest continuing women’s professional sports organisation in the United States. It succeeded the WPGA (Women’s Professional Golf Association, 1944-1949). The LPGA was founded in 1950 by 13 founding women. Alice Bauer, Patty Berg, Bettye Danoff, Helen Dettweiler, Marlene Hagge, Helen Hicks, Opal Hill, Betty Jameson, Sally Sessions, Marilynn Smith, Shirley Spork, Louise Suggs, and Babe Zaharias.

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Challenge Tour Live Blog: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen wins Kolkata Challenge 2024

Challenge Tour Kolkata Challenge 2024 live (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour Kolkata Challenge 2024 live (Photo: Getty)

Kolkata Challenge 2024 Live Scores

The Kolkata Challenge in the season 2024 is being played in Kolkata, West Bengal, India at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 21st of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Kolkata Challenge is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $300,000.
The course for the tournament at Royal Calcutta Golf Club plays at Par 72.

After the Dehli Challenge, the Challenge Tour is playing its second tournament in a row in India. At the Kolkata Challenge the oldest golf club outside of Great Britain, Royal Calcutta Golf Club, will make its debut appearance on the Challenge Tour schedule this year.

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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Champions Tour Live Blog: Padraig Harrington wins Hoag Classic 2024

PGA Tour Champions Hoag Classic 2024 Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
PGA Tour Champions Hoag Classic 2024 Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

Hoag Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Hoag Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Newport Beach, California, United States of America at the Newport Beach CC. The tournament starts at the Friday, 22nd of March and ends at the Sunday, 24th of March 2024.
The Hoag 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 Newport Beach CC plays at Par 71.

The Champions Tour plays as part of the Hoag Classic in California. With two victories by Ernie Els and a win by Retief Goosen in the last three editions, the tournament is currently firmly in South African hands.

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 1 of the Valspar Championship

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(Photo: Getty)

The Valspar Championship, a part of the PGA Tour, kicked off at the illustrious Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course, situated in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA. The tournament comes with a hefty prize money of $8,400,000, which the participants are vying for.

At the end of round one, the leaderboard is delineated with Kevin Streelman from the USA leading with a total score of -7. Kevin Roy, also from the USA, trails closely with a total score of -6. Tied for the third position are Adam Svensson from Canada, Carl Yuan from China, and Peter Malnati from the USA, all hitting a total score of -5.

The Valspar Championship continues with round two up next. An assimilation of the tournament’s round 1 highlights is available in video format, exhibiting the best that the event has to offer.

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Valspar Championship: The PGA Tour round 1 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: DP World Tour highlights from round 1 of the Singapore Classic

DP World Tour: Porsche Singapore Classic Highlights (Photo: Getty)
DP World Tour: Porsche Singapore Classic Highlights (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour is currently hosting the Singapore Classic at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. This tournament stands out as it enters its first round, with spectators keenly following the unfolding events on the leaderboard.

On the leaderboard, three players: Jordan Smith from England, Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand, and Gavin Green from Malaysia share the top spot, with a total score of -8. Following closely is Ugo Coussaud of France on position four with a total score of -7. Tied at position five are Richard Mansell from England, Andrea Pavan of Italy, Grant Forrest of Scotland, and Freddy Schott from Germany, each registering a total score of -6.

Competitors in the tournament are battling it out for a share of the $2,500,000 prize money.

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Singapore Classic: The DP World Tour round 1 highlights

About the DP World 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.