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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick & Co. represent UK

With Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Co. the UK golfers are strongly represented on the PGA Tour this week. (Photos: Getty)
With Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Co. the UK golfers are strongly represented on the PGA Tour this week. (Photos: Getty)

The PGA Tour welcomes top players to its Cognizant Classic hosted in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA. The tournament, which boasts a prize fund of $9,000,000, will take place at PGA National Resort (The Champions). Title defender Chris Kirk is set to return, aiming to secure victory on the Par-71 course. Play begins with round 1 on Thursday, with round 2 following on Friday.

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PGA Tour: Tee Times for British, Welsh, and Scottish Players

Callum Tarren from England tees off for the first round at 06:45, in the company of South Korean Byeong Hun An and US-American Dylan Wu. For the second round, Tarren’s PGA Tour Tee Time is set at 11:45.

Another English contender, Harry Hall, shares a 06:56 first-round tee time with Americans Ryan Moore and Austin Eckroat. The Friday tee time for Hall and his group is set at 11:56.

On his side, English golfer Matt Wallace lines up alongside Americans Billy Horschel and Canadian Corey Conners for their initial round at 07:18. The trio starts the second day at 12:18.

Step into the green with Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, pairing with Americans Chris Kirk and Jake Knapp. Their rounds begin at 07:40 on Thursday and 12:40 at Friday.

As the day progresses, Justin Rose, another English participant, will start with South Korea’s Tom Kim and fellow English player Matthew Fitzpatrick at a tee time of 12:51. The second day starts at 07:51.

Debuting in the later portion of the day is Ben Taylor, playing with Americans Joseph Bramlett and Canadian Taylor Pendrith, teeing off at 13:13. Their tee time for the second round is set at 08:13.

Scottish player Martin Laird will be teeing off at 11:45 alongside the American Ben Griffin and South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout. On day two, the group’s tee time is set at 06:45.

David Skinns from England begins his campaign at 13:24 paired along with Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen and American Chris Gotterup. Their tee time is set at 08:24 for the second round.

Robert MacIntyre from Scotland tees off at 13:35, playing with United States’ Piercon Coody and Norman Xiong. Their second-round tee time is set at 08:35.

Player NameNationalityRound 1Round 2Flight
Callum TarrenENG06:4511:45Byeong Hun An, Dylan Wu
Harry HallENG06:5611:56Ryan Moore, Austin Eckroat
Matt WallaceENG07:1812:18Billy Horschel, Corey Conners
Rory McIlroyNIR07:4012:40Chris Kirk, Jake Knapp
Justin Rose, Matt FitzpatrickENG12:5107:51Tom Kim
Ben TaylorENG13:1308:13Joseph Bramlett, Taylor Pendrith
Martin LairdSCO11:4506:45Ben Griffin, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
David SkinnsENG13:2408:24Thorbjorn Olesen, Chris Gotterup
Robert MacIntyreSCO13:3508:35Pierceson Coody, Norman Xiong

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DP World Tour Teetimes: UK Golfers Set For Upcoming SDC Championship Action

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David Law is one many UK Players starting at the SDC Championship 2024. (Photo: Getty)

The SDC Championship, part of the European Tour, is poised to kick-off at St. Francis Links, St. Francis Bay, South Africa. The venue sits in picturesque surroundings in South Africa, with a course par of 72. The Championship will begin with Round 1 on Thursday, followed by Round 2 on Friday. The tournament comes with a notable prize fund of $1,500,000, and defending champ Matthew Baldwin is due to take to the course again.

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DP World Tour Tee Times for UK Players: A Detailed Guide

Will Enefer from England is set to start Round 1 with a tee time of 06:40, partnered by Albert Venter  from South Africa and Guxin Chen from China. For Round 2, this trio takes off at 11:40.

Scottish player David Law starts his first round at 07:20 in the company of Thomas Aiken and Hennie Otto, both from South Africa. They move to the second round with a tee time of 12:20.

Daniel Brown of England is grouped with Jordan Gumberg from the USA and Tom Vaillant from France. They are scheduled to tee off for the first round at 07:30 and the second round at 12:30.

Stuart Manley from Wales has a Round 1 tee time of 07:40, accompanied by Jaco Van Zyl from South Africa and Gavin Green from Malaysia. They will tee off the second round at 13:00.

Sam Bairstow has a Round 1 tee time of 07:50, accompanied by Clement Sordet from France and Lyre Row from South Africa. They will tee off the second round at 12:50.

English player Andrew Johnston starts his first round at 8:00 in the company of Michael Anthony (RSA) and Ricardo Gouveia from Portugal. They move to the second round with a tee time of 12:20.

England’s Oliver Wilson gets his tee times of 07:40 and 12:40 for the first and second rounds, respectively. He will tee off with Marcus Armitage from England and Wilco Nienaber from South Africa.

Robin Williams from England is set to start his first round at 11:40, accompanied by Keagan Thomas from South Africa and Reinhardt Blaauw.  Their Round 2 commences with a tee time of 06:40.

Further English players participating in the tournament are Matthew Baldwin, Jordan Smith, Clements Todd, James Morrison , Ross Fisher, Lewis Tom, andy Sullivan and Jack Hawksby.

Connor Syme,  Ramsay Riche and Ewen Ferguson are furher Scottish players taking part in the tournament.

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(All times are local south african times)

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Spotlight on American Players at SDC Championship  

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Gunner Wiebe is one of five US-Players at the SDC Championship 2024. (Photo: Getty)

Taking place at the exquisite St. Francis Links in St. Francis Bay, South Africa, the SDC Championship forms part of the prestigious European Tour. This highly anticiapted event promises to showcase some fantastic golf from a global selection of players, vying for the $1,500,000 purse. Reigning champion Matthew Baldwin will be contending against other elite players while playing a 72 pars course.

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European Tour Tee Times: All American Players

Starting off on Thursday, Gunner Wiebe from the USA hits the fairways at 6:50 am in the first round, flanked by Matteo Manassero from Italy and Sebastian Friedrichsen from Denmark. The first round’s second look at Wiebe will be at 11:50 am on Friday.

Jordan Gumberg, another American representative, commences his quest at 7:30 am with French golfer Tom Vaillant and English player Daniel Brown. His audience can again catch him in action for the second round at 12:30 pm on Friday.

Dan Erickson will have his first round start at 8:10 am in the company of Martin Rohwer, an RSA player and Joel Girrbach from Switzerland. Erickson’s fans can tune in at 1:10 pm on Friday for his second round performance.

James Nicholas will commence his play at 8:10 am with South African golfer Rupert Kaminski and Trevor Fisher Jnr, also from South Africa. Nicholas is slated for a 1:10 pm start time for the second round.

Chase Hanna will be the final American participant in the SDC Championship, commencing his first round at 1:30 pm with Swedish player Fredrik From and Jack Hawksby from England. Golfers worldwide will get a second look at Hanna at 8:30 am on Friday.

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(All times are local south african times)

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Race to Dubai: Veerman leads US players – Galletti climbs after Kenya Open

Johannes Veerman is still the best US player - Nicolo Galletti is approaching the top 100. (Photos: Getty)
Johannes Veerman is still the best US player - Nicolo Galletti is approaching the top 100. (Photos: Getty)

As the DP World Tour season unfolds, players are battling for supremacy in the prestigious Race to Dubai ranking. This season has already entertained fans with a number of high-profile tournaments, with the Kenya Open being the latest, won by Dutchman Darius van Driel. Currently, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland stands at the pinnacle of the Race to Dubai ranking as the leader. Notably, the representation from the USA is significant with 6 American players ranked within the top 120 on the DP World Tour leaderboard.

Race To Dubai: Veerman leads US players – Galletti climbs after Kenya Open

The American presence in the Race to Dubai is marked by top performers who have shown grit and determination throughout the season. In particular, three American players have solidified their positions within the rankings. Although Johannes Veerman dropped five places in the ranking and is now only in 45th place, the 31-year-old remains the best American in the Race To Dubai. The second-best US player is Sean Crocker in 58th place, while John Catlin is third at 87th. Nicolo Galletti caused a stir among the US players as he climbed 46 places after his T11 finish at the Kenya Open to 116th place and is slowly making his way into the top 100.

Dominance at the Top: Race to Dubai’s Elite

Shifting focus to the leading pack, the Race to Dubai’s top 5 rankings encapsulate the essence of the global nature of the DP World Tour, with the leading player Rory McIlroy (1.596,0 points), who has already made a mark this season with an impressive win. He is followed by Rikuya Hoshino (1.222,7) from Japan and Adrian Meronk (1.023,4) from Poland. Joaquin Niemann (966,73) from Chile and Zander Lombard (763,71) from South Africa complete the Top-Five in the ranking.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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FedExCup: Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose fall further behind

The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)
The english golfers are struggling in the FedExCup Rankings. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour season is well underway. The latest tournament victories have shaken up the FedExCup leaderboard, causing a ripple effect among the rankings. Currently, Matthieu Pavon from France holds the lead in the FedExCup rankings, bolstered by his recent tournament success. His impressive points tally stands at 949 after just four events, including three top-ten finishes and a coveted victory. Meanwhile, the English contingent is struggling with no player inside the top 50.

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The english golfers stay behind in the FedExCup ranking

Two Englishmen have particularly distinguished themselves this season. Tommy Fleetwood, currently 52nd in the FedExCup standings, has tallied 195 points across three events, solidifying his status with a top-ten finish. Justin Rose, a familiar name and another English standout, sits at 56th place, securing 185 points in four events. Both players have higher ambitions, but are fighting to catch up with the top.

Matthieu Pavon leads the pack

Top FedExCup contenders, as we look at the very top of the leaderboard, Matthieu Pavon’s performance remains the highlight, leading the pack as the number one contender. Close behind him are the American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, occupying the second and fourth spots with 848 and 813 points respectively. Each has played five events and has multiple top-ten finishes to their name. Meanwhile, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and Wyndham Clark from the USA round out the top five. Matsuyama has accrued 825 points from six events, and Clark has 773 from five, both securing wins this season. The fight for supremacy in the FedExCup will undoubtedly continue to be a spectacle as we advance through the PGA Tour calendar.

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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Race to Dubai: Matthew Jordan impresses – Tough week for English golfers

Matthew Jordan impressed with his T4-finish at the Kenya Open, while the other English players around Fleetwood fall in the Race To Dubai ranking. (Photos: Getty)
Matthew Jordan impressed with his T4-finish at the Kenya Open, while the other English players around Fleetwood fall in the Race To Dubai ranking. (Photos: Getty)

The journey through the current season of the DP World Tour has seen golfers teeing off across various locations, accumulating points to bolster their positions in the Race to Dubai rankings. The DP World Tour resumed play after a week’s break with the Kenya Open. While Dutchman Darius van Driel won the tournament in East Africa, an Englishman, Matthew Jordan, also impressed in a tie for fourth place. The rankings currently boast an impressive contingent of English golfers, with 21 of them carving their names into the top 120, showcasing the depth of talent stemming from England.

Race To Dubai: The top English players in the Ranking

Even after a tough week in the Race to Dubai, the three leading English players are still in a comfortable position. Tommy Fleetwood (12th rank, 625.6 points) aswell as Laurie Canter (16th rank, 479.15 points), and Richard Mansell (27th rank, 303.3 points) fall back two spots in the ranking. Especially Fleetwood, who trumpeted his presence with a win to his name this season counts as the biggest star among the English players. Also worth mentioning is Matthew Jordan, who climbed a whole 54 places in the Race To Dubai with his tied fourth place at the Kenya Open and thus finds himself in the Top 50. Jordan now is in 46th place with 212.2 points.

Rory McIlroy leads the Top-Five in the Race To Dubai

As the Race to Dubai heats up, the global golfing community casts its gaze upon the crème de la crème vying for the top spots. Currently leading the pack is Rory McIlroy, a seasoned campaigner whose mastery and presence on the course have garnered him a total of 1596 points over just two events, including a victory. A whisker away, in second place, is Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino (2nd rank, 1222.7 points, seven events, one victory), followed by Poland’s Adrian Meronk (3rd rank, 1023.4 points). The top five is rounded out with Joaquin Niemann of Chile (4th rank, 966.73 points) and South Africa’s Zander Lombard (5th rank, 763.71 points), both making significant strides in their quest to ascend the Race to Dubai rankings.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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FedExCup: Jake Knapp storms into Top 10 after maiden win

Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)
Jake Knapp makes the top 10 of the FedExCup Rankings after maiden tour win. (Source: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season unfolds, numerous tournaments have already showcased the precision and skill of the world’s elite golfers. Notably, the recent event captivated audiences with thrilling gameplay and led to Matthieu Pavon clinching the top spot. In an impressive display of talent, 58 US players have positioned themselves within the top 100 of the FedExCup rankings, evidencing the country’s strong presence in the sport.

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The American Charge in the FedExCup

Two American golfers, Scottie Scheffler and Chris Kirk, have been stellar this season, accumulating 848 and 813 points respectively. Scheffler, who has played five events and managed four Top Ten finishes without a victory, retains his position at second place, just behind leader Pavon. Kirk’s victory and additional Top Ten finish have propelled him to his current fourth place ranking. These athletes’ consistent performances highlight the depth of American talent within the PGA Tour and their pursuit of the esteemed FedExCup.

The most notable performer of the week is American golfer Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched a two-shot victory at the Mexico Open, marking his inaugural win on the PGA Tour. This triumph propelled him from outside the top 50 (53rd) to a position within the top 10 of the FedExCup standings (8th).

Top-5 FedExCup Standout Performances

Leading the pack, French golfer Matthieu Pavon holds firm at first place with 949 points, a result of his recent victory and 3 Top Ten finishes after 4 events. He is followed by the aforementioned Scheffler, with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama trailing slightly at 825 points in the third position after winning one tournament and featuring in a Top Ten finish across 6 events. The American duo of Kirk and Wyndham Clark complete the Top-5, both securing a win and additional Top Ten finishes in their 5 respective tournaments. Clark notably rounds out the fifth spot with 773 points, showcasing the continuous battle for supremacy on the PGA Tour amongst globally recognized talents.

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, Knapp with big steps

Scheffler holds on to the top spot while Jake Knapp makes big steps in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)
Scheffler holds on to the top spot while Jake Knapp makes big steps in the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler maintains his position at the helm of the World Golf Ranking, continuing to mark his presence as the world number one. Fellow American Xander Schauffele holds the fifth spot, maintaining steady performance among the elite. The stability at the top for these American players sets a significant benchmark in the rankings.

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American Golfers hold on top spots in the World Golf Ranking

The american golfer hold on their top spots in the world golf ranking. Patrick Cantlay remains sixth while Wyndham Clark keeps his seventh spot. Max Homa remains at the eighth position, demonstrating a stable performance, and Brian Harman at the tenth position continues as a notable performer within the top ten of the World Golf Ranking. Also the other americans, ranking behind the top ten remain mainly unchanged. Jordan Spieth stays at 13th, Collin Morikawa remains at 14, all the way down to Tony Finau who stays 24th. The top three positions in the World Golf Ranking also remain unchanged this period. Following Scheffler, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm hold their respective second and third places without fluctuation. Keeping a watchful eye on the ranking’s upper echelons reveals a narrative of relentless competitiveness and the quest for excellence.

Jake Knapp on the move

The most significant improvement comes from Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched victory at the Mexico Open with a two-shot lead, marking his first win on the PGA Tour. This win represents a major advancement for Knapp in the World Golf Ranking, as he now stands at 52nd. Previously positioned at 101st, this marks a significant jump of 49 spots.

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World Golf Ranking: Robert MacIntyre Moves Up After Top-10 Finish

Robert MacIntyre moves up in World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty)
Robert MacIntyre moves up in World Golf Rankings. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking continues to reflect the dynamic landscape of the sport, with top British players experiencing significant shifts. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains his position at number 2, while England’s Matt Fitzpatrick stands at number 9, without change from the previous week. Behind them, English golfers Tommy Fleetwood (12.) and Tyrrell Hatton (17.) also remain in their spots from the previous week.

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British golfers in the World Golf Ranking

In deeper standings, Robert MacIntyre is positioned at 66th, a slight move from his previous rank of 71st. English golfers Aaron Rai and Jordan Smith find themselves at 76th and 91th, respectively. Rai remains unchanged in his positioning, while Smith makes a negative leap from the 85th place. Justin Rose couls slightly improve one spot, now ranking at 46th.

Zero changes at the top

Scottie Scheffler of the USA continues to lead the World Golf Ranking, holding firmly to the top spot. The second and third places are occupied by Northern Ireland’s McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm, both maintaining their positions from the week prior.

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Asian Tour: International Series Oman 2024 Live Blog – Carlos Ortiz wins

The Asian Tour live blog. (Photo: Getty)
The Asian Tour live blog. (Photo: Getty)

International Series Oman 2024 Live Scores

The International Series Oman in the season 2024 is being played in Muscat, Oman at the Al Mouj Golf. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 22nd of February and ends at the Sunday, 25th of February 2024.
The International Series Oman is part of the Asian Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of US$2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Al Mouj Golf plays at Par 72.

The Asian Tour is playing in Muscat, the country’s capital, as part of the International Series Oman. With an impressive field of major winners and LIV stars, the tour is providing a highlight this week.