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Asian Tour Live Blog: Takahiro Hataji Wins 103rd New Zealand Open 2024

Takahiro Hataji wins New Zealand Open. (Photo: Getty)
Takahiro Hataji wins New Zealand Open. (Photo: Getty)

103rd New Zealand Open 2024 Live Scores

The 103rd New Zealand Open in the season 2024 is being played in Queenstown, New Zealand at the Millbrook Coronet & Remarkables Course. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 29th of February and ends at the Sunday, 3rd of March 2024.
The 103rd New Zealand Open is part of the Asian Tour in the season 2024 with a total prize money of NZD 2,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Millbrook Coronet & Remarkables Course plays at Par 71.

The Asian Tour is playing in New Zealand. The fantastic course near Queenstown attracts not only the stars of the tour but also PGA Champions Pro Steve Alker to his home country.

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The Asian Tour is a principal men’s professional golf tour in Asia, excluding Japan. Established in 1995, it serves as a platform for the region’s top golfers to compete at a high level of competition. The tour is a member of the International Federation of PGA Tours, which includes other major global tours such as the PGA Tour, the European Tour, and the PGA Tour of Australasia.

As a key part of the global golf landscape, the Asian Tour features tournaments across various Asian countries, offering opportunities for local and international players to showcase their talents and vie for significant prize money. Its events are also recognized for world ranking points, contributing to the global status and recognition of the players. The Asian Tour plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of the sport in Asia, nurturing local talents and enhancing the region’s presence in the world of professional golf.

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LPGA Tour Tee Times: US Players at the HSBC Women’s World Championship

Many US players will tee off at the LPGA Tour this week in Singapore. (Photo: Getty)
Many US players will tee off at the LPGA Tour this week in Singapore. (Photo: Getty)

The LPGA Tour tees off this Thursday with the HSBC Women’s World Championship at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. The tournament, which is set on the Tanjong Course, features 72 par holes, with a substantial purse of $1,800,000. Reigning champion Jin Young Ko of the Republic of Korea is expected to defend her title after winning in 2022 and 2023.

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LPGA Tour Tee Times for American Players

The Tournament opens for the US players with Andrea Lee. Lee, teeing off at 08:25 AM on Thursday, will be joined by Aditi Ashok of India, and Hannah Green of Australia. Lauren Coughlin follows at 08:32 AM alongside Perrine Delacour of France and Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland.

Elizabeth Szokol is up next with a tee time of 08:37 AM, playing in the company of Linnea Strom from Sweden and Haeran Ryu of South Korea. Cheyenne Knight, another American player, tees off at 08:49 AM, accompanied by Anna Nordqvist of Sweden and Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand.

Jennifer Kupcho starts her game at 09:01 AM with Muni He of China and Bianca Pagdanganan of The Philippines. Furthermore, Allisen Corpuz is scheduled for a 09:37 AM start. She is paired with Thidapa Suwannapura of Thailand and Pei-Yun Chien of Taiwan.

Danielle Kang sets her first stroke at 09:44 AM, playing with Leona Maguire of Ireland and Nasa Hataoka of Japan. Alexa Pano will tee off at 09:49 AM, posing alongside Yu Liu from China and Yuna Nishimura of Japan.

The top group of twoAmerican golfers and one Chinese golfer — Alison Lee, Lilia Vu and Ruoning Yin — begin their challenge at 09:56 AM. Lastly, Sarah Schmelzel wraps up the American contingent with her tee time of 10:25 AM, playing with Emily K. Pedersen of Denmark.

All of the LPGA Tour tee times listed above are in local time and are subject to changes due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

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LPGA Tour Tee Times: When UK Golfers Tee off at HSBC Women’s World Championship

Gemma Dryburgh and Jodi Ewart Shadoff will represent the UK at this week's LPGA Tour tournament. (Photos: Getty)
Gemma Dryburgh and Jodi Ewart Shadoff will represent the UK at this week's LPGA Tour tournament. (Photos: Getty)

The HSBC Women’s World Championship, a high-profile event on the LPGA Tour, is set to begin with Round 1 on Thursday at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. The championship, hosted by the club’s Tanjong Course (Par 72), carries a substantial prize fund of $1,800,000. Defending champion, Jin Young Ko, will be among the players looking to master this challenging course. A look at the tee times of the UK players

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LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship: UK Women Golfers’ Tee Times

Gem Dryburgh, from Scotland, will tee off first among British, Scottish and Welsh players. Her round 1 is scheduled at 08:32 AM. She will play alongside Perrine Delacour from France and Lauren Coughlin from the United States.

Following her is Jodi Ewart Shadoff from England. She will tee off at 09:20 AM in her opening round sharing the field with Ariya Jutanugarn from Thailand and Ayaka Furue from Japan.

Player NameCountryRound 1 Tee TimeCompanions

Gemma Dryburgh

Scotland

08:32 AM

Perrine Delacour (France), Lauren Coughlin (USA)

Jodi Ewart Shadoff

England

09:20 AM

Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand), Ayaka Furue (Japan)

The tee times for Round 2 will be published as and when they are released by the tournament organizers. These LPGA Tour Tee times are subject to change depending on changing weather circumstances or unforeseen scheduling issues. Hence, it is wise always to check for the most recent updates.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: U.S Players at Cognizant Classic 2024

Without the biggest stars, the US players are competing on the PGA Tour this week. (Photo: Getty)
Without the biggest stars, the US players are competing on the PGA Tour this week. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Tour boasts yet another exciting competition in the form of the Cognizant Classic 2024. The event is conveniently set in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Of special note, the tourney will take place at the acclaimed PGA National Resort (The Champions) with with prize money of 9,000,000 USD.

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PGA Tour: Tee Times of the top US-Players

One of the top US-Players playing on the PGA Tour at the Cognizant Classic 2024 this week is World’s number 23 Cameron Young. Young starts the tournament on Thursday with fellow American players Nick Dunlap and Akshay Bhatia at 01:51 PM. On Friday the trio starts at 06:51 PM. 

Another American player to watch is defending champion Chris Kirk. He starts his campaign with no other than Rory McIlroy and last week’s champion Jake Knapp at 01:40 PM on Thursday and 06:40 PM on Friday.

At the same time Rickie Fowler starts playing with Sepp Straka from Austria and Sungjae Im from South Korea. Fowler is one of America’s best players in the tournament.

Also worth mentioning is Russell Henley, who starts the tournament at 06:29 PM with his flight consisting of his compatriots Eric Cole and Daniel Berger. The tournament continues for the trio on Friday at 01:29 PM.

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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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