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Challenge Tour: Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open 2024 Live Blog

Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
Challenge Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open 2024 Live Scores

The Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open in the season 2024 is being played in Cape Town, South Africa at the Royal Cape Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Sunday, 11th of February 2024.
The Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open is part of the Challenge Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $350,000.
The course for the tournament at Royal Cape Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The Challenge Tour plays its second of four tournaments in South Africa in Cape Town to kick off the new year. After the four events in southern Africa, the tour travels on to India in March.

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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

Korn Ferry Tour: astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard 2024 Live Blog

Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)
Korn Ferry Tour Live Blog (Photo: Getty)

astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard 2024 Live Scores

The astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard in the season 2024 is being played in Bogotá, Colombia at the Country Club de Bogotá. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Sunday, 11th of February 2024.
The astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard 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 Country Club de Bogotá plays at Par 71.

The Korn Ferry Tour is currently traveling through South America, stopping in Bogotá, Colombia. It then continues on to Argentina and Chile.

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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LIV Tour: Las Vegas 2024 Live Blog

Las Vegas 2024 Live Scores

The Las Vegas in the season 2024 is being played in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America at the Las Vegas Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Saturday, 10th of February 2024.
The Las Vegas is part of the LIV Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $20,000,000.
The course for the tournament at Las Vegas Country Club plays at Par 70.

Shortly before the Super Bowl, sports fans can already enjoy top golf in Las Vegas. The LIV Golf Tour is playing in ‘Sin City’ for the first time this year.

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LIV Golf is a relatively new tournament series that differs from traditional golf tournaments. Financially supported by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, LIV Golf is characterised by high prize money and a unique format. The tournaments are shorter, often only three rounds, and include both individual and team competitions, which is a departure from traditional golf.

The tournaments are conducted in a shotgun format with all players playing at the same time. The league consists of 13 teams, each one with four players including usually one team captain. LIV Golf hosts tournaments all over the world.

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Ladies European Tour

Ladies European Tour: Magical Kenya Ladies Open 2024 Live Blog

Magical Kenya Ladies Open 2024 Live Scores

The Magical Kenya Ladies Open in the season 2024 is being played in Kilifi County, Kenya at the Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Wednesday, 17th of January 2024.
The Magical Kenya Ladies Open is part of the Ladies European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of €300,000.
The course for the tournament at Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort plays at Par 73.

The Ladies European Tour kicks off the new calendar year in Kenya. The tour’s opening tournament will once again be about one of the most unusual trophies in sport – a trophy in the shape of a giraffe’s head.

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The Ladies European Tour is the leading professional golf tournament series for women in Europe. It is the European counterpart to the LPGA Tour (Ladies Professional Golf Association), which mainly takes place in the USA. The LET offers talented female golfers the opportunity to compete at a high level and serves as a platform for players to make a name for themselves internationally.

The tour includes a variety of tournaments in different European countries as well as outside of Europe. This international presence allows players to prove themselves on different courses and in different competitive conditions. For many players, the LET is an important step in their career.

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European Tour

DP World Tour: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2024 Live Blog

Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2024 Live Scores

The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in the season 2024 is being played in Doha, Qatar at the Doha GC. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Sunday, 11th of February 2024.
The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 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 Doha GC plays at Par 72.

As part of the International Swing, the DP World Tour travels to Doha, Qatar. The Qatar Masters has been held here annually at the Doha GC since 1998.

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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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PGA Tour: WM Phoenix Open 2024 Live Blog

WM Phoenix Open 2024 Live Scores

The WM Phoenix Open in the season 2024 is being played in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America at the TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course). The tournament starts at the Thursday, 8th of February and ends at the Sunday, 11th of February 2024.
The WM Phoenix Open is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $8,800,000.
The course for the tournament at TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour travels to Arizona and plays at the legendary TPC Scottsdale. Scottie Scheffler can defend his title at the tournament for the second time in a row this year.

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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FedExCup Update: Justin Roses Rises In Ranking After Missing Pebble Top 10

Justin Rose rises in FedExCup Rankings. (Photo: Getty)
Justin Rose rises in FedExCup Rankings. (Photo: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season progresses, golf enthusiasts are closely monitoring the dynamic FedExCup rankings. So far, numerous tournaments have unfolded, culminating recently with Matthieu Pavon claiming the zenith of the FedExCup rankings – a position that’s in perennial fluctuation, witnessed by the four English players making it to the top 100 echelon.

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FedExCup Spotlight: England’s Elite

English golfers have exhibited tenacity on the greens with Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton marking their presence in the FedExCup rankings. Currently, Rose rises to 37th place, garnishing 185 points across four events, albeit without clinching victory or a top-ten finish. Meanwhile, Hatton falls to 39th with 168 points, participating in two events but falling short of the top-ten honors as well.

FedExCup Rankings: The Leaders Emerge

Mattieu Pavon stands as the FedExCup frontrunner with an impressive 949 points from four events, including one victory and three top-ten finishes. Close on his heels are Chris Kirk (USA), ranked second with 813 points from four events, and Wyndham Clark (USA), ascending to third with 761 points from three events. Korean golfer Byeong Hun An and American Scottie Scheffler complete the top five, holding 601 and 536 points respectively after similar event participations.

How the PGA Tour’s FedExCup 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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PGA Tour FedExCup: Pavon Leads, Clark Makes Big Jump

Wyndham Clark makes big jump in PGA Tour FedExCup Ranking. (Photo: Getty)
Wyndham Clark makes big jump in PGA Tour FedExCup Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

As the PGA Tour progresses, the battle for the prestigious FedExCup continues. With numerous tournaments already under their belts, players aim to accumulate points and climb the rankings. Another great result pushes Matthieu Pavon to the top of the FedExCup rankings with a lead that speaks of his consistent performance early in the season. Among the top contenders, the United States boasts an impressive figure with 61 players within the top 100 – a testament to the country’s dominant grip on the PGA Tour.

Full FedExCup Ranking

Dynamic Duo Dominating the FedExCup

Chris Kirk and Wyndham Clark are the leading American forces in the FedExCup battle, sitting at second and third in the rankings, respectively. Kirk, with an impressive 813 points and a victory secured this season, has played in four events. Not far behind, Clark has also graced the greens in three tournaments, emerging victorious in the shortened AT&T Pebble Beach. The competition continues to be fierce, with these players showcasing the high caliber of American golf talent.

FedExCup’s Elite Jostle for Position

While Pavon reigns supreme for now with a single victory and three top-10 finishes, the leaderboard showcases a game of musical chairs within the top-5. Chris Kirk’s recent performances project him as a serious threat, and the ascent of Wyndham Clark signifies his arrival amongst the elite. South Korea’s Byeong Hun An holds a steady fourth with two top-10 finishes, while USA’s Scottie Scheffler peers close by in fifth, signaling his intent to ascend. As the season continues, each swing could alter the landscape of this high-stakes contest.

How the PGA Tour’s 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, Spotlight on Wyndham Clark

Winner of last week: Wyndham Clark. (Photo: Getty)
Winner of last week: Wyndham Clark. (Photo: Getty)

In the current World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler from the USA remains at the pinnacle, holding firmly onto the number one position. His compatriot Xander Schauffele also maintains his standing at fifth place. Both players exhibit stability in their rankings, matching their positions from the previous week.

Wyndham Clark on the way to the top 5?

Moving through the ranking, American golfer Wyndham Clark has seen a notable ascent, moving up from the tenth to the sixth position, which signifies a considerable positive shift. Patrick Cantlay and Max Homa, ranked seventh and eighth respectively, have experienced a decline, each dropping one place compared to last week. Significantly, Ludvig Aberg from Sweden made a leap from the 27th to the 11th position, indicating a strong upward trajectory. In the context of international golf, the World Golf Ranking provides a snapshot of professional performance and potency. This week’s ranking update not only underscores Scheffler’s continued dominance but also sheds light on the shifting dynamics amongst the finest golfers, with American players prominently featuring both stability and volatility in their ranking positions.

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Leaders of the World Golf Ranking: Scheffler and UK’s Finest

Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood (from left to right). (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood (from left to right). (Photo: Getty)

In the latest World Golf Ranking update Scottie Scheffler is still at the top, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains the second spot with Jon Rahm from Spain remaining in third. The movements within the World Golf Ranking top 10 include a significant leap made by American Wyndham Clark, ascending from rank 10 to six. In positions one through three, there have been no changes, with Scottie Scheffler from the USA holding firmly onto the top position. Further down, from positions four to 10, we observe Viktor Hovland from Norway and Xander Schauffele from the USA remaining consistent, whereas Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa and Brian Harman from the USA experienced a slight drop in ranking like Matt Fitzpatrick. Each movement within the top 10 holds potential implications for upcoming tournaments and the overall dynamics of the World Golf Ranking.

World Golf Ranking: UK’s Players

Among British players, England’s Matt Fitzpatrick is on position nine, loosing one rank from last week. England’s Tommy Fleetwood, looses one at rank 12, and Tyrrell makes up one place and is in 15th place. Looking down the World Golf Ranking list, Justin Rose from England saw improvement, reaching rank 41 from a previous 45. In contrast, Robert MacIntyre from Scotland dropped slightly to rank 67 compared to last week’s 64, a negative trend similarly experienced by England’s Aaron Rai who now stands at 73 after descending from position 68. 

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