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OWGR: Jon Rahm out of Top 50

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(Foto: Getty)

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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DP World Tour Tee Times: Patrick Reed and Others in Bahrain

DP World Tour: The Tee Times of the US players at the Bahrain Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The prestigious Royal Golf Club in Al Mazrowiah, Bahrain, sets the stage for some of the world’s finest golfers to compete on a demanding par-72 course. With a prize pool of $2.5 million, this tournament is the fourth event of the DP World Tour’s International Swing this year, presented by Bapco Energies. Making its debut as the title sponsor in 2025, the company underscores the event’s rising importance on the global schedule.

Reigning champion Dylan Frittelli returns to the field as the favorite.

Sky will broadcast the tournament live, starting at 9:30 AM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM on Saturday, and 9:30 AM on Sunday.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Patrick Reed is in a group with Rafa Cabrera-Bello from Spain and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen from Denmark. They start their first round on Thursday at 06:40 and their second on Friday at 11:10.

Jimmy Walker is paired with Marcel Siem from Germany and Jorge Campillo from Spain. Their first round begins at 06:30 on Thursday, followed by a second round at 11:00 on Friday.

Brandon Wu will play alongside Louis De Jager from South Africa and Manuel Elvira from Spain, teeing off first on Thursday at 07:00, with a second round on Friday at 11:30.

Jordan Gumberg joins the group with Jeff Winther from Denmark and Marcus Kinhult from Sweden. They start at 07:50 on Thursday and 12:20 on Friday.

Troy Merritt plays with Alexander Levy from France and Andrea Pavan from Italy, starting on Thursday at 11:30, continuing on Friday at 07:00.

Sean Crocker is paired with Haotong Li from China and David Ravetto from France. Their tee times are on Thursday at 12:00 and moving to Friday at 07:30.

Johannes Veerman will team up with Padraig Harrington from Ireland and Alejandro Del Rey from Spain, scheduled to start at 11:30 on Thursday and 07:00 on Friday.

Round Time Player 1 Nationality 1 Player 2 Nationality 2 Player 3 Nationality 3
1 06:30 Jimmy Walker USA Marcel Siem GER Jorge Campillo ESP
1 06:40 Patrick Reed USA Rafa Cabrera-Bello ESP Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen DEN
1 07:00 Brandon Wu USA Louis De Jager RSA Manuel Elvira ESP
1 07:50 Jordan Gumberg USA Jeff Winther DEN Marcus Kinhult SWE
2 11:00 Jimmy Walker USA Marcel Siem GER Jorge Campillo ESP
2 11:10 Patrick Reed USA Rafa Cabrera-Bello ESP Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen DEN
2 11:30 Brandon Wu USA Louis De Jager RSA Manuel Elvira ESP
2 12:20 Jordan Gumberg USA Jeff Winther DEN Marcus Kinhult SWE
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Richard Mansell and Jack Senior in Bahrain

DP World Tour: The Tee Times of the British players at the Bahrain Championship. (Photo: Getty)

At the prestigious Royal Golf Club in Al Mazrowiah, Bahrain, some of the world’s best golfers compete on a challenging par-72 course. The tournament, offering $2.5 million in prize money, is the fourth event of this year’s International Swing on the DP World Tour and is presented by Bapco Energies. This marks the company’s debut as the title sponsor in 2025, signaling the event’s growing significance on the global calendar.

Defending champion Dylan Frittelli returns to the course as the favorite.

The tournament will be broadcast on Sky, starting at 9:30 AM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM on Saturday, and 9:30 AM on Sunday.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Richard Mansell from England tees off alongside Mikael Lindberg of Sweden and Keita Nakajima from Japan at 6:30 a.m. in the first round. Their second-round tee time commences at 11:00 a.m.

Jack Senior, another English competitor, will be playing with Matthias Schwab from Austria and fellow Englishman Nathan Kimsey. Their starting time for the opening round is 6:50 a.m. and the second round will begin at 11:20 a.m.

John Parry from England will be joined by Laurie Canter, also from England, and Ewen Ferguson from Scotland. This group starts at 6:50 a.m. for the first round and their second round begins at 11:20 a.m.

Ross Fisher from England is grouped with George Coetzee of South Africa and Ricardo Gouveia from Portugal. They will tee off at 7:10 a.m. for their first round and 11:40 a.m. in the second round.

Marcus Armitage will participate along with compatriot Robin Williams and David Puig from Spain with tee times at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. for the first and second rounds, respectively.

Round Player 1 (British/Welsh/Scottish) Player 2 Player 3 Start Time
1 Richard Mansell Mikael Lindberg (SWE) Keita Nakajima (JPN) 06:30
1 Jack Senior Matthias Schwab (AUT) Nathan Kimsey 06:50
1 John Parry Laurie Canter Ewen Ferguson (SCO) 06:50
1 Ross Fisher George Coetzee (RSA) Ricardo Gouveia (POR) 07:10
1 Marcus Armitage Robin Williams David Puig (ESP) 11:00
2 Marcus Armitage Robin Williams David Puig (ESP) 06:30
2 Richard Mansell Mikael Lindberg (SWE) Keita Nakajima (JPN) 11:00
2 Jack Senior Matthias Schwab (AUT) Nathan Kimsey 11:20
2 John Parry Laurie Canter Ewen Ferguson (SCO) 11:20
2 Ross Fisher George Coetzee (RSA) Ricardo Gouveia (POR) 11:40
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Gambling in golf: DP World Tour pro suspended for golf betting

DP World Tour pro Marco Penge is suspended for match-fixing (Photo: Getty)
DP World Tour pro Marco Penge is suspended for match-fixing (Photo: Getty)

The English DP World Tour player Marco Penge has been banned for three months after it was revealed that he had placed bets on golf tournaments on several occasions. In addition, the Tour imposed a fine of 2,000 pounds on the Englishman. The suspension, which began on December 13, 2024, does not allow Penge to participate in tournaments again until February 13, 2025. One month of the sentence was suspended to prevent him from committing further offenses. The 26-year-old Englishman violated Rule 3(a)(i) of the Tour’s Integrity Program.

No betting on own games according to DP World Tour

According to the DP World Tour, Penge did not place any bets on his own matches or tournament events in which he was involved. This ensured that the integrity of the competitions in question was not compromised. A DP World Tour spokesperson stated: “Penge did not place bets on himself or on the outcome of tournaments on the days he participated.”

The disciplinary committee, made up of legal and sporting experts, took into account Penge’s “immediate admission” and his cooperation, which mitigated the penalty imposed. “His candor and cooperation with the proceedings played a decisive role in the imposition of the penalty,” the spokesperson added.

Gambling in golf

Penge is not the first golfer to be sanctioned for gambling. In 2023, Vince India and Jake Staiano of the Korn Ferry Tour were hit with similar penalties. Staiano had only bet a total of 116 dollars, which was nevertheless penalized as a violation of the gambling guidelines. Marco Penge had earned a DP World Tour card in 2023 after topping the Challenge Tour Order of Merit. His first full season on the DP World Tour was bumpy. However, his good performance at the Genesis Championship in November 2024 secured him Tour status for 2025 after making the cut in Korea.

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DP World Tour: Defending Champion Max Homa Tees Off at African Major

DP World Tour: Tee Times for the Nedbank Golf Challenge. (Photos: Getty)

The DP World Tour tees off this week at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, held at the renowned Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa. With a Par-72 layout and a $6 million prize purse, the event promises world-class golf, featuring top players from around the globe. Defending champion Max Homa leads a strong American contingent, with live coverage available on Sky starting Thursday at 10:00 AM.

Tee Times of the American Contingent

The tournament boasts a strong lineup of American players, including Max Homa, Will Zalatoris, and Johannes Veerman.

Jordan Gumberg kicks off his round at 9:21 AM. He’ll play alongside South Africa’s Ockie Strydom and Ryggs Johnston, setting the stage for an early start.

Johannes Veerman begins his round at 10:05 AM. Paired with English golfers Joseph Dean and Matthew Jordan, Veerman’s group combines a blend of American finesse with British grit.

Will Zalatoris is set to tee off at 10:38 AM. He’ll compete alongside Erik Van Rooyen from South Africa and Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland.

Defending champion Max Homa starts his title defense at 11:11 AM. Joining him are Thriston Lawrence, representing South Africa, and Nicolai Højgaard from Denmark.

DP World Tour Tee Times

RoundTimePlayer 1Player 2Player 3
109:21Jordan Gumberg (USA)Ockie Strydom (RSA)Ryggs Johnston
110:05Johannes Veerman (USA)Joseph Dean (ENG)Matthew Jordan (ENG)
110:38Will Zalatoris (USA)Erik Van Rooyen (RSA)Tom McKibbin (NIR)
111:11Max Homa (USA)Thriston Lawrence (RSA)Nicolai Højgaard (DEN)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Grant Forrest and Ewen Ferguson at Africas Major

DP World Tour: Tee Times for the Nedbank Golf Challenge. (Photos: Getty)

The DP World Tour lands in Sun City, South Africa, this week for the iconic Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club. With its challenging Par-72 layout and a prize purse of $6 million, the tournament brings together a stellar field of international golfers. Defending champion Max Homa returns, while fans across the globe can tune in starting Thursday at 10:00 AM on Sky.

DP World Tour Tee Times for British and Scottish Golfers

Among the many stars taking to the fairways are notable names from Britain and Scotland. Players like Grant Forrest and Ewen Ferguson are set to navigate the iconic course, paired with seasoned competitors from across the world. Here’s a closer look at their pairings and starting times:

Grant Forrest represents Scotland in a dynamic trio that includes compatriot Calum Hill and Japan’s Yuto Katsuragawa. Their 10:38 tee time positions them perfectly to tackle the morning conditions.

Ewen Ferguson, another standout from Scotland, begins his round at 10:05. He’ll be joined by Spain’s Jorge Campillo and Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg.

Connor Syme steps onto the first tee at 11:00, playing alongside Darius Van Driel from the Netherlands and Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune.

England’s Joseph Dean shares a 10:05 tee time with Johannes Veerman from the United States, while Matthew Jordan completes the group, adding a second English presence to the pairing.

DP World Tour Tee Times

RoundTimePlayer 1NationalityPlayer 2NationalityPlayer 3Nationality
19:32Ewen FergusonSCOJorge CampilloESPSebastian SoderbergSWE
110:05Joseph DeanENGJohannes VeermanUSAMatthew JordanENG
110:38Grant ForrestSCOCalum HillSCOYuto KatsuragawaJPN
111:00Connor SymeSCODarius Van DrielNEDRyo HisatsuneJPN
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World record: mega putt and holed rescue shot

A new putting world record at the DP World Tour. (Image: Getty)
A new putting world record at the DP World Tour. (Image: Getty)

A few more trick shots: Others can also do something special with the club. For example, Australian David Micheluzzi, who landed a shot over 127.1 meters on the seventh hole of Yas Links in a special competition as part of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, which the DP World Tour has now announced as the longest putt ever holed outside of an official tournament for the Guinness Book of Records. Although this caused some controversy in the comments, Micheluzzi’s “push” is still worth seeing. Incidentally, 65 players took part in the challenge, including Yannik Paul, Tommy Fleetwood, Min Woo Lee, Robert MacIntyre and Justin Rose.

Or the recovery shot played by eventual winner Jiyai Shin at the Women’s Australian Open at Kingston Heath Golf Club:

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Satisfaction for LIV stars: Hatton on Ryder Cup circuit, Reed wins in Hong Kong

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(Photo: Getty)

Tyrrell Hatton has made it: at least to the first intermediate goal on his way to the 2025 Ryder Cup in the USA as a member of Team Europe. The 33-year-old Englishman, who actually plays with the ‘Legion XIII’ in the LIV Golf League, was named to the ‘Britain & Ireland’ squad for the Team Cup from 10 to 12 January 2025 in consultation with captain Luke Donald following his successful stints on the DP World Tour, including winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

This intra-European team competition was introduced in 2023 in preparation for the Ryder Cup in Rome to test the potential candidates under match play conditions, familiarise them with the game and promote team building. ‘We’re excited to see who can earn a spot on my team next year,’ said Donald ahead of the tough walk around the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on Long Island. Playing for the Team Cup are Justin Rose and Francesco Molinari on the continental European side. However, the star matadors are missing on both sides, Rory McIlroy on the one side and Hatton’s LIV team captain Jon Rahm on the other.

Reed and Hatton are on a roll

Meanwhile, another LIV player also gained satisfaction. Patrick Reed (34) won the Hong Kong Open on the Asian Tour yesterday, adding a late bonus point to a rather mixed LIV season with three top ten finishes and a 20th place in the individual standings. On the way to his first tournament win since the Farmers Insurance Open 2021, Reed broke the magic mark of 60 strokes.

However, the 59 of the 2017 Masters champion, who finished tied twelfth at Augusta this year, is not officially scored: At the Hong Kong Golf Club, the game was played with better lies.

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Sergio Garcia’s Return to the DP World Tour: A Step Towards the Ryder Cup

Spaniard Sergio Garcia wants to fulfil his dream of returning to the Ryder Cup by rejoining the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Spaniard Sergio Garcia wants to fulfil his dream of returning to the Ryder Cup by rejoining the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Sergio Garcia is making a fresh start on the DP World Tour. The Spaniard, who set European Ryder Cup records, wants to play his way back into the world elite – with a clear goal in mind: to return to the European team for the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage.

Garcia’s DP World Tour retirement prevents participation in the Ryder Cup

Following his retirement from the DP World Tour in May 2023, Garcia’s career in Europe appeared to have stalled after sanctions were imposed on him and other LIV golf players. Participating in LIV Golf events in the Saudi-backed series without authorisation led to significant consequences: hefty fines, tournament bans and the loss of his Ryder Cup eligibility. But Garcia has decided to turn over a new leaf. Over a million pounds in fines have been paid, the conditions accepted – the door to returning as a member of the Tour has been opened.

DP World Tour confirms re-entry

The official re-entry was confirmed by a DP World Tour spokesperson. His return is therefore a done deal, even if Garcia will not be able to officially take part in DP World Tour events again until the 2025 season. This return marks a decisive step in Garcia’s plan to qualify for the Ryder Cup again – a goal that has always played a special role in his golf career.

With 28.5 points, Garcia is the most successful player in the history of the European Ryder Cup. His name is synonymous with passion and success in one of golf’s most prestigious duels.

Ryder Cup comeback: a rocky road

However, this path will not be easy. Results from LIV golf tournaments in which Garcia continues to play do not count towards the European Ryder Cup ranking. This means that he will have to impress with strong performances in majors and on the DP World Tour – or hope for a wild card. Garcia proved in 2024 that he is still playing at the highest level: A win at Valderrama and six top-five finishes in 14 LIV events earned him third place in the individual rankings.

But for the Ryder Cup, only what happens on the DP World Tour counts. The decision is in the hands of captain Donald, who has made it clear that all players with membership have an equal chance.

More familiar faces on the DP World Tour 2025

With Sergio Garcia’s return, the DP World Tour 2025 will also welcome some other familiar faces from the LIV Golf League. In contrast to Garcia, who was the only one not active on the DP World Tour at the same time, the returnees include Ryder Cup stars such as Tyrrell Hatton, Jon Rahm and Thomas Pieters as well as up-and-coming talents such as Adrian Meronk and Joaquin Niemann.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Harry Higgs at the BMW Australian PGA Championship

DP World Tour: Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)
DP World Tour: Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Tee Times for the upcoming BMW Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane, Australia, are set. The tournament takes place at the Royal Queensland GC, featuring a Par 71 course with a prize fund of $2,000,000. The title defender is Min Woo Lee. Fans can catch the action on Sky from Thursday to Sunday starting at 3:30 AM.

DP World Tour Tee Times for American Players

Tyler Duncan leads the American lineup at the BMW Australian PGA Championship. He is paired with Brett Drewitt of Australia and Gunner Wiebe, also from the USA. Their first-round tee time is at 12:50 PM, while the second round starts at 07:50 AM.

Harry Higgs will join Marc Leishman from Australia and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen from Denmark. Higgs will tee off in the first round at 06:20 AM and in the second round at 11:20 AM.

Corey Shaun is another American competitor participating alongside Brett Rumford and Matthew Millar, both from Australia. Their group tees off on the first day at 12:40 PM and on the second day at 07:40 AM.

Jordan Gumberg partners with Rafa Cabrera-Bello from Spain and Jake Mcleod from Australia. Gumberg’s group begins the first round at 11:40 AM, followed by the second at 06:40 AM.

All Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship

DP World Tour Tee Times – Table of American Players

Round Tee Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
1 06:20 AM Harry Higgs Marc Leishman (AUS) Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (DEN)
1 11:40 AM Jordan Gumberg Rafa Cabrera-Bello (ESP) Jake Mcleod (AUS)
1 12:40 PM Corey Shaun Brett Rumford (AUS) Matthew Millar (AUS)
1 12:50 PM Tyler Duncan Brett Drewitt (AUS) Gunner Wiebe (USA)
2 06:40 AM Jordan Gumberg Rafa Cabrera-Bello (ESP) Jake Mcleod (AUS)
2 07:40 AM Corey Shaun Brett Rumford (AUS) Matthew Millar (AUS)
2 07:50 AM Tyler Duncan Brett Drewitt (AUS) Gunner Wiebe (USA)
2 11:20 AM Harry Higgs Marc Leishman (AUS) Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (DEN)