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OWGR: Xander Schauffele Passes Rory McIlroy in World Golf Ranking

The most recent update of the World Golf Ranking highlights the performances and positions of golfers at the top of the international scene. Scottie Scheffler remains the highest-ranked American player, holding onto the number one position. Xander Schauffele follows Scheffler closely, securing the second position this week, up from third place following his win at the PGA Championship 2024. while Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland has moved from second to third. These top three contenders showcase the competitive nature and shifting dynamics at the highest level of professional golf.

World Golf Ranking: Top 5 Americans

Wyndham Clark holds onto the fourth position in the World Golf Ranking, showing no change from the previous week’s ranking. Meanwhile, Collin Morikawa has made a significant leap with T4 at Valhalla Golf Club, moving from 13th to 9th place, reflecting a rapid rise in the ranks and positioning himself among the world’s elite golfers. Max Homa has seen a slight decline, dropping from 9th to 10th position but still maintains his place within the top 10.

World Golf Ranking Positions 4 to 10

Focusing on international players in the World Golf Ranking, Viktor Hovland of Norway has advanced from 7th to 5th place, showcasing a positive trend. Ludvig Åberg from Sweden remains in 6th position, while Jon Rahm from Spain has dropped from 5th to 7th place. Patrick Cantlay remains constant in the 8th spot. Collin Morikawa’s leap to 9th place, as mentioned earlier, and Max Homa’s slight drop to 10th complete the top 10.

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PGA Championship: When Will Tiger Woods Tee Off?

Tiger Woods will tee off at the PGA Championship. The 15-time major winner will compete in the first two rounds of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club with Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley. The trio will start the round on Thursday at 08:04 and will start from the tenth tee. On Friday, Tiger Woods will then start the PGA Championship with his colleagues from the first tee and tee off at 13:29.

The first tee-off will take place at 07:15. The last players will tee off shortly before 3 p.m. for the first round of the tournament, which was first held in 1916. A total of 156 players are taking part. In addition to Woods, all the other well-known stars of the sport such as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and defending champion Brooks Koepka will be at the start.

Full Tee Times PGA Championship 2024 Round 1

Tee Time Tee Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
7:15 1
Michael Block

Michael Block

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Luke Donald

Luke Donald

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Shaun Micheel

Shaun Micheel

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7:20 10
Doug Ghim

Doug Ghim

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Tyler Collet

Tyler Collet

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Adrian Meronk

Adrian Meronk

(Poland)
7:26 1
Jeff Kellen

Jeff Kellen

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Alex Smalley

Alex Smalley

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Ben Kohles

Ben Kohles

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7:31 10
Larkin Gross

Larkin Gross

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Lucas Herbert

Lucas Herbert

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Grayson Murray

Grayson Murray

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7:37 1
Ryan Fox

Ryan Fox

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Josh Speight

Josh Speight

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Matt Wallace

Matt Wallace

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7:42 10
Lucas Glover

Lucas Glover

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Stephan Jaeger

Stephan Jaeger

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Russell Henley

Russell Henley

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7:48 1
Zac Oakley

Zac Oakley

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Adam Svensson

Adam Svensson

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Ryo Hisatsune

Ryo Hisatsune

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7:53 10
Ludvig Aberg

Ludvig Aberg

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Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele

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Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas

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7:59 1
Adam Hadwin

Adam Hadwin

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Martin Kaymer

Martin Kaymer

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Taylor Pendrith

Taylor Pendrith

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8:04 10
Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods

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Adam Scott

Adam Scott

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Keegan Bradley

Keegan Bradley

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8:10 1
Byeong Hun An

Byeong Hun An

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Alexander Björk

Alexander Björk

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Eric Cole

Eric Cole

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8:15 10
Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy

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Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson

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Justin Rose

Justin Rose

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8:21 1
Adam Schenk

Adam Schenk

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Corey Conners

Corey Conners

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Nick Dunlap

Nick Dunlap

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8:26 10
Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith

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Hideki Matsuyama

Hideki Matsuyama

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Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland

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8:32 1
John Daly

John Daly

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Lee Hodges

Lee Hodges

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Robert MacIntyre

Robert MacIntyre

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8:37 10
Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka

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Max Homa

Max Homa

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Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth

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8:43 1
Peter Malnati

Peter Malnati

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Kurt Kitayama

Kurt Kitayama

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Victor Perez

Victor Perez

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8:48 10
Tony Finau

Tony Finau

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Tyrrell Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton

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Sahith Theegala

Sahith Theegala

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8:54 1
Ben Polland

Ben Polland

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Zac Blair

Zac Blair

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Ryan van Velzen

Ryan van Velzen

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8:59 10
Akshay Bhatia

Akshay Bhatia

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Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau

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Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood

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9:05 1
Jeremy Wells

Jeremy Wells

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Sami Valimaki

Sami Valimaki

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K.H. Lee

K.H. Lee

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9:10 10
Sepp Straka

Sepp Straka

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Takumi Kanaya

Takumi Kanaya

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Nick Taylor

Nick Taylor

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9:16 1
Jared Jones

Jared Jones

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Taylor Moore

Taylor Moore

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Patrick Rodgers

Patrick Rodgers

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9:21 10
Andy Svoboda

Andy Svoboda

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Ben Griffin

Ben Griffin

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Dean Burmester

Dean Burmester

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9:27 1
Kyle Mendoza

Kyle Mendoza

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Andy Ogletree

Andy Ogletree

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Erik van Rooyen

Erik van Rooyen

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9:32 10
Preston Cole

Preston Cole

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Tim Widing

Tim Widing

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Adrian Otaegui

Adrian Otaegui

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12:40 10
Rich Beem

Rich Beem

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Sebastian Söderberg

Sebastian Söderberg

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Kazuma Kobori

Kazuma Kobori

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12:45 1
David Puig

David Puig

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Thriston Lawrence

Thriston Lawrence

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Matt Dobyns

Matt Dobyns

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12:51 10
Josh Bevell

Josh Bevell

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Aaron Rai

Aaron Rai

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Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith

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12:56 1
Tracy Phillips

Tracy Phillips

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Denny McCarthy

Denny McCarthy

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Keita Nakajima

Keita Nakajima

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13:02 10
Andrew Putnam

Andrew Putnam

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Jesse Mueller

Jesse Mueller

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Charley Hoffman

Charley Hoffman

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13:07 1
Talor Gooch

Talor Gooch

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Cam Davis

Cam Davis

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Harris English

Harris English

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13:13 10
Si Woo Kim

Si Woo Kim

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Tom Hoge

Tom Hoge

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Alex Noren

Alex Noren

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13:18 1
Jason Day

Jason Day

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Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry

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Nicolai Højgaard

Nicolai Højgaard

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13:24 10
Y.E. Yang

Y.E. Yang

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Matthieu Pavon

Matthieu Pavon

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J.T. Poston

J.T. Poston

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13:29 1
Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee

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Chris Kirk

Chris Kirk

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Billy Horschel

Billy Horschel

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13:35 10
Jake Knapp

Jake Knapp

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Jason Dufner

Jason Dufner

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Francesco Molinari

Francesco Molinari

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13:40 1
Gary Woodland

Gary Woodland

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Tom Kim

Tom Kim

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Joaquin Niemann

Joaquin Niemann

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13:46 10
Thomas Detry

Thomas Detry

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Jimmy Walker

Jimmy Walker

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Rasmus Højgaard

Rasmus Højgaard

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13:51 1
Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa

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Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson

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Matt Fitzpatrick

Matt Fitzpatrick

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13:57 10
Austin Eckroat

Austin Eckroat

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Luke List

Luke List

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Mackenzie Hughes

Mackenzie Hughes

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14:02 1
Rickie Fowler

Rickie Fowler

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Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm

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Cameron Young

Cameron Young

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14:08 10
Sungjae Im

Sungjae Im

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Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Christiaan Bezuidenhout

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Beau Hossler

Beau Hossler

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14:13 1
Wyndham Clark

Wyndham Clark

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Brian Harman

Brian Harman

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Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler

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14:19 10
Thorbjørn Olesen

Thorbjørn Olesen

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Brendon Todd

Brendon Todd

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Keith Mitchell

Keith Mitchell

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14:24 1
Patrick Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay

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Camilo Villegas

Camilo Villegas

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Will Zalatoris

Will Zalatoris

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14:30 10
John Somers

John Somers

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Brice Garnett

Brice Garnett

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Jesper Svensson

Jesper Svensson

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14:35 1
Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed

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Sam Burns

Sam Burns

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Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington

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14:41 10
Emiliano Grillo

Emiliano Grillo

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Evan Bowser

Evan Bowser

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Alejandro Tosti

Alejandro Tosti

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14:46 1
Brad Marek

Brad Marek

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Mark Hubbard

Mark Hubbard

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Maverick McNealy

Maverick McNealy

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14:52 10
Vincent Norrman

Vincent Norrman

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Wyatt Worthington II

Wyatt Worthington II

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Chris Gotterup

Chris Gotterup

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14:57 1
Braden Shattuck

Braden Shattuck

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C.T. Pan

C.T. Pan

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S.H.  Kim

S.H. Kim

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Full Tee Times PGA Championship 2024 Round 2

Tee Time Hole Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
7:15 1
Rich Beem

Rich Beem

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Sebastian Söderberg

Sebastian Söderberg

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Kazuma Kobori

Kazuma Kobori

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7:20 10
David Puig

David Puig

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Thriston Lawrence

Thriston Lawrence

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Matt Dobyns

Matt Dobyns

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7:26 1
Josh Bevell

Josh Bevell

(united-states.png)
Aaron Rai

Aaron Rai

(england.png)
Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith

(england.png)
7:31 10
Tracy Phillips

Tracy Phillips

(united-states.png)
Denny McCarthy

Denny McCarthy

(united-states.png)
Keita Nakajima

Keita Nakajima

(japan.png)
7:37 1
Andrew Putnam

Andrew Putnam

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Jesse Mueller

Jesse Mueller

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Charley Hoffman

Charley Hoffman

(united-states.png)
7:42 10
Talor Gooch

Talor Gooch

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Cam Davis

Cam Davis

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Harris English

Harris English

(united-states.png)
7:48 1
Si Woo Kim

Si Woo Kim

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Tom Hoge

Tom Hoge

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Alex Noren

Alex Noren

(sweden.png)
7:53 10
Jason Day

Jason Day

(australia.png)
Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry

(ireland.png)
Nicolai Højgaard

Nicolai Højgaard

(denmark.png)
7:59 1
Y.E. Yang

Y.E. Yang

(korea.png)
Matthieu Pavon

Matthieu Pavon

(france.png)
J.T. Poston

J.T. Poston

(united-states.png)
8:04 10
Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee

(australia.png)
Chris Kirk

Chris Kirk

(united-states.png)
Billy Horschel

Billy Horschel

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8:10 1
Jake Knapp

Jake Knapp

(united-states.png)
Jason Dufner

Jason Dufner

(united-states.png)
Francesco Molinari

Francesco Molinari

(italy.png)
8:15 10
Gary Woodland

Gary Woodland

(united-states.png)
Tom Kim

Tom Kim

(korea.png)
Joaquin Niemann

Joaquin Niemann

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8:21 1
Thomas Detry

Thomas Detry

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Jimmy Walker

Jimmy Walker

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Rasmus Højgaard

Rasmus Højgaard

(denmark.png)
8:26 10
Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa

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Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson

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Matt Fitzpatrick

Matt Fitzpatrick

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8:32 1
Austin Eckroat

Austin Eckroat

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Luke List

Luke List

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Mackenzie Hughes

Mackenzie Hughes

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8:37 10
Rickie Fowler

Rickie Fowler

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Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm

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Cameron Young

Cameron Young

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8:43 1
Sungjae Im

Sungjae Im

(korea.png)
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Christiaan Bezuidenhout

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Beau Hossler

Beau Hossler

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8:48 10
Wyndham Clark

Wyndham Clark

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Brian Harman

Brian Harman

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Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler

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8:54 1
Thorbjørn Olesen

Thorbjørn Olesen

(denmark.png)
Brendon Todd

Brendon Todd

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Keith Mitchell

Keith Mitchell

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8:59 10
Patrick Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay

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Camilo Villegas

Camilo Villegas

(colombia.png)
Will Zalatoris

Will Zalatoris

(united-states.png)
9:05 1
John Somers

John Somers

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Brice Garnett

Brice Garnett

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Jesper Svensson

Jesper Svensson

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9:10 10
Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed

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Sam Burns

Sam Burns

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Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington

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9:16 1
Emiliano Grillo

Emiliano Grillo

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Evan Bowser

Evan Bowser

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Alejandro Tosti

Alejandro Tosti

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9:21 10
Brad Marek

Brad Marek

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Mark Hubbard

Mark Hubbard

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Maverick McNealy

Maverick McNealy

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9:27 1
Vincent Norrman

Vincent Norrman

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Wyatt Worthington II

Wyatt Worthington II

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Chris Gotterup

Chris Gotterup

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9:32 10
Braden Shattuck

Braden Shattuck

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C.T. Pan

C.T. Pan

(Chinese Taipei Flag)
S.H.  Kim

S.H. Kim

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12:40 10
Michael Block

Michael Block

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Luke Donald

Luke Donald

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Shaun Micheel

Shaun Micheel

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12:45 1
Doug Ghim

Doug Ghim

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Tyler Collet

Tyler Collet

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Adrian Meronk

Adrian Meronk

(Poland)
12:51 10
Jeff Kellen

Jeff Kellen

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Alex Smalley

Alex Smalley

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Ben Kohles

Ben Kohles

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12:56 1
Larkin Gross

Larkin Gross

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Lucas Herbert

Lucas Herbert

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Grayson Murray

Grayson Murray

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13:02 10
Ryan Fox

Ryan Fox

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Josh Speight

Josh Speight

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Matt Wallace

Matt Wallace

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13:07 1
Lucas Glover

Lucas Glover

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Stephan Jaeger

Stephan Jaeger

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Russell Henley

Russell Henley

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13:13 10
Zac Oakley

Zac Oakley

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Adam Svensson

Adam Svensson

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Ryo Hisatsune

Ryo Hisatsune

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13:18 1
Ludvig Aberg

Ludvig Aberg

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Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele

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Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas

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13:24 10
Adam Hadwin

Adam Hadwin

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Martin Kaymer

Martin Kaymer

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Taylor Pendrith

Taylor Pendrith

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13:29 1
Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods

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Adam Scott

Adam Scott

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Keegan Bradley

Keegan Bradley

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13:35 10
Byeong Hun An

Byeong Hun An

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Alexander Björk

Alexander Björk

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Eric Cole

Eric Cole

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13:40 1
Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy

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Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson

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Justin Rose

Justin Rose

(england.png)
13:46 10
Adam Schenk

Adam Schenk

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Corey Conners

Corey Conners

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Nick Dunlap

Nick Dunlap

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13:51 1
Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith

(australia.png)
Hideki Matsuyama

Hideki Matsuyama

(japan.png)
Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland

(norway.png)
13:57 10
John Daly

John Daly

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Lee Hodges

Lee Hodges

(united-states.png)
Robert MacIntyre

Robert MacIntyre

(scotland.png)
14:02 1
Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka

(united-states.png)
Max Homa

Max Homa

(united-states.png)
Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth

(united-states.png)
14:08 10
Peter Malnati

Peter Malnati

(united-states.png)
Kurt Kitayama

Kurt Kitayama

(united-states.png)
Victor Perez

Victor Perez

(france.png)
14:13 1
Tony Finau

Tony Finau

(united-states.png)
Tyrrell Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton

(england.png)
Sahith Theegala

Sahith Theegala

(united-states.png)
14:19 10
Ben Polland

Ben Polland

(united-states.png)
Zac Blair

Zac Blair

(united-states.png)
Ryan van Velzen

Ryan van Velzen

(south-africa.png)
14:24 1
Akshay Bhatia

Akshay Bhatia

(united-states.png)
Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau

(united-states.png)
Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood

(england.png)
14:30 10
Jeremy Wells

Jeremy Wells

(united-states.png)
Sami Valimaki

Sami Valimaki

(finland.png)
K.H. Lee

K.H. Lee

(korea.png)
14:35 1
Sepp Straka

Sepp Straka

(austria.png)
Takumi Kanaya

Takumi Kanaya

(japan.png)
Nick Taylor

Nick Taylor

(canada.png)
14:41 10
Jared Jones

Jared Jones

(united-states.png)
Taylor Moore

Taylor Moore

(united-states.png)
Patrick Rodgers

Patrick Rodgers

(united-states.png)
14:46 1
Andy Svoboda

Andy Svoboda

(united-states.png)
Ben Griffin

Ben Griffin

(united-states.png)
Dean Burmester

Dean Burmester

(south-africa.png)
14:52 10
Kyle Mendoza

Kyle Mendoza

(united-states.png)
Andy Ogletree

Andy Ogletree

(united-states.png)
Erik van Rooyen

Erik van Rooyen

(south-africa.png)
14:57 1
Preston Cole

Preston Cole

(united-states.png)
Tim Widing

Tim Widing

(sweden.png)
Adrian Otaegui

Adrian Otaegui

(spain.png)
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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Gaining Points with Recent Win

Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland maintains his 2nd position in the World Golf Ranking, reinforcing his status as the top-ranked golfer from the United Kingdom. Tommy Fleetwood from England, ranking 11th, has held steady with no movement since last week, confirming his position within the elite ranks.

World Golf Ranking and UK Players

Matt Fitzpatrick from England, occupying the 14th position, sustains his place with no change from the previous week. Tyrrell Hatton, also from England, experiences a negative shift, dropping to the 18th spot from 17th. Scotsman Robert MacIntyre, ranked 84th, remains consistent with his previous ranking.

New Top Three in World Golf Ranking

Scottie Scheffler from the USA continues to lead the World Golf Ranking as number one, followed by Rory McIlroy. Xander Schauffele of the USA climbs to 3rd place, seeing improvement from 4th.

World Golf Ranking Positions 4-10

Wyndham Clark from the USA experiences a decrease to 4th from 3rd. Jon Rahm of Spain remains in 5th position. Max Homa from the USA makes notable progress, advancing to the 9th position from 10th, while Brian Harman from the USA moves down to 10th from 9th.

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World Golf Ranking: Xander Schauffele Moves up to Third Place

In the current World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler retains the top position, demonstrating his continued dominance in the sport. Compatriot Xander Schauffele, now at third, has climbed one spot, marking a positive shift. Wyndham Clark, another American, moves down to fourth.

Analyzing further down the list, Patrick Cantlay holds steady in eighth, while Max Homa’s upward move to ninth indicates a favorable outcome from recent performances. Brian Harman rounds out the top 10, falling one position.

The ongoing fluctuations in the World Golf Ranking provide insight into the changing landscape of professional golf, particularly among American golfers who are consistently making their presence felt. Moving beyond individual achievements, the top 10-featured players like Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy staying static at second, Spanish golf professional Jon Rahm at fifth, and Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg holding the sixth position.  Viktor Hovland of Norway also remained in his seventh spot, maintaining a firm stance among golf’s best.

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Race to Dubai Leaderboard: McIlroy and Fleetwood’s in the Top 5

As the DP World Tour unfolds, golf enthusiasts avidly follow the prestigious Race to Dubai. This competitive leaderboard evolves with each tournament, reflecting the relentless pursuit of excellence among the world’s top golfers. Thus far, the saison has revealed an array of stunning performances and notable victories. Rory McIlroy has been the safe leader for some time now. Presently, McIlroy continues to lead the rankings, cementing his position as a formidable competitor. Meanwhile, the presence of English talent is unmistakable, with a total of 20 English players gracing the top 120 positions in the Race to Dubai rankings.

Race to Dubai: England’s Finest

The race sees a strong representation by English golfers, with three of them notably excelling. Leading the contingent behind Rory McIlroy is Tommy Fleetwood, residing in the 5th position with 1142.6 points across 3 events, including a well-deserved victory. Following Fleetwood are Jordan Smith and Laurie Canter, ranking 25th and 29th respectively, solidifying their standings through consistent play. Andy Sullivan follows directly behind in 30th place and Sam Bairstow in 31st place. With England boasting 20 players within the upper echelon, these six have set high benchmarks for their compatriots to aspire.

Elite Golfers Dominate Race to Dubai

At the pinnacle of the Race to Dubai stands Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, whose unparalleled performance across 3 events has accumulated an impressive 1699.5 points, including a victory. Trailing him are Rikuya Hoshino from Japan and Jesper Svensson from Sweden, holding 2nd and 3rd places with their respective wins. Adding to the mix are Sebastian Söderberg and Tommy Fleetwood, completing the top 5 with their relentless pursuit and remarkable skill displayed throughout the season.

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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Race to Dubai Leaders: Johannes Veerman Still Top US Golfer

As the DP World Tour progresses, the golfing elite continue their pursuit of points and prestige in the Race to Dubai rankings. With the season unfolding, numerous tournaments have been played, Rory McIlroy currently leads the Race to Dubai. His leadership is part of the dynamic that includes three American players standing strong amongst the top 120 competitors in the rankings, a testament to the global nature of the tour.

Top American Players in Race to Dubai

Focusing on the American contingent, Johannes Veerman is charting a course through the rankings after 10 events, placing 24th with 554.72 points. He is trailed closely by Jordan Gumberg at 28th place, with 523.70 points through 8 events, including one win. Sean Crocker rounds out the American presence, at 99th position, amassing 174.17 points over 9 events.

Analyzing the Race to Dubai Top 5

The top echelons of the Race to Dubai rankings depict a tight battle among elite golfers. McIlroy sits comfortably at the top after 3 events, holding 1,699.5 points with one victory. Behind him, Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino is the second-ranking golfer with 1,258.1 points from 10 events and one victory. Next, Jesper Svensson of Sweden after 12 events, places third with 1,197.24 points and one title to his name. Swede Sebastian Soderberg, with no wins in 10 events, is fourth with 1,145.9 points. England’s Tommy Fleetwood rounds out the top five with one win in just 3 events, totaling 1,142.6 points.

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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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Remains Number One, Kohles Climbs Into the Top 100

At the summit of the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler of the USA retains his number one position, continuing his firm hold on the lead. Fellow American Wyndham Clark remains at number three, maintaining his presence in the upper echelon of the rankings. Both players have shown consistency, keeping their standings intact from the previous week.

World Golf Ranking: American dominance, Kohles with a big leap

In the second tier of top American golfers, Xander Schauffele holds steady at number four, Patrick Cantlay at number eight, and Brian Harman at number nine, all preserving their positions from the previous week, indicating a stable performance among the leading American contenders in the World Golf Ranking. Max Homa completes the US American dominance in the Top-Ten at position ten.

There is also good news for one US player at the end of the top 100 players in the World Golf Ranking. After Ben Kohles finished second behind Canada’s Taylor Pendrith at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson on the PGA, the 34-year-old climbed from 139th to a career-best 82nd place.

The World Golf Ranking narratives continue to evolve with shifts at the top. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, a perennial figure in elite golf, is stationed at number two, a spot he has successfully defended from the prior week. Jon Rahm of Spain, at number five, and Viktor Hovland from Norway, ranked at number seven, contribute to the diverse international contingent in the upper ranks, reflecting the global competitiveness of the sport.

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World Golf Ranking: McIlroy Remains Second, Fleetwood Is the Best Englishman

In the latest World Golf Ranking, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy remains as the best UK player at second place. Tommy Fleetwood holds the top spot among British golfers at 11th, maintaining his position from the previous week. Close behind, Matt Fitzpatrick also retains his rank at 14th. These stable placements represent a sustained performance at the highest level.

World Golf Ranking: Hardly any changes among the UK players

Tyrrell Hatton, another significant name from England, sits at 17th, preserving his rank alongside his fellow countrymen. The unchanged positions of these top players suggest consistency in their recent performances on the tour. Having three British players within the top 20 highlights the continued presence of UK golfers in the upper echelons of the sport.

Turning to golfers from Scotland, Robert MacIntyre ranks 84th, undergoing a small slide down the ranking from the previous week. Matt Wallace from England makes strides moving up to 85th. While MacIntyre’s downward adjustment is a setback, Wallace’s improvement can be taken as a positive sign going into the upcoming tournaments.

The current leader of the World Golf Ranking remains Scottie Scheffler, who continues to hold the 1st position, matching his standing from last week. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, a prominent figure in the sport, is the second-best golfer in the ranking. The stability at the pinnacle of the ranking with Scheffler and McIlroy reflects their dominant forms in recent competitions. Following these frontrunners, America’s Wyndham Clark stays at 3rd place, which completes the unchanged leadership trio in the World Golf Ranking. Down the order, Xander Schauffele (4th), Jon Rahm (5th), Ludvig Aberg (6th), Viktor Hovland (7th), Patrick Cantlay (8th), Brian Harman (9th), and Max Homa (10th) all maintain their previous week’s positions, revealing no movement among the top ten. In such an environment, maintaining position is a critical success factor for the elite golfers looking to cement their supremacy in the sport.

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DP World Tour Live Blog: Spaniard wins the Volvo China Open

Volvo China Open 2024 Live Scores

The Volvo China Open in the season 2024 is being played in Shenzhen, China at the Hidden Grace GC. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 2nd of May and ends at the Sunday, 5th of May 2024.
The Volvo China Open is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $ 2.250.000.
The course for the tournament at Hidden Grace GC plays at Par 72.

The DP World Tour concludes its Asian Swing with the Volvo China Open. The tournament was last played in 2019 before it had to be cancelled for an extended period due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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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Watch: DP World Tour Highlights from Round 1 of the Volvo China Open

The first round of the Volvo China Open, part of the DP World Tour, took place at the Hidden Grace GC in Shenzhen, China. The DP World Tour Highlights from the first round showcased some impressive shots. The tournament sees golfers competing for a total prize money of 2.25 million USD.

DP World Tour: Tie at the top of the table

The Volvo China Open Highlights bring into focus the top performers of this round. France’s Romain Langasque and Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg, both sharing the top position on the board with total scores of 63, nine under par. They are closely followed by China’s Haotong Li, whose total score is 64, eight under par. The fourth position is shared by Gordan Brixi from Czech Republic Italy’s Guido Migliozzi and Julien Guerrier from France, all posting a total score of 65 and seven under par.

The accompanying video provides an encompassing view of the best moments of the first round.

Volvo China Open: The DP World Tour round 2 highlights

About the European 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 DP World 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.