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DP World Tour: Tee Times for Andy Sullivan and other British Players

The DP World Tour marches on with the ISPS Handa Championship, hosted at the Taiheiyo Club’s Gotemba Course in Gotemba, Japan. This tournament, with a prize purse of $2,250,000, will see golfers compete on a challenging par-72 course. Lucas Herbert steps up to defend his title against a strong field of international players.

Detailed DP World Tour Tee Times for British and Scottish Players

Andy Sullivan of England will tee off at 06:30 for round 1 with Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Japan’s Hideto Tanihara. For the second day, he will start at 11:30.

From England, Marcus Armitage also begins his campaign alongside Kodai Ichihara of Japan and Shubhankar Sharma of India at 06:40 for the first round, and his second round tee time is scheduled for 11:40.

Richard Mansell, another English golfer, will tee off at 07:00 on the first day, sharing his tee times with Juvic Pagunsan of Phillipines and Manuel Elvira of Spain. His second round begins at 12:00.

Scotland’s Calum Hill begins his first round at 07:20, alongside Dan Bradbury of England and Taisei Shimizu of Japan. His second round tee time is set for 12:20.

Scott Jamieson of Scotland will start his rounds at 07:40 alongside Antoine Rozner from France and Yuki Inamori from Japan, and his second round will start at 12:40.

Representing England, Jordan Smith is grouped with Connor Syme of Scotland and Taichi Nabetani of Japan for his first round at 07:50. His second round starting time is 12:50.

Also, teeing off for round 1 at 08:00 is Matthew Baldwin of England, along with Marcus Helligkilde of Denmark and Shunya Takeyasu of Japan. Baldwin’s second round is due to commence at 13:00.

Eddie Pepperell of England will take his first strike at 08:20 along with Sean Crocker of the United States and Taiki Yoshida of Japan. He will tee off for round 2 at 13:20.

Finally, Stephen Gallacher of Scotland will embark on his first round at 13:10 with Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Younghan Song of Korea. For the second round, Gallacher is scheduled to begin at 08:10.

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World Golf Ranking: Wyndham Clark claims Top 3 spot

Leading the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler holds position one, consistent with the previous week. Close behind, in third place, is the rising American golfer Wyndham Clark, ascending two spots and signaling a significant movement within the top echelon. This upward trend reflects positively on his recent performances.

World Golf Ranking: Significant changes in the top 10

Placements on the ranking for Xander Schauffele saw a decline, dropping to fifth from third. The other American players within the top ten include Patrick Cantlay at eighth place and Max Homa in ninth and Brian Harman, all maintaining their positions from the previous week.

American golfer Sahith Theegala experienced a noteworthy change. Theegala, in particular, moved up significantly, shifting from seventeenth to twelfth. Such an advance underlines a strong performance trajectory.

Within the highest tier of the World Golf Ranking, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland remains static at second place, holding steadfastly to his position. Spaniard Jon Rahm, situated at fourth, also remained unchanged from the previous week.
Exploring positions five through ten, Ludvig Aberg from Sweden climbed one spot to sixth, replacing Viktor Hovland from Norway, who consequently descended to the seventh place.

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World Golf Ranking: Fleetwood Best Brit, Movement in the Top 10

In the latest World Golf Ranking, two British players maintain prominence. Tommy Fleetwood, holding steady at the 11th position, remains the top-ranked British golfer. Matt Fitzpatrick, experiencing a slight dip to the 14th position, continues to be a key figure within the golfing fraternity.

Tyrrell Hatton at 17th has also witnessed a minor decline. Directly following, Justin Rose, previously 61st, now occupies the 62nd slot, indicating a slight regression. Robert MacIntyre moves from 80th to 82nd. The top ten of the World Golf Ranking sees Scottie Scheffler retaining the top spot without change. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland continues as runner-up, anchoring the second position. Wyndham Clark, an American golfer, has ascended to the third place, indicating a notable rise from the fifth spot and showcasing significant form. By contrast, Xander Schauffele of the USA has slipped from third to fifth. Within the remaining top ten, movements are minimal with the exception of Sahith Theegala who has made a noteworthy leap from 17th to 12th. This indicates a strong performance trajectory in the competitive landscape of the World Golf Ranking.

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Race to Dubai Rankings: Fleetwood Makes Up Places After Masters Performance

In the dynamic world of professional golf, the DP World Tour continues to showcase some of the most enthralling competitions and talent across the globe. The tour has already witnessed a range of tournaments in the current season, with the latest being won by Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy who, with masterful play, clinched victory and secured the top spot in the prestigious Race to Dubai rankings. With the Masters Tournament 2024 being co-sanctioned by the DP World and PGA Tour, players earn points for both rankings. Amidst the international roster, England has made a strong impression with a notable presence of 21 players within the Top 120 of the Race to Dubai rankings, indicative of the country’s deep talent pool.

Tracking the Prime Contenders in the Race to Dubai

Tommy Fleetwood, currently holding the 4th place, leads the charge for England in the Race to Dubai with 1142.6 points from 3 events and T3 at the Masters Tournament last weekend, including a significant win. Followed closely behind him are Jordan Smith and Andy Sullivan, both of whom have shown impressive consistency on the tour. These top English golfers continue to push the boundaries, aiming for the summit of the leaderboard.

Top-5 Spotlight: Race to Dubai Showdown

McIlroy, at the top with 1699.5 points from just 3 events and a victory, solidifies his reputation as a global golf icon. Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino sits second with 1258.1 points, edging closer with each tournament. In third place, Sweden’s Jesper Svensson has put forth an impressive 1160.34 points. The leaderboard is a testimony to the diverse talent that the DP World Tour attracts, with these athletes exemplifying the competitive spirit that lies at the heart of the Race to Dubai.

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: Scottie Scheffler Cements His Spot At The Top

In the latest World Golf Ranking update, Scottie Scheffler of the USA continues to lead as the world’s top golfer after his second win of the Masters Tournament 2024. Close behind, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland maintains his second-place ranking after placing T22 in the tournament. McIlroy’s position remains unchanged from the previous week.

Further down the rankings, other UK golfers are experiencing varying degrees of movement. Tommy Fleetwood from England has made a jump to the 11th position, climbing from 13th, showcasing an upward trajectory. However, Matt Fitzpatrick has experienced a slight decline, dropping from 10th to 12th rank. Meanwhile, Tyrrell Hatton has improved his standing by climbing from the 19th to the 16th position.

Outside of the UK contingent, the rankings show notable changes among the elite top-10 golfers globally. Xander Schauffele of the USA has climbed to the third position, up from fifth, while Jon Rahm from Spain has slightly slipped to fourth from third. That marks the first time since July 2023, that a different player is number three. Additionally, Ludvig Aberg from Sweden and Max Homa from the USA have risen to the seventh and ninth positions respectively.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler firmly at the top, Schauffele now in top 3

Scottie Scheffler continues to hold the top spot in the World Golf Rankings this week, following his commanding win at the Masters Tournament 2024. Xander Schauffele, also from the United States, has moved up two places to third in the rankings after finishing 8th place at this weekends Masters Tournament.

The World Golf-Ranking: Top 10 sees shifts

The dynamics within the top ten rankings see some shifts; Wyndham Clark has dropped from fourth to fifth, indicating a slight dip in his recent performance. Conversely, Max Homa has advanced from eleventh to ninth, demonstrating positive momentum in his game.

Further down the list, Brian Harman experienced a minor setback, moving from eighth to tenth, as well as Patrick Cantlay, who moved on down to the vacated eight spot.

Movements from non-US players

Amid these shifts, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy steadfastly holds the second spot. Spain’s Jon Rahm, last year’s Masters tournament champion, has faced a slight decline, moving from third to fourth, which also marks the first shift in the Top 3 since the end of July in 2023.

Notable mentions include Viktor Hovland, who remains solid at sixth, and Ludvig Aberg, whose commendable performance at Augusta has boosted him from ninth to seventh.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler at the top and Top US Players

Scottie Scheffler maintained his lead in the World Golf Ranking as the top American and overall number one, showcasing stability at the pinnacle. Conversely, Wyndham Clark remains the fourth-ranked American golfer with no movement from his previous fourth place in the World Golf Ranking.

Xander Schauffele, another prominent American in golf, holds his position at fifth, indicating a steady performance among the elite. Meanwhile, Patrick Cantlay, ranked seventh, and Brian Harman, situated at eighth, retain their previous standings, reflecting a continuous display of solid golf without advancements in the ranking.

Dynamics in the US Golf Scene

Number eleven, Max Homa, experienced a minor slide, reflecting a slight negative shift in his status within the World Golf Ranking, leaving the top 10. Cameron Young lost one rank aswell and is now at fourteenth. Sahith Theegala at fifteenth have not seen any ranking changes this week. Keegan Bradley, now ranked sixteenth, has climbed two spots, signaling a positive development in his standing. The most remarkable improvement among the highlighted American players comes from Russell Henley, who vaulted from twenty-third to seventeenth, marking a significant upward trend in his World Golf Ranking.

Fluctuations in the Top 10

While the top three with Rory McIlroy on second and Jon Rahm on third hold steady, the remainder of the top 10 exhibits some shifts. Matt Fitzpatrick, the only player within this range to improve his standing, leapt from eleventh to tenth in the World Golf Ranking. This progress demonstrates his positive momentum as he moves into the elite group. On the other hand, the rest of the field within the top ten maintained their rankings, preempting any dramatic changes and prolonging the battle for supremacy in the tours ahead.

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World Golf Ranking Update: Matt Fitzpatrick is back in the top 10

The latest World Golf Ranking release continues to see Scottie Scheffler from the USA holding the top spot. Closely following him is Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy in second place, maintaining his position from the previous week. The World Golf Ranking features prominent British players with Matt Fitzpatrick from England making positive strides, moving up one spot to the 10th position. Tommy Fleetwood, another English golfer, is currently ranked 13th, one rank lower than last week.

Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose, both hailing from England, experienced a dip in the World Golf Ranking. Hatton dropped two places to 19th, while Rose fell two spots to 58th. Robert MacIntyre from Scotland is now ranked 80th, a one-place drop from the previous ranking.

Analyzing the World Golf Ranking within the top 10, Jon Rahm of Spain remains at the 3rd spot with Americans Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele holding onto the 4th and 5th places respectively. Viktor Hovland from Norway maintains the 6th position, followed by Patrick Cantlay and Brian Harman of the USA who retain their 7th and 8th spots. Rounding out the ninth position is Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg. Among the notable shifts, Hideki Matsuyama of Japan has ascended two spots, landing at 12th in the World Golf Ranking. This shift highlights the ongoing competitiveness and dynamism within the sport’s elite echelon. The World Golf Ranking continues to provide a benchmark for golfers’ performance globally, reflecting their recent achievements and form in professional golf tournaments.

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Guy Kinnings Takes Over as European Tour Group CEO

Guy Kinnings officially begins his new role as the European Tour Group’s Chief Executive Officer today, Tuesday April 2, 2024. 

Kinnings, who succeeds Keith Pelley, has been the European Tour Group’s Deputy CEO, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director – Ryder Cup since 2018, and now becomes only the fifth person in the CEO position since the Tour was established in 1972. 

Guy Kinnings: “A shift in our sport to a more global mindset”

He said: “Today is a very proud day for me and my family. It is a real privilege to become the Chief Executive of the European Tour Group and it is a responsibility I do not take lightly. 

“Our Tour has such a wonderful history, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to help shape the next exciting phase in its evolution. 

“I have been working closely with our players, our Board, our partners and our staff over the past six years and I feel we have a great opportunity to look forward and to focus on unity and alignment in the game. There has been a shift in our sport to a more global mindset and that is something, as golf’s global Tour, that we welcome. 

“We have a widely recognised international footprint, stemming from 50 years of building relationships and staging tournaments in many different countries and continents and this allows us to appeal to golf fans from a wide variety of different backgrounds and demographics. We very much look forward to continuing that.”

Eric Nicoli, Chairman of the European Tour Group, said: “This is a hugely significant day for the European Tour Group as a whole and on behalf of the entire Board, I am delighted to welcome Guy to the role of CEO.

“He is vastly experienced, is hugely respected throughout the golf industry and has strong relationships right across our sport. Our deliberate and purposeful succession planning will ensure a seamless transition in our leadership at this pivotal time in the evolution of the men’s professional game.

“We are looking forward to working closely with Guy to take advantage of the opportunities that await us, and to take our Tour to even greater heights on behalf of the entirety of our membership.”

Ryder Cup and Strategic Alliance as previous accomplishments

Kinnings has been an influential figure in golf for more than three decades. A law graduate from University of Oxford, he left Freshfields law firm to join IMG’s legal team in London in 1989 and moved to its golf division in 1991 where he worked with some of the world’s leading players in the professional game. 

He went on to become IMG’s Senior International Vice President and Global Head of Golf, leading the company’s worldwide golf business comprising both clients and events, as well as managing its key relationships with all governing bodies and brands involved with the sport. 

He joined the European Tour Group prior to the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France and as Executive Director – Ryder Cup, he has overseen the growth of the biennial contest’s Worldwide Partner programme. 

Kinnings also had overall responsibility for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome – the most successful edition to be staged in Europe – as Luke Donald’s European Team defeated the United States 16½-11½ at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. 

As Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Commercial Officer, he also oversaw the growth of the Tour’s commercial operation.  

Alongside the Board and the Executive Leadership Team, he helped to secure the Strategic Alliance with the PGA TOUR in 2020 which has helped grow the DP World Tour prize funds to record levels. He was also central to the ground-breaking agreement for DP World to become the title partner of the main Tour at the start of the 2022 season.  

Kinnings becomes the fifth Chief Executive of the European Tour Group, following John Jacobs (1972-1975), Ken Schofield (1975 – 2004), George O’Grady (2005-2015) and Keith Pelley (2015-2024).

(Text: European Tour Group)

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Race to Dubai: Tommy Fleetwood leads English presence

The DP World Tour season continues to gather pace, with numerous tournaments already completed. In the latest event, Shane Lowry emerged victorious, securing his position among the top contenders. Rory McIlroy currently leads the pack in the Race to Dubai rankings, with an impressive performance throughout the season. As part of the United Kingdom’s contribution to the sport, there are currently 20 English players holding spots in the top 120 of the Race to Dubai rankings.

Top Englishmen Perform in Race to Dubai


Three English players have made significant strides in the Race to Dubai rankings this season. Tommy Fleetwood, with a triumph to his name, currently sits at 16th with 625.6 points after participating in two events. Laurie Canter has gathered 496.25 points from six events and Jordan Smith holds 482.85 points from eight events, with Andy Sullivan following up closely at 24th place.

Fierce Competition at the Top


McIlroy remains the frontrunner in the Race to Dubai, having amassed 1596 points from just two events, including one notable victory. Close on his heels are Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino with 1258.1 points from ten events including a win, and Sweden’s Jesper Svensson who has collected 1160.34 points also from ten tournaments and one win. Adrian Meronk from Poland, with 1023.4 points from four events and Chile’s Joaquin Niemann with 966.73 points from three events, also claiming a win, round out the top five.

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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