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Guy Kinnings Takes Over as European Tour Group CEO

Guy Kinnings takes over as European Tour Group CEO. (Photo: Getty)
Guy Kinnings takes over as European Tour Group CEO. (Photo: Getty)

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

Remains the best English player in the Race to Dubai Rankings: Tommy Fleetwood. (Image: Getty)
Remains the best English player in the Race to Dubai Rankings: Tommy Fleetwood. (Image: Getty)

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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Race to Dubai: Johannes Veerman closes up on Jordan Gumberg

Placing in the top 30 of the Race to Dubai Rankings: Johannes Veerman and Jordan Gumberg. (Images: Getty)
Placing in the top 30 of the Race to Dubai Rankings: Johannes Veerman and Jordan Gumberg. (Images: Getty)

As the DP World Tour advances the Race to Dubai rankings have also experienced significant movements. The latest to clinch victory in the series was Rory McIlroy, who emerges as the current leader in the standings. This season has seen a total of three American golfers making their way into the top 100 of the Race to Dubai rankings.

Top American Contenders in the Race to Dubai


The American presence on the DP World Tour is undeniable, with golfers like Jordan Gumberg (19th), Johannes Veerman (22nd), and Sean Crocker (84th) fighting for supremacy. These top US players participated in 7 to 9 events this season, with Gumberg proudly owning a victory to his name.

Dominance at the Top of the Race to Dubai


The fierce competition at the top of the Race to Dubai is led by none other than Rory McIlroy, whose stellar performances throughout the season place him in the pole position. Accompanying him in the top echelons are Rikuya Hoshino, Jesper Svensson, Adrian Meronk, and Joaquin Niemann, each with impressive point tallies and respective victories in the season’s events.

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 on top

No motion at the top: This week's World Golf Ranking standings. (Image: Getty)
No motion at the top: This week's World Golf Ranking standings. (Image: Getty)

In the current World Golf Ranking, two American players hold prominence at the top. Scottie Scheffler remains steadfast at the number one position, with no movement from the previous week. At number four, Wyndham Clark maintains his standing, also without change.

To the Official World Golf Ranking

Continuing with the American presence in the upper echelons of the World Golf Ranking, Xander Schauffele holds the fifth position, followed by Patrick Cantlay and Brian Harman at seventh and eighth, respectively. Max Homa completes the top five American players by sitting at the tenth spot. In the World Golf Ranking, notable stability at the very top can be observed. Alongside Scheffler, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains the second spot, while Spain’s Jon Rahm continues at third. As we look further down the World Golf Ranking, the remainder of the top ten presents a similar picture of stability. Apart from the aforementioned American players, Viktor Hovland of Norway at number six and Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg at number nine maintain their rankings. Matt Fitzpatrick from England keeps his eleventh position in a consistent display relative to last week’s scoring. This week’s first change in the leaderboard rankings regards Collin Morikawa swapping places with Tyrrell Hatton at rank 16 and 17, respectively. 

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, Fitzpatrick Tops UK Players-Ranking

OWGR: Matt Fitzpatrick remains best ranked English player. (Image: Getty)
OWGR: Matt Fitzpatrick remains best ranked English player. (Image: Getty)

In the most recent World Golf Ranking, British players have shown varied movement among the elite of the sport. Matt Fitzpatrick holds the 11th position, maintaining his status from the previous week. Tommy Fleetwood, continuing his consistent performance, also preserves his ranking at 12th. Moving on to the current state of the World Golf Ranking at the top level, the leaderboard remains unchanged. Scottie Scheffler continues his reign at the number one spot, with Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy trailing closely at second place, both securing their rankings from the prior week. Spanish golfer Jon Rahm holds firm in the third position, solidifying the status quo among the leading trio.

To the Official World Golf Ranking

Meanwhile, the following British players experienced shifts in the World Golf Ranking. Tyrrell Hatton, who previously held the 16th rank, has seen a slight decline, falling one position to 17th. On a positive note, Aaron Rai has achieved a notable climb from 81st to 73rd, a stark improvement that highlights his upward trajectory. The remaining British golfers in the top 100 of the World Golf Ranking include Robert MacIntyre and Justin Rose, ranked 79th and 56th respectively. MacIntyre has dropped five places from the previous week, while Rose fell off by three. Exploring the rest of the top 10 in the World Golf Ranking, positions four through 10 have exhibited no movement. American players Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele stay secured at fourth and fifth places respectively. Norway’s Viktor Hovland remains at sixth, followed by Patrick Cantlay of the USA at 7th. Brian Harman, another American, holds the 8th spot. Swedish golfer Ludvig Aberg at 9th and American Max Homa at 10th round out the top ranks, each solidifying their spots in the World Golf Ranking.

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DP World Tour Live Blog: Keita Nakajima wins in India

Keita Nakajima wins on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Keita Nakajima wins on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Hero Indian Open 2024 Live Scores

The Hero Indian Open in the season 2024 is being played in Gurugram, Haryana, India at the DLF Golf & Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 28th of March and ends at the Sunday, 31st of March 2024.
The Hero Indian Open is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of US$2,250,000.
The course for the tournament at DLF Golf & Country Club plays at Par 72.

The DP World Tour is approaching the second part of its Asia Swing, this time in Delhi, India. The tournament will kick off with a strong German contingent, including Yannik Paul and Maximilian Kiefer. The Hero Indian Open will be the second of five events comprising the Asian section as part of the Race to Dubai 2024.

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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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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 4 of the Hero Indian Open

Keita Nakajima from Japan won on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Keita Nakajima from Japan won on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

In the world of professional golf, the action over the weekend focused on the Hero Indian Open, an event on the European Tour. The tournament took place at DLF Golf & Country Club, in Gurugram, Haryana, India. The fourth round of the tournament brought a mix of low scoring and steady play.

After the dust settled, it was Keita Nakajima from Japan who finished first on the leaderboard with a total score of -17, followed closely by Veer Ahlawat of India, Sebastian Söderberg from Sweden, and Johannes Veerman from the USA all tied for second place with a total score of -13. The position of T5 concluded with Gavin Green from Malaysia, Romain Langasque from France, Matteo Manassero from Italy and Jeong weon Ko from France tied at a total score of -12.

The day, however, turned out to be exceptional for a few players, too. The daily score leader was Sebastian Söderberg and Johannes Veerman, both shooting -5 for the day. The third-best daily score was bagged by Jeff Winther from Denmark, recording -4 for round 4.

Competing for a prize fund of US$2,250,000, the golfers showcased their skills, resulting in some impressive plays and jaw-dropping Hero Indian Open Highlights. While these figures convey part of the action, the European Tour Highlights video captures the most memorable moments of the round, from perfectly calculated swings to nail-biting putts.

With the fourth round coming to a close, the players wrapped up another engaging week of golf on the European Tour. As customary in professional golf, the tournament concluded after the fourth round, amassing a mix of challenges, triumphs, and memorable moments for both players and golf enthusiasts.

While the player’s performance is the biggest factor in the outcome of the tournament, the course’s condition, weather and the skill level of the competition also play a significant part. All these features combine to make the European Tour an engaging and unpredictable spectacle.

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Hero Indian Open: The European Tour round 4 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 European 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.

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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 3 of the Hero Indian Open

Hero Indian Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Hero Indian Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)

The third round of the European Tour’s Hero Indian Open concluded, providing golf enthusiasts with a day full of “European Tour Highlights.” The showdown took place at the DLF Golf & Country Club, located in New Delhi, India.

Japan’s Keita Nakajima leads the pack with a “total score” of -18, followed closely by Malaysia’s Gavin Green and France’s Romain Langasque, both tied for the second position with the same “total score” of -14. Matteo Manassero of Italy and French player Jeong Weon Ko wrap up the top five with “total scores” of -13.

The Hero Indian Open comes with a substantial prize fund, totaling US$2,250,000. Such amount set the stakes high for the participants, elevating the level of competition throughout the event.

A compilation video filled with “Hero Indian Open Highlights” provides extended coverage of the tournament’s most thrilling moments. This summary of golfing excellence from round three provides an insight into the competitive atmosphere of the tournament and offers a closer look at the top participant’s performances.

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Hero Indian Open: The European Tour round 4 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 European 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.

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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 1 of the Hero Indian Open

The three leaders after Round 1 (Photo: Getty)
The three leaders after Round 1 (Photo: Getty)

The European Tour has once again delivered an exhilarating round of golf in the Hero Indian Open, which is held at the DLF Golf & Country Club in New Delhi, India. Gathering some of the world’s finest athletes, the $2,250,000 tournament is well underway with the conclusion of round 1.

At the top of the leaderboard, we have three players tied for first place. Joost Luiten from the Netherlands, Matteo Manassero from Italy and Japan’s Keita Nakajima all boast the same total score of -7. In joint fourth place, the competition continues with Sam Bairstow from England, Romain Langasque from France, and Jordan Smith, also from England, each with a total score of -6.

As we eagerly anticipate the subsequent rounds, everyone can enjoy a compilation of the Hero Indian Open highlights and the European Tour highlights showcasing the greatest moments of the tournament so far.

Remember, the conclusion of a golf tournament comes after four rounds – so while we stand at the end of round 1, more gripping golf remains to be played on the European Tour. Stay tuned!

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Hero Indian Open: The European 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 European 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.

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Will Rory McIlroy Play the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth?

Rory McIlroy will tee it up at the DP Word Tours BMW PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy will tee it up at the DP Word Tours BMW PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy will once again tee it up at the BMW PGA Championship from September 17-22 2024, and tickets to see the four-time Major winner at Wentworth Club are on sale here.

The reigning Race to Dubai champion opened his 2024 season with a successful Rolex Series title defence in Dubai, and the Northern Irishman is aiming to further enhance his impressive BMW PGA Championship record.

Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship 2024

With a victory in 2014 and five further top tens – including two runner-up finishes – to his name, the World Number Two will join fellow past champions Ryan Fox, Shane Lowry and Billy Horschel at the iconic Surrey venue this September.

Following a final round 65 to finish in a share of seventh place last season, the 34-year-old went on to inspire Team Europe to a famous 16.5 – 11.5 victory over Team USA at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, delivering four from a possible five points.

McIlroy then ended the year on top of the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex for the fifth time to once again be crowned European Number One.

See Rory McIlroys stats and WITB here

Rory McIlroy: “I’ve always enjoyed playing at the BMW PGA Championship”

“I’ve always enjoyed playing at the BMW PGA Championship, and I’ve had some great results round the West Course in the past,” said the four-time Major Champion. “Wentworth is a place where I would like to add another title.”

The BMW PGA Championship Festival of Golf takes place just outside central London, attracting more than 100,000 spectators each year, with the world class action inside the ropes set to be complemented by live entertainment on the Showstage, and an unrivalled atmosphere in the vibrant Spectator Village.

The G4D TOUR @ BMW PGA Championship will take place at the start of the week, with some of the best golfers with a disability competing for the penultimate G4D Tour title on the iconic West Course on Monday September 16 and Tuesday September 17.


That is followed by the star-studded Wednesday Celebrity Pro-Am which will bring together global celebrities with some of golf’s most famous players in a fun-filled curtain raiser to the main event, the BMW PGA Championship, which tees off on Thursday September 19.

The Rolex Series tournament assumes a key position on the DP World Tour’s 2024 Global Schedule as part of the ‘Back 9’, encompassing nine of the Tour’s most historic tournaments and national opens, running from August to October. It gives members their final opportunities to secure their playing rights for 2025 and also advance to the season-ending ‘DP World Tour Play-Offs’.

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