Englishman Paul Casey will play at the DP World Tour event in Singapore. (Source Getty)
The European Tour continues into the exciting realm of the Singapore Classic tournament. Taking place in the renowned Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore, golfers from all over the world will vie for the grand prize of $2,500,000. The title is currently held by Ockie Strydom. As per the standards of the course, the Par stands at 72.
European Tour Tee Times: The British, Welsh, and Scottish Contingent
The tournament schedule shows the tee times for both Thursday and Friday, which compose the first and the second rounds. Beginning at 07:30 on Thursday, English player Marco Penge will be paired with Lorenzo Scalise from Italy and Andrew Martin from Australia. In the second round on Friday, they will tee off at 12:15.
At 07:45 on Thursday, Matthew Baldwin from England and Scottish player Grant Forrest will open their bid against Sweden’s Simon Forsström. Their group will be next on tee at 12:20 on Friday.
Next up at 08:00 is Matthew Southgate from England, playing with Maximilian Kieffer from Germany and Todd Clements from Sweden, and they will return to the course at 12:45 on Friday.
Subsequently, tee time for England’s Paul Casey, playing with Kiradech Aphibarnrat from Thailand and Matthieu Pavon from France, is at 08:05 on Thursday. Their second round will start at 12:40 on Friday.
Later in the morning at 08:15, Stephen Gallacher from Scotland and England’s Daniel Brown will be alongside Nicolas Colsaerts from Belgium. Their second round tee off will be at 13:20.
Going into Friday, the first group to start at 07:30 includes England’s Alex Fitzpatrick. His morning group comprises Frederic Lacroix from France and Gavin Green from Malaysia.
With the aim to continue the momentum, England’s Sam Bairstow and Callum Shinkwin, paired with Richard Mansell, will tee off at 09:05 for the second round.
(All times are local times for Singapore) (This text was generated with the help of AI)
The first edition of the Porsche Singapore Classic from March 21 to 24 on the DP World Tour promises an extensive golf experience.
From March 21st to 24th, international world-class players and local exceptional golfers will compete for the prestigious title at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club – and for the first Porsche Hole-in-One vehicle ever on the DP World Tour in Asia. The inaugural Porsche Singapore Classic from March presents a diverse event experience featuring world-class golf and special Porsche moments. For the first time, as part of its internationalization of professional golf activities, the sports car manufacturer is actively involved as a title partner in Asia. This allows for an combination of international top players and a brand experience amidst the global metropolis at Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
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To kick off the Asian Swing on the DP World Tour, a high-caliber field of players will battle for the title on the Classic Course. Alongside top stars such as Porsche brand ambassador Paul Casey from England, Irish Major and Ryder Cup winner Shane Lowry, and defending champion Ockie Strydom from South Africa, Matthieu Pavon, ranked third in the season standings on the PGA Tour, will also tee-off at the Porsche Singapore Classic. Following his title at the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour in California earlier this year, the Frenchman is making his debut on the DP World Tour this season. In total, nearly two dozen DP World Tour winners from the past two years, numerous Ryder Cup stars, as well as prominent Asian top players and exceptional golfers from Singapore are on the starting list.
“We are eagerly anticipating the first edition of the Porsche Singapore Classic,” says Deniz Keskin, Head of Brand Management and Partnerships at Porsche AG. “The combination of top-notch golf with world-class players, top stars from Asia, and the opportunity to enjoy exclusive Porsche moments promises a lasting brand experience. This event fits perfectly with the internationalization of our sponsorship strategy and will hopefully leave a lasting impression here in Singapore.”
Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid as Hole-in-One Car for players and visitors
In addition to the tournament prize money totaling $2.5 million, the focus in the high-class competition is also on the first Hole-in-One vehicle from Porsche on the DP World Tour in Asia. The Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, unveiled just this winter, beckons as a prize for an ace during the four tournament days at Hole 17.
However, not only professionals have the chance to win the sports car. One of the highlights on the premises this year is the Porsche Panamera Shootout. Here, visitors can qualify for the chance at the Hole-in-One prize through a Nearest-to-the-Pin competition in the Fan Village. On Sunday after the tournament, the best participants at Hole 17 will compete to win the car with a perfect shot.
The Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. (Source: Porsche)
Porsche Brand Experience at the Singapore Classic
In addition to the Hole-in-One Car and the Porsche Panamera Shootout, golf and sports car fans can look forward to further highlights in collaboration with Porsche Asia Pacific and Porsche Singapore. This includes a vehicle exhibition featuring the Porsche 996 Swan by artist Chris Labrooy as a centerpiece. Furthermore, in Singapore, a fully electric Taycan fleet serves as shuttle vehicles for players. The international relevance of the commitment is also reflected in the interest of Asian markets in the tournament. Porsche customers from the markets of Singapore, Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan will be able to enjoy an exclusive VIP experience.
The electric Porsche Taycan will serve as a players shuttle. (Source: Porsche)
Some of the guests will experience an unforgettable golf day alongside international top golfers on the perfectly prepared course in the Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday before the first round of professionals. This experience will also be enjoyed by Kévin Estre. The French Porsche factory driver, class winner in Le Mans 2018 and recently successful in the Porsche 963 in the first season race of the World Endurance Championship, is a passionate golfer and previously featured alongside Paul Casey in the 9:11 Porsche Podcast. Estre is now looking forward to a new challenge related to his second passion.
Laguna National Golf Resort Club: Challenging Venue
The Laguna National Golf Resort Club with its two 18-hole courses is considered one of the outstanding venues for professional events. Since its opening in 1993, the Classic Course, nicknamed “The Beast,” has been the venue for several tournaments on the world’s leading golf tours. The nearly 6,800-meter Par 72 course is characterized by very narrow and undulating fairways, as well as challenging water hazards and more than 145 bunkers. The DP World Tour returned to Singapore in 2023 after a nine-year hiatus.
In addition to the Porsche attractions, visitors to the Porsche Singapore Classic can enjoy a variety of entertaining activities in the Spectator Village. A wide range of food and beverages is available throughout the day. Even after the game, events are planned on the premises. Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings feature live music, while Friday evening sees the return of the popular Beach Volleyball on the Green, where Beach Volleyball national player Eliza Chong and her teammates provide entertainment with a show match.
The first round of the Porsche Singapore Classic starts on Thursday, March 21st, around 7:30 a.m. Tickets for the tournament are available through the DP World Tour website.
Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood continue to hold firm at their respective positions in the World Golf Rankings. (Photos: Getty)
In the latest update of the World Golf Ranking, Matt Fitzpatrick retains his position as the top British player, holding steady at 11th. Tommy Fleetwood also maintains his position at 13th, indicating a stable level of performance from the previous week. Amongst the European players, Northern Ireland’s McIlroy remains firmly at the top in 2nd place.
A closer look at the World Golf Ranking shows Tyrrell Hatton in 17th place, down from 16th last week. Such a movement, however small, can have implications in terms of seeding and qualification for upcoming prestigious tournaments. Other notable British players include Justin Rose in 53rd and Robert MacIntyre in 74th, both of whom have seen no change from their previous positions.
Shane Lowry from Ireland continues to climb the rankings, moving up a further three places to 34th.
Meanwhile, America’s Scottie Scheffler continues to consolidate his reign at the top of the World Golf Ranking. Scheffler’s consistently high performances such as his two consecutive PGA Tour wins the last two weeks have cemented his place as the golfer to beat in the world of golf. Close on his heels are Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy in 2nd and Spain’s Jon Rahm in 3rd. The World Golf Ranking is an ever-changing landscape with golfers such as Wyndham Clark of the USA, who has moved from 5th to 4th, displaying a positive trajectory in his career as he already climbed a place the week before. Meanwhile, fellow American Xander Schauffele is in 5th place, moving up one place from last week.
Norway’s Viktor Hovland, previously ranked 4th, has suffered a slight setback, dropping to 6th. The rest of the top ten includes a mix of golfers who have either maintained their positions or changed places, underlining the ongoing competitiveness at the highest level of the sport. Whether rising or falling, each player’s position in the World Golf Ranking is a snapshot of their current form and the results of their most recent tournament performances.
Wyndham Clarke and Xander Schauffele both climb one place in World Golf Ranking after second-place-tie in The Players Championship. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler of the United States maintains his position at the top of the World Golf Rankings, strengthened by his victory at The Players Championship this weekend.
Following their tie for second place at The Players Championship, Wyndham Clark has improved for the second week in a row, moving up one place from fifth to fourth, as has fellow American Xander Schauffele, who moves into the now vacant fifth position. Max Homa, however, has suffered a setback, dropping two places to tenth. Patrick Cantlay and Brian Harman are seventh and eighth respectively in the World Golf Ranking.
In the top three of the World Golf Ranking, Spain’s Jon Rahm remains in third place, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is unchanged in second, while Scheffler remains at the top, consolidating his status as the figurehead of the game. Scheffler’s consistent high-level performances have solidified his place as the golfer to beat in the world of golf.
In fourth to tenth place, Norway’s Viktor Hovland has dropped from fourth to sixth. On the other hand, Ludvig Aberg of Sweden has moved up from tenth to ninth place.
The remaining top ten includes a mix of golfers who either held their ground or changed positions, underscoring the ongoing competitiveness at the highest echelons of the sport. Whether climbing or descending, each player’s position in the World Golf Ranking is a snapshot of their current form and the outcomes from their recent tournament performances.
Nick Bachem and Marcel Siem vs. Pablo Larrazábal and Guido Migliozzi. (Photo: DP World Tour)
Week after week, the stars of the DP World Tour play against the competition in the individual rankings of the tournaments. However, the tour also regularly pits its players against each other in various challenges outside of tournaments. For example, Marcel Siem and Nick Bachem recently competed together against Spaniard Pablo Larrazábal and Italian Guido Migliozzi in a scramble format.
In addition to first-class entertainment with plenty of emotion and numerous jokes, the four of them also offered a hot match with very good golf at the Dubai Creek Resort. See for yourself which team won the match.
Video: The stars of the DP World Tour in a scramble
Race to Dubai: Jordan Gumberg pushes for the top 10. (Image: Getty)
With the current season already several tournaments in, the last event on the DP World Tour hinted at the rising standards of competition.
Jordan Gumberg is America’s best
The chase for the coveted Race to Dubai title sees three American golfers positioning themselves in the rankings’ top 70. Jordan Gumberg sits at the forefront of this trident, currently occupying the 17th spot with 523.7 points from just six events, including a remarkable victory that highlights his season thus far. His compatriots Johannes Veerman and Sean Crocker follow suit, finding themselves at the 49th and 70th places respectively.
Rory McIlroy still maintains his lead, sitting comfortably at the pole position with a total of 1596 points after his most recent triumph. Followed by Japanese Rikuya Hoshino with 1244 points, Adrian Meronk with just over 1000 points, Joaquin Niemann, and Thriston Lawrence who finished second at the Jonsson Workwear Open.
How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works
The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World 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.
Race to Dubai: Jordan Smith takes big step in the Ranking. (Image: Getty)
As the season advances, the leaderboard of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai has shifted, with Rory McIlroy still dominating the standings. Sitting comfortably at the top, McIlroy leads with 1596 points after just two events, including a notable victory. Not to be overlooked, 21 English players have cemented their places within the top 120.
Tommy Fleetwood on top, Jordan Smith pushes forward
The charge of English golfers is led by Tommy Fleetwood, who is currently ranked 14th with an impressive 625.6 points from two events and one victory to his name. Laurie Canter follows, positioned at 18th with 479.15 points over five tournaments, though he’s yet to secure a win this season. Rounding out the top three for England, Jordan Smith climbs to the 26th spot, with his tied second place at the Jonsson Workwear Open.
The Race to Dubai is witnessing a fierce battle at the top, with Rory McIlroy setting the pace, but the competition is tight. Close behind him is Rikuya Hoshino from Japan, holding the 2nd spot with 1244.3 points from nine tournaments, alongside a win. Polish golfer Adrian Meronk occupies the 3rd position with 1023.4 points from four appearances. Not far off, Joaquin Niemann of Chile finds himself in 4th place with 966.73 points and a single victory from three events. Thriston Lawrence, originating from South Africa, rounds off the top 5 with 783.01 points earned in ten tournaments.
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.
Wyndham Clarks makes somes important steps within the OWGR after his second place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo: Getty
Scottie Scheffler maintains his lead in the World Golf Ranking following another week at the pinnacle. The consistency of his performance cements his status as the top American golfer and the world number one. Wyndham Clark made a significant gain, ascending two spots to rank fifth, marking a positive shift in the World Golf Ranking for the American player. Other notable American golfers, including Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, and Max Homa, experienced a status quo or a slight drop in ranking, placing them at sixth, seventh, and eighth respectively. Brian Harman rose one position, securing the ninth place, and exhibiting incremental progress in the ranking.
Continuing with the American golfers, Keegan Bradley, Jordan Spieth, and Collin Morikawa occupy the 13th to 15th places, with Bradley improving his standing by two slots in the World Golf Ranking. While Spieth saw no change, Morikawa slipped in the rankings, suggesting mixed outcomes for the American contingent. Onto the top three in the World Golf Ranking, Jon Rahm of Spain holds the third position, right behind Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy who remains in second place. Both athletes continue their pursuit of the summit, yet have not made movements in the ranking recently. As the World Golf Ranking evolves, players within the top ten aim to solidify or improve their positions. Viktor Hovland from Norway stands at fourth, separated by the leading trio only by marginal points. Emerging Swedish golfer Ludvig Aberg rounds out the top ten, moving up one place to take the tenth spot. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick just misses the top ten, falling to 11th.
Shane Lowry gains some places with his performance at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo: Getty)
In the current World Golf Ranking, the spotlight falls on Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, maintaining his 2nd position, manifesting stability at the apex of the rankings. English golfer, Matt Fitzpatrick, holds the 11th spot, a slight descent from his previous 9th rank, denoting a minor setback.
Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton, both from England, occupy the 12th and 16th positions respectively, indicating no change for Fleetwood but a climb for Hatton, who was 17th last week. In a notable downturn, Justin Rose from England fell to 51st from 48th. Shane Lowry of Ireland demonstrated a significant leap, landing at 37th, gaining from the prior 54th rank.
Update on British, Welsh, and Scottish Players
The recent World Golf Ranking also depicts Robert MacIntyre from Scotland at 70th, experiencing no movement, while Welsh golfer, Jamie Donaldson, is not in the top ranking positions. Aaron Rai, another English golfer teetered downward to 79th from 78th, Jordan Smith improved to 86th from 96th, and Ewen Ferguson from Scotland climbed from 121st to 119th, which are considered minimal changes.
Top Three in Global Rankings
As for the international scene, Scottie Scheffler of the USA remains at the pinnacle, entrenched as the world number one. Jon Rahm from Spain continues to hold the 3rd place firmly, ensuing behind McIlroy. The uppermost echelon of the rankings thus remains unchanged this week.
Movements in Top 10 Players
Looking further down, the World Golf Ranking reveals Viktor Hovland from Norway staying at 4th. However, Americans made notable advances: Wyndham Clark ascended from 7th to 5th, while Brian Harman inched upwards to 9th from 10th. Ludvig Aberg from Sweden also gained ground, stepping up from 11th to 10th. Meanwhile, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, both from the USA, saw demotions to 6th and 7th places respectively, hinting at minor shifts in the upper rung of the rankings.
Matteo Manassero is the winner of the Jonsson Workwear Open 2024 (Pho
Jonsson Workwear Open 2024 Live Scores
The Jonsson Workwear Open in the season 2024 is being played in Evendale, South Afrika at the Glendower Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 7th of March and ends at the Sunday, 10th of March 2024.
The Jonsson Workwear Open is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $1,500,000.
The course for the tournament at Glendower Golf Club plays at Par 72.
The DP World Tour ends its International Swing in South Africa with the Jonsson Workwear Open 2024. The tour continues at the end of March with the Asian Swing in Singapore.
European 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.
