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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 2 of the Singapore Classic

The Singapore Classic on the European Tour is in full swing at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. The impressive leaderboard is indicative of the high level of competition on the third round of this prestigious tournament with a prize purse of $2,500,000.

At the top of the leaderboard, Freddie Schott from Germany, Andy Sullivan and Richard Mansell, both from England, share the first position with a total score of -9. Close on their heels are French golfer Matthieu Pavon, English player Sam Bairstow, French golfer Romain Langasque, English golfer Paul Waring, and Thai player, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, all standing at T4 with a total score of -8.

The Singapore Classic Highlights wouldn’t be complete without the mention of the venue. Laguna National Golf Resort Club, with its unique layout and challenging fairways, has offered a remarkable setting for the competitors.

As the Singapore Classic continues into round three, anticipation builds for an exhilarating finish to this European Tour event. Only after the final round, the victor of this grand championship will be decidedly announced.

Singapore Classic: The European Tour round 3 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: DP World Tour highlights from round 1 of the Singapore Classic

The DP World Tour is currently hosting the Singapore Classic at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore. This tournament stands out as it enters its first round, with spectators keenly following the unfolding events on the leaderboard.

On the leaderboard, three players: Jordan Smith from England, Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand, and Gavin Green from Malaysia share the top spot, with a total score of -8. Following closely is Ugo Coussaud of France on position four with a total score of -7. Tied at position five are Richard Mansell from England, Andrea Pavan of Italy, Grant Forrest of Scotland, and Freddy Schott from Germany, each registering a total score of -6.

Competitors in the tournament are battling it out for a share of the $2,500,000 prize money.

Singapore Classic: The DP World Tour round 1 highlights

About the DP World 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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Shane Lowry ahead of DP World Tour Appearance: “I’ve Got a Lot of Confidence”

Shane Lowry is aiming to continue his good run of form as he makes his final appearance before the first Major Championship of the year at this week’s Porsche Singapore Classic.

Laguna National Golf Resort Club plays host to the opening event on the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing and the Irishman will tee it up in Singapore for the first time in 12 years as he makes his season bow on the 2024 Race to Dubai.

The 2019 Open Champion and Ryder Cup star arrives in Singapore in a strong vein of form, with last week’s tie for 19th at THE PLAYERS Championship following back-to-back top five finishes and he is now targeting another strong result ahead of next month’s Masters Tournament, the first Major of the year.

Shane Lowry Ahead of DP World Tour Start in Singapore

“I played well the last few weeks, I’ve got a few nice results under my belt, so I’m pretty happy with how things have been going this season so far. I’ve come out pretty good and yeah looking forward to the next few weeks.”

“I think it’s such a long time difference that it doesn’t really matter these days — no problems sleeping last night and might head out today and get some work done and get to know the course a little bit. And hopefully I can get out tomorrow then hopefully I get a good night’s sleep tonight and get out there tomorrow and go after it.

“I’ve got a lot of confidence and feel great about my game coming off the last few weeks so it’ll be nice to continue that on. And then I’ve got a two week break leading into Augusta so you never want to go into a Major off the back of a bad result so there’s a little bit of pressure on me to try and play well this week. But I’ve always got high expectations of myself and I’m hoping to come here and give myself a good chance come Sunday afternoon and hopefully do the business.”

About the Porsche Singapore Classic

Porsche is continuing its long-standing relationship with the DP World Tour by extending its global golf involvement with a new multi-year deal to become Title Partner of the Porsche Singapore Classic, announced earlier this year.

The Porsche Singapore Classic is the first of five events on the Asian Swing, with visits to India, South Korea, Japan and China on the schedule in weeks to come.
(Text by European Tour)

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Brits start in the night

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)

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World-class Golf at Porsche Singapore Classic

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.

World-class golfers at the Singapore Classic

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.

(Text: Porsche)

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World Golf Ranking Update: Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood hold firm

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.

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World Golf Ranking: Wyndham Clarke & Xander Schauffele slowly climbing ranks

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.

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DP World Tour: Marcel Siem and Nick Bachem in the scramble

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

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Race to Dubai: Jordan Gumberg leads American presence

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.

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Race to Dubai: Jordan Smith Makes Huge Step In The Ranking

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.