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FedExCup Leaders: Scheffler Expands Lead – Aberg Enters Top-5

Scottie Scheffler at the Masters Tournament 2024, leads the FedEcCup following his success. (Image: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler at the Masters Tournament 2024, leads the FedEcCup following his success. (Image: Getty)

As the PGA Tour season progresses,  a few big tournaments have already concluded, leading up to the most recent spectacle, the Masters Tournament. On the hallowed grounds of Augusta National, it was Scottie Schefler who captured the victory, adding another chapter to his illustrious career and demonstrating a remarkable consistency with leading the ranking with 3,943 points accrued over 9 events, which includes 3 victories and an impressive 8 top-ten finishes. Notably, 57 American players have etched their names among the top 100 of the FedExCup rankings.

FedExCup Spotlight: Scheffler remains unbeatable

The two leading USA players in the FedExCup rankings are Scottie Scheffler at the top with 3,943 points and Wyndham Clark holding the second spot among Americans with 1,854 points, garnered from 9 events, including 1 victory and 3 top-ten finishes. Their performances have established them as formidable forces on the PGA Tour this season, with Scheffler particularly standing out as the frontrunner in the race for the FedExCup.

FedExCup’s Finest: Top-5 Players Commanding the Rankings

The FedExCup rankings are not just about Scheffler’s dominance. Xander Schauffele (USA), holding the 3rd spot, has demonstrated his prowess with consistent play leading to 7 top-ten finishes across 9 events. Trailing just behind are Ludvig Åberg from Sweden and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, holding the 4th and 5th positions respectively. While Åberg has participated in 9 events with 4 top-ten placements, Matsuyama has already claimed victory once in his 10 starts this season, solidifying their standings among the elite in the FedExCup rankings.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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FedExCup Update: Scheffler Tops, Fleetwood Almost Top 30

Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood at the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood at the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)

As the PGA Tour’s season progresses, a notable total of tournaments have already been played thus far. The Masters Tournament, the most recent event, concluded with Scottie Scheffler emerging as the victor. With his second green jackett Scottie Scheffler secures his leads of FedExCup rankings, showcasing exceptional form throughout the season and at last weeks major. With six English players ranking among the top 100, the competition is as fierce as ever.

Key Movers in the FedExCup Rankings

Among the English contingent, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are the top performers in the FedExCup standings. Fitzpatrick, with a current rank of 29, has a tally of 652 points and has participated in 10 events without registering a victory this season. However, his consistent play has resulted in two top-10 finishes. Fleetwood, on the other hand, stands at rank 31 with 627 points. His season so far includes seven events and mirrors Fitzpatrick’s performance with three top-10 finishes but no victories, the lates a T3 finish at the Masters.

Top 5 FedExCup Leaders’ Spotlight

Scottie Scheffler remains the man to beat at the peak of the FedExCup rankings, with an impressive portfolio that includes three victories and eight top-10 finishes across nine events and the Masters 2024, amounting to 3,942 points. Close on his heels is Wyndham Clark at second place, followed by Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Åberg, and Hideki Matsuyama rounding out the top five. These golfers have proven their mettle within a highly competitive field, each participating in at least nine events, with Matsuyama also claiming a tour victory.

How the PGA Tours FedEx Cup works

The FedExCup is the season ranking of the PGA Tour. The top 30 players in the FedExCup ranking are allowed to take part in the PGA Tour’s final play-off tournament at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the PGA Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points earned at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. The winner receives 500 points for winning a normal PGA Tour tournament.

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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Cements His Spot At The Top

The US-player Scottie Scheffler cements his spot at the pinnacle of the World Golf Ranking after the Masters Tournament 2024. (Photos: Getty)

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.

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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

The US-players that make up two thirds of the Top 3 of the World Golf Ranking after the Masters Tournament 2024. (Photos: Getty)

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.

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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. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler. (Photo: Getty)

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.

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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

Matt Fitzpatrick from England. (Photo: Getty)
Matt Fitzpatrick from England. (Photo: Getty)

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.

Hier geht es zur ganzen Golf-Weltrangliste

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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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 4 of the Valero Texas Open

Akshay Bhatia with the trophy. (Photo: Getty)
Akshay Bhatia with the trophy. (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Tour continued its schedule with the Valero Texas Open, hosted in San Antonio, Texas, USA, on the challenging TPC San Antonio Oaks Course. The tournament attracted a large number of participants and was in full swing with round 4 being played.

On the leaderboard, Akshay Bhatia, Denny McCarthy, Rory McIlroy, Russell Henley, and Adam Schenk and Brendon Todd emerged as the top six players. After the fourth round, Bhatia and McCarthy were tied for the first position, both with a total score of -20. McIlroy held the third spot with a total score of -11, followed by Henley with -10, and Schenk and Todd at -9.

During the fourth round, Denny McCarthy had an impressive daily score of -9, making him one of the top performers of the day. Other commendable performances of the day came from Akshay Bhatia and Rory McIlroy, who showcased their skills with daily scores of -5 and -6, respectively. McCarthy forced a play-off against Akshay Bhatia, but lost it, allowing Bhatia to celebrate the victory.

One of the main highlights of the tournament was the significant prize money of $9,200,000, which has been a motivating factor for the players.

Finally, it would be incomplete if we didn’t mention the exciting “Valero Texas Open Highlights” video. It is a clear snapshot of the events of round 4, capturing the key moments and bringing together the “PGA Tour Highlights”.

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Valero Texas Open: The PGA Tour round 4 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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PGA Tour Live Blog: Akshay Bhatia wins after a thriller, Rory McIlroy third

Akshay Bhatia. (Photo: Getty)
Akshay Bhatia. (Photo: Getty)

Valero Texas Open 2024 Live Scores

The Valero Texas Open in the season 2024 is being played in San Antonio, Texas, United States of America at the TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course). The tournament starts at the Thursday, 4th of April and ends at the Sunday, 7th of April 2024.
The Valero Texas Open is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $9,200,000.
The course for the tournament at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) plays at Par 72.

After his victory in Houston, Stephan Jäger is taking a short break before the US Masters. Rory McIlroy, Brian Harman, Tommy Fleetwood & Co. are already warming up for the Major.

Bhatia leads after the second round

The stars of the PGA Tour can fine-tune their final tournament form for the first major of the year at the Valero Texas Open. Ahead of the start of the US Masters, players who are not competing in Augusta in particular showed their form on Thursday. American Akshay Bhatia is in the lead (-15), followed by his compatriots Denny McCarthy (-11) and Brendon Todd (-8).

PGA Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the PGA Tour live. Alongside the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), the PGA Tour is the world’s largest tournament series in men’s professional golf. The tour attracts prize money that is just as high as the level of the international elite that comes together at quite a few of the tournaments. The annual highlights of the season are the four major tournaments (co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour), the Players Championship and the final FedExCup playoffs, which conclude the season every year. Signature events were created for this purpose. These include the three FedExCup playoff tournaments, The Sentry, the invitational tournaments (Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational and Memorial Tournament) and four other tournaments, which can change annually.

The PGA Tour has gained its importance primarily through its ability to retain top players through the attractiveness of the tournaments and the size of the prize money, which has risen steadily in recent years. The FedExCup is the American equivalent of the European Race to Dubai, with players collecting points throughout the season until the FedExCup winner is crowned in three tournaments in August. The FedExCup playoffs consist of three tournaments: the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the BMW Championship and the final Tour Championship. The winner of the Tour Championship also becomes the winner of the FedEx Cup and secures the record jackpot of 25 million US dollars.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 3 of the Valero Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 06: Akshay Bhatia of the United States plays his tee shot on the 4th hole during the third round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on April 06, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Getty Images)

The third round of the PGA Tour event, Valero Texas Open, which takes place at the TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) located in San Antonio, Texas, USA has come to an end. Emerging as the leader after round three was Akshay Bhatia of the USA, with a total score of 15 under par. Following Bhatia, is American Denny McCarthy with a total score of 11 und par. Positioned third on the leaderboard is Brendon Todd of the USA, who ended the day with a total score of -8. Tying for the fourth and fifth spots were Hideki Matsuyama of Japan and Russell Henley of the USA, both securing a total score of 7 under par.

Exceptional daily scores were delivered by Hideki Matsuyama and Alex Noren of Sweden, each carding a round of -6. These commendable performers put in a compelling show of skills, showcasing some of the day’s best golf.

A grand total of $9,200,000 in prizemoney is up for grabs in this PGA Tour tournament, offering a lucrative reward to those who can best navigate the intricacies of the TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course).

PGA Tour Highlights in the video accompany this article, featuring a compilation of standout moments from this challenging round.

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Valero Texas Open: The PGA Tour round 3 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the Valero Texas Open

Akshay Bhatia in Texas. (Photo: Getty)
Akshay Bhatia in Texas. (Photo: Getty)

The round two of Valero Texas Open, one of the events in the PGA Tour, took place at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

At the top of the Leaderboard, Akshay Bhatia from the USA secured the first position with a total score of -11 and a daily score of -2. In the tied second position, Brendon Todd, Russell Henley, and Denny McCarthy, all from the USA, stood with a total score of -6. While Todd had a daily score of Even Par, Henley and McCarthy performed slightly better with daily scores of -3 and -2 respectively. This resulted in a total score for all three players of -6 under par. Securing the fifth position is Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland. Despite his daily score of -2, McIlroy’s total score stands at -5 under par.

An impressive sum of $9,200,000 is to be won as tournament prize money. The video attached is a compilation of the Valero Texas Open highlights from round two.

Golf tournaments like this one end after four rounds, gearing up for exciting conclusions in the coming rounds. The action doesn’t stop here, as the race continues towards the concluding rounds and ultimately, to the crowning of the champion. All eyes are now on the upcoming round three and ultimately the final round – four, where the winner of the Valero Texas Open will be declared.

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Valero Texas Open: The PGA Tour round 2 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.