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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.

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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.

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Can Scottie Scheffler Get The Grand Slam?

Does Scottie Scheffler have what it takes to win a Grand Slam? (Source: Getty)
Does Scottie Scheffler have what it takes to win a Grand Slam? (Source: Getty)

In 119 PGA Tour events, Scottie Scheffler has made the cut an incredible 100 times, finished in the top 10 50 times and won a total of eight times on tour. These include victories at prestigious tournaments such as the WM Phoenix Open, the Players Championship and even the Masters. Scheffler has collected over 54 million dollars in prize money to date and, at the age of 27, is already one of the best golfers of his generation. But does the world number one also have what it takes to achieve a career Grand Slam?

Scottie Schefflers magical PGA Tour journey

Scottie Scheffler joined the PGA Tour in 2018 and shook up the tour just one year later. In the 2019/2020 season, Scheffler already achieved seven top 10 finishes in 23 events and showed his terrific skills on the golf course. His breakthrough finally came just one year later when he earned his first runner-up on the PGA Tour at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play and advanced to the Tour Championship for the second consecutive season, finishing the season No. 22 in the FedExCup standings. Recorded eight top-10s, one more than his total from his rookie season, made the cut in 24 of 29 starts. Following the Tour Championship, he even was selected as a captain’s pick to represent the United States at the Ryder Cup, marking his first appearance at the event.

In the following two years Scottie Scheffler began to show that he is going to be one of the best golfers who has ever played on Tour. Scheffler won the Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour Player of the Year of the 2021/20222 season. Furthermore he earned his first four PGA Tour titles in a span of only six starts, including his first major championship title, winning the WM Phoenix Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational, World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play and the Masters Tournament. After this incredible achievement he moved to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time in his career following his third victory (March 27), becoming the 25th player in the OWGR era to reach the No. 1 position. He moved on to winning multiple times again the following season and breaking a couple of records.

2024 and grand slam hopes

In the 2024 Scottie Scheffler so far kep up his amazing golf. He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational and clinched the title at the Players Championship for the scond year in a row. Now, as the major season awaits, Scheffler is one of the absolute top favorites in all major tournaments. The exceptional golfer must even be expected to win the grand slam. Nevertheless it is certain that Scheffler is one of the hottest contenders alongside Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy to join the select circle of career grand slam winners.

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Can Jon Rahm and other LIV Players start at the Masters?

Jon Rahm and many other LIV Players have managed to win at the Masters. Can one of the 13 LIV Golfers clinch the title this year at Augusta? (Source: Getty)
Jon Rahm and many other LIV Players have managed to win at the Masters. Can one of the 13 LIV Golfers clinch the title this year at Augusta? (Source: Getty)

The Masters is drawing ever closer and many players are among the big favorites. In addition to the superstars of the PGA Tour such as Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth, some players from the rival LIV Tour are also laying claim to the title. These include former Masters Winners Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia or Dustin Johnson. Find out here why the LIV Stars are allowed to compete and what chances they have.

Jon Rahm and Co.: 13 LIV Players to start at the Masters Tournament

LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia has sent a clear message to the rest of the field: Those from the Saudi-backed circuit are “coming for that Green Jacket”. Garcia, one of the 13 players from the LIV Golf League set to tee it up at The Masters from April 11-14, has already secured a lifelong exemption to the event after his dramatic playoff victory at Augusta National in 2017.

Also returning as defending champion is Jon Rahm, who clinched victory last year with a four-shot lead over fellow LIV Golf League members Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka, the latter of whom went on to win the PGA Championship the following month. The roster of LIV Players vying for the coveted Green Jacket reads like a who’s who of golf: Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, and Charl Schwartzel, all former recipients of the esteemed jacket and therefore holders of lifelong exemptions at the Masters, alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith, who qualified as recent winners of a different major.

But there are also fresh faces ready to make their mark. Tyrrell Hatton earned his spot after qualifying for the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship last August. Adrian Meronk secured his place by finishing 2023 inside the world’s top 50. Joaquin Niemann accepted a special invitation following three top-five finishes on the DP World Tour.

Rahm believes that a LIV Player can clinch the title at the Masters

With 88 players set to feature at The Masters and one final spot available to the winner of the Valero Texas Open, just over 14 percent of the major field will hail from the LIV Golf League.

Golf pundit Nick Dougherty believes Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy will be among the contenders vying for the Green Jacket in Augusta, with hopes resting on McIlroy to complete a career grand slam and etch his name into history. “There is quite a few major champions in LIV and there is a few that are major champion quality golfers,” defending champion Jon Rahm said. “So just pure numbers, if you go with math, wouldn’t be the highest, but I’m confident that one of us can get it done this year.”

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the Valero Texas Open

Watch the highlights of the first round of the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open. (Source: Getty)
Watch the highlights of the first round of the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour takes us to San Antonio, Texas, for the Valero Texas Open. Held on the renowned Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio, one of the highlights of this tournament is the $9,200,000 prize money on offer.

The leaderboard after round 1

The top of the leaderboard after round one is populated by notable names in the golf world. In the lead is Akshay Bhatia from the USA with an impressive total score of -9. Close behind, tied for second position, are Brendon Todd and Justin Lower, both also from the USA, each with a total score of -6. Occupying the joint fourth position are Austin Eckroat, Denny McCarthy and Max Homa, again from the USA, who both achieved a total score of -4.

As we approach the second round, spectators and fans keenly await the highlights of the PGA Tour, which promises intense golf action. These Valero Texas Open highlights will surely feature the best shots, plays, and moments of the round. The tournament, which concludes after four rounds, continues to attract golf enthusiasts and casual viewers alike with its competitive leaderboard and the players’ outstanding skill showcases. Despite the competitive nature of the players and the high stakes, the focus remains squarely on the action on the course.

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Valero Texas Open: The PGA Tour round 1 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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Justin Thomas And His Caddie Part Ways Before The Masters

Justin Thomas has announced that his caddie and him are parting ways. (Image: Getty)
Justin Thomas has announced that his caddie and him are parting ways. (Image: Getty)

A little over a week before the Masters in Augusta, Justin Thomas has now announced his split from his caddie Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay. Who will stand on the side of the 30-year-old from now on is not yet known.

End of Collaboration between Justin Thomas and Jim Mackay

As Justin Thomas has announced, the collaboration between him and his caddie Jim Mackay has come to an end. Their three-year-partnership marked a quite successful period for the 58-year-old caddie alongside the former world number one. In 2022, Thomas secured his second major title at the PGA Championship after 2017. “The things we’ve been able to accomplish together – the PGA Championship in 2022, the Presidents Cup, the Ryder Cups were all unforgettable experiences,” writes Thomas via Instagram. However, after Thomas failed to win a PGA Tour title in 2023 for the first time since 2015, it was perhaps time for a change for the American. Although Justin Thomas achieved four top-12 finishes in his first five tournament appearances this year, he recently missed the cut at the prestigious Players Championship in Sawgrass.

Jim Mackay: One of the most experienced caddies on the Tour

Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay is one of the most successful caddies on the PGA Tour and is known to golf fans primarily for his long-standing partnership with Phil Mickelson. The partnership with the five-time major champion lasted a total of 25 years, ending in 2017. “While incredibly difficult for me to say, Bones and I have parted ways. I’m going to be forever thankful for him joining me on the bag in 2021,” explains Justin Thomas. “His wisdom on and off the course has been a blessing during a tough stretch of my career and he was there every step of the way. I know there are great things coming for both of us down the road. I wish him the best of luck and will always count him and his family amongst my friends,” Thomas adds.