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PGA Tour Tee Times: Scott Gutschewski at the Black Desert Championship

PGA Tour Tee Times: Scott Gutschewski plays at the Black Desert Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The Black Desert Championship, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at the Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah, USA. With a par of 71, this tournament offers a prize purse of $7,500,000. Fans can follow the live broadcast on Sky from 18:30 on Thursday and Friday, and from 23:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

PGA Tour Tee Times for the Black Desert Championship

Scott Gutschewski, representing the USA, heads into the tournament paired with his compatriot Kevin Streelman and South Korea’s Seonghyeon Kim. They will open their campaign with a tee time of 07:40 in the first round, followed by a midday start at 12:35 for their second round.

Kevin Tway, another American standout, will tee it up alongside Japan’s rising star Ryo Hisatsune and fellow American Jacob Bridgeman. Their first round begins at 07:45, with their second round following at 12:30.

Rico Hoey, also representing the USA, is grouped with compatriots Chandler Phillips and Pierceson Coody. Their first round starts bright and early at 07:51, and they’ll return to the course for round two at 12:46.

Ryan Moore is paired with fellow Americans Patrick Rodgers and Kelly Kraft. Their tee times are set for 07:56 in the first round, followed by a second-round start at 12:41.

Finally, Brice Garnett from the USA will be teeing off alongside Kyoung-Hoon Lee from South Korea and fellow American J.J. Spaun. Their first-round challenge begins at 08:35, followed by their second round at 13:30.

Round Tee Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
1 07:40 Scott Gutschewski (USA) Kevin Streelman (USA) Seonghyeon Kim (KOR)
1 07:45 Kevin Tway (USA) Ryo Hisatsune (JPN) Jacob Bridgeman (USA)
1 07:51 Rico Hoey (USA) Chandler Phillips (USA) Pierceson Coody (USA)
1 07:56 Ryan Moore (USA) Patrick Rodgers (USA) Kelly Kraft (USA)
1 08:35 Brice Garnett (USA) Kyoung-Hoon Lee (KOR) J.J. Spaun (USA)
2 12:35 Scott Gutschewski (USA) Kevin Streelman (USA) Seonghyeon Kim (KOR)
2 12:30 Kevin Tway (USA) Ryo Hisatsune (JPN) Jacob Bridgeman (USA)
2 12:46 Rico Hoey (USA) Chandler Phillips (USA) Pierceson Coody (USA)
2 12:41 Ryan Moore (USA) Patrick Rodgers (USA) Kelly Kraft (USA)
2 13:30 Brice Garnett (USA) Kyoung-Hoon Lee (KOR) J.J. Spaun (USA)
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Viktor Hovland Out for the Rest of the Year Due to Injury

Viktor Hovland at the 2024 Tour Championship. (Source: Getty)
Viktor Hovland at the 2024 Tour Championship. (Source: Getty)

As bunkered.co.uk reports, Viktor Hovland will have to take the rest of the season off due to injury and will not compete in any more tournaments this year. His injury has not been specified and no further details are known. Although he is therefore short of the required minimum number of four DP World Tour tournaments, he will probably not have to worry about losing his tour card thanks to an exemption.

Viktor Hovland 2024 With a Mixed Season

Hovland had already cancelled his participation in the BMW PGA Championship in Wentworth in September. He was last seen at the Tour Championship, the final of the PGA Tour‘s FedEx Cup, which he finished in a tie for twelfth place. He had crowned his successful 2023 season with victory at this tournament.

However, the Norwegian was unable to build on his success in 2024: he went the whole year without a win, missed the cut in three of the four majors and only reached the top 10 in two tournaments, including the PGA Championship.

Due to his injury, the eight-ranked player in the world will no longer be able to compete in the Race to Dubai. He will miss both the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the DP World Tour Championship in November.

Hovland’s Ryder Cup Eligibility Probably Not Jeopardised

For European players, membership of the DP World Tour is a condition of participation in the 2025 Ryder Cup, which can only be maintained by playing at least four tournaments on the DP World Tour. Although Hovland is now unable to play the required number of tournaments due to his injury, this is unlikely to be his undoing: The DP World Tour announced that an exception could be made due to the medical reason and that Hovland would be exempted from the playing obligation.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Zac Blair and Many More at the Sanderson Farms Championship

Zac Blair is set to start at the Sanderson Farms Championship. (Source: Getty)
Zac Blair is set to start at the Sanderson Farms Championship. (Source: Getty)

The Sanderson Farms Championship, part of the PGA Tour, is set to take place at The Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. The event has a total prize pool of $7,600,000. The course is a par 72 and Luke List is the defending champion.

PGA Tour Tee Times for American Players

Zac Blair tees off in the first round on Thursday at 07:05, alongside fellow Americans Taylor Montgomery and Samuel Stevens. Their second round begins on Friday at 11:50.

Maverick McNealy starts the first round at 07:16 on Thursday. He is grouped with Scotland’s Martin Laird and Henrik Norlander from Sweden. His second round is at 12:01 on Friday.

Justin Lower’s tee time is at 07:27 for the first round on Thursday, and he is paired with Cody Gribble and Hayden Buckley, both from the USA. The second round for this group is at 12:12 on Friday.

Trey Mullinax will begin his first round on Thursday at 07:38. He is joined by Americans Davis Riley and Cameron Champ. Their second round is on Friday at 12:23.

Peter Malnati is set to tee off on Thursday at 07:49, playing alongside Stephan Jaeger from Germany and Nick Dunlap from the USA. The group’s second round starts on Friday at 12:34.

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Round Start Time Player 1 Nationality Player 2 Nationality Player 3 Nationality
Round 1 07:05 Zac Blair USA Taylor Montgomery USA Samuel Stevens USA
Round 1 07:16 Maverick McNealy USA Martin Laird SCO Henrik Norlander SWE
Round 1 07:27 Justin Lower USA Cody Gribble USA Hayden Buckley USA
Round 1 07:38 Trey Mullinax USA Davis Riley USA Cameron Champ USA
Round 1 07:49 Peter Malnati USA Stephan Jaeger GER Nick Dunlap USA
Round 2 12:01 Maverick McNealy USA Martin Laird SCO Henrik Norlander SWE
Round 2 12:12 Justin Lower USA Cody Gribble USA Hayden Buckley USA
Round 2 12:23 Trey Mullinax USA Davis Riley USA Cameron Champ USA
Round 2 12:34 Peter Malnati USA Stephan Jaeger GER Nick Dunlap USA
Round 2 11:50 Zac Blair USA Taylor Montgomery USA Samuel Stevens USA
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird at the Sanderson Farms Championship

Martin Laird will tee off at the Sanderson Farms Championship 2024. (Source: Getty)
Martin Laird will tee off at the Sanderson Farms Championship 2024. (Source: Getty)

The upcoming Sanderson Farms Championship takes place in Jackson, Mississippi (USA) at The Country Club of Jackson. The event is part of the PGA Tour and has a par of 72. The prize purse for this tournament is $7,600,000, and the current titleholder is Luke List.

PGA Tour Tee Times

Martin Laird from Scotland will start his first round at 07:16 alongside Henrik Norlander from Sweden and Maverick McNealy from the USA. In the second round, Laird will tee off at 12:01.

Ben Taylor from England tees off in the first round at 08:11, accompanied by Troy Merritt and Joel Dahmen, both from the USA. His second-round start time is scheduled for 12:56.

David Skinns, also from England, begins his first round at 08:33 with Vincent Whaley and Chandler Phillips, both from the USA. Skinns’ second round starts at 13:18.

Seamus Power from Ireland, although not British, is notable here. His first round starts at 12:23 with Adam Schenk and Lee Hodges, both from the USA. He tees off for the second round at 07:38.

View all tee times here
Player Nationality Round 1 Tee Time Round 2 Tee Time Playing Partners
Martin Laird Scotland 07:16 12:01 Henrik Norlander (SWE), Maverick McNealy (USA)
Ben Taylor England 08:11 12:56 Troy Merritt (USA), Joel Dahmen (USA)
David Skinns England 08:33 13:18 Vincent Whaley (USA), Chandler Phillips (USA)
Seamus Power Ireland 12:23 07:38 Adam Schenk (USA), Lee Hodges (USA)
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OWGR: Fleetwood Closes in on Top 10, Rahm Gains Points

Tommy Fleetwood Aims for Top 10 in OWGR. (Photo: Getty)
Tommy Fleetwood Aims for Top 10 in OWGR. (Photo: Getty)

The latest World Golf Ranking presents some notable shifts among British golfers. Rory McIlroy remains the highest-ranked golfer from the UK, holding the 3rd position with no change from last week, and an average point score of 8,64. Tommy Fleetwood, improving his rank from 12th to 11th, remains the second-highest British golfer, with an average point score of 4.25.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

Robert MacIntyre and Other UK Golfers in the World Golf Ranking

Robert MacIntyre from Scotland retains his 16th place, maintaining his position from the previous week with an average point score of 3.76. Aaron Rai, currently ranked 20th, also holds his position from last week, with an average point score of 3.32. Matt Fitzpatrick experienced a slight drop, moving from 28th to 29th in the World Golf Ranking, and holds an average point score of 2.82.

Top 10 in the World Golf Ranking

Scottie Scheffler remains the leader of the World Golf Ranking, sustaining his 1st position. Xander Schauffele follows in the 2nd spot, with no changes from last week. Rory McIlroy, the highest-ranked British player, is in 3rd place. Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, and Wyndham Clark also maintain their positions from last week, ranked 4th, 5th, and 6th, respectively. Hideki Matsuyama holds steady at 7th place. Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, and Bryson DeChambeau complete the Top-10, all retaining their ranks from last week. Behind the Top-10 Jon Rahm notably gains points in the OWGR apart from a major tournament with his second place at the Open de Espana.

Position Player Name Nationality Ranking Last Week Average Points
3 Rory McIlroy NIR 3 8.64
11 Tommy Fleetwood ENG 12 4.25
16 Robert MacIntyre SCO 16 3.76
20 Aaron Rai ENG 20 3.32
29 Matt Fitzpatrick ENG 28 2.81
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Presidents Cup 2024: Team USA Triumphs by a Clear Margin

Team USA won the Presidents Cup against the International Team. (Source: Getty)
Team USA won the Presidents Cup against the International Team. (Source: Getty)

At the Presidents Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada, the US team led by Jim Furyk achieved a convincing 18.5:11.5 victory over the international team. Scottie Scheffler and Co. brought their lead from Saturday into the clubhouse without any major worries in the final individual matches and ultimately secured a clear victory.

Presidents Cup: A strong final day brings the decision

The decisive Sunday began with a certain thrill: despite a 13:7 lead after the pairings on Saturday, the international team could theoretically have caught up with a strong individual performance on the final day. But Furyk relied on his stars and targeted his strongest players to bring about a preliminary decision as early as possible – and his tactics worked. The USA opened the final matchday with Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Russell Henley and Patrick Cantlay in the front positions. It was a conscious decision to demonstrate US dominance early and prevent the possibility of an international comeback. This strategy paid off in full, as the US team took 3.5 out of a possible 5 points from the first five matches. “I have some great leaders on this team and these guys have taken command,” said Furyk as he stood on the 18th green at Royal Montreal. “They’ve taken control of the team.”

Schauffele, who was looking to make amends after a mixed performance at last year’s Ryder Cup in Rome, made a clear statement. He won his match against Australian rookie Min Woo Lee 3&2 and earned the first point of the day for the USA. Russell Henley also secured a dominant 4&3 win against Sungjae Im and left no doubt about his strength in singles play. Patrick Cantlay, who was already regarded as one of the strongest match play players on the US team, won a close duel against Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama with 2&1. Cantlay’s strong putt on the 17th hole gave him the victory and further increased the USA’s lead. Burns fought his way to a hard-fought draw against South Korea’s Si Woo Kim, giving the Americans another half point. Scottie Scheffler, the world number 1, also put in a convincing performance. Although he only secured a draw against the in-form Tom Kim, Scheffler played aggressively and courageously, especially on the back nine, and ensured that he did not concede another point to the international team.

Keegan Bradley Secures the Decisive Point

The emotional highlight of the tournament came when Keegan Bradley, the future Ryder Cup captain, won the decisive point. In his match against South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Bradley once again proved his strong nerves. With a solid 4&2 victory, he sealed the overall win for the US team even before all the matches had been completed. The remaining matches no longer had any effect on the final result. “It’s like a fairytale, almost like a movie,” said Bradley, visibly emotional after the win. “I can hardly believe it. You just have to work hard and good things happen.” After the tournament, the newly crowned Ryder Cup captain praised Furyk’s leadership style and announced that he wanted to adopt many of the principles implemented in Montreal. “Jim has created a culture of cohesion here and we will take a lot of that with us to Bethpage,” said Bradley.

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Michael Kim: “It’s Honestly a Bit of a Dog Eat Dog World”

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Professional golfer Michael Kim is known for sharing insider information from the world of professional golf with his followers on social media. This time, the 31-year-old writes about contact with player agents, experiences, rumors and the different types of agencies. “When you’re first out of college and a really good player, agents will reach out to you directly to you or your head coach showing interest. […] It’s tricky, they’re really good salesman and unless you’ve known them thru someone else, you’re not sure who to trust. You can find MANY examples of agents stealing from the player and/or many shady deals”, wrote Michael Kim.

Offers made to players already under contract

Kim went on to tweet: “It’s honestly a bit of a dog eat dog world. I’ve heard rumors where players were going to sign with an agent and all of a sudden a different agent shows up with a really good deal with a company and the player ended up signing with the new agent for the deal. Some of the shadier ones will come up to a player even though he’s under contract promising a better deal or throw in a line or two to try and create doubt.”

Big or small agency?

In another tweet, Michael Kim describes the decision from a player’s perspective: “As a player, you have to decide what size of agency you want to sign with. Bigger agency with lots of names like Wasserman, or a smaller agency. Bigger agencies already have established connections and thru their bigger players, can even get certain deals or even exemptions into events. But the downside is, because of their big crop of players, in a way you’re all competing for the same pie within the agency. If I know the same level of player within the agency gets a new deal, you can be left wondering, why didn’t I get that deal? A smaller agency, you don’t have to worry about that kind of stuff but also know that in general, the agent isn’t going to have the same amount of power or sway within the industry. You can be the big fish and know that all the big deals might come thru you.”

In his last two tweets on this topic, Kim writes about his personal preferences and experiences.

Note: This is of course one player’s opinion and therefore not an immediate general conclusion, as well as possibly not 100 percent reality. When it comes to contact with agents right after the end of a college career, Kim is certainly a good example. Michael Kim was honored with the Jack Nicklaus Award and the Haskins Award during his amateur career – both famous awards for the player of the year in American college golf. This is likely to have aroused the interest of some player agencies.

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Solheim Cup Seven Times More Popular than Rahm’s Double Victory

The teams were supported by thousands of fans on site and behind the screens. (Photo: Getty)
The teams were supported by thousands of fans on site and behind the screens. (Photo: Getty)

A look at the viewing figures for last week’s golf TV broadcasts shows that the women’s events were by far the most popular with golf fans. The Solheim Cup was a highlight in the women’s tournament calendar that dominated the TV landscape. Neither the LIV Golf League nor the PGA Tour aroused anywhere near as much interest.

Solheim Cup 2024 dominated the ratings

Compared to the last Solheim Cup, which took place in Spain in 2022, the ratings increased significantly in this year’s edition, according to Josh Carpenter from Sports Business Journal. The singles matches on Sunday in particular sparked interest behind the screens, with an average of 657,000 viewers watching on NBC on the final day, more than twice as many viewers as the previous edition of the continental competition. On Saturday, the ratings were similarly high with 634,000 viewers. The figures were particularly pleasing in view of the fact that the Cup fell on the second Sunday of the National Football League. As the Cup finished in the early afternoon in the Eastern time zone, the events did not overlap for the most part.

LIV Golf and PGA Tour put in the shade

The season finale in the individual rankings of the LIV Golf League took place at the same time as the Solheim Cup. Also one of the highlights of the year, it didn’t stand a chance against the women’s competition. Although Jon Rahm won the tournament in Chicago and thus also the season title, the tournament attracted far less attention with only around 89,000 spectators. On Saturday there were still 134,000 spectators.

However, the PGA Tour received the least attention, with just 69,000 spectators. The Procore Championship was the first event of the Fall Series, which was watched by only around a tenth of the spectators who were rooting for the ladies.

The figures for the Solheim Cup are particularly pleasing in terms of viewing figures throughout the year. The declining ratings were notable throughout the PGA Tour season and were underscored by double-digit declines for all three FedEx Cup Playoff events, according to Sports Media Watch. The Tour Championship saw a 13 percent drop in viewership, while the FedEx St. Jude Championship was down 31 percent and the BMW Championship was down 19 percent.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Danny Willett at the Procore Championship

PGA Tour Tee Times for UK Players at the Procore Championship. (Source: Getty)
PGA Tour Tee Times for UK Players at the Procore Championship. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour Tee Times for the upcoming Procore Championship in Napa, California, USA, are set. The tournament will be held at the Silverado Resort (North Course) with a Par of 72 and a prize fund of $6,000,000. The PGA Tour event will be televised on Sky with the following schedule: Thursday at 19:00, Saturday and Sunday at 00:30, and Monday at 00:00. The current titleholder of the tournament is Sahith Theegala.

PGA Tour Tee Times for the Procore Championship

Danny Willett, representing England, will start his first round at 07:00 alongside Nick Watney from the USA and Chesson Hadley from the USA. In the second round, they will tee off at 12:05.

Russell Knox, from Scotland, will tee off at 08:17 for his first round with Kevin Chappell (USA) and Martin Trainer (FRA). His second-round tee time is 13:22.

Martin Laird, also from Scotland, starts his first round at 08:17 with Ryan Palmer from the USA and Matthias Schmid from Germany. Their second-round start time is set for 13:22.

Ben Taylor, representing England, will start his first round at 08:06 and will be grouped with Wesley Bryan (USA) and Hayden Buckley (USA). Their second-round start time is 13:11.

Callum Tarren, from England, will tee off at 08:28 for his first round with Zac Blair from the USA and Brandon Wu from the USA. Their second-round tee time is 13:33.

Player First Round Tee Time Second Round Tee Time Playing Partners
Danny Willett (ENG) 07:00 12:05 Nick Watney (USA), Chesson Hadley (USA)
Russell Knox (SCO) 08:17 13:22 Kevin Chappell (USA), Martin Trainer (FRA)
Martin Laird (SCO) 08:17 13:22 Ryan Palmer (USA), Matthias Schmid (GER)
Ben Taylor (ENG) 08:06 13:11 Wesley Bryan (USA), Hayden Buckley (USA)
Callum Tarren (ENG) 08:28 13:33 Zac Blair (USA), Brandon Wu (USA)
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Defending Champion Plays With Clark and Homa

Sahith Theegala, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa tee it off together on the PGA Tour in Napa. (Source: Getty)
Sahith Theegala, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa tee it off together on the PGA Tour in Napa. (Source: Getty)

The PGA Tour Tee Times for the Procore Championship at the Silverado Resort (North Course) in Napa, California, USA, are set. This tournament, part of the PGA Tour, will be played on a Par 72 course with a total prize purse of $6,000,000. Defending champion Sahith Theegala will be looking to defend his title.

PGA Tour Tee Times for American Golfers

Stewart Cink will be teeing off at 7:55 AM in the first round and 1:00 PM in the second round. He will be playing alongside Lucas Glover from the USA and Matt Kuchar, also from the USA. Keep an eye on these PGA Tour Tee Times for crucial moments.

Harris English starts his first round at 7:44 AM and his second at 12:49 PM, accompanied by fellow Americans Chad Ramey and Adam Schenk. Be sure to follow these PGA Tour Tee Times as they unfold.

Kevin Kisner will commence his first round at 7:55 AM and his second round at 1:00 PM. He will be joined by Andrew Putnam and Keith Mitchell, both also from the USA. Keep these PGA Tour Tee Times in mind for upcoming action.

Brandt Snedeker is scheduled to start his first round at 1:00 PM, followed by his second round at 7:55 AM. His playing partners will be Camilo Villegas from Colombia and Chris Gotterup from the USA. Don’t miss these key PGA Tour Tee Times.

Sahith Theegala will be teeing off the first round at 07:44 AM and the second round at 12:49 PM. His group includes Wyndham Clark and Max Homa both from the USA.

Player First Round Tee Time Second Round Tee Time Playing Partners
Stewart Cink 7:55 AM 1:00 PM Lucas Glover (USA), Matt Kuchar (USA)
Harris English 7:44 AM 12:49 PM Chad Ramey (USA), Adam Schenk (USA)
Kevin Kisner 7:55 AM 1:00 PM Andrew Putnam (USA), Keith Mitchell (USA)
Brandt Snedeker 1:00 PM 7:55 AM Camilo Villegas (Colombia), Chris Gotterup (USA)
Sahith Theegala 7:44 AM 12:49 PM Wyndham Clark (USA), Max Homa (USA)