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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler leads the US player field

Scottie Scheffler of the USA remains unchallenged at the top of the latest World Golf Ranking. He has led the ranking continuously throughout the past fourty weeks. He is closely followed by fellow American Xander Schauffele, who has also maintained his position in fifth place. The stability of both US golf players remains evident throughout the international golfing community.

Other prominent names from the United States include Patrick Cantlay, who continues his rise up the rankings from seventh to sixth place, followed by Wyndham Clark, who has dropped back to seventh, and Max Homa, who remains in eighth place. A closer look at the top 10 in the World Golf Ranking shows that, apart from Scheffler and Schauffele, all the US players have remained in the same top positions. Places two to four are still occupied by Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, Spain’s Jon Rahm and Norway’s Viktor Hovland, who all remain in the same positions as last week. Apart from Cantlay, there have been no other changes in places four to ten, demonstrating a certain level of consistency amongst the world’s elite. Brian Harman is the second American to join Cantlay in the top 10. Outside the top five US players and the World Golf Ranking’s top 10, Jordan Spieth (13th) and Collin Morikawa (14th) deserve mention, even if they did not improve their ranking from last week.

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Hole-in-One: Will Zalatoris’ fantastic shot on the PGA Tour on video

The second day of the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour had it all: In addition to Tiger Woods’ withdrawal from the tournament and the disqualification of Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris provided a positive highlight in California with a fantastic Hole-in-One. With his ace, the American not only kept up with the leading group, but also won a brand new car for himself and his caddie.

PGA Tour: Will Zalatoris shines with Hole-in-One at the Genesis Invitational 2024

Will Zalatoris got off to a fantastic start to the 2024 Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour with a round of 66. On the second day, however, things did not go so smoothly for the American: By the 14th hole, Zalatoris was one stroke over par and was about to lose touch with the leading group. On the par-3 14th hole, however, the 27-year-old pulled off a feat: With a 7-iron, Zalatoris managed an ace on the 184-yard par-3 hole during his second round at the Riviera Country Club. His ball landed on the front left edge of the green and slowly rolled into the hole. Thanks in part to the Hole-in-One, Zalatoris posted a round of 70 and is tied sixth place (-6) after two days.

New car for Zalatoris and his caddie thanks to par-3 ace

Will Zalatoris’ caddie Joel Stock also had good reason to be happy. Both will leave the tournament with a new car: While Zalatoris receives a Genesis GV80, Joel Stock can thank him for an electric Genesis Electrified GV70, the prize for the first ace of the week at the Genesis Invitational. “I think it was a 180, with the pin back, into the wind, and we just tried to hit it right down the middle of the gap between the two bunkers,” Zalatoris said after his round. “I was lucky it went in,” he added. “It was a nice little bonus.”

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Tiger Woods’ tournament-withdrawal: Ambulance call and confusion

Confusion surrounding Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour: The 15-time major champion withdraws from the field of the 2024 Genesis Invitational on the second day of the tournament. After an ambulance call-out and Tiger’s disappearance caused confusion for a long time, the PGA Tour announced that the 48-year-old had to end the event early due to flu-like symptoms. Woods had already been struggling with back problems on the first day of the tournament.

Tiger Woods: Host with tournament withdrawal at the 2024 Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods had certainly imagined his opening round of the year on the PGA Tour to be different. As host, the 48-year-old started the tournament with an outstanding field of participants with a round of 72 and was already struggling with cramps in his back on the first day. It was clear from the outset that Woods would not be competing for the trophy at the Genesis Invitational under normal circumstances, rather, the aim was to celebrate a start to the year without any major physical problems. The second day of the tournament was all the more disappointing for the 15-time major winner: After Woods unexpectedly left the course on the seventh hole in a golf cart without notice and an ambulance appeared on the tournament grounds, the confusion was huge. Shortly afterwards, the PGA Tour announced Tiger Woods’ withdrawal from the tournament field. While there were already speculations about a more serious injury or severe pain, the all-clear was fortunately given shortly afterwards.

After some delay, the PGA Tour released a statement to the media from Rob McNamara, Woods’ longtime friend and business partner, clearing up the afternoon’s confusion. According to McNamara, Woods was dealing with a “flu-like” illness that worsened on Friday afternoon. “It started last night with flu-like symptoms,” McNamara said. “When he woke up this morning, they were worse than the night before. He had a little fever, and he was better during the warm-up. But then when he was on the pitch, running and playing, he felt dizzy.” The ambulance was called mainly because of Woods’ dizziness, which was due to dehydration. Thanks to an IV, however, the 48-year-old is feeling better: “His back is fine. It was all a medical condition, dehydration, [and] now the symptoms are reversing themselves after he got an IV.”

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Tiger Woods’ Flight and other American Players

As anticipation builds for The Genesis Invitational, taking place at the prestigious Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades in California, USA, golf enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the release of the PGA Tour Tee Times. This year, the event boasts a substantial prize fund of $20,000,000. Defending champion Jon Rahm is expected to face tough competition on the par-71 course.

PGA Tour Tee Times for Round 1 and 2: All American Players

Chase Johnson will be teeing off at 07:20 for round one and 09:49 for the second round alongside Nicolai Højgaard from Denmark. The formidable American triple threat of Charley Hoffman, Beau Hossler, and Ben Griffin will commence play at 07:32 for round one and 10:01 for round two.

Following closely behind, Lucas Glover and Adam Schenk will be paired with Byeong-hun An from South Korea, teeing off at 07:44 for the first round and 10:13 for the second. Russell Henley is set to play alongside Emiliano Grillo from Argentina and Sungjae Im from South Korea, starting at 07:56 for round one and 10:25 for round two.

Keegan Bradley and Harris English will tee off the first round with Tom Hoge at 08:08, continuing into the second round at 10:42. Meanwhile, at 08:20 for the first round and 10:54 for the second, Chris Kirk, and JT Poston will be teamed with Corey Conners from Canada.

Denny McCarthy and Cameron Young will be accompanied by players from Ireland and Canada respectively, while Sam Burns, Jordan Spieth, and Gary Woodland are grouped with players of varying nationalities. Next up are Nick Hardy, Grayson Murray, and Nick Dunlap, teamed with players from South Africa and Sweden, starting their competition at 09:49 for round one and 07:20 for round two.

Matt Kuchar, Sam Ryder, and Will Zalatoris embark onto round one at 10:01, moving to round two at 07:32. Shortly after, Luke List and J.J. Spaun from the USA will be joined by Chun-an Yu from Taipei, teeing off at 10:13 in round one and 07:44 in round two. Also in this group are Brendon Todd, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, alongside Patrick Rodgers from the USA, with counterparts hailing from Australia, Japan, and Canada.

The exciting trio of Kurt Kitayama, Eric Cole, and Taylor Moore will play at the times of 11:18 and 08:44 for rounds one and two respectively. Lastly, Xander Schauffele, Sahith Theegala, Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, Alex Smalley, and Taylor Mongomery have their PGA Tour Tee Times set alight with noteworthy international talents.

Tiger Woods will play in a flight with Gary Woodland and his good friend Justin Thomas. On day 1 they start at 9:25am and on day 2 they tee off at 11:54am.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Invitational

The professional sports world directs its focus to Pacific Palisades, California, USA, as The Riviera Country Club plays host to The Genesis Invitational on the esteemed PGA Tour. Twenty million dollars are waiting to be won in the buzzing atmosphere of the club. The tournament, played on a par 71 course, will test the mettle of the best golfers around, among them the current titleholder, Jon Rahm.

PGA Tour Tee Times: Spotlight on the UK’s Best

Commencing the PGA Tour Tee Times, Tommy Fleetwood of England is lined up to play the first round of The Genesis Invitational at 11:30 am. He will be joined by Xander Schauffele from the USA and Sahith Theegala, also from the USA. For the second round, Fleetwood and his team have their PGA Tour Tee Times scheduled for 09:01 am.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, another of England’s participants, is penciled in for a start time of 11:42 am in the first round, accompanied by Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa, both from the USA. For Friday’s second-round action, Fitzpatrick’s PGA Tour Tee Times position is 09:13 am.

Highlighting the PGA Tour Tee Times from the UK contingent, we have Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland. He will kickstart his efforts in the first round at 11:54 am playing alongside Max Homa and Wyndham Clark, both from the USA. On Friday, McIlroy and his group have an early start set for 09:25 am.

Player Round 1 Tee Time Round 2 Tee Time Mitspieler
Tommy Fleetwood 11:30 09:01 Xander Schauffele (USA), Sahith Theegala (USA)
Matthew Fitzpatrick 11:42 09:13 Scottie Scheffler (USA), Collin Morikawa (USA)
Rory McIlroy 11:54 09:25 Max Homa (USA), Wyndham Clark (USA)
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PGA Tour: The Genesis Invitational 2024 Live Blog

The Genesis Invitational 2024 Live Scores

The The Genesis Invitational in the season 2024 is being played in Pacific Palisades, California, United States of America at the The Riviera Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 15th of February and ends at the Sunday, 18th of February 2024.
The The Genesis Invitational is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $20,000,000.
The course for the tournament at The Riviera Country Club plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour plays its signature event in Los Angeles, California. Tiger Woods, host of the tournament, welcomes a world-class field of competitors to compete at the famous Riviera Country Club during the 2024 tournament.

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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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FedExCup Spotlight: Top English Golfer & Leader

The FedExCup continues to capture the competitive spirit of the PGA Tour, aggregating points from tournaments throughout the current season. With several events already in the books, players are vying for the top spot fiercely. The excitement peaked at the last event, where determination and skill were on full display. It was here Matthieu Pavon shone, claiming victory and cementing his place at the helm of the FedExCup rankings. Amongst the elite, four English players are proving their mettle in the top 100, showcasing the depth of talent within the ranks of England’s golfers.

FedExCup Ranking: England’s Finest Show Promise

Highlighting the performances of England’s top two players in the FedExCup standings reveals considerable promise. Justin Rose ranks at 39th, with a total of 185 points accumulated over four events. Close on his heels is Matt Fitzpatrick, who holds the 41st spot with 175 points from the same number of tournaments. Neither has clinched a victory yet this season, but their consistent showings keep them well within striking distance of the PGA Tour’s coveted playoff spots.

FedExCup’s Elite: A Close Contest at the Top

The battle at the summit of the FedExCup leaderboard is a spectacle of skill and strategy. Matthieu Pavon remains the pacesetter with an impressive 949 points from 4 events, including 3 finishes in the top ten and a tour victory to his name. American Chris Kirk resides in second place with 813 points, while compatriot Wyndham Clark holds third with 773 points. Both have similarly played 4 events, with one victory each. Scottie Scheffler, in fourth place, is yet to win this season but has accumulated 698 points through consistent performance, and rounding out the top five is Byeong Hun An from Korea, sitting steadfast with 604 points.

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 Standouts: Pavon Leads, U.S. Golfers Dominate

As professional golfers continue their pursuit of the coveted FedExCup title, the PGA Tour season has already witnessed a series of competitive events shaping the leaderboard. The latest tournament to conclude saw the rise of a notable talent, with Matthieu Pavon leading the FedExCup rankings, firmly establishing his presence in the world of golf.

American Prowess in FedExCup Race

Within the FedExCup rankings, a significant presence of American players is noted, with 61 of the top 100 golfers hailing from the United States. Among American golfers, Chris Kirk and Wyndham Clark stand out with their exceptional performances. Kirk holds the second place with 813 points secured over 4 events, including an impressive victory and a Top-10 finish. Not far behind, Clark, also having played 4 events, has accumulated 773 points and boasts a win, keeping the competition tight at the top.

Global Rivalry and Stakes at the Top

French golfer Matthieu Pavon remains the frontrunner with 949 points, setting a challenging pace for his peers. Chris Kirk, Wyndham Clark, and Scottie Scheffler, the next highest-ranked American golfer at fourth, are in hot pursuit. Scheffler, with no wins yet but three Top-10 finishes over his 4 played events, has a tally of 698 points. They all chase the ultimate PGA Tour prize, and as the season progresses, every point gained is crucial in deciding who will claim the esteemed FedExCup.

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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PGA Tour Tee Times: Schedule for Scottie Scheffler and the American field

As the PGA Tour enters a new stage, all eyes will be on Scottsdale, Arizona for the WM Phoenix Open. This tournament is set to take place at the TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) and features a substantial prize fund of $8,800,000. Scottie Scheffler arrives as the defending champion, aiming for another victory on this par-71 course.

PGA Tour Tee Times: First and Second Round Details

Tyson Alexander lines up alongside Nate Lashley, fellow American golfer, and Kevin Yu from Taiwan, with a starting time of 07:20 for the first round. They will then return the following day, teeing off at 12:00 for the second round.

David Lipsky, partnered with Martin Laird from Scotland and Carl Yuan from China, will start his first and second round at the same time as Alexander’s group.

Joel Dahmen has been paired with Carson Young and Greyson Sing in an all-American flight. They will tee off at 07:31 alongside Greyson Sigg, with round two set to start at 12:11.

Joseph Bramlett is partnered with fellow American player Eric Cole and Aaron Baddeley from Australia. Their fixture commences at 07:42 for the first round, and they will start the second round at 12:22. In the same fashion, Davis Thompson will tee off at 07:42, accompanied by Luke Donald from England and Alexander Noren from Sweden.

The competition heats up with the pairing of Brian Harman, Jordan Spieth, and Max Homa, with the trio of Americans to start their first round at 07:53 and the second round beginning at 12:33.

Akshay Bhatia tees off at the same time as the Homa group but is accompanied by Emiliano Grillo from Argentina and Vincent Norrman from Sweden.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler tees up at 12:33 in round 1 and at 7:53 in round 2. He will be accompanied by AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am champion Wyndham Clark and Hideki Matsuyama.

The complete list of all the American players, their flight partners and starting times for both rounds are detailed in the aforementioned Tee Times link.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Robert MacIntyre tees off alongside fellow British players

The WM Phoenix Open, part of the PGA Tour, is about to tee off at TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, will look to defend his title on the Par 71 course with a total prize purse of $8,800,000 at stake.

PGA Tour Tee Times: Spotlight on English, Welsh and Scottish Players

Scotland’s Martin Laird is kicking off the tee times for the UK players at 07:20 for Round 1 on the first day, paired with the USA’s David Lipsky and Carl Yuan from China. Laird, Lipsky and Yuan will hit the course for Round 2 at 12:00.

Meanwhile, Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre will tee off at 07:31 for Round 1, along with England’s Callum Tarren and Matthias Schmid from Germany. The trio is again teaming up for Round 2, with a start time of 12:11.

Luke Donald, hailing from England, will partner with Sweden’s Alexander Noren and USA’s Davis Thompson. Their tee time for Round 1 is set for 07:42, while Round 2 start is set at 12:22.

Englishman Matt Wallace has a Round 1 tee time set for 08:15, with his counterparts J.J. Spaun and Matt Kuchar, both from the USA. The same group will start Round 2 at 12:55. Matt Fitzpatrick is starting at the same times from different tees alongside Sungjae Im and Irish Shane Lowry.

In addition, English players Aaron Rai and Ben Taylor will start their quest in Round 1 at 08:48 and 08:59 respectively. They will play along with Cheng Tsung Pan of Taiwan, Vincent Whaley from the USA, Seonghyeon Kim of Korea and Lanto Griffin from the USA. Round 2 for these groups will commence at 13:28 and 13:39 respectively.

English player Harry Hall will commence Round 1 at 12:00 along with Andrew Novak from USA and Samuel Stevens also from the USA. Round 2 for this team will begin at the early time of 07:20.

Player Nationality Round 1 Round 2
Martin Laird Scotland 07:20 12:00
Robert MacIntyre Scotland 07:31 12:11
Luke Donald England 07:42 12:22
Matt Wallace England 08:15 12:55
Aaron Rai England 08:48 13:28
Ben Taylor England 08:59 13:39
Harry Hall England 12:00 07:20

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