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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 1 of the THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson

Round 1 of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson. (Photo: Getty)
Round 1 of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson. (Photo: Getty)

At the top of the sports news today is the PGA Tour, specifically round one of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. The tournament kicked off in McKinney, Texas, USA, showcasing a high caliber of golf skills at the TPC Craig Ranch course. The tournament has lined up an impressive prize fund of $9.5 million, attracting the talent of multiple golf professionals from around the world.

Leading the tournament after the first round is Matt Wallace of England. His total score is now -8 under par. In close pursuit are Taylor Pendrith from Canada, Alex Noren from Sweden, Chesson Hadley, Jake Knapp, Davis Riley, Kelly Kraft, and Taiga Semikawa from Japan, all occupying the second spot with a total score of -7 under par.

A PGA Tour Highlights video encapsulates all the key moments of the action-packed first round, offering a glimpse into the skill and precision of these top golfers. As is standard in golf tournaments, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson will culminate after four rounds. No predictions will be made in this reporting piece, but the anticipation runs high for the following rounds. Keep up with THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Highlights for the latest update on this golf tournament.

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THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson: 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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TaylorMade and Under Armour Sign Young Prodigy Kris Kim

Young prodigy takes his first steps on the PGA Tour: Kris Kim. (Image: Getty)
Young prodigy takes his first steps on the PGA Tour: Kris Kim. (Image: Getty)

For young talent Kris Kim, the past weeks must have been really exciting. This week, Kim ist making his debut on the big stage of the PGA Tour at the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. Apart from his debut, the 16-year-old has also signed a contract with Under Armour and TaylorMade, as the two brands have revealed.

Kris Kim now signed to Under Armour and TaylorMade

As the two major brands have revealed, they both signed Kris Kim this week. As the English player stated in an interview, he has been in contact with Under Armour for some time now. “Under Armour has helped me for some time now. I’m very grateful for their support and very happy to continue the partnership”, says Kim.

The same goes for TaylorMade who have been surveying the progression of his game and keeping in touch with him for the past three years. In his bag, Kim has switched to the P-7MB irons providing him with a good feel and control over the ball. His interesting choices also include a P-770-2-iron, which he likes to tee off with. Here is a full list with his set of golf clubs.

Kris Kim WITB

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9°)

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°)

2-iron/4-iron: TaylorMade P-770

5-iron to PW: TaylorMade P-7MB

Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 (50°/56°/60°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Ball: TaylorMade TP 5

“No doubt Kris is among the very best”

The exceptional talent also has the officials of the two brands raving. “It’s great to be working with such an exciting talent as Kris. His hard work ethic and humble nature aligns with the values of Under Armour perfectly. We look forward to supporting Kris reach his goals over the coming years.” says Kevin Ross, Managing Director at Under Armour EMEA.

Mark Thistleton, Senior Tour Representative at TaylorMade, also only has kind words for the Englishman. “There is no doubt Kris is among the very best of not just young British Golfers, but junior golfers from around the World. He showed his skills on the big stage during a successful Junior Ryder Cup in 2023 which capped off a very dominant year in junior golf for him.” states Thistleton and adds: “We at TaylorMade are all about using our equipment expertise to help nurture young talented golfers like Kris as they develop skill, speed and power at an increasingly young age and fast pace. We are thrilled to see his success to date and that he continues to put his trust in us and our products.”

The stage is definitely set for Kris Kim, with lots of expectations to be met. With the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson underway, Kim is making his first steps in a possibly promising career.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: The British Golfers Tee Off At CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Discover the PGA Tour Tee Times of your favorite British golfers. (Photos: Getty)
Discover the PGA Tour Tee Times of your favorite British golfers. (Photos: Getty)

The PGA Tour brings us The CJ CUP Byron Nelson, which will take place in McKinney, Texas, USA. The event will be sprawled on the lush greens of the TPC Craig Ranch Club. The tournament, carrying a prize purse of $9,500,000 will see last year’s defender, Jason Day, attempting to maintain his title. The tournament will be played on a par 71 course.

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The PGA Tour Tee Times and Groups for the British Players

Ben Taylor from England is all set to play the first round at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson at 13:12, where he will pair up with his group members, Ryan Palmer and Josh Teater from USA. The second day will see the same group teeing off for round two.

Next, Matt Wallace, another English golfer, will kick off his tournament at 13:23 in round 1. His group includes Daniel Berger and Cameron Champ from USA. Wallace will stick with the same group for the second round with the PGA Tour Tee Times mentioned in the table below.

English-man Callum Tarren is scheduled for a later tee time of 14:18 with his group members Maverick McNealy and Chesson Hadley representing USA. They will return together for the second-round together at the same time.

From Scotland, Robert MacIntyre will play alongside Ze-cheng Dou from China and Raul Pereda from Mexico, starting their round at 14:29. They will keep the same setup for the second-round.

The 16-year old British golf prodigy Kris Kim will be teeting off at hole 10 15:02 with American Duo Max Greyserman and Norman Xiong.

Harry Hall from England will begin his participation at 18:22. He will play alongside David Lipsky from the USA and Sung Kang from Korea. The three will team up yet again at the same time for the second round on the following day.

Martin Laird from Scotland will begin his first round of play in the afternoon at 19:17 along with Troy Merritt and Ryan Moore representing the USA. The trio will join forces again for round two.

The other player from England, Aaron Rai is scheduled to tee off at 19:28 in round one, sharing the greens with Henrik Norlander from Sweden and Sam Ryder from the USA. This lot is grouped together for the second round as well.

David Skinns, another player from England, tees off at 20:12 with Tom Whitney from the USA and Paul Barjon from France. They will maintain the same grouping in the second round.

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World Golf Ranking: Xander Schauffele Moves Up To Fourth Place

The new release of the World Golf Ranking sees Xander Schauffele at the fourth rank of the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

The latest release of the World Golf Ranking sees Scottie Scheffler maintaining his position at the peak as the number one golfer. This stability at the top reflects a consolidation of his exceptional performance in recent tournaments. Fellow American, Wyndham Clark, holds the third rank.

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Looking at the broader scope of Americans, Xander Schauffele, following a positive advancement from rank five to four, demonstrates upward momentum again. Meanwhile, Patrick Cantlay, is experiencing a static phase, remaining his previous eighth. Brian Harman witnesses an elevation from rank ten to nine while Max Homa drops from ninth to tenth in the World Golf Ranking.

The World Golf Ranking sees Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland holding firm at the second rank. Alongside him, Jon Rahm from Spain stands at fifth, preceding Ludvig Aberg from Sweden and Viktor Hovland from Norway, both retaining their previous sixth and seventh ranks.

(This text was generated with the help of AI)

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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Remains Second After PGA Tour Win

The new release of the World Golf Ranking sees Rory McIlroy at the second rank of the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

The current state of the World Golf Ranking showcases the dynamic landscape of professional golf. Leading the pack is Scottie Scheffler from the USA, maintaining his position at the summit. Rory McIlroy, representing Northern Ireland, also holds steady at the second spot. These rankings reflect consistency at the highest level of competition.

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Shifts in the UK Golfers

The World Golf Ranking indicates movements among the leading UK players, with England’s Tommy Fleetwood at rank 11 and Matt Fitzpatrick at 14, both sustaining their previous week’s positions. England’s Tyrrell Hatton sees no change at the 17th spot.

Analysis of Top Ranks in the World Golf Ranking

Further examination of the World Golf Ranking reveals the stability among the top three, with the USA’s Wyndham Clark retaining the third position as well as Scottie Scheffler at the first rank. The remaining top 10 of the World Golf Ranking experiences some shifting. Xander Schauffele of the USA moves up to fourth, indicating a positive development in his ranking. Jon Rahm from Spain drops to fifth, reflecting a slight decline. Notably, Brian Harman of the USA ascends to the ninth position, a noteworthy positive change from the previous tenth spot, while Max Homa experiences a small setback, slipping to 10th.

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PGA Tour: Spectator catches ball after professional tees off

A fan has caught the ball out of the air on the PGA Tour. You can see his horror. (Source: X @PMTsportsbiz)
A fan has caught the ball out of the air on the PGA Tour. You can see his horror. (Source: X @PMTsportsbiz)

During the third round of the PGA Tour’s team event, a rare incident occurred when Brant Snedeker, the nine-time PGA Tour winner, hit his tee shot on the par-3 3rd. With water to his left and a strong wind from the right, Snedeker sent his tee shot onto the 185 metre hole hoping for a left turn through the wind, but the ball just wouldn’t budge and took a hop along a path before being caught by a spectator, to the amazement of all.

Spectator catches ball on the PGA Tour

What at first sounds like a made-up story actually happened. A fan saw Snedeker’s ball coming, went to his left and skilfully caught the Titleist out of the air. The catcher quickly turned to his friends, possibly to brag about his performance. Then the surrounding spectators reminded him where he was. Shouts rang out from the crowd: ‘NO! No. No. No!’ The fan dropped the ball and his horror at his own behaviour was clear to see. The group of spectators began to laugh and quickly dispersed. I guess no one wanted to be associated with the guy who caught a ball at a PGA Tour event. Even the commentators on the US channel ESPN could hardly believe their eyes: ‘Oh no!’ exclaimed an ESPN+ commentator. ‘He just caught the ball!’ ‘It’s all good,’ replied the co-commentator. ‘That’s a kid who plays a lot of baseball. He just forgot about it.’

But in fact all was well. According to the Rules of Golf, Rule 11.1a states: ‘If a player’s ball in motion accidentally strikes a person (including the player) or an outside influence, there is no penalty.’ Since the ball was not at rest, Snedeker simply played his ball from the spot where the fan dropped it. In the event that the fan had carried the ball away, Rule 11.1b states: ‘The player must place the original ball or another ball at the estimated spot directly below where the ball first came to rest on the person, animal or moving outside influence.’ Fortunately, it was all half as bad, but the faux pas is something the fan will probably not forget for the rest of his life. Snedeker and Reavie were oblivious to the whole thing. They played par on the course, but could only manage a 72 in the easier of the two formats this week.

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WITB: Team McIlroy/Lowry with TaylorMade and Srixon to victory

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)

It’s the 25th win on the PGA Tour for Rory McIlroy and the first win for Shane Lowry since 2019. The Irish duo played their way through the four rounds of the tournament with aplomb, beating Team Ramey/Trainer in the play-off. Take a look at the Irish duo’s equipment during their victory in New Orleans.

WITB Rory McIlroy at the Zurich Classic 2024

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (9°)

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3 wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°, 18°)

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Driving Irons: TaylorMade Stealth UDI (16°)

(Image: TaylorMade)

Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4)

Irons: TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)

(Image: TaylorMade)

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46°, 50°, 54°) Titleist Wedge Works (60°)

(Image: TaylorMade)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

(Image: TaylorMade)

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

WITB Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic 2024

(Image: Srixon)

(Image: Srixon)

Driver: Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver

(Image: TaylorMade)

5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus

(Image: Srixon)

Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (3), Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5), Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-PW)

(Image: Cleveland)

Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (50°, 54°), Cleveland RTX Full Face (58°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Golf ball: Srixon Z-Star XV 2023

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Team McIlroy/Lowry Celebrate Victory with a Round of Karaoke

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate thei PGA Tour victory with a round of karaoke. (Image: getty)

The Zurich Classic is one of just a few team events in professional golf. Naturally, the pros make a special point of playing with their mates not only in the practice rounds, but also in a tournament. One example is the Irish duo Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. The long-standing friendship between these two players is no secret and both enjoyed a weekend of top-class golf. To top it off, they even claimed victory in their first appearance as a team at the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic 2024.

Rory McIlroy: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends is awesome”

“We went out there, we had loads of fun, and we won the tournament. You couldn’t ask for a better week,” Lowry said after their win. And McIlroy added: “To win any PGA TOUR event is very cool, but to do it with one of your closest friends … Think about where we met and where we’ve come from, to be on this stage and do this together – just awesome to be able to do it alongside this guy.” And all of this happened because McIlroy “proposed” to Lowry at a “drunken lunch”, as the Northern Irishman told Claire Rodgers before the event.

In addition to the trophy, the duo received WWE-style belts. Well, for McIlroy it was a good fit and a perfect addition to the outfit. Shane Lowry, on the other hand, had a little trouble putting it on.

To celebrate McIlroy’s 25th career PGA Tour victory and Lowry’s first win since 2019, the pair took to the stage after the tournament and sang a perfect rendition of ‘Don’t stop believing’ by Journey.

Team McIlroy/Lowry celebrate with a round of karaoke

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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights From Round 4 Of The Zurich Classic of New Orleans

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 28: (L-R) Shane Lowry of Ireland and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland look on on the seventh green during the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The fourth round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, part of the PGA Tour, has concluded at the TPC Louisiana golf course in Avondale, Louisiana, United States. More than 80 players participated in the tournament, facing one another in an intense quest for the $8,900,000 prize purse.

The Irish duo of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry topped the leaderboard with a total score of -25, tying with the pair Ramey/Trainer. After a one-hole-playoff the Irish Duo emerged victorious. Following close behind was duo Brehm and Hubbard at -24. Meanwhile, four teams, Higgo/Fox, Stevens/Barjon, Blair/Fishburn, and Echavarria/Greyserman, tied for the fourth place with their impressive total score output of -23.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a PGA Tour highlight, delivered yet another thrilling round with golfers going head to head, strife for par on every hole and scrambling to climb to the summit of the leaderboard.

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans: 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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Watch: PGA Tour Highlights from Round 3 of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Zac Blair and Patrick take the lead on the PGA Tour with a round of 60. (Source: Getty)
Zac Blair and Patrick take the lead on the PGA Tour with a round of 60. (Source: Getty)

Taking place on the reputed greens of TPC Louisiana in Avondale, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans forms the latest addition in this year’s PGA Tour, attracting golf enthusiasts from around the globe. The tournament boasts an impressive prize fund of $8,900,000, firmly rooting its position on the international golf calendar.

After a gripping third round, a pair of significant highlights emerged. The duo Blair/Fishburn now lead on the leaderboard with a total score of -23. Their performance was followed closely by List/Norlander, who secured a total score of -22 to claim the second place on the leaderboard. The third position became a tie between Brehm/Hubbard and McIlroy/Lowry, both having a total score of -21. The closely-knit contest has left fans eagerly awaiting the final strokes of the tournament. Moreover, the day’s best performance was seen from Blair/Fishburn, who achieved an impressive daily score of -12, showcasing their skill and strategy. List/Norlander and Yu/Pan followed suit with daily scores of -10, testing the mettle of their competitors.

In line with its emerging tradition, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans is set to conclude its journey today, with the announcement of the winner who will pocket the lucrative prize fund. As the golfing world holds its collective breaths, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans highlights what the PGA Tour has on offer. With the fourth round of the tournament underway, the highly anticipated conclusion of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans unfolds, with it providing the latest roundup of PGA Tour highlights.

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans: 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.