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These Four Golfers are among the Top 100 Most Successful Athletes

Which golfers made it into the top 100 alongside Tiger Woods? (Photo: Getty)
Which golfers made it into the top 100 alongside Tiger Woods? (Photo: Getty)

Whether Olympic champions, world champions, Grand Slam winners or footballers of the year, the 21st century has seen some incredible achievements from legendary sportsmen and women. In a wide variety of sports, personalities stand out whose successes set them apart from their competitors.

The US television channel ESPN looked back over the last 25 years and published a list of the 100 most successful athletes. ESPN editors from all over the world contributed to the nominations and the voting process. Voters were instructed to only consider an athlete’s accomplishments since 2000. The top 100 includes three male and one female golfer: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Annika Sörenstam and Rory McIlroy.

Most successful athletes of the 21st century: Tiger Woods in the top 10

First and foremost from a golfing perspective is none other than Tiger Woods. His greatest achievements include 13 major victories (the most of any player in this period) and eleven major victories as world number one (nine more than any other player of all time). In total, Woods has won 131 times around the world and has left his mark on golf like no other, and not just with his sporting achievements. He is ranked 8th in ESPN’s rankings, beating the likes of Michael Phelps (1st place, swimming), Serena Williams (2nd place, tennis) and Lionel Messi (3rd place, soccer).

After Woods, the second golfer is some time coming. The second most successful golfer in the ranking is Phil Mickelson in 69th place. Although Mickelson has made negative headlines in recent years, there is no denying the achievements he has previously delivered in golf: With six Major victories and the record as the oldest Major winner of all time at the 2021 PGA Championship (the first Major winner to turn 50), Mickelson played his way into golf history.

Annika Sörenstam as the most successful female golfer

Annika Sörenstam follows in 89th place. With 97 victories around the world, the Swede stands out from most of her rivals. Her tally since the turn of the century includes eight Major wins (the most in that time span) and 54 of her 72 LPGA Tour victories. She is the only woman ever to shoot a 59 in a professional tournament and won eleven times in 2002, the most wins on the LPGA Tour in almost 40 years. The fact that she retired from professional golf in 2008 gives her successes even more significance in terms of the ESPN rankings in the short space of eight years.

Last but not least, Rory McIlroy is ranked 93rd. Although the Northern Irishman has been on a dry spell for ten years in terms of major successes, his other achievements should not be underestimated: He spent 122 weeks at the top of the world rankings with the help of 26 PGA Tour victories (including four majors). McIlroy is “only” one Masters win away from a career Grand Slam to put him on a par with golf legends such as Tiger Woods or Arnold Palmer.

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Before Open Championship: Vandalism at Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club

The damaged greens at Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club. (Image: Reddit/@significant_scotland)
The damaged greens at Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club. (Image: Reddit/@significant_scotland)

Prestwick St Nicholas is what is commonly known as the “Hidden Gem”. The second course at the birthplace of the Open Championship was also laid out by Old Tom Morris – for the tradesmen and labourers of the Scottish west coast town, who could not find a place at the posh Prestwick Golf Course. Old Tom was also only the keeper of the links at the PGC, but a member of “St Nics”, which is only a ten-minute drive from this year’s Open stage at Royal Troon and whose greens have recently been the victim of vandalism.

Prestwick St Nicholas golf club, 10 mins away from Royal Troon was found like this earlier today.
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Consequences for Open Championship 2024

The security measures for the Open and the precautions against attacks by environmental activists, for example, have been stepped up again following this incident at the neighbouring site.

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Euro 2024: English Finalists in a North versus South Golf Battle

Euro 2024: English stars in a golf battle. (Image: Screenshot/YouTube/@England)
Euro 2024: English stars in a golf battle. (Image: Screenshot/YouTube/@England)

Team England, who will be playing the final of the Euro 2024 on Sunday, have been residing at Weimarer Land Resort during their time in Germany. A few days ago England players had a little golf challenge. In this challenge, players from North England competed against those from South England. The video, which was posted on YouTube, features a lot of exciting and funny moments, including Arsenal star Bukayo Saka hitting some serious golf shots after a lesson by Ian Poulter.

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First Statement on the US Open: Rory McIlroy Left his “Own Little World”

Rory McIlroy at the press conference ahead of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy at the press conference ahead of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open (Photo: Getty)

After his bitter defeat at the US Open, Rory McIlroy announced that he would be taking a break for a few weeks. He will only return to the public eye for the Genesis Scottish Open and the subsequent Open Championship, according to a statement published by the Northern Irishman on X (formerly Twitter). This week, Rory McIlroy is on the entry list and will attempt to defend the title he won at last year’s Genesis Scottish Open. In the press conference before the start of the tournament, he talks about how he has dealt with the US Open and what comes next for him.

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Rory McIlroy: First interview after his defeat at the US Open

Question: They just took a hammer and chisel a little bit to the “L.” Obviously first time we’ve had a chance to speak to you since Pinehurst. Can you put into words the actions and emotions of that final round, if you can, please?

Rory McIlroy: I think the way I’ve described Pinehurst on Sunday was like it was a great day until it wasn’t. I did things on that Sunday that I haven’t been able to do in the last couple years. Took control of the golf tournament. Held putts when I needed to. Well, mostly when I needed to. Made birdies. You know, really got myself in there. And then, look, obviously unfortunately to miss those last two putts, or the putt on 16 and obviously the putt on 18.

Yeah, it was a tough day. It was a tough few days after that, obviously. But I think as you get further away from it happening, you start to see the positives and you start to see all the good things that you did throughout the week. […]

Thinking back, yeah, maybe I was a little too aware of where Bryson was and what he was doing but it was the nature of the golf course and how the golf course flowed. After the 14th tee, you’re sort of looking at 13 green, and then I had to wait on my tee shot on 15 before he hit, or you know, to let him hit his second shot into 14. Just the way the course flowed, it just made me very aware of what he was doing at the same time. So it sort of got me out of my own little world a little bit.”

Question: And next time when you’re in that kind of position at a major on the back nine, who knows, it could be Troon next week, what do you think you would do differently or seek to do differently?

Rory McIlroy: Well, that’s the thing. Not a whole lot different. As I said, it was a great day until it wasn’t. I think I touched on it a little bit. I think if anything, I’d say my pre-shot routine got a little bit long. Started to look at the target a few more times over the ball.

And then, you know, as I said, like being very aware of what maybe some others were doing on the golf course and not really staying in my own little world for the whole 18 holes.

But really, apart from that, there’s not a lot I would do differently.

Confidence ahead of the Scottish Open: “I’m playing great golf”

Question: That point I made about a shot at redemption, is that how you look at it next week?

Rory McIlroy: It’s just another opportunity. I’m playing great golf and it’s another opportunity to see how I can hopefully handle it better than I handled it a few weeks ago.

Question: Last year, it was a remarkable birdie, birdie finish. Can you just take us back to those moments and what you remember of winning?

Rory McIlroy: Yeah, you know it was obviously a really windy day, and you know I felt like Bob he played a much tougher back nine than me with everything that was on the line but trying to win your home open and all that.

I made a couple of good putts on the back nine. I didn’t make birdie on 16 and felt like that was sort of my opportunity gone. And then to finish two, three like I did. You know, everyone talks about the 2-iron at the last but the 5-iron I hit into 17 was just as good a shot if not a little bit better.

Yeah, to hit two iron shots like that and to hole the putts what I needed to, yeah, it was awesome. Sort of I felt in some ways bad that it came at the expense of Bob but at the same time it was amazing to win a tournament that I had never won before.

Yeah, good memories and good to be back.

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Gareth Bale on Football and Golf: “The German Fans Are Amazing”

Gareth Bale spoke with the media at the BMW International Open in Munich. (Image: Getty)
Gareth Bale spoke with the media at the BMW International Open in Munich. (Image: Getty)

With a handicap of 2, Gareth Bale is not only a successful athlete on the football pitch, but also impresses with strong golfing performances at various ProAm tournaments. This was also the case at the 35th edition of the BMW International Open. He already made his PGA Tour debut last year and teed it up at the Pebble Beach ProAm, shortly after he came to Germany to the Munich Eichenried Golf Club. Now he can already look back on his second ProAm at this tournament and, in his press conference after his round in the group with Danny Willett and long driver Martin Borgmeier, was delighted with the course conditions and the German fans. In addition to golf, the current number one football topic was of course also on the agenda. The European Championship in Germany is inspiring the Welsh international, but he did not get carried away with a tip for the outcome of the match between Germany and Spain and chose a diplomatic answer.

Gareth Bale: “The german fans are amazing”

This is Gareth Bale’s second visit to the BMW International Open and the Welshman is delighted with Golfclub München Eichenried and his round: “The golf course is in great condition again. It was great fun and I definitely played better than last year”. There is great anticipation for an exciting 35th edition of the tournament and a look at the strong field of participants also promises high tension. “It is obviously a lot of great players playing. From being here last year, the fans are amazing and very supportive. I am sure it will be another great week”. However, the footballer does not want to commit himself to a possible winner: “There will be a worthy champion at the end”. However, one stands out for Bale too. Bernhard Langer is celebrating his farewell from the DP World Tour and European professional sport this week, which of course also leaves its mark on golf fan Bale: The longevity, the amount of golf he has played and the career he has had is incredible”.

Euro 2024 in Germany: A highlight, also for Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale can look back on a successful football career in which he made a name for himself in various teams with very good performances. He also played for many years in the Welsh national team, where he became the record player with 111 appearances and 41 goals. So the question on the European Football Championship in Germany is an obvious one: “I haven’t been to any games but I’m going to the finals in Berlin. It’s nice to have the tournament back in one country”. However, the football star refrains from making any predictions about the outcome of the match between Germany and Spain this Friday (July 5): “It’s one of those games, whoever turns up on the day. They both have fantastic teams. Germany obviously has the home advantage. Who plays better on that day will win the game”.

The whole interview with Gareth Bale

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DP World Tour and J.Lindeberg Announce Partnership

New partnership. DP World Tour and J.Lindeberg team up.
New partnership. DP World Tour and J.Lindeberg team up.

The DP World Tour and J.Lindeberg are delighted to announce an exclusive, multi-year partnership which sees the global fashion and lifestyle brand become the Official Clothing Supplier of the DP World Tour.

The announcement heralds a significant expansion of J.Lindeberg’s influence in the world of golf, deepening its commitment to the sport. Founded in 1996, the renowned Swedish clothing brand bridges the worlds of sport and fashion, combining sophistication and contemporary fashion, with high performance and comfort to suit the modern active lifestyle.

The DP World Tour – golf’s global Tour with 44 tournaments in 24 countries – attracts top-tier talent from across the globe and this partnership is set to significantly elevate both the on- and off-course experience for staff, fans, and J.Lindeberg ambassadors such as DP World Tour players Viktor Hovland and Matt Wallace. 

J.Lindeberg becomes Supplier for Rolex Series events

Today’s announcement also sees J.Lindeberg become the Official Clothing Supplier of two of the Tour’s most iconic Rolex Series events in 2024 – the Genesis Scottish Open, taking place at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick (10-14 July); and the BMW PGA Championship, at Wentworth Club, Virginia Water (17-22 September).

As part of this exclusive partnership, not only will J.Lindeberg be outfitting DP World Tour personnel with a range of bespoke products, specifically designed to suit their active and travel-intensive lifestyles, but it will also extend its distinctive signature styles and innovative sports apparel to the golfing community who can purchase tournament branded J.Lindeberg ranges at these select events.

DP World Tour X J.Lindeberg: Excellence and innovation

Commenting on the partnership, Hans-Christian Meyer, CEO of J.Lindeberg, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with the DP World Tour, a prestigious organisation that exemplifies excellence and innovation in golf – qualities that J.Lindeberg stands for and always wants to champion.

“We are especially excited to outfit the Tour’s dedicated staff, ensuring they look great while showcasing the professionalism of the Tour. The Genesis Scottish Open and the BMW PGA Championship offer great touchpoints throughout the 2024 season for us to showcase our latest collections and designs, centred around unique functionality and forward-thinking style.”

Guy Kinnings, Chief Executive Officer of the DP World Tour, added: “Golf has never been more fashionable and this extends to the premium lifestyle brands that are flocking to the sport. J.Lindeberg has been leading this trend for decades, with ranges that perfectly bridge sport and fashion. We’re excited to have a brand of their calibre come on board as our Official Clothing Supplier. Not only will our personnel be wearing J.Lindeberg apparel as they travel the world, but we will be providing opportunities for fans to purchase their ranges online and at select events each season.”

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EURO 2024: Harry Kane Shows Off Skills on Driving Range

Harry Kane shoots England to victory at the EUROs 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Harry Kane shoots England to victory at the EUROs 2024. (Photo: Getty)

Drives with Harry: The content shared by the English FA’s social media team during the European Football Championship is somewhat entertaining – certainly more entertaining than the Three Lions’ performances so far at this EURO 2024. It is even more worth watching when one of the good golfers in the team appears in front of the camera, of which there are quite a few, and shows off his skills.

England’s Harry Kane on the Driving Range

First and foremost, of course, is captain Harry Kane, who presenter Josh Denzel takes to the driving range of the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land in Blankenhain, Thuringia, where the English lions have set up their team base camp in this episode of “Lion’s Den”:

 
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Captain Kane also showed his skills, albeit very late, in last night’s 2:1 win after extra time in the round of 16 match against Slovakia. After all, with the winning goal in the first minute of extra time, the goalscorer fulfilled the golf oracle in Weimarer Land, who had predicted England’s victory with a putt:

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PGA Tour: Cameron Young Outburst Causes a Stir

Not happy with his game: Cameron Young. (Image: Getty)
Not happy with his game: Cameron Young. (Image: Getty)

For PGA Tour star Cameron Young, the Rocket Mortgage Classic of the PGA Tour, held from July 27 to 30 in Detroit, Michigan, could have been a complete success. Before the final day, Young was in a promising position in the fight for the title. However, the final day did not go as planned, which his driver felt shortly before the end of the round.

PGA Tour: Cameron Young Breaks Driver After Missing Fairway

Looking at the scorecard of the 27 year-old, one might have thought that he could still be somewhat satisfied with his round up to his outburst on the 14th hole, as he was still 1-under-par at that point. However, it could have gone significantly better if Young had managed to get his driver under control. The American found only 3 of 10 fairways up to that point, which is why, after another miss on the 14th, he had had enough. On the par 5, he hooked the ball and once again missed the fairway. As a result, he put his weight on the driver, causing the shaft to break and rendering the club unusable for the remaining four holes. He finished his final round with a bogey-par-bogey finish, ultimately sharing 6th place.

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Joe Biden And Donald Trump in a Golf Duel?

Joe Biden and Donald Trump also discussed golf during their duel. (Source: Getty)
Joe Biden and Donald Trump also discussed golf during their duel. (Source: Getty)

In the first presidential debate of 2024 on CNN between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the two candidates discussed central political issues such as the Ukraine crisis and the war in Gaza, as well as their golfing abilities. When the question arose whether the candidates, despite their advanced ages, were still fit enough to run for the presidency, the discussion shifted to golf.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump boast about their golf skills

Donald Trump took the opportunity to emphasize his physical and mental fitness by referring to his recently won golf championships. “I just won two club championships, not seniors, regular club championships,” Trump boasted. “To achieve that, you have to be pretty smart and hit the ball far, which I can do. Biden can’t, he can’t hit the ball 50 yards.”

Joe Biden, who would be 86 years old at the end of a second term, responded calmly and pointedly to Trump’s taunts. He reminded everyone that during his time as Vice President, he was able to improve his handicap to an impressive six. “I’m ready to have a driving competition with him. I got my handicap down when I was Vice President,” Biden countered. The 81-year-old incumbent also proposed a golf match on the condition that Trump carry his own golf club. “I once told him before he was sworn in, when he came into the Oval Office, ‘I’ll give you three strokes if you carry your own bag,'” Biden told the crowd.

Both the 81-year-old incumbent Joe Biden and his 78-year-old challenger Trump have repeatedly faced criticism because of their high ages. At the first TV debate, the two candidates tried to use their enthusiasm for golf to highlight that they are still fit and vital despite their advanced ages.

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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Extends his Lead Further

Scottie Scheffler and his family. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and his family. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking has seen some notable shifts among American players this week. Scottie Scheffler remains at the top of the American contingent, holding firm at the number one position in the global rankings with an unchanged spot from last week. His average point score continues to lead, keeping him well ahead in the rankings. Xander Schauffele also retains his position, staying at number three in the World Golf Ranking, with no change from the previous week. Schauffele’s consistent performance is reflected in his stable rank and point score.

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Other top Americans in the World Golf Ranking

Wyndham Clark remains at number five in the World Golf Ranking, reflecting no change from last week. His average point score supports his strong position among the world’s best. Collin Morikawa is stable at number seven, maintaining his rank with his consistent performance. Patrick Cantlay holds steady at number eight, ensuring his place in the top tier of world golf. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau climbs one spot to number nine, indicating a positive movement in his ranking this week.

Top 10 in the World Golf Ranking

The current top player in the World Golf Ranking remains Scottie Scheffler, solidifying his dominance. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland stays in the second position. Xander Schauffele, as mentioned, ranks third. Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg stands at fourth, while American Wyndham Clark holds the fifth position. Norway’s Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa of the USA are at sixth and seventh, respectively. Patrick Cantlay, another American, is in the eighth spot. Bryson DeChambeau makes his way into the ninth position, pushing Jon Rahm of Spain to the tenth spot.

Ranking Last Week Ranking Player Name
1 1 Scottie Scheffler
3 3 Xander Schauffele
5 5 Wyndham Clark
7 7 Collin Morikawa
8 8 Patrick Cantlay