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PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird Tees Off in Utah

PGA Tour Tee Times: Martin Laird tees off at the Black Desert Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The Black Desert Championship, a key event on the PGA Tour, is set to unfold at the stunning Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah. With a par 71 layout and a lucrative $7.5 million prize fund up for grabs, this tournament promises to be a fierce competition. Fans across the globe can catch the action via Sky, with coverage starting at 18:30 on Thursday and Friday, and later at 23:00 over the weekend.

PGA Tour Tee Times for the British and Scottish Contingent

Martin Laird from Scotland takes to the course alongside Americans Taylor Montgomery and William Cauley. Laird will kick off his first round at 13:41 local time. His second round begins with an early tee time of 08:46.

From England, Callum Tarren is paired with two Americans—Austin Cook and Doug Ghim. Tarren will be aiming to capitalize on a strong start with an early 08:46 tee time in his first round. He’ll follow that up with a more relaxed afternoon tee-off at 13:41 for round two.

Fellow Englishman Ben Taylor is set to navigate his opening round at 12:46 with Seung-Yul Noh of South Korea and Sami Välimäki of Finland. Taylor’s challenge ramps up with a swift turnaround for his second-round start at 07:51.

Finally, David Skinns, also representing England, will be keen to make his mark. Skinns is paired with Alex Smalley and Carson Young, both from the USA. His tournament begins with a 12:57 tee time, followed by an early start at 08:02 for his second round.

Round Time Player Nationality Partners
1 08:46 Callum Tarren ENG Austin Cook (USA), Doug Ghim (USA)
1 12:46 Ben Taylor ENG Seung-Yul Noh (KOR), Sami Valimaki (FIN)
1 12:57 David Skinns ENG Alex Smalley (USA), Carson Young (USA)
1 13:41 Martin Laird SCO William Cauley (USA), Taylor Montgomery (USA)
2 07:51 Ben Taylor ENG Seung-Yul Noh (KOR), Sami Valimaki (FIN)
2 08:02 David Skinns ENG Alex Smalley (USA), Carson Young (USA)
2 08:46 Martin Laird SCO William Cauley (USA), Taylor Montgomery (USA)
2 13:41 Callum Tarren ENG Austin Cook (USA), Doug Ghim (USA)
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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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Rory McIlroy On LIV-Deal: “Half the Players Don’t Want the Deal”

Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship 2024. (Photo: Getty)

A key topic at Rory McIlroy’s press conference ahead of the BMW PGA Championship 2024 was the potential deal between LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. The 35-year-old spoke about the central role of the Ministry of Justice and the divided opinions of players on both tours. Popular PGA Tour pro Michael S. Kim, among others, commented on the topic on X (Twitter).

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Rory McIlroy: “Would Benefit Some People For A Deal Not To Get Done”

Q. What do you think is the major stumbling block or blocks holding up any chance of a deal between LIV and PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour?

RORY McILROY: Department of Justice. Maybe different interests from the players’ side. I’d say — it’s pretty similar. I’d say maybe half the players on LIV want the deal to get done; half probably don’t. I’d say it’s probably similar on the PGA TOUR. Because just like anything, everyone’s looking out for themselves and their best interests. You know, it would benefit some people for a deal not to get done, but it would obviously benefit some people for a deal to get done.

Yeah, I think there’s different opinions amongst the players about what should happen, and I think when you have a members’ run organisation, it complicates things a little bit, especially when should of those players are having to make decisions on the business side of things. So those are the two. I think the tours want it to happen. The investors certainly want it to happen because they can see the benefit for themselves.

But right now, it’s DOJ and differing opinions of the players.

Q. You know much more about LIV and things but we heard in the last few days that the last meeting that was last week, or just before that, but there was a more optimistic or it there is a more optimistic mood about that as a result of that meeting. As I say, you know much more about this than we do. Is that your feeling, too?

RORY McILROY: Yeah, I believe so. I wasn’t a part of those meetings, so I don’t — I may be know a touch more than you do but not a ton.

But yeah, as I said, I think one of the stumbling blocks is the Department of Justice, and I think — I think trying to approach that from a collaborative standpoint, I think seems to be the best way forward.

So yeah, I think to me it seems like the people that are really making the decisions are all rowing in the same direction, which is a really good thing. And even if they are all rowing in the same direction, it still doesn’t mean that a deal may get done because it’s just a very complicated set of circumstances.

But yeah, from what I hear, there’s optimism there, and that’s good to see.

Q. As you said, it’s a very complex scenario at the moment for the game in general. I just wonder what your feelings are with regard to the DP World Tour, the reports this week of potentially a deal being done that could have some kind of relationship with the PIF or with LIV, would that be in any way desirable in your opinion to in some way find a pathway out of this?

RORY McILROY: Yeah, you know, if things don’t materialise with the PGA TOUR, I think it would — you know, it would — I think it would maybe bring The European Tour back to like the ’80s and ’90s when there was like really two strong tours.

But it keeps the game divided and I don’t like that. You know, I really want the game to come back together. It would be Plan B. It would be maybe an alternative to the best solution.

And look, selfishly as a European, it would be wonderful to get that investment and to use that money in the right way for this tour. But it still keeps the game divided, which I just can’t quite get on board with, and I’d love to see everything and everyone come back together.

Michael S. Kim: “Do I want a deal? My short answer is No but I don’t care much”

On X (Twitter), PGA Tour pro Michael S. Kim was among those reacting to Rory McIlroy’s press conference. Kim, who is hardly known on the PGA Tour, now has almost 126,000 followers on X. The reason for this comparatively high number is his entertaining posts on the platform and his insights into life as a professional golfer. He wrote about McIlroy’s press conference: “Do I want a deal? My short answer is No but I don’t care much.” The 31-year-old explained that, in his opinion, a deal would only affect the top 30 golfers in the world anyway and would not have a major impact on the other players on the tours. He also doubted that the return of some LIV players to tournaments on the PGA Tour would have little impact on spectator numbers and therefore the financial aspect. A more sensible focus would be to improve the TV broadcasts.

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FedExCup Fall Explained – Excitement and Opportunities on the PGA Tour

Fans can expect plenty of excitement and drama during the Fall Season on the PGA Tour. (Source: Getty)

The FedExCup Fall Series on the PGA Tour promises more drama and tension than ever, as players compete in top-tier events to secure their PGA Tour status. The fall tournaments offer winners the same benefits as regular-season events – including a two-year PGA Tour exemption, 500 FedExCup points, and entry into prestigious tournaments like The Players, The Sentry, and the Majors that invite PGA Tour winners.

FedExCup Fall: Fight for PGA Tour Status and Signature Events

The FedExCup Fall is also the time when the 125 spots for full-field events are up for grabs, along with a coveted place in The Players tournament for the following season. After the conclusion of the FedExCup Playoffs, players who are ranked 51st and below in the FedExCup standings continue to compete for points in the fall. They begin this stretch with all the points they’ve accumulated during the regular season and the first FedExCup Playoffs event, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Additionally, the top 10 players on the FedExCup points list at the end of the fall, who have not yet qualified for the Signature Events, will have a chance to participate in the two Signature Events following the season opener. This allows rising stars to test themselves against the best players.

Those ranked 51st to 70th in the FedExCup standings at the start of the fall have already secured their Top 125 eligibility for the following year but are competing for spots in the first two Signature Events. Players ranked 71st and above can earn one of 10 available spots in these Signature Events, while also fighting to remain in the Top 125 of the FedExCup standings by the end of the fall season. Players who finish between 126th and 150th on the final points list will gain conditional status for the 2024 PGA Tour season. Any player outside the Top 125 will have the opportunity to improve or regain their Tour status through PGA Tour Q-School.

FedExCup Fall Schedule Overview

DateTournamentGolf CourseLocationPurse
Sept. 12-15Procore ChampionshipSilverado Resort (North Course)Napa, CA, USA$6,000,000
Sept. 26-29Presidents CupRoyal Montreal GC (Blue)Montreal, Quebec, CAN–
Oct. 3-6Sanderson Farms ChampionshipThe Country Club of JacksonJackson, MS, USA$7,600,000
Oct. 10-13Black Desert ChampionshipBlack Desert Resort Golf CourseIvins, UT, USA$7,500,000
Oct. 17-20Shriners Children’s OpenTPC SummerlinLas Vegas, NV, USA$7,000,000
Oct. 24-27ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIPAccordia GolfChiba, JPN$8,500,000
Nov. 7-10World Wide Technology ChampionshipEl Cardonal at DiamanteLos Cabos, MEX$7,200,000
Nov. 14-17Butterfield Bermuda ChampionshipPort Royal Golf CourseSouthampton, BER$6,900,000
Nov. 21-24The RSM ClassicSea Island Golf Club (Seaside)St. Simons Island, GA, USA$8,000,000
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LIV Golf Schedule 2025 Overlaps with Important PGA Tour Tournaments

The LIV Golf Singapore and The Players will be played on the same weekend. (Image: Getty)
The LIV Golf Singapore and The Players will be played on the same weekend. (Image: Getty)

The LIV Golf League has announced the first four tournaments for the 2025 schedule. LIV Golf will start its season in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, February 6-8. A week later the saudi-financed circuit will head to Australia for one of their marquee events. LIV Golf Adelaide (Feb. 14-16) will once again be played on “The Grange”. LIV Golf Hong Kong (Mar. 7-9) and LIV Golf Singapore (Mar. 14-16) round out the first events of the 2025 schedule. At first sight it is obvious, that the circuit starts the next season with an international schedule. If you also take a look on which PGA Tour events will be played parallel to LIVs events, it will show, that the league is not backing down from important and prestigious PGA Tour tournaments.

LIV Golf Singapore and The Players on the same weekend

Certainly the most notable overlap is the one between the Singapore Event and The Players (Mar. 13-16). While this might be the most notable overlap, the other three are also woth noting. The season kickoff in Saudi Arabia will take place February 6-8 parallel to the WM Phoenix Open (Feb. 6-9). A week later the Adelaide event (Feb. 14-16) and the Genesis Invitational (Feb. 13-16) are set. Last but not least the Hong Kong tournament overlaps with the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

It has to be mentioned, that due to the time difference the events will not overlap in terms of (TV-)time. Nonetheless it will be interesting to see, if there is any effect on either of the tournaments.

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Scottie Scheffler – A Season Of Superlatives

Scottie Scheffler at what will probably be his greatest triumphs in 2024: the US Masters and the Olympic Games. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler at what will probably be his greatest triumphs in 2024: the US Masters and the Olympic Games. (Photos: Getty)

By winning the Tour Championship, Scottie Scheffler underlined his incredible season on the PGA Tour, which he also ended as FedEx Cup winner for the first time. The 28-year-old played a season of superlatives that brought back memories of a certain Tiger Woods. A look back at great triumphs, prize money records and a scoring average that is second to none.

Title No. 7 – Scottie Scheffler follows in the footsteps of Tiger Woods

For Scottie Scheffler, the triumph at the Tour Championship 2024 was not only the brilliant end to an exceptional season, but also his seventh victory on the PGA Tour 2024 – an achievement that had not been equaled since Tiger Woods in 2007. The 28-year-old also secured all of his tournament victories at prestigious events with well-known competitors. Scheffler’s first triumph of the calendar year at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the beginning of March was followed by a victory at the Players Championship just one week later. In April, the American recorded his third and biggest triumph of the season on the PGA Tour at the US Masters 2024, followed by a victory at the RBC Heritage a week later. In June, Scheffler finally triumphed at two more signature events: the Memorial Tournament and the Travelers Championship. The Tour Championship victory marks the crowning glory of this impressive season on the PGA Tour, including prize money of an incredible 25 million US dollars – the biggest individual prize money in the history of the PGA Tour.

TournamentPrize Money
Arnold Palmer Invitational$4.000.000
Players Championship$4.500.000
US Masters$3.600.000
RBC Heritage$3.600.000
The Memorial Tournament$4.000.000
Travelers Championship$3.600.000
Tour Championship$25.000.000

Including the FedExCup victory, Scottie Scheffler’s earnings on the PGA Tour this year amounted to an incredible 62.3 million US dollars – unsurprisingly another record. For comparison: Tiger Woods’ 2000 season is considered one of the greatest in history – he won three of his 15 major championships by a total of 24 strokes, won nine times in 20 tournament starts and collected around 9.2 million dollars that year. So much for the increasing prize money on the PGA Tour.

Olympic gold: Scheffler’s crowning glory at the gates of Paris

Scottie Scheffler did not celebrate possibly his most important victory of the year on the PGA Tour. On the outskirts of Paris, the 28-year-old was crowned Olympic champion for the first time after a final-day thriller. In his gold triumph, Scheffler set a course record at Le Golf National and beat Tommy Fleetwood from England (silver) and Hideki Matsuyama from Japan (bronze).

Scheffler delivers historic scoring record on the PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler set another record with the lowest scoring average in the history of the PGA Tour. His average score of 68 strokes for the entire season is the lowest ever recorded in the PGA Tour statistics. This is also reflected in his season statistics: Scheffler leads the field on the PGA Tour in the ‘Strokes Gained’ category, as well as in ‘Greens in Regulation’ and the ‘Putting Average’, to name just a few statistics.

Arrest and baby happiness – “I feel like I’ve lived almost a full lifetime in this one year”

In addition to all the major triumphs, statistics and prize money, Scottie Scheffler also caused quite a stir off the golf course this season. While the birth of his son was the big highlight in the life of the world number one, many golf fans will probably remember Scheffler’s curious arrest at the PGA Championship. Following his Tour Championship victory, Scottie Scheffler summed up his year 2024 appropriately: “I feel like I’ve lived almost a full lifetime in this one year. It’s been nuts.”

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PGA Tour: These 10 Golfers Earned the Most Prize Money in 2024

The top earners of the 2024 PGA Tour season (Source: Getty)
The top earners of the 2024 PGA Tour season (Source: Getty)

The 2024 PGA Tour season was not only a sporting highlight, but also a record year financially. Never before has so much prize money been paid out on the PGA Tour as this year. Every victory, whether at the prestigious majors or the regular tournaments, not only meant glory for the players, but also considerable sums in their accounts. Five players even broke the ten million dollar mark in official prize money.

Although there will be plenty more money handed out this week at the Tour Championship, including the 18 million dollars awarded to the winner, this is considered bonus money and not official earnings for the 2024 season. We are therefore already looking at the top earners for the 2024 season.

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The Top Earners of the 2024 PGA Tour Season

1. Scottie Scheffler – $29,228,357

Scottie Scheffler dominated the 2024 season, securing the top spot on the money list with over $29 million. A significant portion of this amount came from his triumph at the prestigious Masters Tournament, which not only earned him the green jacket but also provided a substantial boost to his bank account.

2. Xander Schauffele – $18,355,910

With his victory at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, where he lifted the legendary Claret Jug, Xander Schauffele secured second place on the money list. His consistent play throughout the season paid off, allowing him to earn nearly $18.4 million on the Tour.

3. Hideki Matsuyama – $11,237,611

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama impressed with his win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. This success significantly contributed to his earnings of over $11 million, securing his place in the top 5 of the money list just before the season’s end.

4. Wyndham Clark – $10,901,416

Wyndham Clark delivered an outstanding performance at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he claimed victory despite challenging weather conditions. His total earnings of nearly $10.9 million earned him the fourth spot on the list.

5. Rory McIlroy – $10,893,790

Northern Irish superstar Rory McIlroy secured his place in the top 5 of the money list with his win at the Wells Fargo Championship and other consistent performances. He landed just behind Clark with earnings of around $10.89 million.

6. Ludvig Aberg – $9,728,857

Swedish rising star Ludvig Aberg impressed with his performance on the Tour, consistently contending for victories in nearly all major tournaments. With almost $9.73 million in prize money, he highlighted his immense potential.

7. Collin Morikawa – $8,365,977

Collin Morikawa earned over $8.3 million. Although he didn’t secure a win this season, the world No. 6 delivered seven top-10 finishes in 20 tournaments, securing his place in the top 10 of the money list.

8. Sahith Theegala – $8,281,285

Sahith Theegala continued his impressive development, earning over $8.28 million in the 2024 season. Like Morikawa, the 26-year-old didn’t claim a title but displayed consistently strong performances. Nineteen cuts in 23 tournaments, including seven top-10 finishes, significantly boosted the Californian’s bank account.

9. Keegan Bradley – $6,879,455

Keegan Bradley earned nearly $6.88 million. In addition to his win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, he added another highlight to his season by triumphing at the BMW Championship. This rounded off a very successful season for the newly appointed Ryder Cup captain.

10. Patrick Cantlay – $6,279,965

Rounding out the top 10 is Patrick Cantlay, who also had a solid season, securing a spot among the top earners with over $6.27 million in earnings. Cantlay remained largely in the top 10 of the world rankings throughout the season, thanks to 17 out of 18 successful cuts and four top-10 finishes, ensuring his substantial earnings.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Other American Players

PGA Tour Tee Times US Players (Image: Getty)
PGA Tour Tee Times US Players (Image: Getty)

The TOUR Championship at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, is set to begin with much anticipation. As part of the PGA Tour, this tournament boasts a Par 71 course and a winners prize pool of $25 million. Viktor Hovland, the defending champion, will also be in action. The groups are determined by the current FedExCup standings. Round 2 tee times will be announced after Round 1.

PGA Tour Tee Times for American Players

Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 2:00 pm local time, alongside Xander Schauffele from the USA.

Justin Thomas will start his first round at 11:16 am local time, playing alongside Christiaan Bezuidenhout from South Africa.

Tom Hoge is paired with Aaron Rai from England. They will start round 1 at 11:27 am local time.

Billy Horschel’s first round begins at 12:00 pm local time, playing with Tommy Fleetwood from England.

Round Time Player Player Nationalities
1 11:16 AM Justin Thomas Christiaan Bezuidenhout USA, RSA
1 11:27 AM Tom Hoge Aaron Rai USA, ENG
1 11:38 AM Chris Kirk Taylor Pendrith USA, CAN
1 12:00 PM Billy Horschel Tommy Fleetwood USA, ENG
1 2:00 PM Scottie Scheffler Xander Schauffele USA, USA
PGA Tour Tee Times: TOUR Championship

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Robert MacIntyre

PGA Tour Tee Times (Image: Getty)
PGA Tour Tee Times (Image: Getty)

The TOUR Championship, part of the PGA Tour, is set to take place at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. The par-71 course will host top golfers competing for the $25 million winners prize. Last year’s champion, Viktor Hovland, will return to defend his title. The groups are determined by the current FedExCup standings. Round 2 tee times will be announced after round 1.

Rory McIlroy starts his first round at 1:38 pm local time. He will be playing alongside Ludvig Aberg from Sweden.

Tommy Fleetwood begins his round at 12:00 pm local time, paired with Billy Horschel from the USA.

Robert MacIntyre tees off at 12:16 pm local time with Akshay Bhatia from the USA.

Aaron Rai is set to start at 11:27 am local time, joined by Tom Hoge from the USA.

Round Time Player Nationality Playing With Nationality
1 11:27 AM Aaron Rai ENG Tom Hoge USA    
1 12:00 PM Tommy Fleetwood ENG Billy Horschel USA    
1 12:16 PM Robert MacIntyre SCO Akshay Bhatia USA    
1 1:38 PM Rory McIlroy NIR Ludvig Aberg SWE    
PGA Tour Tee Times: TOUR Championship

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Scottie Scheffler Battling Back Tightness in First Round of the BMW Championship

Scottie Scheffler on the 17th hole of Castle Pines GC. First Round of the BMW Championship. (Image: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler on the 17th hole of Castle Pines GC. First Round of the BMW Championship. (Image: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler dealt with back problems during the first round of the BMW Championship on the PGA Tour. After a high draw on the Par-5 17th, Scheffler grabbed his back seemingly in pain. In the post-round interview, the Masters champion spoke about the back issues.

Scottie Scheffler: “I was laboring most of the day to get through the ball”

“With it [back] being a little bit tight, it was hard for me to get through it, and I was laboring most of the day to get through the ball. On 17 I was trying to hit a high draw, and that’s a shot where I’ve really got to use a big turn, big motion. Really just felt it a little bit. But other than that, all good. Maybe I hit a few too many balls yesterday or something. It was just a little sore. I’m sure I’ll get some ice on it and stuff and I’ll be totally fine tomorrow.”

Bad ball-striking perfomance from Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler leads the Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green for the season. In the first round of the BMW Championship though, he lost strokes to the field in SG: Tee-to-Green. This time his putting, which is normally Schefflers weak spot, saved his round. He holed over 100 feet of putts.