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PGA Tour Live Blog: Davis Thompson Celebrates Maiden Victory

Davis Thompson wins for the first time on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Davis Thompson wins for the first time on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

John Deere Classic 2024 Live Scores

The John Deere Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Silvis, Illinois, USA at the TPC Deere Run. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 4th of July and ends at the Sunday, 7th of July 2024.
The John Deere Classic is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 8 Mio. US-Dollar.
The course for the tournament at TPC Deere Run plays at Par 71.

The PGA Tour makes a guest appearance at the TPC Deere Run for the John Deere Classic.

PGA Tour live

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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PGA Tour: Rookie Leads With Round of 59

Hayden Springer shoots round of 59 at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic. (Photo: Getty)
Hayden Springer shoots round of 59 at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic. (Photo: Getty)

Shots are being fired low at the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic. Defending champion Sepp Straka started with a round of 66 and is still only in 27th place, while the leader Hayden Springer celebrated the fourth of July with his very own fireworks: a round of 59 and still only matching the course record.

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PGA Tour: With an eagle-birdie finish to 59

Springer has only been on the PGA Tour since this year and can already count himself among an elite circle of players who have finished a round with fewer than 60 strokes. There have been a total of 14 rounds under 60, 13 including Springer with a 59 and Jim Furyk with a 58. Springer started with an eagle on hole 2 and followed it up with six birdies on the front nine alone. The birdie fireworks then dried up a little on the back nine. It wasn’t until the 15th that he gained a stroke to get to nine under par, by which time the prospect of a 59 was already close. But he kept his chances alive with an eagle hole-out on the 17th and completed the rare result with a birdie on the 18th.

“It’s like something you dream of, right?”, Springer said after his round. “We all want to go out and shoot 59. You don’t ever really — I don’t know how many chances I’ll ever get at doing that again. To pull it off and hole that shot on 17 and give myself a putt at it and make the putt on 18 was pretty special.”

Paul Goydos already managed a round of 59 at the John Deere Classic in 2010, but the course was played as a par 70 on that occasion.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Harry Hall and Russell Knox at John Deere Classic

PGA Tour Tee Times: Harry Hall and Russell Knox will be Playing at John Deere Classic. Images: Getty)

The PGA Tour Tee Times for the upcoming John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, USA have been announced. This tournament, taking place from Thursday to Sunday, offers an $8 million prize pool. The defending champion is Sepp Straka. The course par is set at 71. Television coverage will be available each day from 18:00 on Sky Sports.

PGA Tour Tee Times

Harry Hall from England will kick off his first round at 07:51, teeing off alongside Samuel Stevens and Will Gordon, both representing the USA. For his second round, Hall will return to the course at 13:11.

Russell Knox from Scotland will begin his challenge at 12:16. He will be accompanied by Lanto Griffin from the USA and fellow Englishman Callum Tarren. Knox’s early morning second round is set to start at 06:56.

Ben Taylor, another talented player from England, is set to start his tournament at 07:05, joined by Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune and Chandler Phillips from the USA. His second round tee time is scheduled for 13:45.

Callum Tarren, playing alongside Russell Knox and Lanto Griffin in his first round, will also start at 12:16. His second round will be bright and early at 06:56.

David Skinns from England will tee off at 09:06 in the company of Chan Kim and Joshua Creel, both from the USA. His second round will start at 15:46.

Aaron Rai, another prominent English player, will begin his first round at 08:22, playing with Harry Higgs and Tyson Alexander from the USA. Rai’s second round is set for 14:02.

Round Time Player Nationality Partner 1 Nationality Partner 2 Nationality
1 07:51 Harry Hall ENG Samuel Stevens USA Will Gordon USA
1 12:16 Russell Knox SCO Lanto Griffin USA Callum Tarren ENG
2 06:56 Russell Knox SCO Lanto Griffin USA Callum Tarren ENG
2 13:11 Harry Hall ENG Samuel Stevens USA Will Gordon USA
1 07:05 Ben Taylor ENG Ryo Hisatsune JPN Chandler Phillips USA
2 13:45 Ben Taylor ENG Ryo Hisatsune JPN Chandler Phillips USA
1 12:16 Callum Tarren ENG Russell Knox SCO Lanto Griffin USA
2 06:56 Callum Tarren ENG Russell Knox SCO Lanto Griffin USA
1 09:06 David Skinns ENG Chan Kim USA Joshua Creel USA
2 15:46 David Skinns ENG Chan Kim USA Joshua Creel USA
1 08:22 Aaron Rai ENG Harry Higgs USA Tyson Alexander USA
2 14:02 Aaron Rai ENG Harry Higgs USA Tyson Alexander USA
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The Open Qualifying: Justin Rose Returns, Sergio Garcia Falls Short

The Open Qualifying held up and downs for the players. (Photos: Getty)

The Open Qualifying for this year’s tournament at Royal Troon presented a spectacle as seasoned professionals and emerging talents vied for coveted spots.

Fierce Competition at The Open Qualifying

A total of 16 players earned their places at The Open through the Final Qualifying events held at four UK venues. Each site offered four spots, with notable performances at Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald, Royal Cinque Ports, and West Lancashire. At Burnham & Berrow, former US Open champion Justin Rose and English amateur Dominic Clemons each scored eight under par to qualify. Dundonald saw triumphs from Sam Hutsby, Angel Hidalgo, Liam Nolan, and Jack McDonald, while Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire witnessed strong showings from Matthew Southgate and Sam Horsfield among others.

Justin Rose Returns to The Open

Justin Rose secured his place at The Open by delivering remarkable rounds of 66 and 68 at Burnham & Berrow. The former US Open champion reaffirmed his status among the elite, stating, “The Open’s been a bit of a fairytale and love story for me since I was 14 and I qualified at Scotscraig. Obviously there was winning the Silver Medal at Royal Birkdale a couple of years later, so The Open has always been super special.“ Furthermore he says: “Sometimes you take it for granted – you’re exempt, you turn up and play for many years, but as you get older, things get a little harder so in some ways it’s good to have to qualify because it makes you appreciate The Open a little more and how special it is. Coming back to Burnham & Berrow was also special – first time back here since ’97. I was grateful to be back here and walk down memory lane.”

Abraham Ancer also secured his spot in a tense playoff, overcoming a triple bogey late in his second round to qualify. Ancer commented on his experience to Mirror Sports US, saying, “It was definitely a rollercoaster but it made it even sweeter going into the playoff and getting the job done.”

Sergio Garcia Misses The Open Again

For the second consecutive year, Sergio Garcia narrowly missed out on qualifying for The Open. Competing at West Lancashire, Garcia finished three under par, falling short by two strokes. His frustration was evident as he faced slow play warnings and struggled with crowd control, which disrupted his concentration.

Garcia expressed his disappointment, noting, “When you have 2,000 people following us with no ropes, nothing. The marshals were trying to do as good a job as they could do but obviously we had to stop pretty much on every tee for two or three minutes to hit our tee shots because people were walking in front of the tee and on the fairway.”

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PGA Tour Live Blog: Cam Davis wins in Detroit

Cameron Davis wins PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic. (Photo: Getty)
Cameron Davis wins PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic. (Photo: Get

Rocket Mortgage Classic 2024 Live Scores

The Rocket Mortgage Classic in the season 2024 is being played in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America at the Detroit Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 27th of June and ends at the Sunday, 30th of June 2024.
The Rocket Mortgage Classic is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of $9,200,000.
The course for the tournament at Detroit Golf Club plays at Par 72.

This tournament, which debuted in 2019, is notable for being the first PGA Tour event held within Detroit’s city limits. The event will see top golfers from around the world competing for a significant prize fund. Rickie Fowler won the 2023 edition in a thrilling playoff, marking his first victory since 2019.

PGA Tour live

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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Technology in Golf: A Behind-the-Scenes Look By Marques Brownlee

Marquee Brownlee reveals how much technology really is behind a PGA Tour tournament in his latest video. (Source: Twitter@MKBHD)

Golf broadcasting has been transformed by cutting-edge technology, enhancing the viewing experience and bringing fans closer to the action. Marques Brownlee, tech enthusiast and avid golfer, delves into the intricate tech behind golf broadcasts in his latest video.

Transforming Golf with Hidden Tech

Golf is challenging to watch on TV due to its vast playing field and the small size of the golf ball. Unlike other sports confined to a single area, golf takes place across 18 different holes, making it difficult to follow all the action. To address this, a range of advanced technologies have been implemented, including cameras, lasers, radar, and fiber optic cables.

The Role of Shot Tracer Technology

One of the most crucial innovations in golf broadcasting is the Shot Tracer. This technology allows viewers to see the trajectory of the golf ball, which is otherwise invisible once hit. The system relies on strategically placed towers around the golf course, each equipped with a camera, radar, and wireless transmitter. The radar, known as Trackman, measures the golf ball’s launch speed, angle, and spin rate, enabling precise tracking and immediate data transmission to broadcast trucks.

Real-Time Updates on the PGA Tour Website

For those who can’t watch golf on TV, the PGA Tour website offers a real-time play-by-play portal. This feature allows fans to see live updates from any hole on the course. Volunteers equipped with laser rangefinders and tablets tag the ball’s exact location as soon as it lands, ensuring up-to-the-minute accuracy. The data is then instantly uploaded, providing an interactive and immersive experience for online viewers.

Innovations with Apple Vision Pro

The PGA Tour’s Apple Vision Pro app represents the next level of golf broadcasting. The app offers a combination of live broadcast, real-time leaderboard, and a detailed map of the golf course. The map is created using drone footage, providing an incredibly accurate representation of each hole. This futuristic approach allows viewers to follow the golf ball’s flight and see the course’s layout in unprecedented detail.

Challenges and Logistics

Setting up this advanced technology for each tournament is a massive logistical challenge. It involves transporting and assembling dozens of trailers, miles of fiber optic cables, and numerous towers and cameras. Despite these challenges, the PGA Tour manages to implement this technology for high-profile events, enhancing the viewing experience for fans worldwide.

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Chaos: Climate Activists Interrupt the Last Minutes of the PGA Tour Final Round

The five troublemakers were overpowered right on the green. (Photo: Getty)
The five troublemakers were overpowered right on the green. (Photo: Getty)

The final round of the Travelers Championship 2024 could hardly have been more exciting: Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler, both in the final flight, battled it out for the PGA Tour victory. Scottie Scheffler had a one-stroke lead on the 18th hole, so Tom Kim had to finish the hole with one stroke less than Scheffler to at least force a play-off. Kim managed the approach perfectly, increasing his chances of a birdie. A final on the 18th green could hardly have been more exciting. Just as Scottie Scheffler was about to putt, however, chaos broke out on the green: Climate protesters stormed the scene, causing stunned faces.

Protesters interrupt the PGA Tour final round

Surrounded by hundreds of spectators, Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia, the third player in the flight, were in full focus on the 18th green of the TPC River Highlands. It was in Scottie Scheffler’s hands to finish the tournament as the winner when chaos broke out. A total of five protesters stormed the green from different directions to draw attention to climate change. The local police reacted with lightning speed and overpowered them. The three players and their caddies stood in the middle of it all.

Nobody can say exactly how much the situation influenced the players. Would Scottie Scheffler have holed out for birdie and won outright? Would Tom Kim have had a better focus in the subsequent play-off, which he forced thanks to a birdie, and not lost the first hole straight away?

Tom Kim: “It’s really hard to see”

After the round, Tom Kim reveals that the situation was definitely weighing on him. “The security guards were tackling people and people were getting arrested, like it’s just, it’s really hard to see nowadays,” Kim said. “… It kind of felt like it took my mind off of the moment and just kind of realized what was happening and obviously even though those people did something bad, you still don’t want them to get hurt … the police are trying to protect the players and stuff, I get it, but you still don’t want people to get hurt and I think it just kind of personally just took my mind away from golf a little bit and worried about something else.”

Behind the protest were demonstrators from the radical environmental movement “Extinction Rebellion”, who took a lightning strike on the Moving Day of the Travelers Championship as the reason for their action: “We are all watching the climate catastrophe unfold at warp speed. Our relatively mild disruption of the Travelers Championship calls attention to nature’s much more severe and long-lasting disruptions,” said Miles Grant, a spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion, in a statement.

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Cameron Young Achieves Historic 59 Round on PGA Tour

Cameron Young cards historic round at PGA Tour. (Photo: Getty)

American Cameron Young created a sensation with a 59 round at TPC River Highlands. With that achievement Young joined an elite group of players, becoming only the 13th player in PGA Tour history to achieve this feat.

An Unforgettable Day for Young on the PGA Tour

On Saturday, Cameron Young delivered an extraordinary performance at TPC River Highlands, shooting a 59. With seven birdies and two eagles, both on par-4 holes, he surged to the top of the leaderboard and etched his name into the PGA Tour‘s history books. Young’s achievement is even more impressive given that he hit only six fairways but managed to reach 15 greens and sank nearly 40 meters worth of putts in just 24 strokes.

Cameron Young Joins Exclusive Club with Sub-60 Round

By shooting a 59, Young joins an exclusive group of golfers who have scored sub-60 rounds on the PGA Tour. This is the first such round since Scottie Scheffler‘s 59 in 2020. Young began the day in 43rd position and vaulted to a tie for 10th on the leaderboard.

A Day of Highlights at TPC River Highlands

Young’s round started spectacularly with birdies on the first two holes and an eagle on the third, where he holed out from 130 yards. He continued his streak with additional birdies. Despite challenging conditions and a drive that found the bunker on the 18th hole, he managed a crucial par putt to secure his historic 59. “It’s incredible to see my name on such a short list,” Young remarked after his round.

Young’s 59: A Significant Achievement

Young’s 59 is the first on the PGA Tour since Scottie Scheffler‘s in 2020. It stands alongside remarkable recent rounds, including Bryson DeChambeau‘s 58 at a LIV Golf League event and Joaquin Niemann’s 59 back in February.

For Cameron Young, this achievement marks a significant milestone. Despite a mixed start to the season and some challenging tournaments in recent weeks, he showcased his potential on Saturday. “I didn’t really think about it,” Young said. “Everything just started falling into place after holes 10, 11, and 12.”

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Severe Weather at the PGA Tour: Two Injured by Lightning Strike

During the Travelers Championship of the PGA Tour on Saturday afternoon, two spectators were struck by lightning. (Photo: Getty)

On Saturday, two individuals were hospitalized after a lightning strike near the TPC River Highlands, the venue of the Travelers Championship. The lightning hit a tree close to a house north of the fifth green.

Thunderstorm Risks on Golf Courses, Even During PGA Tour Events

Thunderstorms pose a constant threat on golf courses. This risk was highlighted again when weather delays impacted the third round of the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour. Earlier in the day, Cameron Young shot a remarkable round of 59.

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At around 4:30 PM local time, emergency calls reported a lightning strike to the Cromwell police. Responders found a struck tree and three individuals nearby. Two of them received medical attention and were taken to the hospital for further examination. The third declined treatment. In similar incidents, such as during the 2019 Tour Championship, six people were injured when lightning struck an 18-meter tall tree.

Safety Measures During Lightning on the Golf Course

Lightning strikes are particularly hazardous on golf courses, which are often expansive and open areas. During thunderstorms, golfers should seek immediate shelter, preferably in a clubhouse or a shelter equipped with a lightning protection system. Avoid carrying golf clubs and standing near trees. If the interval between lightning and thunder is less than 30 seconds, players should move to safety immediately. In cases of imminent danger (less than five seconds between lightning and thunder), crouching in a low-lying area such as a bunker is advisable.

First Aid for Lightning Strikes

Should a lightning strike occur despite all precautions, quick first aid is crucial. A lightning strike victim can be severely injured, making it essential to call emergency services immediately. First aid measures like CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation can be life-saving. There is no risk in touching a person struck by lightning, as they do not carry an electrical charge. Such actions can be vital in saving the victim’s life.

Preparation and Caution

Golfers should check the weather forecast before playing and halt play at the first signs of a thunderstorm. Services like the German Weather Service and apps like Lightningmaps.org provide up-to-date information on lightning strikes and weather conditions. Cumulus clouds or the first sounds of thunder are warning signs. When the time between a lightning flash and thunder decreases to six seconds, it’s critical to seek safety. Recognizing and correctly responding to thunderstorms in a timely manner can prevent severe injuries and save lives.

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PGA Tour Live Blog: Scottie Scheffler Wins Fifth Title of the Year

Scottie Scheffler wins on the Nicklaus-designed course at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler wins on the Nicklaus-designed course at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo: Getty)

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2024 Live Scores

The the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday in the season 2024 is being played in Dublin, Ohio, United States of America at the Muirfield Village Golf Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 6th of June and ends at the Sunday, 9th of June 2024.
The the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is part of the PGA Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of 20 Mio. US-Dollar.
The course for the tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club plays at Par 72.

The Memorial Tournament, one of the PGA Tour’s five invitational tournaments, takes place this week. As a final rehearsal for the Major next week, the golf elite will meet at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.

PGA Tour live

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.