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Dubai Desert Classic was founded in 1989 as the first DP World Tour event to take place in the Gulf, and the first and only Geo-certified golf event in the Middle East. Regarded as one of the most significant events on the DP World Tour, and part of the prestigious Rolex Series, it has been credited with paving the way for golf’s presence in the Middle East, as well as creating some of the most iconic moments in golfing history.

The HERO Dubai Desert Classic returns in January 2025 with some of the world’s top golfers, all competing for the $9million prize pool at this prestigious DP World Tour Rolex Series event. Enjoy daily entertainment, live music, a dedicated kids’ zone, plus great food and drinks over four fun filled days with friends and all the family. General admission tickets are free. Don’t miss all of the action at the Emirates Golf Club.

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2024 – RORY MCILROY:

Four-time champ.

Rory McIlroy secured his place in the history books by winning a record-setting fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) title with a one-shot victory at the 35th edition of the illustrious event at Emirates Golf Club.

2023 – RORY MCILROY:

Three-time champ.

The Northern Irishman birdies last two holes to win the tournament by one shot after a fourth-round score of 68. The World Number One joins Ernie Els to lift the coveted Dallah trophy for the third time following his 2009 and 2015 triumphs.

2022 – Viktor Hovland:

First norwegian winner.

Became the first Norwegian winner of a Rolex Series event as he defeated Richard Bland in a play-off to win the 2022 Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic.

2021 - Paul Casey:

Casey’s four-shot win.

Paul Casey wrapped up his 15th victory on the European Tour with a confident four-shot win. With a birdie on the 18th, he closed with an exclamation point, sealing his title.

2020 - Lucas Herbert:

Australia day triumph.

The high winds and rain didn’t deter Lucas Herbert who proved the most resilient, triumphing in the first extended Desert Classic in a decade to play-off against Christiaan Bezuidenhout. The 24-year-old from Bendigo, Victoria, clinched the title on Australian Day making his achievement all the more remarkable.

2019 - Bryson DeChambeau:

The first international win.

Bryson DeChambeau dominates in Dubai for first International win closing 8-under-par 64 to set a tournament record. His 24-under 264 total for a seven-shot win bettered by one the 72-hole record Haotong Li set last year.

2018 - Haotong Li:

An asian first.

China’s Haotong Li birdied four of his last six holes to beat Rory McIlroy by one shot and become the first Asian winner of the event with a record score of 23-under-par.

2017 - Sergio Garcia:

Sergio storm.

Sergio Garcia completes a wire-to-wire three-shot win over Open champion Henrik Stenson after a closing 69, becoming the sixth Spaniard to win the tournament which saw high winds gusting in excess of 60 kmph, force suspension of play on Friday after the tournament top-draws Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods (after round one) were forced to pull out through injury.

2016 - Danny Willett:

Clutch putt.

England’s Danny Willett closes with a 69, highlighted by a pressure-packed 15-feet birdie putt on the closing hole, to finish 19-under par, winning his first Desert Classic, one shot ahead of compatriot Andy Sullivan and playing partner Rafa Cabrera Bello.

2015 - Rory McIlroy:

Roaring feat.

A good four shots ahead overnight, Rory McIlroy closed with a 70 to win his second Desert Classic on 22-under 266 total that matched the lowest score in the history of the tournament, set by Stephen Gallacher in 2013 and Thomas Bjørn in 2001.

2014 - Stephen Gallacher:

Successful defence.

After blowing a two-shot overnight lead, Scotland’s Gallacher made four birdies down the stretch en route to a 72 to finish 16 under and become the first player to successfully defend the Desert Classic on the event’s 25th anniversary.

2013 - Stephen Gallacher:

Stephen Gallacher of Scotland holes his approach to the par-4 16th on the final day for his fifth eagle of the week to hold off Richard Sterne and win his second European Tour title after a nine-year wait.

2012 - Rafa Cabrera Bello:

More spanish glory.

A scintillating 63 in the opening round sets up victory for Rafa Cabrera Bello. Records the third consecutive Spanish win and fifth overall.

2011 - Alvaro Quiros:

Aces galore.

The event, won by Alvaro Quiros, witnesses four holes-in-one, all in separate rounds, including one by the winner on the final day.

2010 - Miguel Angel Jimenez:

Nervy finish.

Evergreen Spaniard Miguel Angel Jiménez courageously edges out European No 1 Lee Westwood at the third play-off hole after the pair had topped the leaderboard at 11-under par, 1 shot clear of Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee.

2009 - Rory McIlroy:

Rory McIlroy records his first European Tour victory and first win on a major tour, aged 19 years when he gets up and down from the greenside bunker on the closing hole for the par he needs to edge past Justin Rose.

2008 - Tiger Woods:

Stunning comeback.

Five shots adrift going to the back nine, Tiger Woods produces an amazing birdie blitz and seals the title when he converts a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole.

2007 - Henrik Stenson:

Swede success.

Playing all four rounds in the company of three-time champion, Ernie Els, Dubai resident Henrik Stenson birdies the final hole to edge out his celebrated playing partner and pre- tournament favourite Tiger Woods.

2006 - Tiger Woods:

The inevitable finally happens with Tiger Woods inscribing his name on the trophy at his third attempt. Two behind with two to play, he drives the 17th for birdie and picks up another shot on the 18th to force a play-off with Ernie Els where a par is enough to claim victory.

2005 - Ernie Els:

Ernie Els overturns a one-shot deficit on the final hole, rolling in a 20-foot eagle putt to edge out Stephen Dodd and Miguel Angel Jimenez for his third win in Dubai.

2004 - Mark O’Meara:

Tiger Woods returns, but it is his friend and mentor Mark O’Meara, who seals victory thanks to a stunning wedge to eight feet on the closing hole. Becomes the oldest champion at age 47.

2003 - Robert-Jan Derksen:

Dutch delight.

Ernie Els almost makes the first successful defence in tournament history but can’t get up and down on the last, handing the title to Robert-Jan Derksen, who is almost 600 places behind him in world rankings.

2002 - Ernie Els:

Ernie Els goes one better than Montgomerie’s 1996 Miracle Shot when he blasts a four-iron through the trees on the 18th hole on the second day to 30 feet. The resulting eagle sets the tone for the weekend and a four-shot win, his second in Dubai.

2001 - Thomas Bjørn:

Bjorn to win.

With a return to its original home, Thomas Bjørn displays a granite resolve to complement his huge talent to beat the world No 1. Plays all four days in the company of Tiger Woods who debuts in the Middle East. Bjorn’s 22-under par total is still a record – held jointly with Stephen Gallacher (2013) and Rory McIlroy (2015).

2000 - Jose Coceres:

Coceres windfall.

Jose Coceres of Argentina, who won $50,000 for his hole-in-one in 1992, lands the big one with a two-shot win.

1999 - David Howell:

Howell on a high.

The change of tournament venue to Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club produces a win for David Howell as he holds his nerve to win by a four from a surging Lee Westwood.

1998 - Jose Maria Olazabal:

Courageous olly.

Suffering from pharyngitis, Jose Maria Olazabal survived on yoghurt and fruit juice, but this failed to prevent the courageous Spaniard from going the full distance. Three off the pace going into the final round, Olazabal closes with a 69 to hold off Stephen Allan, Ernie Els and overnight leader Robert Karlsson.

1997 - Richard Green:

Green giant.

Richard Green beats two greats – Greg Norman and Ian Woosnam – in a play-off to become the first ‘lefty’ to land the title.

1996 - Colin Montgomerie:

Monty miracle.

Colin Montgomerie secures victory thanks to his European Tour ‘Shot of the Year’ – a 265-yard driver off the fairway on the closing hole, setting up a two-putt birdie and a place on the roll of honour.

1995 - Fred Couples:

Classic couples.

Fred Couples becomes the first American to win in Dubai. Stunning approach shots to set up tap-in birdies on the 9th and 12th highlight his victory after he missed the cut the previous year.

1994 - Ernie Els:

Course record.

Ernie Els shoots a sizzling 11-under 61 in the first round, highlighted by 12 birdies and just 21 putts, en route to his first European Tour success. This course record still stands, 20 years on. The affable South African since progressed to become the only three-time winner of the event.

1993 - Wayne Westner:

Wayne’s world.

South Africa’s Wayne Westner becomes the first non-European winner and posts his first European Tour win, seeing off a determined challenge from compatriot Retief Goosen and defending champion Seve Ballesteros.

1992 - Seve Ballesteros:

The great Seve Ballesteros is two off pace with six to play on the final day, single putts each of the remaining holes to force a play-off with playing partner Ronan Rafferty, which he wins thanks to a 15-foot birdie on the second play-off hole

1990 - Eamonn Darcy:

Ace in the pack.

Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez records the first hole-in-one in the tournament’s history, holing out on the 4th but Ireland’s Eamonn Darcy lands the overall honours with a 4-shot victory.

1989 - Mark James:

Making a mark.

The Dubai Desert Classic becomes the first tournament in the European Tour’s history to be played in the Middle East or Asia. Mark James walks into the history books, becoming the first golfer to inscribe his name on the trophy.

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Jon rahm wins third dp world tour championship; rory mcilroy claims fourth season title, share this article.

It was the Rahm and Rory show at the 2022 DP World Tour Championship.

Jon Rahm shot a 5-under 67 on Sunday to win the tour’s season finale in Dubai at 20 under, two shots ahead of Tyrrell Hatton and Alex Noren. With the win, he becomes the first player to win the tour championship for a third time.

Rory McIlroy’s lucky number this week at Jumeirah Golf Estates was four, as in, he’s now been crowned European Number One four times. McIlroy closed with a 68 for a solo fourth-place finish and clinched the points race when Matt Fitzpatrick tied for fifth. McIlroy earns the Harry Vardon trophy as a result, something he also took home in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

“It’s been seven years I last did it. This is my fourth one but it’s been a while, I’ve won three FedEx Cups since the last time I won this and it means a lot,” he said.

Only Colin Montgomerie (eight) and Seve Ballesteros (six) have more Vardon trophies.

For Rahm, this win marks his ninth DP World Tour victory and third worldwide title in 2022.

“Hopefully, people can stop telling it has been a bad year,” he said.

Rahm began the day with a one-shot lead and started his final 18 with three straight birdies. He bogeyed the fourth but added birdies on Nos. 7, 13 and 15. He now has three wins and four top-5s at Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Earth Course.

“I like this course and this course likes me. I hope this is the third of many more,” he said.

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DP World Tour Championship: Jon Rahm earns impressive win in Dubai as Rory McIlroy ends season No 1

Rory McIlroy ends season top of the DP World Tour rankings for a fourth time after a fourth-place finish in Dubai; Jon Rahm won the event for a third time with a two-shot victory over Tyrrell Hatton and Alex Noren

By Ali Stafford

Sunday 20 November 2022 17:46, UK

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Jon Rahm secured a third DP World Tour Championship victory with a two-shot win in Dubai, as Rory McIlroy ended the season top of the DP World Tour rankings.

Rahm took a one-shot advantage into the final round and never left the top of the leaderboard during an entertaining final round at Jumeriah Golf Estates in Dubai, mixing six birdies with a lone bogey to end the week on 20 under.

The Spaniard's closest challenge came from Tyrrell Hatton and Alex Noren, who carded rounds of 66 and 67 respectively to share second spot, with McIlroy a further stroke back in fourth spot after a four-under 68.

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McIlroy's finish ensured he retained his place at the top of the season-long DP World Tour rankings and secured him the Harry Vardon Trophy for a fourth time, with the world No 1 also becoming only the second player in history to win the PGA Tour's FedExCup and the DP World Tour order of merit in the same season.

Relentless Rahm wins again in Dubai

Rahm made the dream start when he birdied his opening three holes but failed to get up and down from the greenside bunker to save par at the fourth, as Noren followed successive birdies from the second by holing from 30 feet at the sixth to briefly get within one of the lead.

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Noren bogeyed the par-five next, where Rahm rolled in from 20 feet to briefly go three ahead when Hatton followed four birdies in his first eight holes with a three-putt bogey at the ninth.

Rahm reached the turn with a two-shot cushion over Noren, who birdied the ninth and halved the advantage with a 25-foot birdie at the 12th, with the Spaniard regaining that margin by draining a 30-footer at the par-three 13th.

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Hatton posted back-to-back birdies from the 13th to pull level with Noren and added another at the par-five last, setting the clubhouse target at 18 under, as Rahm moved a big step closer to victory with a six-foot birdie at the 15th.

Noren birdied his penultimate hole and recovered from finding water off the final tee to save par at the last, keeping him alongside Hatton in tied-second, as Rahm negotiated the closing holes to complete a record fifth Rolex Series title and become the first three-time winner of the DP World Tour's season finale.

How McIlroy ended European No 1

McIlroy came into the week top of the season-long standings and one of seven players with a mathematical chance of ending as European No 1, with the four-time major winner going into the final day with a narrow lead in the projected standings over US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick.

The Northern Irishman birdied his opening two holes and cancelled out a dropped shot at the next by making a 10-foot birdie at the fifth, before responding to a dropped shot at the ninth by starting his back nine with a birdie.

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Back-to-back birdies from the 14th saw McIlroy close on Rahm at the top of the leaderboard, with the world No 1 closing a final-round 68 with three pars to top the DP World Tour standings for the first time since 2015.

Fitzpatrick needed a top-two finish to have a chance of leapfrogging McIlroy, although dropped four shots in a five-hole stretch around the turn on his way to a one-over 73 and a share of fifth place with compatriot Tommy Fleetwood.

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Bear in mind, this season boasts of a special event - the prestigious 'Race to Dubai'. Featuring 47 tournaments in 30 countries, this season-long spectacle concludes with the coronation of Europe's Number 1 player, and it all concludes right here in Dubai! If you crave the thrill of witnessing this live and relish playing on world-class golf courses, there's no better place than Dubai!

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One of the best things about planning Dubai golf breaks is the wide array of courses you can choose from. Dubai is home to over a dozen internationally accredited courses, each boasting unique designs by renowned golf architects. The class of these phenomenal Dubai golf courses is evident with their hosting of major international tournaments. As part of your golf holidays and breaks, apart from playing golf, don't miss out on utilizing the top-notch facilities within these clubs. From luxurious spas to high-end restaurants, your enriching experience extends beyond the golf course. Indulge in these delights and make the most of your visit in this golfer's paradise! Trust us, your Dubai golf breaks will be an experience you won't forget.

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• Emirates Golf Club (Majlis Course) our first choice, renowned for its prestigious golf championships. Just one visit and you'll understand why. This course not only guarantees a challenging game but also provides an incredible backdrop of Dubai's luminous skyline.
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Get ready for a first-class golf odyssey in the diverse and magical city of Dubai. Your golf holiday in this top-notch city promises a unique experience that is unparalleled, and is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. A prime destination on your Dubai golf holiday ought to be the iconic Palm. This man-made island impresses with its majestic presence and offers a unique golfing experience paired with luxury amenities.

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2022 DP World Tour Championship leaderboard, scores: Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton begin to separate

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As was the case upon the completion of the first round, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton find themselves alongside each other at the top of the leaderboard heading into the weekend at the 2022 DP World Tour Championship. Playing in the final group in the second round, the two Ryder Cup teammates traded blows around Jumeirah Golf Estates, and ultimately signed for rounds of 5-under 67 to finish their days at 12 under for the tournament.

While Fitzpatrick was the one to shoot out of the gates on Thursday, it was Hatton's turn on Friday. Connecting on four birdies in his opening five holes, Hatton quickly opened up a three-stroke lead over his playing competitor. 

"I'm pretty happy with the score. I got off to another nice start again today," said Hatton. "Hopefully the putter stays fairly hot and we have a good weekend. There's still 36 holes to play. I have a fairly good record around here. Matt [Fitzpatrick] has an excellent record around here. But, you know, we'll enjoy each other's company tomorrow and hopefully we can keep playing well."

Struggles and visible disdain ensued for the world No. 29 as three bogeys in his next seven holes allowed Fitzpatrick to claw his way back. The reigning U.S. Open champion reclaimed a share of the lead with a birdie on the par-4 15th, and pushed ahead with another on the following hole. This lead would be short-lived as Hatton converted a birdie opportunity from 20 feet on the par-3 17th before the two were able to save par on the closing par-5 18th after struggles off the tee.

"Just got to keep pushing on, just keep playing how I feel like I'm playing right now. I feel really comfortable with where my game is at, particularly after three weeks off, and looking forward to the weekend," said Fitzpatrick. "I feel like I've played two good rounds to start with and put myself in position, and I'll just keep doing more of the same and see where it gets me come Sunday."

Birdie Birdie Birdie Par Birdie @TyrrellHatton goes three clear at the top 💪 #DPWTC | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com/UnzGODnZGe — DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) November 18, 2022

For their efforts, the Englishmen have grown a three-stroke edge over their nearest pursuers. Former European Ryder Cup member Alex Noren stands at 9 under alongside Adri Arnaus, and a bit further back a couple big fish are waiting in the shallows. Two-time DP World Tour Championship winner Jon Rahm stands at 8 under after a splendid round of 6-under 66 while Rory McIlroy is at 5 under courtesy of a fast finish.

Round 2 leaderboard, scores

• T1. Matt Fitzpatrick: -12
• T1. Tyrrell Hatton: -12
• T3. Alex Noren: -9
• T3. Adri Arnaus: -9
• T5. Jon Rahm: -8
• T5. Jorge Campillo: -8
• 6. Kurt Kitayama: -7
• T8. Tommy Fleetwood: -6
• T8. Rasmus Hojgaard: -6
• T8. Min Woo Lee: -6
• T11. Rory McIlroy: -5
• T11. Adrian Otaegui: -5
• T11. Richie Ramsay: -5
• T11. Yannik Paul: -5
• T11. Maximilian Kieffer: -5

World No. 1 may have found something

A birdie-birdie-eagle finish propelled McIlroy to a round of 4-under 68 in his second round and back into contention. Playing his first 33 holes in 1 under, the world No. 1 found himself as many as 10 strokes back. Now at 5 under, he sits in a tie for 11th and only seven adrift. McIlroy is projected to finish second in the DP World Tour Ranking after entering the week in the top spot given Fitzpatrick's presence at the top of the leaderboard.

"[It was] pretty mediocre golf for the first 33 holes, and then something sort of clicked," said McIlroy of his fast finish. "Whatever it is, I need to bottle it for the weekend. It was nice to finish with a flourish there and put myself a little closer to the guys. You never know, that finish here on Friday could be key to something that happens over the next 36 holes."

. @McIlroyRory closing out his second round in style 🚀 #DPWTC | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com/eMhoSuQgwG — DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) November 18, 2022

DP World Tour Championship updated odds and picks

Odds via Caesars Sportsbook

• Matt Fitzpatrick: 8/5
• Tyrrell Hatton: 5/2
• Jon Rahm: 5-1
• Rory McIlroy: 12-1
• Alex Noren: 12-1
• Adri Arnaus: 25-1
• Kurt Kitayama: 30-1
• Tommy Fleetwood: 35-1

One member of the English pair is likely to nab this title, but I can't help but look in the direction of Rahm at 5-1. Entering the week as one of the hottest players in the world, the Spaniard was able to climb his way back into this tournament with seven birdies against only one bogey. Rahm left a couple shots out there on Friday and should be in with a chance come the final nine holes on Sunday if he is able to wield the putter in the same manner as his previous five starts.

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Dubai's Thomas surges up the leaderboard at PGA Tour Americas Qualifying School

D ubai-born sensation Rayhan Thomas moved a step closer to securing playing privileges on the PGA Tour Americas after an impressive third round 66 at the Tour’s Qualifying School.

The 24-year-old, who only turned professional last week, carded nine birdies and hit 17 Greens in Regulation as he surged up the leaderboard to move into contention for one of the nine exemptions available for the upcoming North America Swing on the PGA Tour Americas.

The Indian is currently in a share of 13th after rounds of 71, 70 and 66 at Soboba Springs Golf Club, leaving him just one stroke outside the top nine and three strokes off the lead.

“This year my game has been on track and I’m excited about what is ahead of me,” said Thomas, who also had a bogey and double bogey in his third round.

“For my final round, I have to be aggressive, continue to attack the golf course and shoot low – it is very competitive out here and there is no room for safe golf.” 

Should Thomas earn status for the PGA Tour Americas, he will have to chance to qualify for next season’s Korn Ferry Tour, the feeder circuit to the PGA Tour, with the top ten golfers on the season-long Fortinet Cup receiving full status.

The top two finishers from the Latin America Swing and the top three finishers from the North American Swing, if they finish outside the top ten of the Fortinet Cup, will have conditional membership on the Korn Ferry Tour.

The fourth and final round of qualifying gets underway later today, with Thomas teeing off at 12.38 local time.

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Dubai-based Adrian Meronk (Cleeks GC) shot an opening round of seven under par 65 to be tied for the lead in the $25 million 54-hole LIV Golf Houston.

Meronk, who has just turned 31 years old is joined at the top of the leaderboard by his Cleeks GC Captain Martin Kaymer and the youngest player in LIV Golf, 20-year-old Caleb Surratt (Legion XIII).

It came on a day in which 41 of the 54 players in the field broke par, with nine of those shooting bogey-free rounds, as the winds died down on a steamy afternoon at the Golf Club of Houston.

Meronk starting on hole 16 in the shotgun format, had a bogey-free round with three birdies in a row from hole two as well as the same from hole 11 and a final birdie on his finishing hole, number 15.

He led the Putting Stats for round one with 1.22 putts per hole.

Meronk is in 18th in the season-long Individual Standings.

This is week eight of 13 of LIV Golf 2024 and then the Team Championships in Dallas, Texas – now confirmed for September 20th – 22nd, 2024.

Kaymer has found his form after a lengthy recovery from wrist surgery, and his team leads for the first time in more than a year, even without the recent winner of the Senior USPGA Championship - Richard Bland (74) contributing a counting score.

First-year LIV player Calle Samooja continued to show signs of progress with a 3-under 69 to round out the team’s scoring. Kaymer said of his Team: “I think what Richard (Bland) did a couple of weeks ago really helped our team spirit.

“We were really in a good place, but a win can make a big difference. … The way Richard is playing is inspiring.”

The second round tees off at 12.15 pm (local Houston time) on Saturday.

The final threeball is off tee one where Meronk tees off alongside Surratt and Kaymer.

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Leading Round One Scores (Par 72)

Individual Event

Meronk (Cleeks GC) 65.

Kaymer (Cleeks GC) 65.

Surratt (Legion XIII) 65.

Na (Iron Heads) 66.

Ortiz (Torque GC) 66.

(Three from the four scores counting)

Cleeks GC -17.

Torque GC -14.

Ripper GC -12.

Legion XIII -12.

4ACES GC -12.

Fireballs GC -12.

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The Memorial and LIV Houston are the final stops before the US Open

Xander Schauffele celebrates after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Yuka Saso, of Japan, holds the tournament trophy after winning the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Site: Dublin, Ohio.

Course: Muirfield Village GC. Yardage: 7,571. Par: 72.

Prize money: $20 million. Winner’s share: $4 million.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30-6 p.m. (CBS).

Defending champion: Viktor Hovland.

FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler.

Last week: Robert MacIntyre won the RBC Canadian Open.

Notes: The Memorial has moved dates as a signature event, now being held the week before the U.S. Open. This starts a three-week stretch of two signatures events sandwiched around the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. ... Robert MacIntyre chose to withdraw and go home to Scotland after his Canadian Open victory. ... The Memorial honorees this year are Juli Inkster and the late Tom Weiskopf. ... Auburn freshman Jackson Koivun, who swept all the awards as the college player of the year, is playing on a special sponsor exemption. ... The four regular exemptions went to Billy Horschel, Brandt Snedeker, Matt Kuchar and Alex Noren, none on the PGA Tour policy board. Kuchar and Horschel are past Memorial champions. ... Xander Schauffele is playing for the first time since winning the PGA Championship at Valhalla for his first major. ... MacIntyre was the eighth first-time winner on the PGA Tour this year.

Next week: U.S. Open.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/

SHOPRITE LPGA CLASSIC

Site: Galloway, New Jersey.

Course: Seaview Resort (Bay Course). Yardage: 6,190. Par: 71.

Prize money: $1.75 million. Winner’s share: $262,500.

Television: Friday, noon to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Ashleigh Buhai.

Race to CME Globe leader: Nelly Korda.

Last week: Yuka Saso won the U.S. Women’s Open.

Notes: U.S. Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso is in the field. Her only two LPGA titles are the Women’s Open at Olympic Club in 2021 and Lancaster in 2024. ... Se Ri Pak (1998) and In Gee Chun (2015) are the other players whose first two official LPGA wins were majors. ... Karrie Webb is in the field under a Hall of Fame exemption. She last played on the LPGA Tour at the ShopRite Classic last year, missing the cut. She turns 50 in December. ... One of the sponsor exemptions when to Gianna Clemente. She Monday qualified for three straight LPGA events in 2022 when she was 14. ... Saso moved all the way to No. 6 in the women’s world ranking, all but securing a return to the Olympics. She competed for the Philippines in 2021. ... Last week was the first time Japanese players finished 1-2 in a major. Hinako Shibuno was runner-up and is playing this week at the ShopRite.

Next week: Meijer LPGA Classic.

Online: https://www.lpga.com/

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

LIV GOLF HOUSTON

Site: Houston.

Course: Golf Club of Houston. Yards: 6,789. Par: 72.

Television: Friday, 1-6 p.m. (CW app); Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (CW Network).

Defending champion: New event.

Points leader: Joaquin Niemann.

Last event: Brooks Koepka won LIV Golf Singapore.

Notes: This is the first time LIV Golf is playing in Texas. It returns at the end of the season for its team championship outside Dallas. ... The Houston Open was played at the Golf Club of Houston from 2003 through 2019. LIV players who won the Houston Open there are Ian Poulter, Matt Jones, Phil Mickelson, Paul Casey and Anthony Kim. ... Bryson DeChambeau plays for the first time since his runner-up finish at the PGA Championship. ... Twelve players from LIV have qualified or are exempt to the U.S. Open next week. That doesn’t include Sergio Garcia, likely to get in as an alternate. ... Jon Rahm has not won since signing up with LIV Golf last December. He is the only player to have finished in the top 10 at all seven LIV events this season. ... DeChambeau (twice), Cameron Smith and Tyrrell Hatton are the only LIV players to register top 10s in the two majors this year.

Next event: LIV Golf Nashville on June 21-23.

Online: https://www.livgolf.com/

EUROPEAN TOUR AND LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

VOLVO CAR SCANDINAVIAN MIXED.

Site: Helsingborg, Sweden.

Course: Vasatorps Golfklubb. Yardage: 7,295 (men), 5,772 (women). Par: 72.

Prize money: $2 million. Winner’s share: $333,333.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Dale Whitnell.

Race to Dubai leader: Rory McIlroy.

Last week: Laurie Canter won the European Open.

Notes: The tournament features 78 players from each the European tour and the Ladies European tour competing on the same course at the same time for equal prize money and one trophy. The women play from a set of tees that are roughly 1,500 yards shorter. ... Among the past champions is Linn Grant, who is the only woman to be able to claim a European tour title. This version of the tournament is in its fourth year. ... Jorge Campillo and Adrian Otaegui are in the field as they continue to chase the second spot for Spain in the Olympics. ... Grant and Madelene Sagstrom are among the leading LET players in the field. ... Seve Ballesteros won on this course in 1978. ... This is the fourth course in Sweden used for the Scandinavian Mixed in its four years. ... Dale Whitnell won last year for his first European tour title after 14 years and 106 starts on the circuit.

Next week on European Tour: U.S. Open.

Next week on Ladies European Tour: Ladies Italian Open.

Online: https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/ and https://ladieseuropeantour.com/

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Madison, Wisconsin.

Course: University Ridge GC. Yardage: 7,083. Par: 72.

Prize money: $2.4 million.

Television: Friday, 7-9 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday-Sunday, 2:30-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).

Defending champion: Steve Stricker.

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Steven Alker.

Last week: Ernie Els won the Principal Charity Classic.

Notes: Steve Stricker is the tournament host and the defending champion, one of his six victories last year. ... Ernie Els is in the field, coming off his first PGA Tour Champions victory of the year, and only the fourth of his career. ... Padraig Harrington is not playing. The Irishman is to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Monday to start off the U.S. Open. ... Among those getting a sponsor exemption are Wisconsin natives Skip Kendall and Mario Tiziani. ... Stricker and Richard Green are the only players from the top 10 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings who have yet to win this year. ... Corey Pavin is in the field. He won the last of his 15 titles on the PGA Tour in Milwaukee. ... Stephen Ames remains the only multiple winner on the PGA Tour Champions this year through 12 tournaments. ... The U.S. Senior Open, the third major on the schedule, is in two weeks at Newport Country Club.

Next tournament: Dick’s Sporting Goods Open on June 21-23.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/pgatour-champions

KORN FERRY TOUR

BMW CHARITY PRO-AM

Site: Greer, South Carolina.

Course: Thornblade Club. Yardage: 7,045. Par: 71.

Prize money: $1 million. Winner’s share: $180,000.

Television: Thursday, noon to 2 p.m. (Golf Channel); Friday, 9-11 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay); Saturday-Sunday, 8-10 p.m. (Golf Channel-tape delay).

Previous winner: Adrien Dumont de Chassart.

Points leader: Tim Widing.

Last week: Kaito Onishi won the UNC Health Championship.

Next week: Wichita Open.

Online: https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour

OTHER TOURS

Epson Tour: FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, Battle Creek CC, Battle Creek, Mich. Defending champion: Siyun Liu. Online: https://www.epsontour.com/

Japan Golf Tour: BMW Japan Golf Tour Championship Mori Building Cup, Shishido Hills CC (West), Ibaraki, Japan. Defending champion: Takumi Kanaya. Online: https://www.jgto.org/en/

Challenge Tour: Challenge de Cadiz, Iberostar Real Golf Novo Sancti Petri, Cadiz, Spain. Defending champion: Sam Hutsby. Online: https://www.europeantour.com/challenge-tour/

Sunshine Tour: SunBet Challenge, Gary Player CC, Johannesburg. Defending champion: Hennie Otto. Online: https://sunshinetour.com/

Legends Tour: Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy, Costa Navarino Resort, Pilos, Greece. Defending champion: New tournament. Online: https://www.legendstour.com/

Japan LPGA: Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open, Rokko Kokusai GC, Hyogo, Japan. Defending champion: Chisato Iwai. Online: https://www.lpga.or.jp/en/

Korea LPGA: Celltrion Queens Masters, Seolhaeone GC, Gangwon, South Korea. Defending champion: Minji Park. Online: https://klpga.co.kr/

AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Registration opens for 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

A general view as a pin flag is blown by the wind on the 17th hole during the first round of the PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry tournament on the Dye's Valley Golf Course at TPC Sawgrass on December 14, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR)

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At Final Stage of 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry – scheduled for December 12-15 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, with the Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass and Sawgrass Country Club once again serving as host venues – the top five finishers and ties will earn PGA TOUR cards. Final Stage will also determine 2025 season eligibility for the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR Americas.

Through a combination of live telecasts and livestreaming, Golf Channel will broadcast eight hours of live weekend coverage at Final Stage of 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry.

How It Works

PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry consists of four different stages, though competitors can bypass Pre-Qualifying, First Stage, or Second Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry if they meet the criteria of at least one exemption category for First, Second, or Final Stage.

Competition for Pre-Qualifying, First Stage, and Second Stage is conducted at several different sites, with the number of competitors advancing from each site being on a pro rata basis (i.e., approximately the same percentage from each site will advance).

Final Stage of 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry will be contested at Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass, as well as Sawgrass Country Club, with each competitor playing two rounds on each course. At the conclusion of the final round, the last set of PGA TOUR cards for the 2025 season will be awarded, with the others coming from the 2023-24 DP World Tour season (top 10 players from Race to Dubai Rankings not already exempt) and 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season (top 30 players on final points list).

• Pre-Qualifying (eight sites, 54-hole stroke play competition) – September 11-27
• First Stage (13 sites, 72-hole stroke play competition) – October 8-25
• Second Stage (five sites, 72-hole stroke play competition) – November 19-December 6
• Final Stage (72-hole stroke play competition) – December 12-15

Performance Benefits

The medalist (and ties) from each First Stage site, provided they do not improve their status at a subsequent stage, will be exempt through the Latin America Swing of the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas season.

The medalist (and ties) from each Second Stage site, provided they do not improve their status at Final Stage, will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership and be subject to the second reshuffle (i.e. – earn guaranteed starts for the first eight events) of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season.

Also at each Second Stage site, the next 10 finishers and ties after those players who advanced to Final Stage will earn conditional membership through the Latin America Swing of the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas season.

Performance benefits for Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry are as follows:

• Top five finishers and ties at Final Stage will earn PGA TOUR cards for the 2025 season
• Next 40 finishers and ties at Final Stage will earn exempt status through multiple reshuffles of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season, with the first 25 finishers and ties being subject to the third reshuffle (i.e. – guaranteed starts for the first 12 events), and any remaining finishers within the category being subject to the second reshuffle (i.e. – guaranteed starts for the first eight events)
• All remaining finishers at Final Stage earn conditional status for the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season, in addition to being exempt through the Latin America Swing of the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas season

Exemption Categories

The field at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry will feature players who advanced through the various stages of Q-School – Pre-Qualifying, First Stage, Second Stage – and others who automatically qualify by meeting the criteria of at least one exemption category.

Exemption categories for 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry are as follows:

First Stage

• Members of the PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO), Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA), DP World Tour and Challenge Tour Ranked Members, PGA Tour of Australasia, Sunshine Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, PGA TOUR Canada or PGA TOUR Americas during the years 2022, 2023 or 2024.

• Applicants that made the cut in a tournament awarding Official Money conducted by the PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, DP World Tour, Challenge Tour, Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO), Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (KPGA), PGA Tour of Australasia, Sunshine Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, PGA TOUR Canada or PGA TOUR Americas during the years 2023 or 2024 as of the First Qualifying Stage entry deadline (September 4, 2024).

• Applicants who played the Second Qualifying Stage of the 2021 or 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament or 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry.

• Applicants who finished in the top 50, including ties, at a First Qualifying Stage site of the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament or 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry.

• Applicants that played in the 2023 or 2024: THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open or The Open Championship.

• Applicants that played in the 2024 PGA Professional Championship.

• Applicants that made the cut in the 2023 PGA Assistant Professional National Championship.

• Applicants ranked 101-200 on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to be released as of the entry deadline for First Qualifying Stage (September 4, 2024).

• Applicants ranked six through twenty-five (6-25) on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) to be released as of Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

• Applicants who qualified for the 2021 or 2023 Walker Cup.

• Applicants who played in the semifinals of the 2022, 2023 or 2024 U.S. Amateur, or the final of the 2022 or 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur.

Second Stage

• 2024 PGA TOUR Members who are eligible for tournament play as defined in the PGA TOUR Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants with an official victory in a 2022, 2023 or 2024 Korn Ferry Tour tournament as defined in the Korn Ferry Tour Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants finishing sixty-one through eighty-fifth (61-85) on the final 2024 Official Korn Ferry Tour Points List, as defined in the Korn Ferry Tour Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants who have made fifty (50) or more cuts in PGA TOUR cosponsored or approved tournaments awarding official money as of the Second Qualifying Stage entry deadline (October 2, 2024).

• Applicants who made the cut in the 2024: THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open or The Open Championship.

• Players ranked fifty-first through one hundred (51-100) on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to be released as of the entry deadline for Second Qualifying Stage (October 2, 2024).

• Applicants ranked sixth through twenty-fifth (6-25) on the current season’s Final Official 2024 PGA TOUR University Ranking.

• Applicants ranked three through ten (3-10) on the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Segment 1 Official Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Americas Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants ranked four through ten (4-10) on the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Segment 2 Official Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Americas Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants ranked eleven through twenty-five (11-25) on the PGA TOUR Americas 2024 Official Season-Long Fortinet Cup Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Americas Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants ranked first through fifth (1-5) on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) to be released as of Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

• Applicants ranked one through five (1-5) including ties at the 2024 PGA Professional Championship.

• Applicants ranked one through five (1-5) on the current season’s Official Order of Merit for Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) as of the Second Qualifying Stage deadline (October 2, 2024).

• Applicants ranked two through five (2-5) on the 2023-2024 Final Official Order of Merit for the PGA Tour of Australasia.

• Applicants ranked two through five (2-5) on the 2023-2024 Final Official Players List for the Sunshine Tour.

• Applicants ranked one through five (1-5) on the 2024 Genesis Point List for the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) as of the Second Qualifying Stage deadline (October 2, 2024).

• Applicant who is a current Korn Ferry Tour member that has been disabled to the extent he is unable to compete in more than twelve (12) events in a season but has played in a minimum of five (5) Korn Ferry Tour events that season; has performed at a level which placed him 61st – 85th position on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List at the time he was disabled; or who has average points per event at the time he was disabled which would have placed him 61st – 85th position on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List for the entire season (determined by multiplying such an average number of Korn Ferry Tour events played by all Korn Ferry Tour members).

Final Stage

• The top 40 available applicants below the 125th position on the Final 2024 FedExCup Fall Playoffs & Eligibility Points List, to a floor of 200th position.

• Applicants ranked on the PGA TOUR Nonmember FedExCup Points list (including Special Temporary Members) whose combined official points and points earned in the Kentucky Championship and Barracuda Championship is equal to or greater than the 150th place finisher on the Final 2024 FedExCup Fall Playoffs and Eligibility Points List.

• Applicants ranked thirty-first through sixtieth (31-60) on the season ending 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Official Points List, as defined in the Korn Ferry Tour Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants ranked first through fifty (1-50) on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to be released as of the Final Qualifying Stage entry deadline (November 13, 2024).

• Applicants ranked two through five (2-5) on the current season’s Final Official 2024 PGA TOUR University Ranking.

• Applicants ranked first and second (1 & 2) on the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Segment 1 Official Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Americas Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants ranked one through three (1-3) on the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Segment 2 Official Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Americas Tournament Regulations.

• Applicants ranked one through ten (1-10) on the PGA TOUR Americas 2024 Official Season-Long Fortinet Cup Points List, as defined in the PGA TOUR Americas Tournament Regulations.

• Leading player on the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) Official Order of Merit as of the Final Qualifying Stage deadline (November 13, 2024).

• Leading player on the PGA Tour of Australasia 2023-2024 Final Official Order of Merit.

• Leading player on the 2023-2024 Final Official Players List for the Sunshine Tour.

• Leading player on the 2024 Final Genesis Point List for the Korea Professional Golfers' Association (KPGA) as of the Final Qualifying Stage deadline (November 13, 2024).

• Applicants among Major and Minor Medical Extension category members (as defined in the PGA TOUR Tournament Regulations) whose FedExCup Points earned in their “Available Tournaments”, when combined with the amount of FedExCup Points earned in their “Tournaments Played”, equals or exceeds the amount of FedExCup Points earned by the member who finished last in the 25 finishers beyond 125th place on the FedEx Cup Points List for the preceding season shall be exempt into Final Qualifying Stage in that year provided that the FedExCup Points earned in his “Tournaments Played” was less than the 150th finisher on the FedExCup Points List in the year of the applicant’s injury.

• Applicant who is a current Korn Ferry Tour member that has been disabled to the extent he is unable to compete in more than twelve (12) events in a season but has played in a minimum of five (5) Korn Ferry Tour events that season; has performed at a level which placed him 31st – 60th on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List at the time he was disabled; or who has average points per event at the time he was disabled which would have placed him 31st – 60th on the Official Korn Ferry Tour Regular Season Points List for the entire season (determined by multiplying such an average number of Korn Ferry Tour events played by all Korn Ferry Tour members).