Planet Golf News for Saturday, July 27, 2024

Canada's Taylor Pendrith pulls into lead at 3M Open, Lauren Coughlin accurate to hold onto CPKC Women’s Open; Brooke Henderson falters late

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Taylor Pendrith’s remarkable play at 3M Open keeps his scorecard clean through 36 holes

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Today’s Top Golf News in Two Minutes

Good Morning,

The world of golf is buzzing with excitement this week, and there's plenty to catch up on from various tournaments and events. Let's dive into the highlights and key moments shaping the sport right now.

Starting with the 2024 3M Open, several big names unexpectedly missed the cut, including Daniel Berger, Chez Reavie, Luke Clanton, Adam Hadwin, and Luke List, to name a few. This shake-up has left Taylor Pendrith in the spotlight as he leads the tournament at TPC Twin Cities with an impressive 12-under par after a bogey-free second round. Pendrith is on track for his second PGA Tour win this season, while contenders like Sam Burns, Sahith Theegala, and Tony Finau remain within striking distance. The pressure is on as players aim to secure their spots in the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings.

Meanwhile, in Calgary at the CPKC Women’s Open, Lauren Coughlin is holding strong at the top of the leaderboard, managing to stay ahead despite challenging weather conditions. Trailing closely are Hannah Green and Haeran Ryu. Brooke Henderson, a fan favorite, struggled with a series of late bogeys, falling behind the leaders. This tournament is a crucial warm-up for many as they prepare for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.

Speaking of the Olympics, the United States golf teams are ready to compete in Paris with stylish new apparel from J. Lindeberg. The men's team includes heavyweights like Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, while the women's team boasts talents such as Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu. The Olympic golf events promise to be thrilling, with a strong field and a passionate crowd expected at Le Golf National.

Across the pond, Jon Rahm is dominating the LIV Golf UK event at JCB Golf and Country Club. Rahm shot a fantastic 63 in the first round, putting him ahead of Abraham Ancer and Andy Ogletree. Rahm's performance is particularly notable as he aims for his first win on the LIV Golf circuit, with significant prize money on the line.

In the senior circuit, K.J. Choi leads the Senior Open presented by Rolex at Carnoustie. His consistent play has given him a two-shot lead over Stephen Ames. The challenging conditions at Carnoustie have tested even the most seasoned golfers, but Choi's strong showing has positioned him well for the weekend.

On the Korn Ferry Tour, Ryan Gerard is making headlines at the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank. Gerard set a new 36-hole tournament scoring record and leads by three strokes, showcasing his determination to return to the PGA Tour.

As the golf world gears up for the Olympics, fans are eagerly anticipating the events, with a substantial crowd expected at Le Golf National. The anticipation is also building for the Solheim Cup, where the battle for team spots is heating up.

This week has been packed with action, from notable players missing cuts to standout performances across multiple tours. Golf fans have plenty to look forward to as these stories unfold and the competitions reach their thrilling conclusions this weekend.

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Here are 10 notable players who missed the cut at the 2024 3M Open

At the 2024 3M Open, several notable players missed the cut, including Daniel Berger, Chez Reavie, Luke Clanton, Adam Hadwin, Luke List, J.T. Poston, Joel Dahmen, Brandt Snedeker, Nick Dunlap, and Erik van Rooyen.

Here's what the United States golf teams will wear at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

The United States golf teams at the 2024 Olympics in Paris will wear apparel provided by J. Lindeberg. The men's team will consist of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Wydham Clark, while the women's team will include Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu, and Rose Zhang.

What will NCAA settlement agreement mean for D-I college golf?

The NCAA's settlement agreement will bring changes to Division-I college golf, including more potential scholarships but fewer available roster spots. The agreement allows schools to directly compensate athletes and requires schools to pay former athletes for past damages. Scholarship limitations will be removed, but roster caps will be implemented. The agreement's impact on Title IX requirements is unclear, and there may be cuts in programs due to the new revenue-sharing agreement.

Golf Tournaments happening this weekend

3M Open - PGA - TPC Twin Cities - Blaine, MN

Taylor Pendrith leads the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, after a stellar second round. Pendrith shot a bogey-free 7-under 64 on Friday, bringing his total to 12-under par for the tournament. This performance has positioned him two strokes ahead of Matthew NeSmith, who is at 10-under after also shooting a 64 in the second round.

Pendrith, who is having a career-best year, is aiming for his second PGA Tour win of the season, having already won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May. His consistent play has placed him in a strong position for the FedEx Cup Playoffs, currently projected to move up to 13th in the standings if he maintains his lead. NeSmith, meanwhile, has made significant strides, vaulting up the FedEx Cup points list and seeking his first PGA Tour victory.

The tournament remains highly competitive, with several players within striking distance of the lead as the weekend rounds approach. The 3M Open is crucial for many players looking to secure their spots in the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings, which would qualify them for the postseason.

2024 3M Open scores, takeaways: Taylor Pendrith leads with Sam Burns, Sahith Theegala in the mix

Taylor Pendrith leads the 2024 3M Open with a bogey-free round, while contenders like Matt NeSmith, Andrew Putnam, Sam Burns, Sahith Theegala, and Tony Finau are still within reach. Pendrith's strong performance could secure him a spot in the FedEx Cup standings and the International Presidents Cup team. The tournament is marked by consistent winds and a competitive field vying for a chance to win.

Playoffs Bubble boys preach patience at 3M Open

PGA TOUR golfers at the 3M Open discuss the pressure of being on the bubble for the FedExCup Playoffs and the need for patience and good performance to secure their spots. Andrew Putnam and Matt NeSmith are among the players hoping to move up in the rankings, while Doug Ghim emphasizes the importance of staying patient and focusing on growth.

The 3M Open Videos

CPKC Women’s Open - LPGA - Earl Grey Golf Club - Calgary, AB

On Friday the CPKC Women’s Open at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Alberta, saw Lauren Coughlin maintain her lead despite challenging weather conditions. Coughlin followed her initial 4-under 68 with a 70, bringing her total to 6 under par. She is trailed closely by Hannah Green and Haeran Ryu, both at 5 under. Coughlin, who recently finished fourth at the Evian Championship, managed to handle the windy and smoky conditions well, particularly excelling on the front nine.

Hannah Green, an Australian golfer with two wins this year, also shot a 70 and credited her Canadian caddie for helping navigate the tough conditions. Haeran Ryu, who bogeyed the 18th for a 69, is tied with Green. Brooke Henderson, a Canadian favorite and former champion, struggled with four bogeys in her last four holes, ending the day at 1 over par, seven strokes behind the leader. Other notable players include Lydia Ko, Lilia Vu, and Jennifer Kupcho, all tied at 3 under. The tournament is significant as players use it as a final preparation before heading to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Lauren Coughlin accurate to hold onto CPKC Women’s Open; Brooke Henderson falters late

Lauren Coughlin leads the CPKC Women’s Open at 6 under after two rounds, with Hannah Green and Haeran Ryu trailing by one stroke. Coughlin managed the challenging windy and smokey conditions well, while Canadian Brooke Henderson faltered with four closing bogeys, leaving her seven strokes back. Coughlin, winless on the LPGA Tour, is coming off a strong fourth-place finish in France. Lydia Ko and Lilia Vu are among those tied at 3 under. Jennifer Kupcho led early but struggled later, finishing at 3 under. Lexi Thompson is tied with Henderson at 1 over.

Lydia Ko in position for Hall of Fame, full-circle moment at CPKC Women's Open

Lydia Ko is in position to potentially qualify for the LPGA's Hall of Fame at the CPKC Women's Open in Canada. With a strong performance, she could secure her 21st career victory and join the exclusive group of 34 women who have achieved this milestone. Ko has a special connection to Canada, as her first two career wins were at the Canadian Women's Open.

The CPKC Women’s Open Videos

LIV Golf United Kingdom - JCB Golf and Country Club - England, Great Britain

At the end of the first round Friday, Jon Rahm leads the individual standings at the LIV Golf UK tournament held at JCB Golf and Country Club. Rahm delivered an impressive first-round performance with a score of 63, putting him at -8. Following closely behind are Andy Ogletree and Abraham Ancer, both with scores of 65, placing them at -6. Tyrrell Hatton and Cameron Smith are tied for the next position with scores of 66, each at -5.

Jon Rahm takes control at LIV Golf UK as first win on circuit awaits at JCB

Jon Rahm takes a two-shot lead in the first round of LIV Golf UK at JCB Golf & Country Club. Rahm, aiming for his first LIV Golf victory, fired an 8-under 63, ahead of Abraham Ancer and Andy Ogletree. Rahm has been consistent with nine top-10 finishes in all nine tournaments he has completed 54 holes.

The 5 LIV Golfers In Contention For The $18m Individual Title

The LIV Golf UK tournament has an individual table with an $18m prize. The top five golfers in contention for the title are Joaquin Niemann, Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton, and Louis Oosthuizen.

Senior Open pres. by Rolex - PGA Tour - Carnoustie Golf Links - Carnousite, Scotland

The 2024 Senior Open Presented by Rolex is underway at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland, with K.J. Choi of South Korea taking the lead after two rounds of play. Choi has posted impressive back-to-back rounds of 69, putting him at six under par and two shots clear of his nearest competitor. His second round included an eagle on the par-5 12th hole, helping to solidify his position atop the leaderboard.

Stephen Ames, the overnight leader, is now in second place after shooting an even-par round on Friday. The naturalized Canadian citizen from Trinidad is two shots behind Choi heading into the weekend. Tied for third place at three under par are Australia's Richard Green and Ireland's Padraig Harrington. Harrington, who carded a two-under 70 in the second round, is well-positioned to potentially become the fifth player to win both The Open and the Senior Open.

The challenging conditions at Carnoustie have made scoring difficult, with only eight rounds in the 60s posted out of 304 scores over the first two days. Angel Cabrera, making a comeback after serving time in prison, has surged into contention. He's tied for sixth at one under par after shooting a 70 in the second round.

Other notable players in the mix include Darren Clarke, Peter Baker, Arjun Atwal, and Paul Broadhurst, who are all tied with Cabrera at one under par. Bernhard Langer, Steven Alker, and Thomas Bjorn are tied for 11th at even par.

The cut line fell at seven over par, with some prominent names failing to make it to the weekend, including Justin Leonard, Tim Herron, Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Jerry Kelly.

K.J. Choi leads after second round at The Senior Open Championship - PGA TOUR

K.J. Choi leads after the second round at The Senior Open Championship, with a two-stroke advantage over Stephen Ames. Choi is seeking his second win on PGA TOUR Champions and his first major title. Other notable players in contention include Padraig Harrington, Richard Green, and Miguel Angel Martin.

After being frustrated by pace of play, 'happy' Stephen Ames has stayed steady at Senior Open

Stephen Ames, competing in the 2024 Senior Open Championship, expressed frustration with the pace of play but still managed to perform well. Despite the challenges, Ames finished the first round with a score of 68 and remained steady throughout the tournament. He attributed his consistency to staying calm, accepting mistakes, and being in a happier place in his life. Ames also credited his experience practicing links golf and adapting to different grasses and shots.

Why Padraig Harrington has Carnoustie demons to overcome in Senior Open bid

Padraig Harrington is in contention at the halfway stage of the Senior Open presented by Rolex at Carnoustie, despite having "demons to overcome" at the course. Korean K J Choi currently leads the tournament, with Harrington just one stroke behind. Harrington has finished as the runner-up in his previous two attempts to win the title. He is determined to perform well over the weekend and overcome the challenges he has faced at Carnoustie in the past.

'Wolves are doing all right' - Senior Open contender on why he wouldn't play full-time in US

Peter Baker, a contender in the Senior Open Championship, reflects on his successful year and his hesitation to play full-time in the US. He highlights his confidence and performance in the previous season and expresses his love for links golf. While he sees the Senior Open as a great tournament, he is unsure about committing to playing in America full-time.

NV5 Invitational pres by Old National Bank - Korn Ferry - The Glen Club - Glenview, IL

At the end of the second round Friday at the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, Ryan Gerard holds the outright lead with a score of 17-under par. He is followed by Joe Weiler at 14-under par and Kris Ventura at 13-under par.

Ryan Gerard breaks 36-hole tournament scoring record, leads by three at NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank

Ryan Gerard breaks the 36-hole tournament scoring record at the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank on the Korn Ferry Tour. He leads by three strokes and attributes his success to solid play and confidence. Gerard's focus is on making it back to the PGA TOUR.

Upcoming: Paris Olympics

The golf tournaments at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are scheduled to run from 1 to 10 August at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, featuring a total of 120 players (60 per gender) across two medal events. The golf qualification pathway and format for Paris remain the same as the previous two editions with 60 players qualifying for each gender-based event over a four-day-long, 72-hole individual stroke play tournament. The men's event will play first on 1 August with the women's side scheduled to occur six days later.

How Many Fans Are There At Le Golf National For The Olympic Games?

For the Paris 2024 Olympic golf events at Le Golf National, 30,000 tickets per day were released, potentially allowing up to 240,000 spectators to attend. This is lower than the attendance figures for other major golf tournaments, but it is expected to be a modern record for an Olympic golf event.

How to Watch Men's Golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature men's golf, with the United States defending their gold medal. Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler are leading the American team, while Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry pose a threat for Ireland.

Shane Lowry carries flag for Irish Olympic team that's set to include Rory McIlroy

Shane Lowry carried the flag for Team Ireland at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, surprising many who expected Rory McIlroy to have the honor. Lowry and McIlroy, teammates and friends, will be representing Ireland in the golf competition. McIlroy, who had to choose between representing Ireland or Great Britain, opted to represent Ireland. Lowry, currently ranked 10th in the FedEx Cup standings, expressed his gratitude for the honor and his love for playing for his country.

Female Golfers Participate in Opening Ceremony at 2024 Paris Olympics

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics featured female golfers from various tours representing their countries, including Celine Boutier for France, Perrine Delacour for France, Ines Laklalech for Morocco, Ashley Lau for Malaysia, Sara Kouskova for Czechia, Maja Stark for Sweden, Shannon Tan for Singapore, and Albane Valenzuela for Switzerland.

Field Breakdown: 2024 Paris Olympics

The Field Breakdown article provides information about the field of the women's golf competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It mentions the previous Olympic medalists and highlights the participation of current and former Epson Tour players in the tournament.

Upcoming: The Solheim Cup

2024 Solheim Cup: 50 Days Out

With 50 days left until the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup, three players have already secured their spots on the U.S. team, while the battle to make both the U.S. and European teams is intensifying. The article provides details on the players who have qualified so far and the remaining spots to be filled for both teams. The Solheim Cup will take place at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va.

Today’s Best Golf Vidoes

What’s in the Bag (WITB)

Sahith Theegala WITB July 2024: Exploring PGA Tour Pro’s Fresh Gears at 3M Open

Sahith Theegala, a rising golfer on the PGA Tour, has been achieving success with his Ping equipment. His bag includes the Ping G430 LST Driver, Ping G430 Max 3-wood and 5-wood, PING i210 and PING Blueprint S irons, Ping s159 and Ping Glide 2.0 wedges, and a Ping PLD Tyne S putter. Theegala's gear selection has contributed to his impressive performances on the course.

Overheard in the Club House

After Open struggles, Bryson DeChambeau says he'll change approach to links golf

Bryson DeChambeau plans to change his approach to links golf after struggling in the Open Championship. He admitted to struggling in wet and windy conditions and acknowledged the need to adapt his game. DeChambeau aims to work on controlling shots, flighting shots, and improving his performance in windy conditions to give himself a better chance in future Open Championships.

Jon Rahm admitted it was 'weird' playing with LIV teammate Tyrrell Hatton, who joked: 'It obviously scared him'

Jon Rahm admitted to feeling awkward playing with teammate Tyrrell Hatton for the first time in the LIV Golf UK tournament. Despite the unusual dynamic, Rahm had a strong performance, shooting a bogey-free 63 and leading the individual competition. Hatton jokingly commented on Rahm's chip shot, saying it scared him but had a nice spin. The duo's strong play also helped their team, Legion, take the lead in the team competition.

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UPCOMING TOURS

PGA TOUR Schedule 2024

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LIV Golf Schedule 2024

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LPGA Tour Schedule 2024

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