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NBC Sports
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Memorial Tournament 2025: First-round tee times, pairings at Muirfield Village
The seventh of eight signature events this season begins Thursday at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Here's a look at the first-round tee times and pairings for the Memorial Tournament as well as how you can watch the coverage. Golf Channel Staff, Joe Highsmith Brandt Snedeker Brian Campbell Harris English Rickie Fowler J.J. Spaun Justin Rose Daniel Berger Akshay Bhatia Tony Finau Austin Eckroat Denny McCarthy Alex Noren Eric Cole J.T. Poston Adam Hadwin Cam Davis Cameron Young Stephan Jaeger Christiaan Bezuidenhout Wyndham Clark Max Greyserman Ben Griffin Shane Lowry Chris Kirk Sahith Theegala Xander Schauffele Jordan Spieth Viktor Hovland Ludvig Åberg Hideki Matsuyama Collin Morikawa Jhonattan Vegas Matti Schmid Bud Cauley Harry Higgs Andrew Novak Lucas Glover Ryan Fox Maverick McNealy Michael Kim Ryan Gerard Min Woo Lee Sam Stevens Davis Thompson Sungjae Im Matthieu Pavon Max Homa Taylor Pendrith Corey Conners Matt Fitzpatrick Tom Hoge Nick Dunlap Sam Burns Aaron Rai Tommy Fleetwood Brian Harman Thomas Detry Robert MacIntyre Byeong Hun An Si Woo Kim Adam Scott Justin Thomas Patrick Cantlay Scottie Scheffler Sepp Straka Russell Henley Keegan Bradley Mackenzie Hughes Matt Kuchar Nick Taylor Jacob Bridgeman
NBC Sports
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Memorial Tournament 2025: First-round tee times, groupings at Muirfield Village
The seventh of eight signature events this season begins Thursday at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Here's a look at the first-round tee times and groupings for the Memorial Tournament as well as how you can watch the coverage. Golf Channel Staff, Joe Highsmith Brandt Snedeker Brian Campbell Harris English Rickie Fowler J.J. Spaun Justin Rose Daniel Berger Akshay Bhatia Tony Finau Austin Eckroat Denny McCarthy Alex Noren Eric Cole J.T. Poston Adam Hadwin Cam Davis Cameron Young Stephan Jaeger Christiaan Bezuidenhout Wyndham Clark Max Greyserman Ben Griffin Shane Lowry Chris Kirk Sahith Theegala Xander Schauffele Jordan Spieth Viktor Hovland Ludvig Åberg Hideki Matsuyama Collin Morikawa Jhonattan Vegas Matti Schmid Bud Cauley Harry Higgs Andrew Novak Lucas Glover Ryan Fox Maverick McNealy Michael Kim Ryan Gerard Min Woo Lee Sam Stevens Davis Thompson Sungjae Im Matthieu Pavon Max Homa Taylor Pendrith Corey Conners Matt Fitzpatrick Tom Hoge Nick Dunlap Sam Burns Aaron Rai Tommy Fleetwood Brian Harman Thomas Detry Robert MacIntyre Byeong Hun An Si Woo Kim Adam Scott Justin Thomas Patrick Cantlay Scottie Scheffler Sepp Straka Russell Henley Keegan Bradley Mackenzie Hughes Matt Kuchar Nick Taylor Jacob Bridgeman
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PGA Tour approves changes to Tour Championship effective immediately
PGA Tour approves changes to Tour Championship effective immediately DUBLIN, Ohio – Rest in peace, 'starting strokes' at the Tour Championship. The PGA Tour held meetings of both the Board of Directors and Player Advisory Council on Tuesday and voted to make the Tour Championship, a 72-hole stroke-play event with all players starting the tournament at even par. The change is effective immediately, beginning with this year's FedEx Cup finale in August. The best performer over the course of four rounds at the Tour Championship will win the FedEx Cup. The starting-strokes format, which was instituted in 2019, gave FedEx Cup leaders in the season-long points race a head start in the Playoff finale. It has drawn criticism from players who believe it undermines the prestige of winning the Tour Championship. Speaking to Golfweek last month, Adam Scott, a member of the Tour policy board, used the word "gimmicky" to describe why the concept fell out of favor. Brandt Snedeker, the 2012 FedEx Cup champion and a member of the PAC this season, echoed his sentiment on Tuesday. 'The starting system was kind of wonky, it seemed like made-for-TV and not a great way to identify someone who has played well all year and deserves to win the FedEx Cup,' Snedeker said. 'Whatever system the Tour settles on, taking that away will help. It's just a hard thing to have the FedEx Cup be a year-long event but also a stand-alone event too. It's hard to balance that.' The field size for the Tour Championship, the third of three playoff events, will remain at 30 players in 2025, but the Tour confirmed that the Player Advisory Council is studying field size and the qualification system of future years to raise the stakes on the entire FedEx Cup season and reinforce the Tour Championship as the hardest tournament to qualify for. There will be one more change going into effect immediately. In response to data indicating fans want to see winning scores closer to par, the PGA Tour Rules Committee will adjust its course setup approach at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta to encourage more risk/reward moments throughout each round, which is designed to heighten the drama and competition to determine the FedEx Cup champion. 'We want the Tour Championship to be the hardest tournament to qualify for and the FedEx Cup trophy the most difficult to win,' reigning FedEx Cup champion and PAC member Scottie Scheffler said. 'Shifting the Tour Championship to a more straight-up format with a tougher course setup makes it easier for fans to follow and provides a more challenging test for players – which brings out the best competition.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PGA Tour approves changes to Tour Championship effective immediately
DUBLIN, Ohio – Rest in peace, 'starting strokes' at the Tour Championship. The PGA Tour held meetings of both the Board of Directors and Player Advisory Council on Tuesday and voted to make the Tour Championship, a 72-hole stroke-play event with all players starting the tournament at even par. The change is effective immediately, beginning with this year's FedEx Cup finale in August. The best performer over the course of four rounds at the Tour Championship will win the FedEx Cup. The starting-strokes format, which was instituted in 2019, gave FedEx Cup leaders in the season-long points race a head start in the Playoff finale. It has drawn criticism from players who believe it undermines the prestige of winning the Tour Championship. Speaking to Golfweek last month, Adam Scott, a member of the Tour policy board, used the word "gimmicky" to describe why the concept fell out of favor. Brandt Snedeker, the 2012 FedEx Cup champion and a member of the PAC this season, echoed his sentiment on Tuesday. 'The starting system was kind of wonky, it seemed like made-for-TV and not a great way to identify someone who has played well all year and deserves to win the FedEx Cup,' Snedeker said. 'Whatever system the Tour settles on, taking that away will help. It's just a hard thing to have the FedEx Cup be a year-long event but also a stand-alone event too. It's hard to balance that.' The field size for the Tour Championship, the third of three playoff events, will remain at 30 players in 2025, but the Tour confirmed that the Player Advisory Council is studying field size and the qualification system of future years to raise the stakes on the entire FedEx Cup season and reinforce the Tour Championship as the hardest tournament to qualify for. There will be one more change going into effect immediately. In response to data indicating fans want to see winning scores closer to par, the PGA Tour Rules Committee will adjust its course setup approach at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta to encourage more risk/reward moments throughout each round, which is designed to heighten the drama and competition to determine the FedEx Cup champion. 'We want the Tour Championship to be the hardest tournament to qualify for and the FedEx Cup trophy the most difficult to win,' reigning FedEx Cup champion and PAC member Scottie Scheffler said. 'Shifting the Tour Championship to a more straight-up format with a tougher course setup makes it easier for fans to follow and provides a more challenging test for players – which brings out the best competition.' This article originally appeared on Golfweek: PGA Tour dumps starting strokes at FedEx Cup finale
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ryder Cup Asst. Captain Gets Nod as Lead Man for 2026 Presidents Cup
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Stepping into a captain's shoes is a tough task, especially in high-pressure sports like golf, where the weight of responsibility, combined with the expectations to perform at the highest level, is on top. And nobody can know it better than the 15-time Major winner, Tiger Woods, who led the U.S. team as playing captain during the 2019 Presidents Cup. Under his guidance, the U.S. team retained the cup with a narrow 16-14 victory. This dominance is nothing new for the Americans, who have been setting the standard at the Presidents Cup since its inception in 1994, having won 13 of the 15 events played. The 2026 Presidents Cup will be held at Medinah Country Club, and with have a new captain. ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: Geoff Ogilvy of Australia watches his tee shot on the fifth hole as Brandt Snedeker looks on during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club... ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 23: Geoff Ogilvy of Australia watches his tee shot on the fifth hole as Brandt Snedeker looks on during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More Getty Images On Tuesday, Monahan announced that American golfer Brandt Snedeker and Australia's Geoff Ogilvy would lead the 2026 Presidents Cup as captains. Both professionals are highly experienced. The American professional, Snedeker, with nine PGA Tour wins under his belt, competed in the 2013 Presidents Cup, where the U.S. team triumphed with an 18.5-15.5 win. Additionally, he also served as a captain's assistant in 2024. He will also play a pivotal role in this year's Ryder Cup as a vice-captain. The event is set to take place from September 25-28 at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, adding another layer of complexity to his role. When Snedeker learned about his new position, he was, "Just very humbled, kind of shocked, to be honest with you," he said during a conference call with reporters on Tuesday. "I got the call a couple weeks ago. Trying to wrap my head around what this is going to look like and then what this is going to entail," he added. "Just super honored, super humbled to be leading this team and be part of this great history of the Presidents Cup and the captain that came before me." Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra... Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour speaks to the media in a press conference prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 07, 2023 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. MoreThe commissioner also added, saying, Snedeker is a "proven leader" with experience representing the United States in team competition and building a family foundation. Monahan continued, "I know he will be a tremendous captain and asset for the U.S. team in 2026." On the other hand, Ogilvy, who is a 3-time Presidents Cup competitor and major champion, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "It's a humbling thing. It's a great honor." "It's exciting. It's clearly an away game, but it's exciting to be on a course that I've come to know really, really well over the last few years." Ogilvy's experience at Medinah Country Club's No. 3 Course gives him a unique understanding of the course. Monahan also praised the Australian pro, saying, "Geoff Ogilvy is the perfect captain to lead the International Team into Chicago in 2026... Geoff will capitalize on the upward trend of the International Team." With these talented and experienced captains, the 2026 Presidents Cup, scheduled for September 22-27 at Medinah Country Club's Course No. 3. promises to be an unforgettable event. What do you think? Will the U.S. team continue its dominance, or will the International Team finally break through? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below! More Golf: Tiger Woods Hits Career Low Point on PGA Tour amid Achilles Injury
