PGA Marathons Unveiled: Two Tournaments in One Extraordinary Sunday
– PGA Tour Tries a New Format to Boost Excitement
PGA Tour Tries a New Format to Boost Excitement
The PGA Tour is trying something new to boost excitement and engagement: a new format that will see two tournaments played on the same day at the same venue on Sunday.
The new format will be used for the first time at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 5th. The tournament will feature two fields of 72 players, with one field playing the traditional 72-hole stroke play format and the other field playing a 54-hole match play format.
The stroke play field will play 18 holes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and then 36 holes on Sunday. The match play field will play 18 holes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and then 27 holes on Sunday.
The winners of each field will be crowned the Arnold Palmer Invitational champion.
The PGA Tour is hoping that the new format will make the tournament more exciting and unpredictable, and will attract more fans and sponsors.
– DeChambeau and Koepka Headline Star-Studded Field
DeChambeau and Koepka Headline Star-Studded Field
The field for this week’s Travelers Championship is one of the strongest of the season, with eight of the world’s top 10 players in attendance. Headlining the field are Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, who are both looking to add to their already impressive list of wins.
DeChambeau is coming off a victory at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago, and he is now the favorite to win this week’s event. The 27-year-old has been in excellent form all season, and he is currently ranked second in the world.
Koepka, meanwhile, is a four-time major champion and one of the most consistent players on tour. He is coming off a T-4 finish at the U.S. Open, and he will be looking to contend for the win this week.
In addition to DeChambeau and Koepka, the field also includes six other players who have won on tour this season. This includes Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, and Xander Schauffele.
With so much star power on display, this week’s Travelers Championship is sure to be a thrilling event. Fans will be treated to some of the best golf in the world, and they will have the chance to see some of their favorite players in action.
Here is a closer look at the top 10 players in the field:
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Brooks Koepka
- Jon Rahm
- Viktor Hovland
- Patrick Cantlay
- Xander Schauffele
- Dustin Johnson
- Collin Morikawa
- Justin Thomas
- Rory McIlroy
| Player | World Ranking | Recent Form |
|—|—|—|
| Bryson DeChambeau | 2 | Winner of Memorial Tournament |
| Brooks Koepka | 4 | T-4 at U.S. Open |
| Jon Rahm | 1 | T-12 at U.S. Open |
| Viktor Hovland | 3 | Winner of BMW International Open |
| Patrick Cantlay | 5 | Winner of Zurich Classic of New Orleans |
| Xander Schauffele | 6 | Winner of Travelers Championship |
| Dustin Johnson | 7 | T-2 at Memorial Tournament |
| Collin Morikawa | 8 | Winner of PGA Championship |
| Justin Thomas | 9 | T-3 at U.S. Open |
| Rory McIlroy | 10 | T-8 at U.S. Open |
– Spieth and Thomas Among Contenders Looking to Make a Statement
Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are among the contenders looking to make a statement on a marathon PGA Tour Sunday.
Spieth is coming off a tie for fourth at the Masters, while Thomas is coming off a tie for third at the Valero Texas Open. Both players are looking to win their first PGA Tour event of the season.
Spieth has been playing well lately, with four top-10 finishes in his last five starts. He is currently ranked fifth in the world.
“I would like to think that a major is still as equally important to me as it’s ever been,” Spieth said. “I would say probably the thing that’s shifted the most for me is just making sure that if I don’t have my best this week is that I can still finish top 5, top 10.”
Thomas is also playing well, with three top-10 finishes in his last four starts. He is currently ranked third in the world.
“I’m excited to be in contention,” Thomas said. “I’ve been playing well lately, so I’m confident that I can win.”
Others eyeing the title include:
Jon Rahm: The world No. 1 is looking to win his first major championship.
Rory McIlroy: The four-time major champion is looking to get back into the winner’s circle.
* Dustin Johnson: The two-time major champion is looking to win his first PGA Tour event of the season.
| Name | World Ranking | PGA Tour Wins | Major Wins |
|—|—|—|—|
| Jon Rahm | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rory McIlroy | 2 | 19 | 4 |
| Dustin Johnson | 3 | 23 | 2 |
| Jordan Spieth | 5 | 11 | 3 |
| Justin Thomas | 6 | 13 | 1 |
– Leaderboard Watch: DeChambeau, Koepka, Spieth, Thomas
Leaderboard Watch: DeChambeau, Koepka, Spieth, Thomas
The race for the Wanamaker Trophy is heating up and the leaderboard at the PGA Championship is a who’s who of golf’s elite. Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas are all in contention with just 36 holes remaining.
DeChambeau, the world’s longest hitter, is making his presence known at Kiawah Island. He leads the field in driving distance by a wide margin and is using his power to his advantage. He’s averaging 333 yards off the tee, which is 20 yards longer than anyone else in the field.
Koepka, the two-time defending champion, is also in contention. He’s not as long as DeChambeau off the tee, but he’s making up for it with his iron play. He’s hit 75% of greens in regulation, which is tied for the best in the field.
Spieth, the 2015 PGA Champion, is also in the mix. He’s been struggling with his putting all week, but he’s making up for it with his ball-striking. He’s hitting 65% of fairways and 73% of greens in regulation.
Thomas, the 2017 PGA Champion, is the other player to watch. He’s been one of the most consistent players in the field all week. He’s hit 70% of fairways and 70% of greens in regulation.
It’s going to be a fascinating final round at the PGA Championship. Any of the four players in contention could win the tournament. It’s going to be a battle of attrition and the player who makes the fewest mistakes is likely to come out on top.
Current leaderboard:
| Rank | Player | Score |
|—|—|—|
| 1 | Bryson DeChambeau | -11 |
| 2 | Brooks Koepka | -9 |
| 3 | Jordan Spieth | -8 |
| 4 | Justin Thomas | -7 |
| 5 | Jon Rahm | -6 |
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