What is PGA TOUR?
The PGA TOUR is a professional men’s golf tour that was founded in 1929. It is headquartered in Ponte vedra Beach, Florida, and operates tournaments primarily in the United States and Canada, but also in other parts of the world. The PGA TOUR is responsible for organizing and sanctioning a schedule of events for its members, who are professional golfers.
The PGA TOUR consists of a series of tournaments, including regular events, major championships, and invitational, that are played throughout the year. Players earn points and prize money based on their performance in these events, and their ranking on the tour determines their eligibility for future tournaments.
History of PGA TOUR?
- Founded in 1929 as the “Tournament Players Division” of the PGA of America.
- The first official PGA Tour event was held in 1929.
- The tour faced financial challenges during the Great Depression but survived.
- The Masters Tournament was established in 1934.
- The PGA Championship gained prominence as one of the four major championships.
- The tour continued to grow and attract top golfers from around the world.
- Television coverage of PGA Tour events began in the 1950s, expanding its popularity.
- The Players Championship was introduced in 1974, becoming a prestigious event.
- The tour expanded globally, with international players making a significant impact.
- The FedExCup playoffs were introduced in 2007, adding excitement to the season’s end.
- The tour embraced technology and social media to engage with fans.
- The PGA Tour’s charitable initiatives have made a significant impact on communities.
- The tour continues to thrive and showcase world-class golf to fans worldwide.
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How to join PGA TOUR?
- To become a PGA Member, you’ll need to become a registered Associate before completing the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program–an award-winning educational program designed for aspiring PGA Professionals that focuses on the People, the Business and the Game.
thinking of Wyndham Clark:
It’d be silly to think that Wyndham Clark was channeling Tom Kim at the Wells Fargo Championship. Then again, the last time a first-time winner on the PGA TOUR prevailed by as many as Clark’s four strokes at Quail Hollow Club on Sunday was when Kim took the title by five at the, wait for it, Wyndham Championship in 2022.
Now, it’s Wyndham’s championship.
Leveraged by a bogey-free, 8-under 63 in the third round, the 29-year-old Clark posted 19-under 265 for the victory. It’s the lowest aggregate in tournament history and second-lowest score in relation to par since Rory McIlroy scored 21-under 267 during Quail Hollow’s penultimate edition as a par 72 in 2015. When McIlroy won, he earned $1.278 million. Because the Wells Fargo Championship is a designated event this season, Clark banks $3.6 million in addition to 500 FedExCup points.
Despite a mountain of momentum upon arrival, Clark still was available at a juicy +6600 to win at BetMGM. No doubt contributing factors to the value were the depth of the field and the fact that he was a non-winner. By comparison, Kurt Kitayama, who broke through two months ago at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, which also was a designated event, was +20000 to win that week, but Kitayama’s trajectory over time is that of an all-or-nothing performer. In that context, Clark’s odds at Quail Hollow were respectful to his potential amid active firepower.
Xander Schauffele checked up alone in second place. Although he hasn’t won this season, he was tied for third-shortest to do just that at +1600.
Tyrrell Hatton (+4000) and Harris English (+15000) shared third place. Defending champion Max Homa was tied for 10th-shortest at +2500 and finished in a six-way share of eighth place.
McIlroy was the board favorite at +750 and placed T47.
NOTE: Payouts and Points includes pre-tournament odds to win at BetMGM for all golfers who made the cut. For live odds, visit BetMGM.
Position, Score, and Earnings:
| POSITION | GOLFER (ODDS TO WIN) | SCORE | FEDEXCUP POINTS | EARNINGS |
| 1 | Wyndham Clark (+6600) | 265/ -19 | 500.000 | $3,600,000.00 |
| 2 | Xander Schauffele (+1600) | 269/ -15 | 300.000 | $2,180,000.00 |
| T3 | Harris English (+15000) | 272/ -12 | 162.500 | $1,180,000.00 |
| T3 | Tyrrell Hatton (+4000) | 272/ -12 | 162.500 | $1,180,000.00 |
| T5 | Tommy Fleetwood (+5000) | 273/ -11 | 105.000 | $772,500.00 |
| T5 | Adam Scott (+10000) | 273/ -11 | 105.000 | $772,500.00 |
| 7 | Michael Kim (+30000) | 274/ -10 | 90.000 | $675,000.00 |
| T8 | Corey Conners (+5000) | 275/ -9 | 72.500 | $525,000.00 |
| T8 | Max Homa (+2500) | 275/ -9 | 72.500 | $525,000.00 |
| T8 | Sungjae Im (+2500) | 275/ -9 | 72.500 | $525,000.00 |
| T8 | K.H. Lee (+12500) | 275/ -9 | 72.500 | $525,000.00 |
| T8 | Denny McCarthy (+10000) | 275/ -9 | 72.500 | $525,000.00 |
| T8 | Brendon Todd (+15000) | 275/ -9 | 72.500 | $525,000.00 |
| T14 | Rickie Fowler (+3300) | 276/ -8 | 54.000 | $355,000.00 |
| T14 | Justin Thomas (+2200) | 276/ -8 | 54.000 | $355,000.00 |
| T14 | Jimmy Walker (+30000) | 276/ -8 | 54.000 | $355,000.00 |
| T14 | Gary Woodland (+6600) | 276/ -8 | 54.000 | $355,000.00 |
| T18 | Seamus Power (+15000) | 277/ -7 | 47.000 | $285,000.00 |
| T18 | Alex Smalley (+22500) | 277/ -7 | 47.000 | $285,000.00 |
| T18 | Kevin Streelman (+30000) | 277/ -7 | 47.000 | $285,000.00 |
| T21 | Patrick Cantlay (+1200) | 278/ -6 | 42.000 | $235,000.00 |
| T21 | Dylan Wu (+25000) | 278/ -6 | 42.000 | $235,000.00 |
| T23 | Tony Finau (+1600) | 279/ -5 | 36.378 | $185,000.00 |
| T23 | Emiliano Grillo (+9000) | 279/ -5 | 36.378 | $185,000.00 |
| T23 | Tom Kim (+4000) | 279/ -5 | 36.378 | $185,000.00 |
| T23 | Matt Kuchar (+8000) | 279/ -5 | 36.378 | $185,000.00 |
| T27 | Trace Crowe (+100000) | 280/ -4 | n/a (non-member) | $134,125.00 |
| T27 | Doug Ghim (+40000) | 280/ -4 | 27.250 | $134,125.00 |
| T27 | Mark Hubbard (+17500) | 280/ -4 | 27.250 | $134,125.00 |
| T27 | Stephan Jaeger (+15000) | 280/ -4 | 27.250 | $134,125.00 |
| T27 | Nate Lashley (+30000) | 280/ -4 | 27.250 | $134,125.00 |
| T27 | Taylor Moore (+8000) | 280/ -4 | 27.250 | $134,125.00 |
| T27 | J.J. Spaun (+15000) | 280/ -4 | 27.250 | $134,125.00 |
| T27 | Adam Svensson (+20000) | 280/ -4 | 27.250 | $134,125.00 |
| T35 | Keegan Bradley (+6600) | 281/ -3 | 19.000 | $99,600.00 |
| T35 | Matt Fitzpatrick (+2500) | 281/ -3 | 19.000 | $99,600.00 |
| T35 | Matthew NeSmith (+35000) | 281/ -3 | 19.000 | $99,600.00 |
| T35 | Ryan Palmer (+40000) | 281/ -3 | 19.000 | $99,600.00 |
| T35 | Chad Ramey (+60000) | 281/ -3 | 19.000 | $99,600.00 |
| T40 | Joseph Bramlett (+17500) | 282/ -2 | 15.000 | $83,000.00 |
| T40 | Kramer Hickok (+50000) | 282/ -2 | 15.000 | $83,000.00 |
| T40 | Francesco Molinari (+17500) | 282/ -2 | 15.000 | $83,000.00 |
| T43 | Akshay Bhatia (+15000) | 283/ -1 | n/a (non-member) | $69,000.00 |
| T43 | Hayden Buckley (+12500) | 283/ -1 | 11.625 | $69,000.00 |
| T43 | Viktor Hovland (+2000) | 283/ -1 | 11.625 | $69,000.00 |
| T43 | Si Woo Kim (+8000) | 283/ -1 | 11.625 | $69,000.00 |
| T47 | Zac Blair (+75000) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.23 |
| T47 | Henrik Norlander (+50000) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.23 |
| T47 | MJ Daffue (+30000) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.22 |
| T47 | Beau Hossler (+12500) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.22 |
| T47 | David Lingmerth (+40000) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.22 |
| T47 | Rory McIlroy (+750) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.22 |
| T47 | Trey Mullinax (+50000) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.22 |
| T47 | Sam Stevens (+20000) | 284/ E | 8.000 | $51,222.22 |
| T47 | Alejandro Tosti (+40000) | 284/ E | n/a (non-member) | $51,222.22 |
| T56 | Ryan Armour (+60000) | 285/ 1 | 5.600 | $46,200.00 |
| T56 | Chris Kirk (+8000) | 285/ 1 | 5.600 | $46,200.00 |
| T56 | Sahith Theegala (+4000) | 285/ 1 | 5.600 | $46,200.00 |
| T59 | Cam Davis (+9000) | 286/ 2 | 4.800 | $44,600.00 |
| T59 | Harrison Endycott (+75000) | 286/ 2 | 4.800 | $44,600.00 |
| T59 | Keith Mitchell (+6600) | 286/ 2 | 4.800 | $44,600.00 |
| T59 | Justin Suh (+17500) | 286/ 2 | 4.800 | $44,600.00 |
| T59 | Cameron Young (+2000) | 286/ 2 | 4.800 | $44,600.00 |
| T64 | Austin Eckroat (+40000) | 287/ 3 | 4.000 | $43,000.00 |
| T64 | Webb Simpson (+12500) | 287/ 3 | 4.000 | $43,000.00 |
| T64 | Callum Tarren (+50000) | 287/ 3 | 4.000 | $43,000.00 |
| 67 | Stewart Cink (+50000) | 289/ 5 | 3.600 | $42,200.00 |
| 68 | Nick Hardy (+15000) | 292/ 8 | 3.400 | $41,800.00 |
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