The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, the DP World Tour's annual pro-am event, is receiving unprecedented attention in the United States this weekend, with big-name players from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf taking part.
Along with Rory McIlroy, Robert McIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood and Billy Horschel, LIV is joined by 14 members, many of whom were inspired by tournament organizer John Rudd A special invitation from Pert.
Rupert is also thought to have brought together PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund chief Yasser Al-Rumayan as amateurs.
On the course, one of England's most popular golfers, Tyrrell Hatton, who had just completed his first season on the LIV Tour, emerged victorious in the event. This qualified him for the end-of-season DPWT Championships in Dubai. Joaquin Niemann and Dean Burmester also won DPWT events in the past year, which puts them in contention for major events in 2024.
I made a mistake! third win @dunhilllinks It was very cool to play with my dad.
Thank you for all your support this week and much appreciated @DPWorldTour and all the wonderful team @alfreddunhill.
a very special game @golfhome. 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/lNnWK9LVcx— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) October 7, 2024
Hatton improves official World Golf Ranking from No. 38 to No. 20now ranked fifth in Ryder Cup points.
Hatton said:
“This is a Ryder Cup year. I want to get as many points as possible and, you know, I'm committed to doing my best to get the points I need to make the team.”
Therefore, the question is whether the DPWT's more lenient approach to LIV golf star participation will lead to more cooperation between tours, or whether it will force the PGA Tour to reach an agreement with the PIF after it has reached an agreement with the PIF. “Framework Agreement” in June 2023.
After the game on Sunday, McIlroy launches onslaught on PGA Tour Also praising his recent participation in DPWT events:
“As I get older, I appreciate these events more. One thing I like when I get back here is that the games feel more authentic and pure and not so corporate. With three FedEx Cup playoff games (PGA Tour) The crowds are bigger and the atmosphere is better at the Irish Open and the Wentworth event.”
McIlroy said last week He expects the deal to be finalized before the end of the year, but last weekend gave us a glimpse of what the golf union could look like.
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