Apart from having an elevated $20 million prize purse, the upcoming PGA Tour signature event also offers massive world ranking points. Famous X user Nosferatu and self-proclaimed OWGR Guru have shared some of the golfer’s prospects to climb high in the rankings if they win the tournament this week.

If anyone from Matt Fitzpatrick, Brian Harman, and Max Homa wins the $4 million winner’s prize this week at Riviera Golf Course, they would jump to a career-high rank of fifth on the OWGR. Also, Sahith Theegala, who has been in impressive form lately and is ranked 20th in the world, could break into the top 10 in the world if he wins this week.

Let’s take a look at some top golfers who could climb high on the Official World Golf Rankings if they win the tournament:

1) Rory McIlroy

The popular Northern Irishman is currently ranked second in the world. If Rory McIlroy wins the Genesis Invitational, he will dethrone Scottie Scheffler from the top spot and become the new World No. 1 player in the OWGR.

#OWGR No.1 watch@McIlroyRory will have another chance to reclaim the No.1 in the world spot with a win (only with a win) at @thegenesisinv !! (detailed scenario later)

He is the only one who could catch Scottie Scheffler this week…

— Nosferatu (@VC606) February 13, 2024

Interestingly, McIlroy is the only player who could dethrone Scottie Scheffler this week at Riviera Golf Course.

2) Tiger Woods

The 15-time major champion will be making his first start of the 2024 season at the upcoming Genesis Invitational. If Tiger Woods manages to register his record 83rd PGA Tour title victory at Riviera Golf Course, he would climb around 850 spots to sit at 54th rank in the Official World Golf Rankings.

NEWSFLASH@TigerWoods could jump as high as #54 in the world with a (83rd) win at @thegenesisinv !! Stay tuned… #OWGR pic.twitter.com/T7D5Xq1TgO

— Nosferatu (@VC606) February 12, 2024

Woods has occupied the top spot in the OWGR for a record 683 weeks. But due to his deteriorating fitness, he has been out of the professional golf circuit resulting in him slipping too down in the World.

3) Ludvig Aberg

The young Swedish prodigy is already sitting on his career-best 11th rank in the Official World Golf Rankings. But if Ludvig Aberg wins his second PGA Tour title at Genesis Invitational, he would climb to World No. 5 place.

Ludvig can jump to #5 in the world this week… #OWGR #GenesisInvitational https://t.co/UeV5iROeOJ

— Nosferatu (@VC606) February 13, 2024

Ludvig Aberg has been sitting in the World No. 11 position from just 18 starts as a professional golfer. He could have broken Tiger Woods’ record, he had climbed to the current position in just one start less.

4) Viktor Hovland

The reigning FedEx Cup champion could regain his career-best ranking of third in the World if he receives the Genesis Invitational trophy from Tiger Woods this week. Viktor Hovland is currently ranked fifth in the World. Winning the tournament results in dethroning Jon Rahm from the World No. 3 spot on the OWGR.

#OWGR projection for week #7#GenesisInvitational @ ~68/72p

Rory could reach #1
Viktor #3
Xander, Clark, Cantlay #4
Homa, Fitzy, Harman, Aberg #5
Spieth, Tommy, Keegan, Collin #7
TomKim, Burns, Sahith, Day, JT, Sepp, Young, Kirk, Finau, NTaylor, Henley, Fowler #8

— Nosferatu (@VC606) February 13, 2024

5) Nicolai Hojgaard

The Danish origin golfer is rising up the ranks and is the newest addition to the PGA Tour. If Nicolai Hojgaard manages to win his first PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational this week, he would climb to career-high rankings of 11 in the Official World Golf Rankings.

11th https://t.co/yE1xHmzctq

— Nosferatu (@VC606) February 13, 2024

Now, all fans can do is wait and watch the upcoming Tiger Woods’ hosted Genesis Invitational. Who climbs higher on the Official World Golf Rankings will only be decided on Sunday when all four rounds are successfully concluded.

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He revealed his feelings in a Telegraph Sport interview. Let’s take a look at what he had to say.

Adrian Meronk Reveals His Frustration That Led To His LIV Defection

Meronk, in an interview, bluntly stated that had he been on the Ryder Cup team, he would not have turned to LIV Golf.

“I don’t know, but I would probably not have come to LIV if I had played in the Ryder Cup…what I went through just made it easier to care more about myself and not care what other people think of me, or what other people want me to do.”

Added to that, he continued,

“What happened with the Ryder Cup just opened my eyes as to how everything works…The last two years I had really great years, but to be honest, I wasn’t enjoying it as much. I was just constantly on the road. We didn’t have a proper home, just packing from hotel to hotel, airport to airport.”

Another beauty from Adrian Meronk #CleeksGC #LIVGolf pic.twitter.com/XbIURLZKMB

— Cleeks GC (@Cleeks_GC) February 8, 2024

Meronk made this decision for his family and their well-being. LIV’s schedule also helps him make time for himself. He admitted to his family at Christmas that he wasn’t enjoying his career with so many tournaments and a routine life. He rather wanted to fall back and relax. 

Meronk hasn’t given up his former tour card, so he might get a chance to play at the Ryder Cup in Bethpage next year. Meronk and other LIV golfers’ futures also depend on the PGAT-LIV talks and how they shape professional golf. As of now, Meronk has joined LIV and is focused on their event in Las Vegas. 

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Nicolai Hojgaard was a strong contender to win this week’s PGA Tour event. However, he fell short of one stroke to record his first victory on the PGA Tour. His four-round scores were 67-66-73-70 and he earned $981,000 as prize money.

Meanwhile, his twin brother, Rasmus Hojgaard, had a similar day at work. He missed out winning his fourth DP World Tour title at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. Despite shooting 66-64-68-69 in four rounds, he was six strokes shy of the winner, and his compatriot Thorbjorn Olesen. For finishing as solo runner-up, he earned a paycheck worth €253,916.58.

It is not ironic for the Hojgaard Brothers that they are already twins and have finished in the same spot but in different parts of the world. This is probably the first time in the history of golf that two twin brothers have ended up losing but finished on the same runner-up ranks on different tours.

Who is More Successful Among the Hojgaard Brothers, Nicolai or Rasmus?

Two brothers playing the same sport is not a new thing. However, twin brothers playing the same sport is very rare. In the game of golf, the Hojgaard brothers, Nicolai and Rasmus, are the first twins to play in the Open Championship together. They achieved the feat in 2023 at Royal Liverpool Golf Course.

Both brothers are equally talented and have achieved huge heights in the past few years. However, if we compare their statistics, it is quite tough to decide who is more successful among them. While Rasmus has recorded four DP World Tour victories, Nicolai is not too far and has won three titles so far.

Hojgaard brothers have taken the entire golfing fraternity by storm with their performances. Although Rasmus was the first to record a DP World Tour victory, Nicolai recorded his first professional victory as an amateur on the Nordic Golf League around two years before his twin brother.

Nicolai was also part of the 2023 European Ryder Cup team. He could only contribute 0.5 points for a winning cause. Meanwhile, Rasmus is yet to get a chance in the Senior Ryder Cup team, however, he was part of the European team at the Junior Ryder Cup in 2018.

If the statistics were compared before November 2023, Rasmus might have had an upper hand over his twin brother. But, Nicolai’s sensational victory at the DP World Tour Championship 2023 has given him a slight edge over his sibling. Well, the comparison does not quite matter as both of the Hojgaard brothers are disruptive forces in professional golf and are surely destined for greater things in the future.

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These achievements were showered upon him as a result of his driving skills. Moreover, he ranked in the top 5 for his astounding driving distance on the DP World Tour. Added to that, he acquired the 8th position for the same skill over the world for 12 months at a stretch, concerning all the tours. The golfer joined an interview to explain a few strategies that will help budding golfers go a few more yards. 

Having The Right Grip And Controlling The Speed

Body posture plays a crucial role in golf. Also, the way one sets up the ball and the balance is required. Then, to create a balance of speed and power, one has to load the right side of the backswing and move to the left side of the same swing. The ball should be positioned inside the front foot and the club should be positioned vertically to swing the ball.

Arms Should Go High In The Backswing

Hojgaard said in an interview,

“I try to get my arms high in the backswing, so when I swing down the club falls naturally into place. This helps prevent too much of a slice for amateurs, because it stops you having to come ‘over the top’ if your backswing is too low and on the inside. Higher hands also enable you to create more speed because the swing is longer.”

The Left Leg Would Initiate The Downswing

Going forward in the interview, he continued to talk about how to get the downswing right.

“One of the drills I do is to finish my backswing and feel like I’m starting the downswing with my left knee moving a touch towards the target. From there, I rotate, which helps to shallow the club out so it attacks the ball from the inside and the clubhead is on the way up when I hit the ball.”

Make A Push From The Ground

The push should be up the ground and away from the ground with the use of feet. The speed should be on the downswing rather than coming from the top. This will help to process power in the hitting area. He also said that he uses his core for better gameplay. 

These are a few of the tips Nicolai Hojgaard shared with budding golfers. 

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An X (formerly Twitter) user shared a video of the ongoing PGA Tour event. A drone recorded Jaeger walking off a corner at Torrey Pines and start peeing!

Jaeger had to drain the main vein. #FarmersInsuranceOpen pic.twitter.com/1Z7PJ9hULC

— Tony D (@PadreSD1) January 27, 2024

Stephan Jaeger must be really holding it in at the Farmers Insurance Open. However, he was fabulous at Torrey Pines and fans must certainly have laughed off this funny moment caught on camera.

How Has Stephan Jaeger Performed At The Farmers Insurance Open?

The 34-year-old German golfer started his campaign for the ongoing PGA Tour event at the Torrey Pines South Course on Thursday. He shot a blistering round of 4 under 68 in the first round and his scorecard had five birdies and a double bogey.

Stephan Jaeger followed his incredible form even on Friday. He carded a sensational second-round score of 8 under 64. This time his scorecard had seven birdies, a bogey, and an unbelievable eagle on the 9th hole.

The German seemingly had a drastic third round on Saturday. He returned to the South course and managed to card a round of 1 over 73. Jaeger shot five brilliant birdies but unfortunately had six bogeys in his scorecard. Although his previous round lead helped him to lead the table after 54 holes, despite having a forgettable round of golf.

Stephan Jaeger will tee off at 2:10 p.m. ET in the final round on Sunday at the Farmers Insurance Open. He is paired alongside tied second-ranked players, Matthieu Pavon and Nicolai Hojgaard. He must be hoping to find his form back at Torrey Pines South Course and record his first-ever PGA Tour victory this weekend.

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The Telegraph has further stated that Luke Donald’s squad members were lured with tens of millions to join Jon Rahm‘s new team, Legion XIII GC, but both decided to retain their cards and stay loyal to their tours. Tyrell Hatton is LIV’s new target as they rigorously try to fill up vacant spots in the 13 teams before LIV Golf begins its third season at Mayokaba. Moreover, Hatton’s move to LIV for Rahm’s team will make sense. Let’s find out why.

Tyrell Hatton Becomes LIV Golf’s Next Target

Hatton and Rahm were paired up for the Ryder Cup on the European team. Their team won two matches in the international event. One was against Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns, where they achieved a 4&3 victory. Then, they secured another win against Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay by 2&1. The golfers displayed outstanding performances in the Sunday singles. Having shared a level of understanding, it is quite likely that Hatton will join Rahm on his team. 

But Fleetwood, who helped Europe win the Ryder Cup trophy at a crucial point, won’t join Rahm’s team until he appears in the 2025 Ryder Cup. Some inside reports suggest that Hatton has yet to get a formal letter but has already had the talks done with the Saudi-backed league. 

Ryder Cup hero Tommy Fleetwood snubs LIV Golf – Tyrrell Hatton now its primary target https://t.co/d4o20kmvNT

— James Corrigan (never had a blue tick) (@jcorrigangolf) January 19, 2024

Rory McIlroy stated that he never received an offer from LIV, and Ludvig Aberg already turned down an offer from the league last year. Moreover, Aberg’s Ryder Cup partner, Viktor Hovland, also turned down any hopes for a LIV switch. As far as American golfers are concerned, Tony Finau has rejected a LIV offer and stayed with the PGA Tour. 

Meanwhile, there are talks about the agreement framework, and as per latest news, DP World Tour chief Keith Pelley has confirmed that a deal will be reached by April, before he parts ways with the tour. 

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The field also has young talents such as Nicolai Hojgaard, Rasmus Hojgaard, Cameron Young, Alex Fitzpatrick, and many others. However, there are only a few players in contention to win the Dubai Desert Classic in the 132-player field. Let’s take a closer look at the top picks for the ongoing DP World Tour event:

5) Cameron Young

The 26-year-old American is making his first appearance in the entirely sanctioned DP World Tour event. Although he has not recorded any wins on the PGA Tour so far, he does have four professional victories under his name. But seeing his form in the opening round, he seems a hot pick for the ongoing Dubai Desert Classic.

Cameron Young has recorded six runner-ups in 53 starts on the PGA Tour. So, this time around on the DP World Tour, he could hope to record his first prominent victory.

4) Tommy Fleetwood

The Englishman was phenomenal last week at the inaugural Dubai Invitational. He recorded his seventh victory on the DP World Tour. Also, it came after two winless seasons. However, Tommy Fleetwood seems to be in brilliant form and maximize the same at the Dubai Desert Classic.

Although he was placed T12 on the leaderboard after the first round was suspended, Fleetwood can surely jump to the top with the kind of caliber he has.

3) Rasmus Hojgaard

The 22-year-old Danish golfer and the twin brother of Nicolai Hojgaard is a top guy to watch out for at the ongoing Dubai Desert Classic. He has been pretty consistent on the DP World Tour in the last season. Even in last week’s Dubai Desert Classic, he finished T11 on the leaderboard.

Rasmus Hojgaard will be hoping to win his first title of 2024 and get better momentum moving forward with the season.

2) Rory McIlroy

The current World No. 2 missed out on winning the Dubai Invitational last week after he ended joint runner-up. He will be hoping for better this time at the Dubai Desert Classic. If he manages to win this week it will be his 17th title on the DP World Tour.

Rory McIlroy is also the most successful player in the tournament’s history. He has already won the title three times and will be vying for his fourth title this week.

1) Adrian Meronk

The first-ever Polish golfer to record a win on the Dubai Desert Classic is certainly a hot favorite to win the Dubai Desert Classic. Adrian Meronk has been consistent on the DP World Tour in the past few years. Last year when he played at the Majlis course, he could not make it inside the cut line. However, after day one he well placed on tied for fifth rank and will be hoping to record his fifth victory on the Wentworth-based tour this weekend.

The Majlis course of the Emirates Golf Club, UAE has a history of challenging players as the days progress. So, a lot would depend on the conditions for any of these golfers to win the tournament. To see if one of these five players wins, all that fans can do is wait and watch the tournament until Sunday, January 21.

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The field of Dubai Invitational 2024 has also been announced. Initially, 60 professional golfers and 60 amateur golfers will share the field at Dubai Creek Resort in UAE. However, after the end of the first three rounds, only professional players will progress to the fourth and final round.

Dubai Invitational 2024 is scheduled at Dubai Creek Resort. The golf course was established back in 1993 and is the second oldest course in the United Arab Emirates. It is a par 71 course and is spread along a length of 7,059 yards.

The prize purse of the Dubai Invitational 2024 is $2.5 million, which is comparatively less than other DP World Tour tournaments. It will offer 3,000 Race to Dubai points. The winner of the tournament will receive a paycheck of $425,000, and a direct entry into the Genesis Scottish Open and all the Back 9 phase tournaments.

Exploring Top Golfers Confirmed to Play at The Dubai Invitational 2024

The Dubai Invitational 2024 field has four golfers from the top 50 list on the Official World Golf Rankings. World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is the top-ranked golfer who is going to participate at Dubai Creek Resort in UAE. The captain of the 2023 Ryder Cup-winning European team, Luke Donald, will also be teeing off on Thursday, January 11.

Tommy Fleetwood, Adrian Meronk, Francesco Molinari, Ryan Fox, Nicolai Hojgaard, and his brother Rasmus Hojgaard, are other top stars on the field list of the Dubai Invitational 2024.

Let’s have a closer look at the 60-player field of the upcoming DP World Tour event:

1. Adri Arnaus
2. Adrian Meronk
3. Adrian Otaegui
4. Antoine Rozner
5. Ashun Wu
6. Callum Shinkwin
7. Calum Hill
8. Connor Syme
9. Dale Whitnell
10. Dan Bradbury
11. Daniel Brown
12. Daniel Gavins
13. Daniel Hillier
14. Ewen Ferguson
15. Francesco Molinari
16. Grant Forrest
17. Guido Migliozzi
18. Haotong Li
19. Hennie Du Plessis
20. Hurly Long
21. Jeff Winther
22. Jens Dantorp
23. Joost Luiten
24. Jordan Smith
25. Jorge Campillo
26. Julien Brun
27. Julien Guerrier
28. Kalle Samooja
29. Ken Weyand
30. Luke Donald
31. Marcel Siem
32. Marcus Armitage
33. Marcus Helligkilde
34. Matthew Baldwin
35. Matthew Southgate
36. Maximilian Kieffer
37. Nacho Elvira
38. Nathan Kimsey
39. Nick Bachem
40. Nicolai Højgaard
41. Ockie Strydom
42. Oliver Wilson
43. Pablo Larrazábal
44. Rasmus Højgaard
45. Richard Mansell
46. Richie Ramsay
47. Romain Langasque
48. Rory McIlroy
49. Ryan Fox
50. Sean Crocker
51. Sebastian Söderberg
52. Simon Forsström
53. Thomas Bjørn
54. Thorbjørn Olesen
55. Thriston Lawrence
56. Todd Clements
57. Tom Mckibbin
58. Tommy Fleetwood
59. Yannik Paul
60. Zander Lombard

Interestingly, the Dubai Invitational is slated to be a biennial tournament. So, winning the newest DP World Tour event means holding the title for the next two years. Now, it would be exciting to see who is going to lift the newest European Tour trophy on Sunday, January 14 at Dubai Creek Resort.

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