Casey Jarvis leads Alfred Dunhill Links...36 hole results....Saturday TEE TIMES

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**BBC WEATHER : 8/19*c Heavy afternoon rain 13-95% P.O.P wind 15-19km/h SW

>>>545am est / 1045am St. Andrews

The early wave has gone out with blue skies and a fair breeze 13km/h SW but a rain filled system is forecast for 2pm right through the evening for St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie.

The early early lead is -7  Aussie Jack Buchanan and South African Brendon Stone both began on the back 9 on the Old Course and Scot Michael Stewart.

Stewart may have one of the most remarkable opening round stories at this year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

After finishing second at the Tartan Pro Tour event on Wednesday in Duddingston, the Scot travelled to the Alfred Dunhill Links and posted a 65 at Carnoustie to hold a share of the first round lead.

FINAL EDIT 1pm est / 6pm St Andrews

Casey Jarvis birdied the final hole of his round to earn a one-shot lead after the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as he seeks his third victory of the season on the DP World Tour.

The South African, who claimed the Magical Kenya Open presented by Asba and the Investec South African Open Championship earlier this year, found the par-five ninth green (his 18th) at Kingsbarns with his second shot and two-putted from long range.

Jarvis made seven birdies and two bogeys for a second-round 67, adding to the opening round 66 he carded at Carnoustie on Thursday for a total of -11.

"I played really nicely," he said afterwards. "I felt the whole day, hit the ball really solid. My approach play was really good. Luckily rolled in a few putts in my front nine, which is the back nine, and I just felt really in control of my game out there.

The wind was not what I expected it to be today. I thought it would be a bit more windier, so the front end played pretty gettable. 

It's nice to have the old course for two rounds in a row now. You watch the Open growing up as a kid and now to be in contention in a tournament like this. Yeah, I'm just looking forward to it and I can't wait to get out there over the weekend."

SUMMARY

One shot behind him is a trio of players - Repetto Taylor, Daffue and Jordan - who are all seeking their maiden titles on the DP World Tour. 

Starting at the tenth, Repetto Taylor had the lowest round of the day, an -8 64 around Kingsbarns, charging to the top of the leaderboard with four birdies and eagle on his back nine.

It’s a brilliant momentum builder for Taylor, who is currently 159th on the Race to Dubai Rankings, and has missed nine of his last 11 cuts, but the Spaniard is positive about where his game is.

Daffue, who finished tied fourth on his last start at the Open de Portugal on the HotelPlanner Tour two weeks ago, built on an opening 66 with a four-under 64 at St Andrews. Recovering from a bogey after finding the water on the first, Daffue made birdies at five, seven, 14, 15 and finally 18 to get to -10.

Similarly seeking a first victory is Jordan, who had back-to-back runner-up finishes earlier this year at the Danish Golf Championship and Nexo Championship.

The Englishman, who is currently 44th on the Race to Dubai Rankings, began his round in impressive fashion with back-to-back birdies, before an eagle at the par five 14th and another birdie at the 15th to move into contention.

The first man to get to -10 after birdies at the fourth and fifth, Jordan joined Jarvis at the top on -11 before a dropped shot at his final hole.

A shot behind them on -9 are the quartet of Ivan Cantero, Sam Bairstow, Niklas Norgaard and Ollie Schniederjans, while a large chasing pack on -8 includes defending champion Robert MacIntyre and Brooks Koepka.

In the Team competition, its Daffue and his partner Paul Harris who retain their lead at -21 alongside Daniel Hillier and his partner Craig Heatley - winner of the competition in 2004 with Fred Couples - who shot a collective 59 at Kingsbarns on Friday.

Jarvis and his amateur Hickman Bacon are a shot behind with four others.

The 54 hole cut will be made at the conclusion of play on Saturday.

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Two tied atop Dunhill Links Scot Stewart/ Aussie Buchanan...18 hole results

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Michael Stewart and Jack Buchanan hold a share of the first-round lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after a pair of -7 65s, while MJ Dauffe and amateur Paul Harris lead the team event on -12, alongside Ivan Cantero and Tom Jermoluk.

With both pros and amateurs in action on Thursday, it was Scotland's Stewart who set the clubhouse lead first on Thursday afternoon at Carnoustie, less than 24 hours after finishing second on the Tartan Pro Tour.

The 36-year-old, who was given a sponsor's invitation on Monday, strung together five birdies and an eagle without a practice round to set the target at -7 around the Angus Links.

"It's easy to get yourself up for this event, isn't it?" said Stewart, who is playing in just his sixth DP World Tour start and first Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

"It was fine. I played Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, straight here and courses I know well anyway. Played here a lot in the past and just delighted to be part of the event.

"Today the putter was really good again which was nice. It's not been behaving as well as it usually has the last sort of couple of events. Again, the long game was good today and it was nice to see some putts go in on the back nine. 

Buchanan, who is also making his debut in the event this week, matched Stewart's 65 while playing Kingsbarns during his opening round.

The Australian DP World Tour player has admittedly struggled with results this season but had no problems on Thursday, starting his round with four birdies in his opening six holes to make the turn in 32.

SUMMMARY

The pair sit one shot ahead of South African pair Casey Jarvis and MJ Dauffe, with a group of seven players behind them on -5

Last week's champion Matt Fitzpatrick held an early share of the lead and will head into Friday at Kingsbarns on -4 alongside a group of 11 other players that includes Ryder Cup team-mate Sepp Straka.

With this tournament, there is far more going on than just the professional touranment, as amateurs and celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment play alongside the professionals in a team contest.

After the opening round, Dauffe and Harris share the lead at -12 with Ivan Cantero and Jermoluk.

Behind them, a trio of teams - Andreas Halvorsen and Kristofer Kraus, Christiaan Burke and John Van Wyk, and Daniel Young and Jim Davidson - sit on -11.

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Canadian Sudarshan Yellamaraju T2 at Bank of Utah Championship.... 18 hole results Friday TEE TIMES

 PGA Tour Fall Season : Bank of Utah Championship Tee Times Leaderboard

With the completion of the Presidents Cup the PGA Tour Fall Season returns for mostly before players outside the top 50. This week in Utah, for the Bank of Utah Championship.

*Top 50  Fully exempt, locked into all Signature events

*Top 50-60  Full PGA Tour card plus AON Next 10, entry into Signature Events

*Top100  Full PGA Tour card entry into all full field events

*Top 100- 125  Conditional PGA Tour Status

The leader is American Zach Bauchou -9 62 with Sudarshan Yellamaraju T2 -8 63 leading a group of nine on a day of low scoring in pristine Utah weather on the Black Desert Resort course.

Yellamaraju began with a double bogey 6, then went on to post 7 birdies, 2 eagles and a bogey, 34/29 63 !

There are six Canadians, and I have listed each Fed Ex Cup standing so you can see why they are playing by improving their standing.. Corey Conners and Adam Hadwin are not in the field.

Canadians (projected Fed Ex points)

T2  Sudarshan Yellamaraju -8 63  #52

T11 Nick Taylor -7 64  #66

T17 AJ Ewart -6 65  #102

T40 Adam Svensson -4 67  #174

T81 Mac Hughes -1 70  #117

T81 Ben Silverman -1 70 #143

For live scoring click on my leaderboard above..Utah is one hour behind EST.

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Dunhill Links underway in sunny St Andrews...Live scoring /TEE TMES

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BBC WEATHER Thursday: 9*/17*c Sunny intervals with a moderate breeze 16k/h SW

All 3 courses, St Andrews, Carnoustie, Kings Barns are off and running under mainly sunny skies for the Pro's and Ams at  this 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the SE coast of Scotland.

Last year Robert MacIntyre became one of four Scotsmen to win.

However they now all know to enjoy it because here is the weather for Friday !

BBC WEATHER Friday: 8*/18*c Heavy rain especially afternoon 95% P.O.P , fresh breeze 8--19km/h S.

9am Carnoustie : Padraig Harrington / Lee Westwood how about that pairing for the fans to tee off the day.

Most of the marquee players are at Carnoustie with the Fitzpatrick's, MacIntyre, Hatton all 3 (Matt) are new dad's this year.

Fleetwood, Straka, Molinari, Luke Donald, Rosey are all there along with Bubba Watson and his wife, and Brookes Koepka who has been struggling on his return to DP World and PGA Tours are also here.

For live scoring click on my link above.

more to follow >>>>>>

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Inside the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship this week.... NEW ***Thursday TEE TIMES

DP World Tour : Alfred Dunhill Championship  Tee Times

This week is special on the DP World Tour as players and their partners all gather at the Home of Golf, St Andrews, along with Carnoustie and Kings Barns for the annual Alfred Dunhill Championship

Last year Robert MacIntyre became one of four Scotsmen to win.

MacIntyre defends in 'golf heaven'

Seven days after starring for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, Robert MacIntyre became the fourth winner to hail from Scotland with his victory last year.

With persistent winds resulting in Saturday's scheduled third round being cancelled, and the tournament reduced to 54 holes, a third consecutive 66 for the Oban man resulted in a four-shot triumph over Hatton.

As a result, he became the first Scottish winner since Colin Montgomerie in 2005, with countrymen Stephen Gallacher in 2004 and Paul Lawrie in 2001 also having hoisted the trophy aloft at St Andrews.

Having won his national open a year earlier, MacIntyre has spoken of how only a Major Championship victory at St Andrews - venue for next year's The Open - could top his career successes to date.

Speaking ahead of his title defence, Bob as he's known who comes from the west coast in Oban said: “I’ve always loved to come to St Andrews. I’ve been coming here with the family for years, sometimes just to walk on the beach and to be in the town.

“The whole place is golf heaven and it makes it even more fun during the Championship that so many of my family and friends are able to come to St Andrews to support me.”

Celebrating 25 years

First held in 2001, this year marks the 25th anniversary of a tournament that celebrates links golf at its finest. Held across the Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns, it is widely regarded as one of the most popular events among players - professionals and high-profile amateurs - and fans alike.

With the 2020 edition cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 24 editions have been held. Across that time, there have been 21 different winners with two multiple winners in record three-time champion Tyrrell Hatton and two-time holder Pádraig Harrington. Hatton is the one player to have successfully defended their title, going back-to-back in 2016 and 2017.

A distinctive format

Unlike most events on the DP World Tour, the championship incorporates an individual professional tournament featuring a field of 168 players along with a team championship in which each professional is paired with an amateur.

Play is over three courses in rotation over the first three days – the Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns - with the final round being played over the Old Course at The Home of Golf

After three rounds, the field is reduced to the 60 leading professionals and ties and the leading 20 teams. Amateurs receive a stroke allowance equal to two thirds of their official handicap to a maximum of 18 for men and 24 for women. The team score is the lower of the professional's and his amateur partner's net score at each hole.

Read More: The winning teams from the history of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Inside the star-studded field

Tyrrell Hatton and his father, Jeff, are regular visitors to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Players from 28 different nationalities are making their way to Scotland. Among them are a host of Major Champions, including Brooks Koepka who is bidding to become the first American winner of this tournament. Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Francesco Molinari and Bubba Watson also bring Major Championship-winning experience. Rose last played in 2007 when he finished runner-up.

Joining Rose and Fitzpatrick are his fellow 2025 Ryder Cup-winning teammates Tommy Fleetwood, Sepp Straka, MacIntyre and Hatton along with Team Europe Captain and former World Number One Luke Donald.

With both Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra - the top three ranked players on the Race to Dubai Rankings in the field not teeing it up - an opportunity is presented to those further down the standings as we draw nearer to the DP World Tour Play-Offs, with the battle to preserve playing rights for 2027 on the agenda for others.

Fans of golf are unlikely to forget the dramatic climax to the Walker Cup earlier this month and one of the stars of Great Britain & Ireland's comeback win against the United States at Lahinch is this week entering the professional ranks. 

Josh Hill, who was the lowest ranked player on either side, holed the winning putt in Ireland and is the latest in a line of players to make their professional debut at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. A graduate in sports management at the University of Tennessee, the 22-year-old made his debut on the DP World Tour at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in 2020 as a 15-year-old when he enjoyed a practice round alongside Koepka.

When it comes to the celebrities, Hollywood legend Bill Murray will make his 11th appearance at the Dunhill Links, while singer-songwriter Ronan Keating, Keane’s Tom Chaplin, Linkin Park’s Dave Farrell and US rock legend Huey Lewis provide representation from the world of music.

Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave will continue his record as an ever-present visitor, and he will be joined by other famous sportsmen including 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, Dutch football’s Ruud Gullit, and champion jump jockey Sir Tony McCoy.

The Fitzpatrick's family affair continues, Matt playing with father Russell and Alex playing with mother Susan who was the winner here in 2023 when playing with Matt who won the individual title as well.

edit>>>>>Two of the old European Tour stalwarts who were among the first to shock life long fans when they jumped to the upstart LIV are back in this years field, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood as is Richard Bland

Enhancements and restoration to the Old Course

As part of a programme designed to refine the strategic challenge to the Old Course ahead of next summer's Open Championship, renovation work has taken place over the past 12 months since November 3rd 2025.

One of the most significant areas of work has been on the 16th hole where the fairway has been widened with the placement of two new bunkers to the left of the Principal’s Nose bunker.

New bunkers have also been added at elite-level drive length at the sixth and tenth, while two of the right-side drive length fairway bunkers at the second have been moved up and to the left to make them more relevant to the line of play.

Among other changes, the most significant to the world-renowned layout since before The Open in 2015, new championship tees have been added to the sixth and seventh, increasing the yardage by 19 and 22 respectively, while enlargements have been made to existing teeing areas at the 11th and 16th.

The overall championship yardage of the course has increased by 57 yards to 7,375.

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International Team's brilliant week, falls just short to USA Sunday singles...Final results..

 2026 Presidents Cup, Medinah GC, September 25th -27th  

Despite the heavy bias by the American media, expectations of the American public, Geoff Ogilvy and his International Team led 10.5 to 7.5 heading into the Sunday singles needing just 4.5 points to tie, or 5 points to win.

United States captain Brandt Snedeker lifts the trophy with teammates at the conclusion of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illi., on Sunday. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

The final score of 17 -13 USA in no way reflects how tense the atmosphere was at Medinah CC as match after match was close, the final outcome in doubt. 

Nico Echavarria, dismissed as "a decent player over in Europe" rallied to win 2 of his last 5 holes against Scheffler before shaking hands on the 17th green, down 2up.

Five matches went to the 18th green in American favour.

In the end Tom Kim, Sungjae Im won their matches while Nick Taylor tied with Russell Henley not enough to win the match.

Captain Ogilvy " We came here with high hopes, a really good team, a great enviroment. You couldn't ask for more than have a 3 point lead on the road, in US, that's a hard thing to do. To be polite, we did all the hard work in the first 3 days.

I wouldn't do anything differently, I felt like our plan was pretty solid. The pairings all week were great weren't they.

In the end you have to make the shots and have the putts fall for you. As it turned out the American did that just a little better today"

A true gentleman, Geoff wouldn't add " having been outplayed all week, Sunday certainly saved their blushes"

The Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup and Walker Cup had already gone against the USA, and until late on Sunday this Presidents Cup was as well..

*****The next Presidents Cup returns to Australia in 2028 at Kingston Heath in the Melbourne sandbelt.

Here are the Sunday Single Matches (began at 1100am)

International 2.5  / USA .9.5

19. Ryo Hisatune  3&2   Cameron Young

20. Tom Kim 3&2  Wyndham Clark

21. Corey Conners  5&3  Justin Thomas

22. Nico Echavarria  2&1  Scott Scheffler

23. Sungjae Im  3&1  Sam Burns

24. Christiaan Bezuidenhout 1up  Chris Gotterup

25. Hideki Matsuyama  1up Collin Morikawa

26. Adam Scott 2&1 Patrick Cantlay

27. Si Woo Kim  2up Jackson Koivun

28. Min Woo Lee  1up Jacob Bridgeman

29. Nick Taylor Tied  Russell Henley

30. Ryan Fox  2&1  Xander Schauffele

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French Open : Matt Fitzpatrick wins the French Open .Final Results

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615am est >>>After a 20 minute delay due to early morning fog, play is well underway in the final round of this version of the French Open with Matt Fitzpatrick at -19 the man to beat, five shots clear.

" I realize that with the lead I have, if I continue to play well I will be tough to beat, so Ill get a good nights sleep and see what tomorrow brings"

However with another day of ideal weather, Le National continues to provide little resistance, low scores are already on the board.

EDIT >>>> 1200hrs est

Matt Fitzpatrick survived a slow start to his final round to seal an ultimately comfortable three-stroke victory at the 2026 FedEx Open de France.

The Englishman waited until the 13th hole for his first birdie of the day, by which time Eugenio Chacarra had cut his overnight five-shot lead to two, but his scrambling skills ensured he closed out the win with a round of 70 -20

Fitzpatrick said: "Obviously delighted to get it over the line, it was definitely a battle today. Didn't have my best stuff for the first 12 holes, there's a lot of patience but coming down the stretch today, to hit the shots that I did and make the putts I did was special."

Spain's Angel Hidalgo finished runner-up on -17 under and claimed the place in The 155th Open at St Andrews on offer to the highest finished not already exempt.

The win capped a special few weeks for Fitzpatrick who, with his wife Katherine, recently welcomed their first child Jack.

"Yeah, absolutely," the champion continued. "I can't wait to get home and see them."

Pavon and Vaillant shared the honours as top home player, with Chacarra and Reitan alongside them in 3rd on -15. Pavon's 64 matched Dan Bradbury for the low round of the final day.

Kim, Migliozzi and Stone finished a shot further back -14 with Jeff Winther alone in tenth on -13.

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