World Cup WITB’s - Group G & H

As the World Cup WITBs tournament rolls on, we've reached two groups with very different storylines.

Group G looks like one of the most competitive we've seen so far. New Zealand's Ryan Fox and Belgium's Thomas Detry are separated by just eight places in the world rankings, setting up a fascinating battle for top spot. Meanwhile, Egypt's Issa Abou El Ela represents an emerging golfing nation, while Iran currently has no ranked representative.

Group H, on the other hand, appears far more straightforward on paper.

Spain arrive with Jon Rahm, one of the strongest players in the entire competition and a golfer capable of carrying his nation deep into the tournament single-handedly. Saudi Arabia's Khalid Attieh will be hoping to challenge, while Cape Verde and Uruguay currently have no ranked representatives in the field.

Let's take a look at the bags representing Groups G and H.

Group G - New Zealand

Representative: Ryan Fox (PGA Tour)
 OWGR: 58

New Zealand's representative is Ryan Fox, one of the longest hitters in professional golf and a player who has successfully transitioned from DP World Tour contender to PGA Tour regular. Arriving as the highest-ranked player in Group G, Fox brings a bag built around Srixon and Cleveland equipment, reflecting the powerful yet controlled style that has made him one of the game's most exciting players.

Fact File
Country: New Zealand
OWGR: 58
Born: January 22, 1987
Turned Professional: 2012
Tour: PGA Tour

What's In The Bag?
Driver
Srixon ZXi

Fairway Wood
Srixon ZXi 3-Wood

Irons
Srixon ZXi5 (3-5 Iron)
Srixon ZXi7 (6-PW)

Wedges
Cleveland RTZ 50°
Cleveland RTZ 56°
Cleveland RTZ 60°

Putter
Ping Anser 2D

Group G - Belgium

Representative: Thomas Detry (LIV Golf)
 OWGR: 66

Belgium's hopes in Group G rest with Thomas Detry, one of the country's most successful golfers of the modern era. After establishing himself on the DP World Tour and competing against the world's best, Detry enters the tournament as one of the favourites to progress from the group. His bag is heavily Callaway-focused, combining modern metalwoods with a compact players' iron setup.

Fact File
Country: Belgium
OWGR: 66
Born: January 13, 1993
Turned Professional: 2016
Tour: LIV Golf

What's In The Bag?
Driver
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond

Fairway Wood
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 3-Wood

Hybrid
Callaway Epic Hybrid

Utility Iron
Callaway Apex Pro 4-Iron

Irons
Callaway Apex MB (5-PW)

Wedges
Callaway Opus 50°
Callaway Opus 54°
Callaway Opus 58°

Putter
Odyssey O-Works #7

Group G - Egypt

Representative: Issa Abou El Ela (Amateur)
 OWGR: 2207

Egypt's representative is amateur golfer Issa Abou El Ela, who has earned Official World Golf Ranking points through amateur and international competition.

Fact File
Country: Egypt
OWGR: 2207
Status: Amateur

Unfortunately, Abou El Ela's equipment setup is not publicly available, meaning a verified What's In The Bag feature cannot currently be produced.

Group G - Iran

At the time of writing, Iran does not currently have a golfer with an Official World Golf Ranking or an established representative competing on one of the game's major professional tours.

As a result, there is no player available to feature in this edition of World Cup WITBs. With golf continuing to expand globally, future editions may well see Iran represented on golf's biggest stages.

Group G Standings

Position Nation Golfer OWGR
1 New Zealand Ryan Fox 58
2 Belgium Thomas Detry 66
3 Egypt Issa Abou El Ela 2207
4 Iran No ranked representative N/A
Group G could be one of the closest groups in the tournament. New Zealand's Ryan Fox and Belgium's Thomas Detry are separated by just eight places in the world rankings and both arrive with proven credentials at the highest level. Behind them, Egypt's Issa Abou El Ela represents an emerging golfing nation, while Iran currently has no ranked representative. On paper, this looks like a straight shootout between Fox and Detry for top spot.

Group H - Spain

Representative: Jon Rahm (LIV Golf)
 OWGR: 12

Whenever Spain appears in a golfing competition, expectations are high. With Jon Rahm leading the charge, Group H immediately becomes one of the most formidable groups in the tournament. The former world number one and major champion arrives as the highest-ranked player across both groups and brings a bag packed with proven tour-winning equipment.

Fact File
Country: Spain
OWGR: 12
Born: November 10, 1994
Turned Professional: 2016
Tour: LIV Golf

What's In The Bag?
Driver
Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond

Fairway Woods
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 3-Wood
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 5-Wood

Irons
Callaway Apex TCB (4-PW)

Wedges
Callaway Opus SP 52°
Callaway Opus SP 56°
Callaway Opus SP 60°

Putter
Odyssey White Hot Rossie

Group H - Saudi Arabia

Representative: Khalid Attieh (DP World Tour / Asian Tour)
 OWGR: 2559

Saudi Arabia's representative is Khalid Attieh, who has earned world ranking points through appearances on regional and international professional tours.

Fact File
Country: Saudi Arabia
OWGR: 2559
Tour: DP World Tour / Asian Tour

Unfortunately, Attieh's equipment setup is not publicly available, meaning a verified What's In The Bag feature cannot currently be produced.

Group H - Uruguay

At the time of writing, Uruguay does not currently have a golfer with an Official World Golf Ranking or an established representative competing on one of the game's major professional tours.

As a result, there is no player available to feature in this edition of World Cup WITBs.

Group H - Cape Verde

At the time of writing, Cape Verde does not currently have a golfer with an Official World Golf Ranking or an established representative competing on one of the game's major professional tours.

As a result, there is no player available to feature in this edition of World Cup WITBs.

Group H Standings

Position Nation Golfer OWGR
1 Spain Jon Rahm 12
2 Saudi Arabia Khalid Attieh 2559
3 Cape Verde No ranked representative N/A
4 Uruguay No ranked representative N/A
Group H belongs to Spain on paper. Jon Rahm is not only the highest-ranked player in the group but one of the strongest players in the entire World Cup WITBs tournament. Saudi Arabia's Khalid Attieh provides the group's only realistic challenger, while Cape Verde and Uruguay currently have no ranked representatives. Anything other than a Spanish victory would be considered a major upset.

Group G vs Group H

Group G may be the more competitive group, but Group H possesses the strongest individual player. Ryan Fox and Thomas Detry are separated by just eight places in the world rankings, creating a fascinating battle for top spot. Spain, meanwhile, can look to Jon Rahm to carry them through.

From an equipment perspective, Callaway dominates both groups. Rahm and Detry rely heavily on Callaway throughout their bags, while Ryan Fox brings a contrasting Srixon and Cleveland setup to the competition. Whether it's Rahm's Apex TCB irons or Fox's Srixon ZXi combination, both groups showcase some of the most popular equipment currently being used at the highest level of professional golf.

If Group G is all about competitiveness, Group H is all about star power. Jon Rahm enters as one of the favourites to win the entire World Cup WITBs tournament, while Fox and Detry will be battling to prove they belong among the elite.

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