Matti Schmid starts 2026 as the highest-ranked German on the golf world rankings, followed by Stephan Jäger and Nicolai Von Dellingshausen.
Only One German in the Top 100
As the 2026 golf season begins, we take a look at where German players stand in the rankings. Matti Schmid leads as the best German at rank 92 and is the only German player in the top 100. Stephan Jäger, who was ranked 52 at the start of last year, lost points and now ranks 114.
The highest-ranked German not playing on the PGA Tour is Nicolai Von Dellingshausen at rank 193. Marcel Siem improved his position with a T14 finish at the Dubai Invitational in the third weekend of January, now ranked 257. Marcel Schneider and Thomas Rosenmüller are also within the top 300 at ranks 243 and 276, respectively.
Sepp Straka in the Top 15
The highest-ranked player from the German-speaking region remains Sepp Straka at 12th place, despite taking a break due to family issues late last year. With the results from the past year, Straka is ready to challenge the top 10 in the upcoming season.
Scottie Scheffler Dominates the Rankings
The undisputed world number one at this time is still Scottie Scheffler, leading by over 200 points ahead of runner-up Rory McIlroy. The top five is rounded out by England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Americans Xander Schauffele and Russell Henley.