Matti Schmid starts 2026 as the highest-ranked German golfer in the world rankings, followed by Stephan Jäger and Nicolai Von Dellingshausen.
Only One German in the Top 100
As the 2026 golf season begins, we look at the rankings of German players entering the year. Matti Schmid leads as the best German at rank 92 and is the only German player within the top 100. Stephan Jäger, who was ranked 52 at the start of last year, has lost points and now stands at 114.
The best German not competing on the PGA Tour is Nicolai Von Dellingshausen, ranked 193. Marcel Siem improved his ranking after a T14 finish at the Dubai Invitational in the third weekend of January, now positioned at 257. Marcel Schneider at 243 and Thomas Rosenmüller at 276 also remain in the top 300.
Sepp Straka in the Top 15
The highest-ranked player from the German-speaking region remains Sepp Straka, positioned 12th entering 2026. Despite a quieter end to the previous year due to family issues, Straka’s results set him up to challenge for a top 10 world ranking this year.
Scottie Scheffler Clearly in the Lead
The undisputed world number one remains Scottie Scheffler, leading by over 200 points ahead of second-ranked Rory McIlroy. The top five is rounded out by England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Americans Xander Schauffele and Russell Henley.