Matti Schmid starts 2026 as the highest-ranked German in the golf world rankings. Following him are Stephan Jäger and Nicolai Von Dellingshausen.
Only One German in the Top 100
As the 2026 golf season begins, we take a look at how German players are ranked entering the year. Matti Schmid is the top German player at 92nd place and the only German in the top 100. On the other hand, Stephan Jäger lost points compared to last year, dropping from 52nd to 114th place.
The highest-ranked German not playing on the PGA Tour is Nicolai Von Dellingshausen at 193rd. Marcel Siem improved his position following a T14 finish at the Dubai Invitational in mid-January, now ranked 257th. Marcel Schneider at 243rd and Thomas Rosenmüller at 276th also remain within the top 300.
Sepp Straka in the Top 15
The best-ranked player from the German-speaking region remains Sepp Straka, ranked 12th at the start of 2026. After taking time off late last year due to family matters, Straka is poised to challenge for the top 10 again in the upcoming year thanks to his results last year.
Scottie Scheffler Leads by a Wide Margin
The undisputed world number 1 remains Scottie Scheffler, holding more than 200 points lead over second-placed Rory McIlroy. The top 5 is rounded out by England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Americans Xander Schauffele and Russell Henley.