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. The top German is Matti Schmid at rank 92, and he is also the only German player in 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 player not competing on the PGA Tour is Nicolai Von Dellingshausen at rank 193. Marcel Siem has improved his position after a T14 finish at the Dubai Invitational in the third weekend of January and now ranks at 257. Also in the top 300 are Marcel Schneider at 243 and Thomas Rosenmüller at 276.
Sepp Straka in the Top 15
The highest-ranked player from the German-speaking region is still Sepp Straka, who is ranked 12 at the start of 2026. Despite taking time off late last year due to family issues, Straka’s previous results have positioned him well to challenge the top 10 in the coming year.
Scottie Scheffler Leads by a Wide Margin
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 Englishman Tommy Fleetwood and Americans Xander Schauffele and Russell Henley.