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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy on his way to Nr. 1?

For a long time, nothing has changed at the top of the world golf rankings: one name has been there for 95 weeks – Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler’s exceptional season in 2024 gave him a huge lead in the OWGR ranking. He was the undisputed leader and for a long time it looked as if no one could even come close to challenging him. But with his victory at the Players Championship 2025 and the title at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February of this year, Rory McIlroy is getting closer and closer – and it actually seems possible now that he could overtake Scheffler and take back the top spot.

World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy is gaining ground on Scottie Scheffler

Mathematically, McIlroy could become the world number one again in just one month: if he wins both the Masters and the RBC Heritage and Scheffler performs poorly at both tournaments, McIlroy could soon call himself the best player in the world again.

The Northern Irishman has already announced that he will play in the Houston Open (March 27-30) before the Masters. But even a victory there would not be enough to take the top spot in the world rankings with a Masters victory – there are not enough world ranking points for that. In addition, Rory McIlroy is increasing his lead in the Ryder Cup qualification list: he is well ahead of Tyrrell Hatton in second place among the first-qualified players.

The top 10 of the world ranking otherwise remained stable after the Players Championship, with the exception of Tommy Fleetwood, who rose one place to 9th place, and Justin Thomas, who fell to 10th place.

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Golf World Ranking: Russell Henley Leaps Into Top 10

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate as the top player in the Official World Golf Ranking, holding firm at No. 1. Right behind him, Xander Schauffele remains steady at No. 3, showing no change from the previous week as he cements his place among the elite.

Golf World Ranking: Ranking Changes for Top American Golfers

Collin Morikawa edges up from No. 5 to No. 4, continuing his steady rise with consistently strong performances. Russell Henley makes one of the biggest leaps of the week, climbing from No. 14 to No. 7, a testament to his recent form. On the other hand, Wyndham Clark slips slightly from No. 7 to No. 8, while Justin Thomas follows suit, dropping from No. 8 to No. 9.

Shifts Within the Top 10

Scottie Scheffler remains untouchable at the top, setting the standard for consistency. Rory McIlroy stays firm at No. 2, while Russell Henley’s big jump shakes up the rankings. Ludvig Åberg drops one spot to No. 5, while Tommy Fleetwood holds steady at No. 10. Hideki Matsuyama remains locked in at No. 6, keeping his position among the world’s best.

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Golf World Rankings: Tyrrell Hatton Slips Out Of The Top 10

Rory McIlroy maintains his position at No. 2 in the latest Official World Golf Ranking, continuing to chase Scottie Scheffler at the top. Tommy Fleetwood also remains steady at No. 10, holding his ground in the Top 10 of the World.

Golf World Ranking: British Players on the Move

There’s been a shake-up for some of Britain’s top players. Tyrrell Hatton slips from No. 9 to No. 12, losing some ground after holding a spot in the top 10. Robert MacIntyre, however, climbs one position to No. 18, inching closer to the world’s best. Aaron Rai also takes a step forward, moving from No. 25 to No. 24 as he continues his steady rise.

Top 10 of the World

At the top, Scottie Scheffler remains untouchable at No. 1, but the real movement happens just below him. Russell Henley makes a statement by leaping from No. 14 to No. 7 after his win on the PGA Tour, marking one of the biggest jumps of the week. Collin Morikawa also gains ground, edging from No. 5 to No. 4, while Ludvig Åberg slips back to No. 5. Further down, Wyndham Clark drops from No. 7 to No. 8, and Justin Thomas slides to No. 9.

Name Placement Previous Week
Rory McIlroy 2 2
Tommy Fleetwood 10 10
Tyrrell Hatton 12 9
Robert MacIntyre 18 19
Aaron Rai 24 25
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Golf World Ranking: Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele in Lead

Scottie Scheffler remains at the top of the rankings among American golfers, holding his position as World No. 1 with a consistently strong average points total. Close behind, Xander Schauffele retains his No. 2 spot, maintaining his strong standing in the global rankings.

Top American Players in the Official World Golf Ranking

Following Scheffler and Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, and Bryson DeChambeau round out the top group of American players, with none of them experiencing changes in their rankings. Morikawa holds firm at No. 4, Clark sits comfortably at No. 6, and DeChambeau remains steady at No. 9. All three have maintained stable average points.

Top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking

In the overall global Top 10, Scottie Scheffler continues to lead the field, with no movement at the top. Xander Schauffele remains at No. 2, while Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy holds onto the third spot. Viktor Hovland, ranked No. 8, also shows no change in his position. Overall, there has been little notable shift within the rest of the Top 10, with most players maintaining their standing

Rank Name Last Week Nationality
1 Scottie Scheffler 1 USA
2 Xander Schauffele 2 USA
4 Collin Morikawa 4 USA
6 Wyndham Clark 6 USA
9 Bryson DeChambeau 9 USA
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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Leads British Isles Players

This week’s Official World Golf Ranking sees Rory McIlroy continuing to lead the charge for the British Isles, holding firm in 3rd place. McIlroy’s average points remain steady, reflecting his consistent performance over recent tournaments. Tommy Fleetwood follows as the second-highest-ranked British Isles player, maintaining his position at world number 10.

World Golf Ranking: Scottish and English Players Steadfast

Robert MacIntyre remains the top-ranked Scottish player, standing solid at 16th position, with no movement from last week. Tyrrell Hatton, ranked 19th, and Aaron Rai, at 21st, also display remarkable stability, contributing to a sense of steadiness among UK players just outside the world’s top 10.

Top 10 Overview of the World Golf Ranking

On the global stage, Scottie Scheffler continues to reign supreme as the world’s top-ranked golfer, with no change at the summit. Xander Schauffele retains his 2nd place standing, while Collin Morikawa holds strong at 4th. Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark complete the top six, both holding their respective 5th and 6th spots without any movement.

One of the more notable changes in this week’s rankings involves a slight shuffle between Keegan Bradley and Sahith Theegala. Bradley climbs to 12th place, while Theegala drops to 13th, adding some intrigue to an otherwise stable top tier.

Player Name Current Rank Last Week’s Rank Average Points
Rory McIlroy 3 3 8.24
Tommy Fleetwood 10 10 4.34
Robert MacIntyre 16 16 3.67
Tyrrell Hatton 19 19 3.27
Aaron Rai 21 21 3.23
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World Golf Ranking: Bryson DeChambeau Enters the Top 10

Bryson DeChambeau marks a notable rise by moving from rank 11 to rank 9, showing improvement in his standing this week. Scottie Scheffler maintains his position at the top of the World Golf Ranking this week. His consistent performance keeps him at rank 1. Right behind him, Xander Schauffele continues to hold the second position, also showing stability in his ranking and points.

American players in the World Golf Ranking

Collin Morikawa holds steady at rank 4, keeping his place from the previous week in the World Golf Ranking. Wyndham Clark stays at position 6. Meanwhile, Patrick Cantlay drops from ninth position to eleventh position.

Other players in the Top 10

The top 10 of the World Golf Ranking remain largely unchanged this week. Rory McIlroy stays solid at the third position. Ludvig Aberg keeps his fifth place, and Viktor Hovland maintains his spot at eighth. Tommy Fleetwood also remains steady on the 10th, while Hideki Matsuyama occupies the seventh.

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World Golf Ranking: Tyrrell Hatton Gains One Position in Latest Ranking

In the latest World Golf Ranking update, Tyrrell Hatton moves from 20th to 19th. Rory McIlroy remains the highest-ranked player among the British golfers, holding steady at third place with no change from the previous week. His average score remains consistent. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood, the top English player, retains his position at 10th place, also unchanged from the last ranking.

Robert MacIntyre Highlights World Golf Ranking

Aaron Rai and Robert MacIntyre show stability in their World Golf Ranking positions. Robert MacIntyre, sitting at 16th, has not moved from his previous position. Aaron Rai holds the 21st position steadily.

Top 10 World Golf Ranking Overview

Scottie Scheffler continues to lead the global rankings, keeping his top position. Bryson DeChambeau made a significant climb from 11th to 9th. Patrick Cantlay, however, experienced a slight drop from 9th to 11th. Other positions within the top 10 remain stable, with Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy maintaining their 2nd and 3rd places, respectively.

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OWGR: Fleetwood Closes in on Top 10, Rahm Gains Points

The latest World Golf Ranking presents some notable shifts among British golfers. Rory McIlroy remains the highest-ranked golfer from the UK, holding the 3rd position with no change from last week, and an average point score of 8,64. Tommy Fleetwood, improving his rank from 12th to 11th, remains the second-highest British golfer, with an average point score of 4.25.

Robert MacIntyre and Other UK Golfers in the World Golf Ranking

Robert MacIntyre from Scotland retains his 16th place, maintaining his position from the previous week with an average point score of 3.76. Aaron Rai, currently ranked 20th, also holds his position from last week, with an average point score of 3.32. Matt Fitzpatrick experienced a slight drop, moving from 28th to 29th in the World Golf Ranking, and holds an average point score of 2.82.

Top 10 in the World Golf Ranking

Scottie Scheffler remains the leader of the World Golf Ranking, sustaining his 1st position. Xander Schauffele follows in the 2nd spot, with no changes from last week. Rory McIlroy, the highest-ranked British player, is in 3rd place. Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, and Wyndham Clark also maintain their positions from last week, ranked 4th, 5th, and 6th, respectively. Hideki Matsuyama holds steady at 7th place. Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, and Bryson DeChambeau complete the Top-10, all retaining their ranks from last week. Behind the Top-10 Jon Rahm notably gains points in the OWGR apart from a major tournament with his second place at the Open de Espana.

Position Player Name Nationality Ranking Last Week Average Points
3 Rory McIlroy NIR 3 8.64
11 Tommy Fleetwood ENG 12 4.25
16 Robert MacIntyre SCO 16 3.76
20 Aaron Rai ENG 20 3.32
29 Matt Fitzpatrick ENG 28 2.81
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OWGR: Billy Horschel Back in the Top 20

Scottie Scheffler remains atop the Golf World Ranking, holding his number one position with a steady performance. His average points tally continues to reflect his dominance. Xander Schauffele also holds firm at second position, showcasing consistent form. Both players maintain their standings from the previous week. Currently, Scheffler averages 10.42 points, while Schauffele has an average of 9.50 points.

Other Top American Performers in the Golf World Ranking

The first change in the rankings comes from Billy Horschel who reenters the top 20 after his win in Wentworth. He dropped out of the top ranks in Febuary of 2023 and is now back at 17 after consisten good results during his 2024 PGA Tour season.

Top 10 Players in the OWGR

Scottie Scheffler remains the leader in the Golf World Ranking, followed by Xander Schauffele. Rory McIlroy retains his third position, maintaining stability among the top three. Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg sit in the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, with no changes from the previous week. Similarly, Wyndham Clark and Hideki Matsuyama hold their positions at sixth and seventh. Viktor Hovland is consistent at eighth, while Patrick Cantlay and Bryson DeChambeau round out the top ten without any shifts in their rankings.

Rank Player Name Nationality Average Points Ranking Last Week
1 Scottie Scheffler USA 10.42 1
2 Xander Schauffele USA 9.50 2
4 Collin Morikawa USA 8.75 4
6 Wyndham Clark USA 8.35 6
9 Patrick Cantlay USA 8.10 9
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World Golf Ranking: Kizzire Enters Top 100, Theegala Knocks on Top 10

The latest World Golf Ranking demonstrates notable stability among top American golfers. As of this week, Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate as the world’s top-ranked golfer. He retains his first-place position with an average points score unchanged from last week. Fellow American Xander Schauffele also maintains his second-place ranking, closely behind Scheffler, with no movement from his prior standing. Both players showcase consistent performance metrics, highlighting their sustained excellence on the world stage.

Further Analysis on American Players in the World Golf Ranking

In addition to Scheffler and Schauffele, Collin Morikawa remains steadfast in fourth place in the World Golf Ranking, reflecting no change from last week. Wyndham Clark, another top contender, continues to hold his sixth-place ranking, mirroring last week’s position. Patrick Cantlay rounds out the top five American golfers, maintaining his ninth-place status from the previous week’s rankings. All three players have demonstrated consistency in their average points scores.

While Bryson DeChambeau still holds the 10th place, Sahith Theegala is moving up to 11th and is knocking on the Top 10. Further down the rankings, there is good news from Patton Kizzire. Following his victory on the PGA Tour, the 38-year-old climbs 158 places to enter the top 100 in 99th place.

Top 10 Players in the World Golf Ranking

At the pinnacle of the Ranking, Scottie Scheffler retains his top spot, followed closely by Xander Schauffele in second place. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds steady in third, with Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg occupying the fifth spot. Notable changes within the top ten include Adam Scott of Australia advancing from eighteenth to seventeenth, showcasing his upward momentum. Bryson DeChambeau of the USA, positioned tenth, remains unchanged from last week. The stability of leading positions highlights the high level of competition and performance among the globe’s elite golfers.

Player NameCurrent RankingRanking Last WeekAverage Points
Scottie Scheffler11
Xander Schauffele22
Collin Morikawa44
Wyndham Clark66
Patrick Cantlay99