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LIV Golf gives up fight for world ranking points

LIV Golf’s endeavours to obtain world ranking points have come to an end. In a letter to the players, Greg Norman explains the cancellation.

The LIV Golf League is giving up its aim of obtaining world ranking points for its tournaments. Greg Norman, CEO of the tour financed by Saudi Arabia, wrote this in a letter to his players, which was first quoted by Sports Illustrated. According to the letter, it is now hopeless that there will be any points for the LIV players in the near future. LIV Golf had applied to the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) for inclusion shortly after it was founded. The application was last rejected in October 2023.

In his letter, Norman accuses those responsible at the OGWR of having no interest in clarifying the current situation: “A resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists”, SI quotes Normans letter. “We have made significant efforts to fight for you and ensure your accomplishments are recognized within the existing ranking system. Unfortunately, OWGR has shown little willingness to productively work with us.”

No points for LIV Golf – “Even if…”

Even more than the refusal of the seven-member committee of OWGR directors to recognise LIV Golf as eligible to participate, Norman now also sees inclusion in the OWGR system as pointless: “Even if LIV Golf events were immediately awarded points, the OWGR system is designed such that it would be functionally impossible for you to regain positions close to the summit of the ranking, where so many of you belong.”

Peter Dawson, Chairman of the OWGR committee, which also includes the PGA Tour Commissioner, the DP World Tour CEO and representatives of the four majors, explained in October that inclusion would fail in particular due to the Tour’s lack of qualification criteria. Although LIV Golf recently held a kind of Q-School, only three players qualified. In addition, the winner of the Asian Tour ranking is eligible to compete. Others, e.g. Jon Rahm or Anthony Kim, are simply bought in and declared eligible to compete. Dawson has not yet issued a statement on Norman’s statements. A total of 24 tours worldwide with thousands of players are eligible to collect world ranking points. Every single LIV player was aware when they switched to the Invitational Series that they would not receive any points for the World Golf Ranking.

This week, LIV Golf will play its fourth tournament of the current season. The event takes place in Hong Kong. Jon Rahm criticised the basis for calculating the world golf rankings during the tournament: “”I’m going to go back to what I said two years ago. I didn’t think it was a good system back then”, Rahm told AFP ahead of the event, which begins on Friday. “If anything, the more time goes on, the more it proves to be wrong”, added the 29-year-old, who is still number three in the world rankings.

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World Golf Ranking: Sahith Theegala and Chris Kirk with huge improvements

Scottie Scheffler maintains his position at the pinnacle of the World Golf Ranking, reflecting a continued strong performance in the golfing landscape. Xander Schauffele, another prominent US golfer, also holds steady, remaining fifth in the rankings.

The latest World Golf Ranking reveals significant stability among top American golfers, with Patrick Cantlay at sixth, Wyndham Clark at seventh, and Max Homa at eighth. Brian Harman rounds out the top five US players in tenth place, adding a valuable American presence within the top echelon of global golf talent. Especially Sahith Theegala and Chris Kirk experienced a major rise in the World Golf Ranking climbing from 32nd to 21st and from 52nd to 27th place, respectively.

While the leading trio, consisting of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, and Spain’s Jon Rahm, remains unchanged, the competition for supremacy is ongoing. Viktor Hovland from Norway occupies the fourth slot, with the aforementioned Schauffele trailing closely behind. The remainder of the top 10 showcases England’s Matt Fitzpatrick at ninth place, Ludvig Aberg from Sweden just outside the leading group at eleventh.

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World Golf Ranking: Justin Rose experiences setback

In the latest World Golf Ranking, the top British players continue to make an impact. At the ninth position, England’s Matt Fitzpatrick holds his ground, while compatriot Tommy Fleetwood, also from England, maintains the twelfth spot. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, another prominent name, holds the second rank firmly with no movement from the previous week.

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Moving beyond the top two UK contestants, Tyrrell Hatton, hailing from England, is currently ranked seventeenth in the World Golf Ranking, experiencing no change from the prior week. Robert MacIntyre of Scotland also holds his ground, placing sixty-eighth this week. Englishman Justin Rose sees a slight drop to the forty-eighth position, indicating a minor setback in the rankings.

The apex of the World Golf Ranking is led by Scottie Scheffler from the USA, who retains the number one spot again this week. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy stands at the second position, with Jon Rahm of Spain completing the top three. Within the top ten of the World Golf Ranking, Americans Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay occupy the fifth and sixth position respectively, both holding steady in their rankings. Wyndham Clark and Max Homa from the USA, remain at seventh and eighth place, with no movement from last week. Brian Harman, rounding out the top ten, is yet another American in a string of players from the USA who solidify their place at the higher end of the World Golf Ranking.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, Knapp with big steps

Scottie Scheffler maintains his position at the helm of the World Golf Ranking, continuing to mark his presence as the world number one. Fellow American Xander Schauffele holds the fifth spot, maintaining steady performance among the elite. The stability at the top for these American players sets a significant benchmark in the rankings.

American Golfers hold on top spots in the World Golf Ranking

The american golfer hold on their top spots in the world golf ranking. Patrick Cantlay remains sixth while Wyndham Clark keeps his seventh spot. Max Homa remains at the eighth position, demonstrating a stable performance, and Brian Harman at the tenth position continues as a notable performer within the top ten of the World Golf Ranking. Also the other americans, ranking behind the top ten remain mainly unchanged. Jordan Spieth stays at 13th, Collin Morikawa remains at 14, all the way down to Tony Finau who stays 24th. The top three positions in the World Golf Ranking also remain unchanged this period. Following Scheffler, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm hold their respective second and third places without fluctuation. Keeping a watchful eye on the ranking’s upper echelons reveals a narrative of relentless competitiveness and the quest for excellence.

Jake Knapp on the move

The most significant improvement comes from Jake Knapp. Knapp clinched victory at the Mexico Open with a two-shot lead, marking his first win on the PGA Tour. This win represents a major advancement for Knapp in the World Golf Ranking, as he now stands at 52nd. Previously positioned at 101st, this marks a significant jump of 49 spots.

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World Golf Ranking: Robert MacIntyre Moves Up After Top-10 Finish

The World Golf Ranking continues to reflect the dynamic landscape of the sport, with top British players experiencing significant shifts. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland retains his position at number 2, while England’s Matt Fitzpatrick stands at number 9, without change from the previous week. Behind them, English golfers Tommy Fleetwood (12.) and Tyrrell Hatton (17.) also remain in their spots from the previous week.

British golfers in the World Golf Ranking

In deeper standings, Robert MacIntyre is positioned at 66th, a slight move from his previous rank of 71st. English golfers Aaron Rai and Jordan Smith find themselves at 76th and 91th, respectively. Rai remains unchanged in his positioning, while Smith makes a negative leap from the 85th place. Justin Rose couls slightly improve one spot, now ranking at 46th.

Zero changes at the top

Scottie Scheffler of the USA continues to lead the World Golf Ranking, holding firmly to the top spot. The second and third places are occupied by Northern Ireland’s McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm, both maintaining their positions from the week prior.

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World Golf Ranking: McIlroy leads Brits in steady rankings

The World Golf Ranking continues to move, reflecting the performance of players on the global stage. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy remains in second place behind a steady US frontrunner, Scottie Scheffler.

Matt Fitzpatrick, England’s top-ranked player, is in ninth place and has had a stable week with no movement either up or down. His work reflects his solid play and place amongst the elite. Among the latest movements in the world golf rankings is England’s Tommy Fleetwood, who has jumped from thirteenth to twelfth, indicating a positive momentum. Meanwhile, Tyrrell Hatton, a fellow Englishman, has taken a small step backwards, dropping from sixteenth to seventeenth. Such minor shifts can affect players’ tournament positioning and psychological standing in the competitive landscape. Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre is ranked seventy-first, maintaining his position from the previous week and demonstrating consistency in his game. Within the sport, the rankings are continually shifting and The World Golf Ranking provides a weekly snapshot of the golfer’s standing. There has been some change in this week’s Top 10. US player Patrick Cantlay moves up from seventh to sixth place.
In turn, Wyndham Clark of the USA slips from sixth to seventh. The dynamics of the fourth to tenth places remain unchanged, with Norway’s Viktor Hovland and the USA’s Xander Schauffele consolidating their positions in fourth and fifth respectively, while Max Homa and Brian Harman maintain their positions in eighth and tenth. The World Golf Ranking reflects the current success and career progression of professional golfers and serves as an index for tournament qualification and seeding purposes.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler leads the US player field

Scottie Scheffler of the USA remains unchallenged at the top of the latest World Golf Ranking. He has led the ranking continuously throughout the past fourty weeks. He is closely followed by fellow American Xander Schauffele, who has also maintained his position in fifth place. The stability of both US golf players remains evident throughout the international golfing community.

Other prominent names from the United States include Patrick Cantlay, who continues his rise up the rankings from seventh to sixth place, followed by Wyndham Clark, who has dropped back to seventh, and Max Homa, who remains in eighth place. A closer look at the top 10 in the World Golf Ranking shows that, apart from Scheffler and Schauffele, all the US players have remained in the same top positions. Places two to four are still occupied by Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, Spain’s Jon Rahm and Norway’s Viktor Hovland, who all remain in the same positions as last week. Apart from Cantlay, there have been no other changes in places four to ten, demonstrating a certain level of consistency amongst the world’s elite. Brian Harman is the second American to join Cantlay in the top 10. Outside the top five US players and the World Golf Ranking’s top 10, Jordan Spieth (13th) and Collin Morikawa (14th) deserve mention, even if they did not improve their ranking from last week.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler at the top, US golfers dominate rankings

Scottie Scheffler of the USA remains at the top of the latest World Golf Ranking. Scheffler continues to exert his influence on the world golf scene with his ranking unchanged from last week. Fellow American Xander Schauffele remains steady in fifth place.

Changes and consistency: a closer look at the top 20

Wyndham Clark stays a secure sixth place, while Patrick Cantlay and Max Homa maintain their positions in seventh and eighth respectively following their performances last week. Rounding out the American contingent is Brian Harman in tenth place, also without any development from last week. Jordan Spieth, on the other hand, has made a significant leap from 16th to 12th in the World Golf Ranking. There has been no movement in the top three of the World Golf Ranking, with Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Jon Rahm remaining in second and third respectively. Norway’s Viktor Hovland remains in fourth place. There has been little change in the second half of the top 10. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick remains in ninth place. Sam Burns makes the biggest improvement among the other American players inside the top 20. He hat improved his position from 20th to 18th place. Both Justin Thomas and Cameron Young have made small improvements, moving up to 21st and 23rd respectively. Also moving up are Sahith Theegala and Chris Kirk, who are now 20th and 25th on the leaderboard this week .

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler Leads, Spotlight on Wyndham Clark

In the current World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler from the USA remains at the pinnacle, holding firmly onto the number one position. His compatriot Xander Schauffele also maintains his standing at fifth place. Both players exhibit stability in their rankings, matching their positions from the previous week.

Wyndham Clark on the way to the top 5?

Moving through the ranking, American golfer Wyndham Clark has seen a notable ascent, moving up from the tenth to the sixth position, which signifies a considerable positive shift. Patrick Cantlay and Max Homa, ranked seventh and eighth respectively, have experienced a decline, each dropping one place compared to last week. Significantly, Ludvig Aberg from Sweden made a leap from the 27th to the 11th position, indicating a strong upward trajectory. In the context of international golf, the World Golf Ranking provides a snapshot of professional performance and potency. This week’s ranking update not only underscores Scheffler’s continued dominance but also sheds light on the shifting dynamics amongst the finest golfers, with American players prominently featuring both stability and volatility in their ranking positions.

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World Golf Ranking: Slow start to the year for UK-Players

In the current World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler from the USA remains at the pinnacle holding the first position, consistent with the previous week’s standing. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland also retains his second place, being the highest-ranked UK-Player in the list. McIlroy starts the new calendar year this week at the Dubai Invitational. The UK-Players did not get off to a good start in the new year.

No changes in the Top Ten of the World Golf Ranking

Moving to the other elite players from the UK, Matt Fitzpatrick from England stays at number 8 in the World Golf Ranking, maintaining his previous week’s spot. However, there has been a negative shift for two English golfers; Tyrrell Hatton slides to 14th from 12th, and Tommy Fleetwood falls to 15th from 14th position in the rankings. Both players took part in the first tournament on the PGA Tour this year, The Sentry.

The third rank in the World Golf Ranking is still held by Jon Rahm from Spain, who retains his position from last week. Similarly, Viktor Hovland from Norway and Patrick Cantlay from the USA remain unchanged in their fourth and fifth positions respectively.

Beyond the top three, within the players ranking from fourth to tenth in the World Golf Ranking, all individuals have maintained their standings from the previous week. Xander Schauffele (6th), Max Homa (7th), Brian Harman (9th), and Wyndham Clark (10th) have all remained static in their respective rankings, emphasizing a period of equilibrium within the top tiers of professional golf.

Besides Hatton and Fleetwood also Justin Rose and Robert MacIntyre fall down in the World Golf Ranking, marking a tough start for the UK-Players.

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