Ever wondered how the world’s top golfers are ranked? The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), launched in April 1986, provides a points-based system to determine the standings of professional players globally.
This ranking system has evolved over time, adjusting its methodology to account for various factors like performance windows and the strength of the field.
You might be curious about how different tours and formats, such as the LIV Golf’s 54-hole events, impact these rankings.
While the OWGR remains the most influential system, newer rankings like the SI World Golf Ranking also play a role, albeit with some differences in how points are awarded.