In an effort to place greater emphasis on current form and results, the USGA and R&A have made changes to the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, the World Amateur Golf Ranking will be determined using a new algorithm called the Power Method.
In the new system, every world-ranked event will receive a "power number" based on the strength of the tournament's starting field. That strength-of-field number will determine how many ranking points are available to the field. A maximum of 1,000 will be awarded per event.
Players will be awarded points based on their overall finishing position, a change from the previous round-based allocation.