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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray

LIV Golf tour hits out at decision to only award ranking points to top-10 finishers

Dustin Johnson hits a shot
Dustin Johnson has plummeted down the world rankings following his move to LIV Golf. Photograph: Charles Laberge/AP

The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Tour has hit out at what it regards as victimisation from those presiding over the sport’s world rankings process, despite seeing their wait of nearly four years for recognition by the system finally end.

It was confirmed on Tuesday that those competing in LIV tournaments will receive official world golf ranking points but only when finishing in the top 10. A statement from the OWGR board said this “recognises there are a number of areas where LIV Golf does not meet the eligibility standards set out”.

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