The Latest Breaking News from OWGR

Jon Rahm Criticizes World Rankings After LIV Golf Abandons Bid For Points

After LIV Golf abandoned its bid for world ranking points, Rahm has reiterated his opinion that the current system doesn’t reflect reality

Golf Monthly · Mar 6, 2024

Rahm Says Golf Rankings Not A 'Good System' After LIV Pulls Out

Masters champion John Rahm said Wednesday that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was not "a good system" after LIV Golf formally withdrew its application to join.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024

Top PGA Tour Players Acknowledge LIV Golf's World Ranking Plight: ‘Things Need to Be Changed’

On the day that LIV Golf abandoned its efforts to get OWGR points, two PGA Tour stars suggested the Saudi-backed league's best are under-ranked.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2024

LIV Golf Is Ready for the Long Haul After Dropping World Ranking Bid

Alex Miceli writes that the Saudi-backed league and PGA Tour feel confident in their positions, which is pushing unity farther away.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2024

How far have LIV Golf players fallen in the Official World Golf Ranking since they joined?

Now that LIV has given up on OWGR points, here's how far players have fallen in the ranking since they joined.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2024

LIV Golf withdraws application for Official World Golf Ranking points

LIV originally applied for points in July of 2022 and was denied points in October of 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2024

Report: LIV Golf League Abandons Attempts To Secure World Ranking Points

A letter sent to LIV players by Greg Norman allegedly said “a resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists"

Golf Monthly · Mar 5, 2024

LIV Golf Gives Up Quest for Official World Golf Ranking Accreditation

The Saudi-backed league told players about the decision in a letter saying “OWGR has shown little willingness to productively work with us.”

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2024

Talor Gooch, LIV Golf and the Talking Point That Won't Die

As the Masters approaches, discussion of the Official World Golf Ranking's relevance continues and Bob Harig outlines other ways the year's first major has invited players.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4, 2024

Joaquin Niemann Takes Another Dig At World Rankings After Latest LIV Golf Win

After clinching his second LIV Golf win of the year, the 25-year-old Chilean couldn't help but send another sly jab at the OWGR and Majors qualification

Golf Monthly · Mar 3, 2024