LIV Golf players will receive world ranking points in 2026 following a new decision made by the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) board.
However, the players may still not be happy because only the top 10 will be awarded points and tied in the 57-man field.
On all other men’s professional golf tours that are part of the OWGR, all players who make the cut earn points.
In a statement, the OWGR board said it was awarding points “in an effort to reflect the changing landscape of the men’s professional game”.
However, it added that the points were restricted to the top 10 finishers because it “recognized that there are many areas where LIV Golf does not meet the eligibility standards set by the OWGR”.
The winner of this week’s opening event of the LIV Golf season is expected to receive 23.03 OWGR points, which is similar to European DP World Tour events (25).
The winner of this week’s PGA Tour event – the WM Phoenix Open – is expected to receive 59 points.
The winner of a PGA Tour signature event will get 66 points, while the FedEx Cup play-off events at the end of the season and with reduced fields and no cuts – similar to LIV – will see 37 points awarded to the winner.
OWGR scores are important to players because they are important in qualifying for the annual four majors.
In recent weeks, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka and 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed are two of the biggest stars to leave LIV in favor of returning to the PGA Tour.
More to follow.