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Owgr

February 17th, 2026

Anthony Kim jumps 600-plus(!) spots in the World Ranking. What are his chances of qualifying for this year’s majors?

Anthony Kim, article, Bryson DeChambeau, golf digest, Jon Rahm, LIV Golf, News, Official World Golf Ranking, OWGR, PGA Tour

February 12th, 2026

LIV boss softens tone on world ranking and acknowledges other tours’ welcome into ‘golf family’

In his first official press conference of the 2026 LIV Golf season, CEO Scott O’Neil seemed to soften his comments on the Official World Golf Ranking board’s decision to award the league points after he and several players decried the allocation last week.

February 11th, 2026

Before LIV golfers complain more about their OWGR points, take a look how they moved in the ranking after their first event

LIV Golf has finally earned Official World Golf Ranking points, but not without controversy. Jon Rahm and other players express their frustrations after the Riyadh 2026 event, as winners earn fewer points than expected. We break down who moved up and what it means for the season ahead.

February 8th, 2026

OPINION: Elvis Smylie just pulled off the smartest ‘money grab’ golf has ever seen – and the haters will HATE it

For years the script around LIV Golf has been depressingly predictable. Sell-out. Saudi money. Career suicide. Talented young players taking the cheque and torching their futures.

November 7th, 2025

Lee Westwood jabs back at Rory McIlroy over LIV comments

The former World No.1 appeared on the talkSPORT Breakfast Show to discuss LIV’s format change. And when he was asked about Rory’s response, he didn’t hold back.

July 12th, 2025

LIV Golf resubmits application for Official World Golf Ranking points

March 19th, 2025

THE GREAT DEBATE: Where should Joaquin Niemann actually be ranked?

Leave it to Phil Mickelson to ignite a fiery Golf Twitter debate that might stay lit right up until Masters Thursday

March 6th, 2024

LIV Golf gives up bid for World Ranking points as Greg Norman sounds off on board

LIV Golf has given up its bid to gain Official World Golf Ranking accreditation.

March 6th, 2024

LIV Golf’s Joaquin Niemann given special invite to PGA Championship

The PGA of America has extended a special invitation to Joaquin Niemann for the 2024 PGA Championship.

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October 27th, 2023

LIV Golf unveils promotions event (a.k.a. Q-School) with a few new wrinkles

LIV Golf’s most recent denial of Official World Golf Ranking points, included OWGR chairman Peter Dawson describing the league as a “closed shop.” That won’t be the case anymore.

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Phil Mickelson, Colt Knost get into LIV Golf Twitter debate that ends rather awkwardly

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LIV’s Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed finally have GOOD NEWS on the world ranking front

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Masters 2023: Top-50 OWGR projection has TWO more Aussies getting their Augusta invites

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‘WE ARE NOT INVOLVED’: Keith Pelley and Jay Monahan have RECUSED THEMSELVES from LIV Golf’s OWGR application process

REPORT: LIV Golf to feature relegation, qualifying tournament beginning in 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Greg Norman wants PGA Tour talks, HITS BACK AT RORY in tell-all interview

July 13th, 2022

LIV Golf applies for OWGR points; board meeting in St Andrews to ‘examine’ request

LIV Golf has officially applied for Official World Golf Ranking accreditation.

February 11th, 2020

Rory McIlroy overtakes Brooks Koepka as No.1 in the World Rankings

Last year, Brooks Koepka dismissed any notion of a budding rivalry between he and Rory McIlroy.

January 10th, 2020

The sneaky-good Sergio Garcia streak that’s in no danger of ending anytime soon

Most golf fans were left feeling pretty old after finding out Sergio Garcia celebrated his 40th birthday on Thursday.

May 28th, 2019

Tiger Woods back in top-5 world ranking for first time in five years

When Woods began his latest comeback at the 2017 Hero World Challenge, he was ranked No.1,199.

August 7th, 2018

Does the PGA Championship produce the worst Major winners?

Which Major – year in, year out – produces the “best” and “worst” winners?

Leaderboard

World Wide Technology Championship - 2026
Pos Player Tot Thru Rnd
1Ben James-15F2
2Peter Malnati-14F2
3Zac Blair-12F2
T4Stephan Jaeger-11F2
T4Denny McCarthy-11F2
T6Sudarshan Yellamaraju-10F2
T6Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen-10F2
T6Ben Kohles-10F2
T6Zach Bauchou-10F2
T6Austin Eckroat-10F2
T6Lucas Glover-10F2
T6Ryan Gerard-10F2
T6Blades Brown-10F2
T6Keith Mitchell-10F2
T6Kensei Hirata-10F2
T16Beau Hossler-9F2
T16David Ford-9F2
T16Ben Silverman-9F2
T16Alvaro Ortiz-9F2
T16Matthieu Pavon-9F2
T16Chris Kirk-9F2
T16Paul Peterson-9F2
T23John Parry-8F2
T23Cam Davis-8F2
T23David Lipsky-8F2
T23Jesper Svensson-8F2
T23Trace Crowe-8F2
T23Chad Ramey-8F2
T23Ben Martin-8F2
T23Kevin Streelman-8F2
T23Rico Hoey-8F2
T23Harry Hall-8F2
T23Taylor Montgomery-8F2
T23Alejandro Tosti-8F2
T23Jeffrey Kang-8F2
T36Tyler Duncan-7F2
T36Emiliano Grillo-7F2
T36Patton Kizzire-7F2
T36Jordan Smith-7F2
T36Jackson Koivun-7F2
T36Ben Griffin-7F2
T36Haotong Li-7F2
T36John VanDerLaan-7F2
T36Jay Leng-7F2
T36Brice Garnett-7F2
T36Will Gordon-7F2
T36David Skinns-7F2
T36Adam Svensson-7F2
T36Andrew Putnam-7F2
T36Hayden Springer-7F2
T36Adrien Dumont de Chassart-716*2
T52Pi Coody-6F2
T52Steven Fisk-6F2
T52Erik van Rooyen-6F2
T52Neal Shipley-6F2
T52Tyler Collet-6F2
T52Christo Lamprecht-6F2
T52Max Greyserman-6F2
T52Max McGreevy-6F2
T52Tony Finau-6F2
T52Marcelo Rozo-6172
T62Rasmus Højgaard-5F2
T62Seamus Power-5F2
T62Michael Kim-5F2
T62Luke Clanton-5F2
T62Isaiah Salinda-5F2
T62Austin Hitt-5F2
T62Chandler Blanchet-5F2
T62Nick Dunlap-5F2
T62Nick Taylor-5F2
T62Kevin Yu-5F2
T62Patrick Rodgers-5F2
T62Willie Mack III-5F2
T62Kristoffer Ventura-517*2
T62Preston Stout-516*2
T76Kevin Roy-4F2
T76Garrick Higgo-4F2
T76Karl Vilips-4F2
T76Christiaan Bezuidenhout-4F2
T76Patrick Fishburn-4F2
T81Hank Lebioda-3F2
T81Davis Riley-3F2
T81Joe Highsmith-3F2
T84Billy Horschel-2F2
T84Camilo Villegas-2F2
T84Johnny Keefer-2F2
T84Rafael Campos-2F2
T84Dylan Wu-2F2
T89Taylor Moore-1F2
T89Zecheng Dou-1F2
T89Joel Dahmen-1F2
T89Jackson Suber-1F2
T89Sami Valimaki-1F2
T89Alejandro Madariaga-1F2
T95Chandler PhillipsEF2
T95Vince WhaleyEF2
T95Mark HubbardEF2
T95William MouwEF2
T95Taylor PendrithEF2
T100Lee Hodges+1F2
T100Matt Kuchar+1F2
T100Tom Hoge+1F2
T100Takumi Kanaya+1F2
T100Mackenzie Hughes+1F2
T105Harry Higgs+2F2
T105Aaron Wise+2F2
T105Danny Walker+2F2
T105Muzzy Donohue+2F2
T105Marco Penge+2F2
T105Davis Chatfield+216*2
T111Justin Lower+3F2
T111Pontus Nyholm+3F2
T111Nicholas Marchese+3F2
T114A.J. Ewart+4F2
T114Nathan Tseng+4F2
T114Nicholas Lindheim+4F2
117Gordon Sargent+5F2
118Lyon Lazare+7F2
119Jimmy Stanger+13F2
120Jorge Villar+33F2
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