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LIV Golf players will be awarded world ranking points during 2026 after a new ruling made by the board of the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).<\/b><\/p>\n
However, its players may still not be happy because points will only be given to the top 10 finishers and ties in the 57-man field.<\/p>\n
In all other men’s professional golf tours that are part of the OWGR, all players who make the cut earn points.<\/p>\n
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”.<\/p>\n
However, it added that the points were being restricted to the top 10 finishers because it “recognises there are a number of areas where LIV Golf does not meet the eligibility standards set out by OWGR”.<\/p>\n
The winner of this week’s opening event of the LIV Golf season is projected to receive 23.03 OWGR points, which is similar to European DP World Tour events (25).<\/p>\n
The victor of this week’s PGA Tour event – the WM Phoenix Open – is expected to receive 59 points.<\/p>\n
The winner of a PGA Tour signature event earns 66 points, while the FedEx Cup play-off events at the end of the season and have reduced fields and no cuts – similar to LIV – will see 37 points awarded to the winner.<\/p>\n
OWGR points are important to players because they are crucial in qualifying for the annual four majors.<\/p>\n
In recent weeks, five-times major winner Brooks Koepka<\/a> and 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed are two of the biggest stars to leave LIV in favour of a return to the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n More to follow.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n