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LIV Golf to Receive World Ranking Points, But With Limitations
Published: 2026/02/06 00:28:27
LIV Golf and the Official World Golf Ranking
After prolonged debate, LIV Golf players will finally be eligible to earn Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, starting with the 2026 season-opening event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [[3]]. This marks a meaningful shift for the breakaway tour, which has long sought recognition from the OWGR to allow its players to qualify for major championships and other events that rely on the rankings.
Limited Point Allocation
However, the OWGR’s decision comes with a key limitation: only the top 10 finishers in each LIV Golf event will receive points [[1]]. This contrasts sharply with the standard practice on 24 other men’s professional golf tours, where all players making the cut are awarded points.The OWGR board stated that this restriction is due to areas where LIV Golf does not currently meet the tour’s eligibility standards [[3]].
Player Reactions
the limited point allocation has drawn criticism from some LIV Golf players. Two-time major winner Jon Rahm expressed his frustration,stating,”It doesn’t seem fair. the small fields out there throughout the course of the year, thier players get full points.” [[3]] While acknowledging the positive step of being recognized by the OWGR, Rahm believes LIV players should be treated equitably with those on other tours.
Impact on Major Championship Qualification
the reduced point allocation is expected to make it more challenging for LIV golf players to qualify for major championships.Because fewer players will earn points, it will be harder to climb the OWGR and secure a spot in events like The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. open, and The Open Championship. The lower point value compared to PGA Tour events further exacerbates this issue