OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman provides update on LIV Golf application

On Tuesday, the governing board of the Official World Golf Ranking provided an update on LIV Golf's application for world ranking points.

Trevor Immelman, the chairman of the OWGR, said in a statement: "Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavored to thoroughly evaluate the LIV Golf application. We remain committed to the OWGR’s mission, which requires honoring the meritocracy woven into the professional game. As such, discussions have been regular and remain ongoing. To be clear, progress has been made, but there is no decision to share at this time. We will continue to work closely with LIV Golf as it continues to evolve to ensure its application is handled with fairness, integrity and consistency, as stated previously."

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In addition to the OWGR statement on LIV Golf, the Governing Board approved how events scheduled or curtailed to fewer than four 18-hole rounds will be treated in the future, with the changes taking effect in the first week of 2026.

All scheduled 54-hole events are to receive 75 percent of the original calculated Field Rating and Ranking Points Distribution. Meanwhile, 72-hole events reduced to 54 holes will receive 75 percent of the original calculated Field Rating and Ranking Points Distribution. 72-hole events reduced to 36 holes will receive 50% of the original calculated Field Rating and Ranking Points Distribution. 54-hole events reduced to 36 holes will receive 50% of the original calculated Field Rating and Ranking Points Distribution.

“In its extensive review of Ranking, the Governing Board determined that events comprised of less than 72 holes needed to be addressed,” Immelman continued. “Adjustments are always made following careful consideration, and the OWGR will continue to monitor ways in which it can update and enhance the operation of the Ranking in its pursuit of fulfilling its mission.”

The changes for 54-hole events won't affect LIV Golf's pursuit of points much, as the league is moving to 72 holes of competition beginning in 2026.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman provides update on LIV Golf application