Patrick Cantlay, Gary Woodland jump in new Official World Golf Ranking
The latest update to the Official World Golf Ranking is here. These are the top 50 players in the world.
The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was updated for the week of August 25, 2026, with Scottie Scheffler maintaining his position as the world's top-ranked player. Patrick Cantlay rose twelve spots to No. 26 after finishing second at the BMW Championship. Gary Woodland climbed into No. 42, following a T-4 finish at Bellarive Country Club. Tommy Fleetwood slipped two places, from No. 5 to No. 7. The OWGR ranks players weekly based on points earned from eligible tours and events over a two-year period.
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