London, England – The Governing Board of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) today provided an update to its review of the LIV Golf application and announced a change to how scheduled 54-hole events and Curtailed Events will be treated within the Ranking’s calculation.

Trevor Immelman, Chairman of the OWGR Governing Board, said: “Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavoured to thoroughly evaluate the LIV Golf application. We remain committed to the OWGR’s mission, which requires honouring 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.”

Separately, in its ongoing review of the Ranking, the Governing Board has approved how events scheduled or curtailed to fewer than four 18-hole rounds will be treated. The following is scheduled to take effect Week 1 of 2026:

1. Scheduled 54-Hole Events
   • All scheduled 54-hole events are to receive 75% of the original calculated Field Rating and Ranking Points Distribution.
2. Curtailed Regulations
   • 72-hole events reduced to 54 holes will receive 75% 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,” said Immelman. “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.”