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LIV Golf Yet to Reapply for World Rankings as OWGR Awaits Action

OWGR chair Trevor Immelman reiterates that LIV Golf must submit a new application for ranking points, with no progress reported since their 2024 withdrawal.

Trevor Immelman of South Africa looks on from the third hole during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Trevor Immelman, the new OWGR chair, confirmed that LIV Golf has not submitted a fresh application for Official World Golf Ranking points.
  • LIV Golf's original application was rejected in October 2023 due to its closed format and simultaneous team and individual scoring; the league withdrew its application in May 2024.
  • Immelman emphasized that the OWGR operates with an open-door policy but will not pursue tours to apply, leaving the next move to LIV Golf.
  • Despite the ranking standoff, the U.S. Open and British Open have introduced special categories to allow limited LIV player participation in their fields.
  • Scott O’Neil, who replaced Greg Norman as LIV Golf CEO, has held informal discussions with Immelman but has not signaled any imminent application resubmission.