Overview
- Only the top 10 finishers and ties at LIV events will earn points, with tournaments classified as small‑field and the Riyadh opener projected to award about 23 points to the winner.
- OWGR said the cap reflects unmet eligibility standards, citing LIV’s small fields, invitation-driven model and differing operations compared with merit-based tours.
- LIV welcomed recognition but called the restriction unprecedented, arguing that players finishing 11th receive the same as last place and vowing to push for broader credit.
- Reaction was divided as Brandel Chamblee endorsed the move as a fair corrective, Bryson DeChambeau expressed uncertainty, and Lee Westwood criticized the top‑10 limit.
- LIV’s shift to 72 holes and expanded relegation preceded the ruling, and points could help some players’ major qualification after rankings slid during years without OWGR credit.