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Trevor Immelman Named Chair of Official World Golf Ranking

The 2008 Masters champion will succeed Peter Dawson on April 10, bringing his experience as a player, analyst, and former captain to the role.

  • Trevor Immelman, a South African golfer and CBS Sports analyst, will assume the position of OWGR chair on April 10, 2025.
  • Immelman replaces Peter Dawson, who served as chair since 2016 and oversaw significant expansions in the ranking system.
  • The OWGR will now include the PGA Tour of Taiwan and has introduced a new points system for tournaments with low field ratings, enhancing rewards for top finishers.
  • Immelman, a former Masters champion and 11-time professional winner, emphasized his deep connection to the ranking system throughout his career.
  • As chair, Immelman aims to uphold OWGR's mission and collaborate closely with the board to further its global impact on professional golf.
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