Hack It Out Golf The Current State of the OWGR
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Jul 31, 2025 A LIV golfer's surprising rise in the rankings raises questions about the integrity of the system. The podcast dives into the debate on whether LIV players should earn ranking points. Financial incentives in professional golf clash with competitive integrity. The complexities of the Official World Golf Ranking are scrutinized for inconsistencies, prompting calls for reform. The differences between OWGR and Data Golf highlight golfers' frustrations and the need for a more accurate ranking approach that truly reflects player abilities.
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Lee Westwood's Ranking Jump
- Lee Westwood moved up 3,759 places in the OWGR after tying 34th in the Open, exposing ranking system flaws.
- This sparked debate online about whether LIV golfers should earn world ranking points.
LIV Players Deserve Ranking Points
- LIV golfers are world-class players deserving ranking points despite the tour's exhibition label.
- The quality of players like Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann supports integrating LIV into global rankings.
Ranking Should Include All Players
- The purpose of the world ranking system should be to rank golfers regardless of where they play.
- Mark Crossfield argues the system resists change by ignoring players outside traditional tours.