LIV still waiting on approval from world ranking

""We remain committed to the OWGR's mission, which requires honoring the meritocracy woven into the professional game," Immelman said in a statement. "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.""

"The OWGR said 54-hole tournaments - or those reduced to 54 holes because of weather - will get 75% of the original field rating and points distribution. Tournaments that wind up being played over 36 holes would get 50% of the original field rating."

"LIV begins its season Feb. 4 in Saudi Arabia. It has been hopeful of being part of the OWGR system because the four majors used it as part of its qualifying criteria."

The Official World Golf Ranking continues to evaluate LIV Golf's application submitted in late June and reports progress without a final decision. The OWGR emphasizes honoring meritocracy in professional golf and notes concern that most LIV players were invited rather than qualifying through traditional pathways. LIV played 54-hole events previously and plans to move to 72-hole events in 2026. The OWGR will award 75% of the field rating for 54-hole tournaments and 50% for 36-hole tournaments. LIV's next season begins Feb. 4 in Saudi Arabia and majors use OWGR for qualifying criteria.

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