Overview
- The OWGR board unanimously approved ranking points for LIV events effective this season, classifying them as small-field tournaments with points only for the top 10 and ties and no redistribution.
- A LIV winner is projected to earn about 23 points, far fewer than typical PGA Tour events, and players outside the top 10 will receive no ranking credit.
- OWGR said LIV’s 57-player, no-cut format and restricted or non‑meritocratic entry routes, including limited promotions and invitations, drove the decision to cap allocations.
- LIV’s 2026 changes include a shift to 72-hole events, a modest field increase and expanded relegation, yet the circuit still falls short of the 75-player guideline.
- LIV called the outcome unprecedented and harmful to near‑top‑10 finishers, as OWGR said it will continue to evaluate the league’s eligibility and points during the season opening in Riyadh.