LIV Golf has thrown in the towel on an important battle for his players, among them the Basque Jon Rahmthe great signing of the millionaire and controversial Super League Saudi: those responsible for LIV Golf have abandoned efforts to enter their circuit into the scoring system of Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR)as published Sports Illustrated.
According to this information, the commissioner and executive director of LIV Golf, the former player Greg Normancommunicated this week by letter to members of the Saudi Super League that “there is no longer a resolution protecting the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings” and that LIV has withdrawn its application to be recognized by the system.
LIV Golf submitted an application to the OWGR in July 2022 after a circuit supported by Saudi Arabia He played in his first two tournaments, which were characterized by the fact that they were played over three days, 54 holes and no cuts.
Those responsible for the world ranking rejected LIV Golf’s formal request in October. The president of OWGR, Peter Dawson, told Global Golf Post that the decision was based on concerns about the competition format and limited player access to LIV Golf tournaments. Traditional circuit events are usually played over four days, with 72 holes and a cutoff for players after the first 36.
OWGR points serve, in part, to determine a player’s ranking to qualify for tournaments. grand slamas well as for the composition of the teams of Presidents Cup and the Ryder Cup. The only points currently earned by Saudi Super League golfers are from the European and Asian tour tournaments in which they can play, as the American tour of PGA They are forbidden to participate.
Last week, Talor Goochwho won the LIV Golf individual title last year, criticized the lack of ranking points for LIV players after he was denied an invitation to August Masters next April.
Because he was no longer earning points as a LIV member, Gooch fell short of the points needed for automatic qualification and complained that the value of the Masters champion would be diminished because the tournament would feature all the best golfers. in the world.
Norman told the players in his letter that LIV officials continue to seek to be included in the world rankings, but have encountered strong resistance from its directors.
“We have made significant efforts to advocate for you to ensure that your achievements are recognized within the current rating system. Unfortunately, OWGR has shown little willingness to work productively with us,” Norman wrote in LV Golf players, according to Sports Illustrated.
Only four LIV players are in the world top-50: the Spanish and current Masters champion Jon Rahm (3rd), English Tyrrell Hatton (17th), the American Brooks Koepka (30th) and the Australian Cameron Smith (50º).
Source: La Verdad
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