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Rickie Fowler jumps into top 50 in new Official World Golf Ranking
TL;DR
Rickie Fowler has moved up to No. 37 in the Official World Golf Ranking after three consecutive top-10 finishes. Scottie Scheffler remains the top-ranked golfer, while Collin Morikawa returns to the top 5.
Key points
- Rickie Fowler moved from No. 52 to No. 37
- Scottie Scheffler remains the top-ranked golfer
- Collin Morikawa is back in the top 5
- Fowler achieved three straight top-10 finishes
- Ranking points are calculated over a rolling two-year period
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The Official World Golf Ranking has been updated for the week of May 12, 2026, with Scottie Scheffler still the planet's best player.
Collin Morikawa jumped back into the top 5 in this week's ranking after Justin Rose dropped to No. 7. Morikawa has five top-7 finishes this season.
And by virtue of three straight top-10 finishes, including a second-place showing at the Truist, Rickie Fowler made a huge jump from No. 52 to 37. Fowler hasn't been in the top 50 since the Travelers Championship in 2024.
The OWGR system is calculated by awarding points from eligible tours and events to participating players over a rolling two-year period. Players are ranked weekly based on the amount of points they earn divided by the number of events they played in to reach an average total. Points hold their full value for a 13-week period and are then reduced in equal decrements. The current ranking for the Top 50 golfers in the world appears below.
Official World Golf Ranking Top 50 for May 12, 2026
Ranking is accurate as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 5:13 a.m.
| Rank | Player | Country | Avg Points | Events | 2025 Final Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottie Scheffler | United States | 16.45 | 41 | 1 |
| 2 |
Q&A
What is Rickie Fowler's current ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking?
Rickie Fowler is currently ranked No. 37 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
How did Collin Morikawa perform in the latest Official World Golf Ranking?
Collin Morikawa jumped back into the top 5, ranking at No. 5 after several strong finishes this season.
When was the last time Rickie Fowler was in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking?
Rickie Fowler last ranked in the top 50 during the Travelers Championship in 2024.
What factors contribute to the Official World Golf Ranking calculations?
The ranking is based on points awarded from eligible tours and events over a rolling two-year period, averaged by the number of events played.
