The LIV Golf League has submitted its latest attempt to become a recognized circuit with the Official World Golf Ranking board, almost two years after it was previously turned down for the same request.
The OWGR board confirmed the news via a statement released on social media on Friday, July 11, with chairman Trevor Immelman revealing LIV’s bid arrived on Monday, June 30.
The statement read: “The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) received an application from LIV Golf seeking inclusion in the OWGR system on June 30, 2025, and the review process has commenced.
“The OWGR Board is committed to a thorough evaluation process of all applications, and LIV’s application will be reviewed in accordance with OWGR’s criteria to ensure fairness, integrity and consistency.
“We appreciate the interest of LIV Golf – and all Tours – in contributing to the global landscape of men’s professional golf through OWGR. Further updates will be provided as the review progresses.”
Statement from Trevor Immelman, Chairman, OWGR Board of Directorshttps://t.co/EDzoFQsaWH#OWGR#OfficialWorldGolfRanking pic.twitter.com/mBrAOhyGfKJuly 11, 2025
LIV’s first attempt at becoming part of the primary ranking system in men’s professional arrived in shortly after the PIF-backed tour was officially launched during the summer of 2022.
The 54-hole league was turned down in October of the following year, however, because of concerns over its lack of open qualification and absence of cuts.
Several months later, former LIV commissioner, Greg Norman announced the league had abandoned its attempts to join the status quo and called out what he felt were shortcomings in the world-ranking system.
At the time, a latter which Norman wrote to the OWGR board – which was obtained by Sports Illustrated – read: “A resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists.
“We have made enormous efforts to fight for you and ensure your accomplishments are recognised within the existing ranking system. Unfortunately, OWGR has shown little willingness to productively work with us.”
Since then, Norman has moved on to a different position within the LIV Golf League and has ultimately been replaced by Scott O’Neil as the circuit’s CEO.
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