It was confirmed last week that LIV Golf submitted a new bid to the Official World Golf Ranking to become eligible for points.
It comes less than two years after its last approach was denied, but with a new CEO in charge, Scott O’Neil, there is every chance that the outcome could be different this time.
The American replaced Greg Norman at the helm of the rival tour at the start of the year and is hopeful a deal can be struck.
The OWGR board confirmed the news by saying in a statement: “The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) received an application from LIV Golf seeking inclusion in the OWGR system on [Monday] June 30, 2025, and the review process has commenced.”
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One player that will certainly be keen to see a deal struck is two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau.
When discussing the recent application in his press conference prior to the final men’s Major of the year this week at Royal Portrush, he said he was excited about the new bid and outlined two ways in which the tour could change in order to be successful this time around.
“Going through the right process is important, and I think Scott and all of us are looking forward to going through that process and getting it done the right way. We’re excited for that,” he told media in Northern Ireland.
“It’s (LIV) moving in the right direction. We’re commercializing. We’ve got some good partners aboard with us now. We’ll see where it goes.
“We’re excited to see with the new commissioner coming in and Scott and them being friends, I think there’s something that can get done in a good way for the game of golf.
“I’m really excited for the future of the game. There’s a lot of positive movement going on currently.”
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The American will be looking to win his third Major and first Open Championship this week at Royal Portrush, where his best result is T8 back in 2022.
The 31-year-old is enjoying another successful season, winning once on LIV this year – in Korea – and currently sits third in the individual standings.
When discussing what the breakaway Tour would have to do differently to gain OWGR status, he said: “I would say that there are definitely grounds upon which we can change some things.
“Definitely relegation for sure, more pathways into LIV. I think a…
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