Patrick Cantlay and Gary Woodland rise in updated golf rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Official World Golf Ranking for August 25, 2026, sees significant changes as Patrick Cantlay moves up from No. 38 to No. 26 following a second-place finish at the BMW Championship. Gary Woodland jumps to No. 42 after a T-4 finish at Bellarive Country Club. Scottie Scheffler remains at the top of the rankings, maintaining his position as the best golfer in the world. The ranking system averages points earned over a two-year period, updated weekly based on player performance across eligible tours and events.
- •Cantlay moves to No. 26 after BMW Championship finish.
- •Woodland climbs to No. 42 following T-4 at Bellarive.
- •Scottie Scheffler continues as the world's top-ranked golfer.
- •Ranking updates reflect performance over a rolling two-year period.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Cantlay, Gary Woodland jump in new Official World Golf Ranking
"The latest update to the Official World Golf Ranking is here. These are the top 50 players in the world.
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