Viktor Hovland reaches No. 28 in Official World Golf Ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Official World Golf Ranking updated on June 16, 2026, shows Scottie Scheffler retaining the top position. Viktor Hovland has climbed five spots from No. 33 to No. 28. In the top 10, Tommy Fleetwood moves to No. 6 while Justin Rose drops to No. 7. The rankings reflect players' performance over a rolling two-year period, calculated based on eligible tours and events.
- •Scottie Scheffler remains ranked No. 1 with 16.22 average points.
- •Tommy Fleetwood is now No. 6, while Justin Rose is No. 7.
- •Hovland's average points are 3.35 after this week's update.
- •Ranking updates are based on performance over a two-year period.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Viktor Hovland jumps into top 30 in newest Official World Golf Ranking
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