Xander Schauffele re-enters top 10 of Official World Golf Ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Official World Golf Ranking updated on August 4, 2026, shows Xander Schauffele climbing to No. 9 after finishing second at the final Rocket Classic in Detroit. He moved up six spots following his performance, while Michael Thorbjornsen secured first place at the event and ascended to No. 40 in the rankings. Schauffele's previous ranking was No. 15. Scottie Scheffler continues to hold the top position as the best player in the world.
- •Xander Schauffele moves from No. 15 to No. 9 in the rankings.
- •He placed second at the final Rocket Classic in Detroit.
- •Michael Thorbjornsen won the event and jumped to No. 40.
- •Scottie Scheffler remains the top-ranked player.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Xander Schauffele crashes back into top 10 of Official World Golf Ranking
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