Despite Continuing His Impressive LIV Golf Record Jon Rahm Is Set To Fall Outside The World's Top 50 For The First Time In Eight Years

Although Rahm continued his incredible top 10 streak on the LIV Golf League, the two-time Major winner is set to fall outside the top 50 of the OWGR for the first time since 2017

Jon Rahm hits a bunker shot and watches its flight
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Matt Cradock
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Jon Rahm is one of the best players in the world but, according to his Official World Golf Ranking, the Spaniard is set to fall outside the top 50.

A two time Major winner, as well as the LIV Golf Individual champion in 2024, Rahm is reportedly set to fall outside the top 50 for the first time since 2017, eight years on from his victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, which took place at Torrey Pines, the venue for this week's Genesis Invitational.

A former World No.1, the 30-year-old was ranked as high as third just 10 months ago at The Masters. However, due to the fact that the LIV Golf League doesn't possess OWGR points, Rahm has seen his ranking drop significantly.

Despite this, Rahm is yet to finish outside the top 10 of any LIV Golf League tournament, with the only event he has missed being a withdrawal from LIV Golf Houston in June 2024.

Aside from withdrawing due to a foot injury that week, Rahm has finished inside the top 10 of every single LIV Golf tournament he has played in, which includes 14 events and two victories at LIV Golf UK and LIV Golf Chicago.

Jon Rahm shakes his caddies hand following his LIV Golf Chicago victory

Rahm claimed LIV Golf's individual title in 2024

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As mentioned, it's the first time that Rahm has been outside the world's top 50 since the Farmers Insurance Open in 2017. That week, the 11-time PGA Tour winner jumped from 137th to 46th in the OWGR rankings following the victory.

Although Rahm has dropped down the rankings, he is eligible for all four Major championships due to his victory at the Masters in 2023. What's more, the good news for LIV Golf players is that both the US Open and Open Championship have announced exemptions spots for LIV golfers.

In terms of the exemptions, the USGA have opened the door for the top player not currently exempt in the top three of the individual standings as of the 19th May. Regarding The Open, the leading player not already exempt in the top five of the standings after LIV Golf Dallas, which concludes on the 29th June, will book a place in the fourth and final Major of the year.

Matt Cradock
Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°

Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°

Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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