World Ranking Rejects Last-Minute LIV Golf Bid for Points

Dustin Johnson of the the United States hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the LIV Golf Invitational—Boston at The Oaks golf course at The International in Bolton, Mass., on Sept. 4, 2022. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

The Official World Golf Ranking won’t be awarding points to LIV Golf events this year, denying the MENA Tour’s request to immediately add the Saudi-funded series to its schedule.

The OWGR said in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 6 the MENA Tour did not give it sufficient notice and there would not be time to finish the review ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational in Bangkok that starts Friday or the event in Saudi Arabia next week.