Patrick Reed, Shane Lowry Climb Latest World Golf Ranking

Scottie Scheffler remains atop the Official World Golf Ranking in the update released for the week of Sept. 15, 2026, a week in which only a handful of players competed. Two of the biggest movers were tied to last week's Amgen Irish Open.

Who made the biggest jump?

Patrick Reed climbed seven spots to No. 28 after finishing T-2 at the Irish Open. Shane Lowry, who won that tournament, jumped from No. 53 to No. 41, putting him back inside the world's top 50 for the first time in weeks.

The OWGR draws on points earned across eligible tours and events over a rolling two-year period, with each player's ranking based on points earned divided by events played. Points hold full value for 13 weeks before decreasing in equal decrements, which is part of why a single result can move a player several spots in a quiet week. The Open Championship, Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and Olympic Games all carry ranking points as eligible events.