DP World Tour Rankings Update After Dunhill Links
The DP World Tour rankings for Week 45 reflect Adrian Meronk's victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Meronk climbed to 38th from 141st, while Niklas Nørgaard moved to 36th and Casey Jarvis rose to fourth. Patrick Reed remains first, followed by Rory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra.
Adrian Meronk won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Week 45 of the 2026 DP World Tour rankings, ending a 1,078-day title drought at St Andrews. He also paired with amateur Tom Chaplin for a double and secured his tour status. Niklas Nørgaard and Casey Jarvis shared second, while Michael Stewart and Tommy Fleetwood were fourth.
Meronk rose from 141st to 38th, Nørgaard from 74th to 36th, Jarvis climbed two spots to fourth, and Fleetwood moved from 49th to 34th. Patrick Reed leads with 3,423.62 points, ahead of Rory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra; Jarvis sits fourth.
Meronk's rise and Jarvis's top-four place could draw more attention from fans, sponsors, and event organizers to the DP World Tour's newer contenders. A high-profile links victory may support interest in St Andrews as a golf destination and increase media coverage of players near ranking thresholds. For players, the shifts may affect confidence, invitations, and season planning. Broader social effects are likely limited, since rankings change weekly and depend on how audiences and commercial partners respond.