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Golf · Rankings · published 2026-10-05T00:00:00+00:00 · via Golf Today

Scheffler Stays No. 1 in Week 40 World Ranking

The latest Official World Golf Ranking for Week 40 has Scottie Scheffler at No. 1 with an average of 17.21 points. Adrian Meronk's Alfred Dunhill Links victory lifted him from 527 to 145, while Austin Smotherman's Bank of Utah Championship win moved him from 121 to 67. Other notable moves included Tommy Fleetwood to No. 7 and Casey Jarvis to No. 58.

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Week 40 of the 2026 ranking has Scottie Scheffler first at a 17.21 average. Adrian Meronk's Alfred Dunhill Links win lifted him from No. 527 to No. 145. Niklas Nørgaard rose to No. 166, Casey Jarvis to No. 58, Michael Stewart to No. 483, and Tommy Fleetwood to No. 7.

Austin Smotherman's Bank of Utah Championship victory moved him from No. 121 to No. 67. Doug Ghim climbed to No. 103, David Ford to No. 233, Trace Crowe to No. 176, Kevin Streelman to No. 320, and Ben James to No. 84. The system weighs field strength, finishing position, and a two-year rolling average.

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The Week 40 ranking may influence how fans, sponsors, and tournament organizers perceive player momentum

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