OWGR Week 41: Forrest and Brennan Make Big Moves
Grant Forrest climbed to No. 140 from No. 296 after winning the Open de España, while runner-up Eugenio Chacarra rose to No. 50. Michael Brennan won the Baycurrent Classic and moved up 13 spots, with Keith Mitchell reaching No. 59 and Jacob Bridgeman No. 17. The weekly ranking also saw Xander Schauffele move up one place to No. 9.
Forrest’s victory in Madrid lifted him 156 places, while Chacarra’s runner-up result moved him into the top 50. Perez, Olesen, Brown and Dean also gained ground after strong finishes. On the PGA Tour, Brennan’s Baycurrent Classic win raised his position by 13 spots; Mitchell and Bridgeman shared second and improved to Nos. 59 and 17. Schauffele rose one place to No. 9.
The ranking is compiled weekly from eligible men’s tours, using field strength, finishing position and a two-year rolling average. Its origins trace to early-1980s work by Mark H McCormack and Tony Greer, with Bernhard Langer becoming the first official No. 1 in April 1986.
Ranking shifts may affect players’ access to major championships, invitational fields and sponsorship opportunities, especially for those near key cutoffs. Forrest’s and Brennan’s rises could boost media attention for upcoming events, while Chacarra’s top-