Chacarra Rises to No. 39 in Week 42 World Ranking
Eugenio Chacarra's victory at the DP World India Championship lifted him from No. 50 to No. 39 in the latest Official World Golf Ranking. Daniel Hillier took second and climbed from 101st to 77th, while Adrian Meronk and Ángel Hidalgo shared third and made significant jumps to 110th and 156th. The update covers Week 42, dated 18 October 2026.
Eugenio Chacarra’s win in Delhi was his third title of 2026 and moved him from 50th to 39th. Daniel Hillier’s runner-up finish improved his position from 101st to 77th. Adrian Meronk and Ángel Hidalgo shared third, each rising forty spots, to 110th and 156th.
The OWGR ranks male golfers on eligible tours using tournament points tied to field strength and finishing place, averaged over a rolling two-year window. It began in the early 1980s through Mark H McCormack and Tony Greer; Bernhard Langer became the first official No. 1 on April 6, 1986. This week’s list is dated 18 October 2026.
Chacarra’s jump and other players’ gains could shape how fans, sponsors, and tournament organizers view emerging contenders on the DP World Tour. Higher rankings may open doors to bigger events, better endorsement opportunities, and increased media attention, while also intensifying pressure on players to maintain form. For followers, weekly ranking shifts may add narrative interest, but they are only one measure of performance and may not fully capture a player’s broader impact or consistency.