Opening Golf to the World
The World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) comprises a women’s ranking and a men’s ranking for elite amateur players, administered by The R&A and USGA.
A global golf service, WAGR® currently incorporates over 7,100 events with more than 8,300 players as of the end of 2025. In addition, we provide the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability™ (WR4GD™) including amateur and professional men and women across three rankings for gross, net and stableford events. Rankings are updated weekly, with information on ranking points and counting events available on the WAGR® website. Learn more about the criteria and the WAGR® system on the World Amateur Golf Ranking® website.
World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®)
Amateur pathways
The World Amateur Golf Ranking® provides elite opportunities for amateur golfers around the globe through the Global Amateur Pathway, the PGA TOUR University and the LPGA Collegiate Advancement Pathway. It also supports the Open Amateur Series and AIG Women's Open Amateur Series, facilitating a pathway into major championships.
Mark H McCormack Medal
Each year the Mark H McCormack Medal is awarded to the leading amateur players in the men's and women's game.
In 2026 Preston Stout won as the leading male player while Kiara Romero was awarded the McCormack Medal as the leading female player.
As a result Stout earned exemptions into the 2027 US Open at Pebble Beach Golf and The 155th Open at St Andrews, while Romero claimed places at 2027 US Women’s Open Presented by Ally at the Inverness Club and the AIG Women’s Open at Royal St George’s.
In 2026 Preston Stout won as the leading male player while Kiara Romero was awarded the McCormack Medal as the leading female player.
As a result Stout earned exemptions into the 2027 US Open at Pebble Beach Golf and The 155th Open at St Andrews, while Romero claimed places at 2027 US Women’s Open Presented by Ally at the Inverness Club and the AIG Women’s Open at Royal St George’s.
History of WAGR®
Former WAGR® stars
Champion Golfers Jordan Spieth and Collin Morikawa have previously topped the WAGR® rankings, as has 2024 AIG Women's Open champion Lydia Ko. Who will follow in their footsteps?