Golf is open to all
The Global Amateur Pathway is a strategic collaboration between The R&A, the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. It is designed to provide a clear route for the world’s leading non-collegiate male amateur golfers to transition into the professional game.
By leveraging the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®), the pathway identifies elite talent globally and offers a direct bridge to membership on the DP World Tour and its associated partner Tours. The Global Amateur Pathway complements the PGA TOUR University, which awards membership to the top players within the US collegiate (NCAA) system.Global Amateur Pathway Impact
The efficacy of the pathway is already evident through the early professional successes of its inaugural graduates.Wenyi Ding (China)
His 2026 season commenced with a runner-up finish at the BMW Australian PGA Championship.
Cameron Adam (Scotland)
The 2023 Scottish Men’s Amateur Champion led the rankings in 2025. Following a top-20 finish at the Betfred British Masters on his debut, Adam has transitioned seamlessly into the professional ranks, securing multiple cuts in the early stages of the 2026 Race to Dubai.
Further opportunities
In addition to a place on the DP World Tour for the top ranked player, other exemptions are awarded to the next placed players which include playing rights on the HotelPlanner Tour, the Sunshine Tour and the PGA Tour Americas.| Year | DP World Tour | HotelPlanner Tour | Sunshine Tour | PGA Tour Americas Latin America Swing |
| 2025 | Cameron Adam (Scotland) | Charlie Forster (England) Dominic Clemons (England) Kristian Hjort Bressum (Denmark) | N/A | N/A |
| 2024 | Wenyi Deng (China) | Jacob Skov Olesen (Denmark) Luis Massaveu (Spain) Bastian Amat (France) | Tyran Snyders (South Africa) | Nathan Petronzio (USA) Peter Fountain (USA) Ben Warian (USA) Jake Hall (USA) |
Global Amateur Pathway eligibility
To be eligible for the Global Amateur Pathway Ranking, amateur golfers must meet the following criteria:- Not be a current NCAA Division-I player.
- Not earned any performance benefits from PGA TOUR University in 2026.
- Be at least 20 years of age by the end of the calendar year of the relevant Ranking Period.
- Be within the top 200 WAGR®.
- Players who are outside the top 200 WAGR® by the end of the Registration Period who then move into the top 100 WAGR® at any time prior to the conclusion of the Late Registration Period in the relevant season (20 September 2026).
Registration for the 2026 Season
Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of the Global Amateur Pathway. Eligible players are invited to register their intent to participate and track their standing within the exemption category for the upcoming season. To enrol, a player must contact compadmin@etghq.com in the first instance and subsequently complete a Global Amateur Pathway application prior to the end of the Registration Period (the registration period is from February to 12 to June 30 2026. The player must be within the top 200 in WAGR® at the time of submitting the form. Players entering the top 100 in WAGR® following the end of the registration period will be able to request late registration. More information on the Global Amateur Pathway can be found on the DP World Tour website.
WAGR®
World Amateur Golf Ranking®
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 the USGA. WAGR currently incorporates over 6,800 events with over 8,100 players.