Jon Rahms true feelings on OWGR after dropping | Golf News

After his shift to LIV Golf, Jon Rahm just lately plunged out of the highest 50 within the international rankings – a stark distinction to his many runs as No. 1.

Despite his storied historical past with 52 weeks reigning on the prime, Rahm, settling in on the 52nd spot this week, departs from the highest 50 for the primary time since 2017. The transition to LIV Golf – a collection devoid of rating factors – has primarily frozen his standing besides during majors and choose DP World Tour occasions.

Yet, even whereas holding third place, Rahm criticized the present golf rating system the day after LIV Golf halted its quest for rating factors in March 2024. Rahm’s discontent with the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was clear.

“I’m going to be honest, I didn’t know they were still trying to get World Ranking points,” Rahm mentioned. “But the one thing I can say is I’m going to back to what I said two years ago in the DP World Tour Championship.

“I did not suppose it was a good system back then. And if something, the more time that goes on, the more it proves to be unsuitable.

“Our job shouldn’t be to make the rules or impose the rules or enforce the rules. We’re here to entertain. It’s the governing bodies’ job to be doing this and be adaptable to the changing environment.”

Rahm has been outspoken concerning the ongoing exclusion of LIV Golf from OWGR factors. Despite his best main end final 12 months being a T7 at The Open, Rahm’s earlier successes have assured him a spot within the U.S. Open till 2031 and a lifetime invitation to the Masters.

He additionally has the power to compete in The Open and PGA Championship till 2029 while not having to qualify. However, Rahm is nervous for his LIV Golf colleagues who have not received a main and face a year-long wrestle to take part in all 4 tournaments.

Earlier this month, Rahm reiterated his criticism of OWGR for refusing to award rating factors at LIV occasions. “I think at this point to not give LIV world ranking points and the credibility it deserves, I think is wrong,” Rahm defined.

“Listen, I understand we’ve all made a decision and it’s not as easy as it sounds, but to say that LIV players don’t deserve some spots in major championships I think is wrong and I hope that evolves into what it should be, right.

“There needs to be a means for us to qualify. And the world rating factors, [they] need to determine one thing out as a result of it is not truthful for anyone in that sense.”