The Official World Golf Ranking witnessed significant movement this week, with Justin Rose and Russell Henley making the biggest climbs in the top 10.
Rose jumped five spots to claim the No. 4 position with 5.32 average points across 44 events played. The English veteran's ascent represents a notable improvement from his 2025 year-end ranking of 10th.
Henley made an even bigger leap, climbing six positions to reach No. 6 in the world rankings. The American now sits at 5.11 average points over 40 events played, marking a solid rise from his fifth-place finish in the 2025 final rankings.
Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate the top spot despite his runner-up finish at the Masters, where he fell just one shot short of victory. The world No. 1 maintains a commanding lead with 16.29 average points over 40 events played.
Rory McIlroy holds steady at No. 2 following his Masters triumph, though he trails Scheffler by more than six points in the rankings. The Northern Irishman sits at 10.15 average points across 46 events played.
Cameron Young occupies the third position with 5.88 average points, representing a remarkable climb from his 19th-place finish in the 2025 rankings. Tommy Fleetwood rounds out the top five at 5.22 average points over 51 events.
Not all movement was upward in this week's rankings update. J.J. Spaun, who captured the Valero Texas Open earlier this month, slid five spots to No. 10 despite his recent victory.
The OWGR system calculates rankings by awarding points from eligible tours and events over a rolling two-year period. Players receive rankings based on their average points earned divided by the number of events played. Points maintain full value for 13 weeks before decreasing in equal decrements.
Other notable movements in the top 50 include Matt Fitzpatrick at No. 7 and Collin Morikawa at No. 8, both showing improvement from their 2025 year-end positions. Xander Schauffele dropped to ninth from his fourth-place finish last year.
Chris Gotterup continues his impressive climb, sitting at No. 11 after finishing 28th in the 2025 rankings. Similarly, Jacob Bridgeman made a remarkable jump from 81st to 18th in the world rankings.
Jon Rahm finds himself at No. 31, a significant drop from his previous status as a top-tier player. The Spaniard finished 85th in the 2025 rankings and continues to rebuild his world ranking position.
The rankings reflect the competitive nature of professional golf, where consistent performance across multiple events determines global standing. Rose and Henley's ascents demonstrate how strong recent form can translate into meaningful ranking improvements.
With the 2026 season progressing, these ranking movements set the stage for upcoming major championships and prestigious events where world ranking points carry additional significance for field compositions and exemptions.
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*Originally published on [golfnews.global](https://golfnews.global/article/rose-jumps-to-no-4-henley-climbs-to-no-6-in-world-rankings).*
