Ryan Gerard Passes Justin Thomas in World Golf Ranking
By Staff Writer
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Ryan Gerard moved past Justin Thomas in this week's Official World Golf Ranking, one of only a handful of changes in an update covering a holiday weekend with no tournament golf.
What changed in this week's Official World Golf Ranking?
Gerard climbed to No. 21 in the ranking released for the week of Sept. 8, 2026, passing Thomas, who slipped to No. 22. Michael Brennan moved up three spots, from No. 34 to No. 31. Near the bottom of the top 50, Rickie Fowler and Keegan Bradley swapped places, with Fowler now at No. 47 and Bradley one spot behind him at No. 48.
| Player | Previous rank | New rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gerard | 22 | 21 |
| Justin Thomas | 21 | 22 |
| Michael Brennan | 34 | 31 |
| Rickie Fowler | 48 | 47 |
| Keegan Bradley | 47 | 48 |
How is the Official World Golf Ranking calculated?
The OWGR awards points from eligible tours and events over a rolling two-year period, then divides a player's total by the number of events played to produce an average. Points hold full value for 13 weeks before being reduced in equal decrements toward expiration.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ryan Gerard's world ranking?
No. 21 as of the Sept. 8, 2026 Official World Golf Ranking update, one spot ahead of Justin Thomas.
How often is the Official World Golf Ranking updated?
Weekly, based on points earned from eligible tours and tournaments over a rolling two-year period.
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