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LIV Golf has been denied world ranking points after having a request turned down by the Official World Golf Ranking body.<\/p>\n
The Saudi-backed breakaway\u2019s request was denied in a letter addressed to chief executive Greg Norman and chief operating officer Gary Davidson, where concerns were expressed about the circuit\u2019s format.<\/p>\n
The decision was made after the OWGR could not find a \u201cfair and equitable way\u201d to assess those competing in LIV golf events, meaning it will not be recognised as an Eligible Golf Tour according to the OWGR.<\/p>\n
A statement from OWGR chairman Peter Dawson read: \u201cIt is unfortunate that no way to include LIV Golf in the ranking could be found which would be fair and equitable to the 24 currently eligible tours and their thousands of playing members.<\/p>\n
\u201cKeeping this matter under review, OWGR will continue to monitor developments in men\u2019s professional golf as a whole and at LIV in particular.\u201d<\/p>\n
LIV responded to the decision, insisting professional golf is \u201cnow without a true or global scoring and ranking system\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cOWGR\u2019s sole objective is to rank the best players across the globe. Today\u2019s communication makes clear that it can no longer deliver on that objective,\u201d a LIV statement read.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlayers have historically remained subject to a single world ranking to qualify for major championships, the biggest events, and for corporate sponsor contract value.<\/p>\n
\u201cA ranking which fails to fairly represent all participants, irrespective of where in the world they play golf, robs fans, players and all of golf\u2019s stakeholders of the objective basis underpinning any accurate recognition of the world\u2019s best player performances. It also robs some traditional tournaments of the best fields possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessional golf is now without a true or global scoring and ranking system. There is no benefit for fans or players from the lack of trust or clarity as long as the best player performances are not recognised.<\/p>\n
\u201cLIV will continue to strive to level the market so fans, broadcasters, and sponsors have the assurance of an independent and objective ranking system and the pure enjoyment of watching the best golf in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n