World’s Top 5 Male Golfers as of October 2023

Embark on a journey through the illustrious careers of five top-tier professional golfers, each leaving an indelible mark on the sport's landscape. From major championship victories to historic achievements, these athletes have ascended to the pinnacle of the golfing world, shaping the narrative of the game with their prowess and dedication.

Scottie Scheffler 

Country: United States of America Average

Average Points: 10.910

Scott Alexander Scheffler, born on June 21, 1996, is an accomplished American professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour. Currently ranked as the world number one, he achieved this position in March 2022 and has held it for over 50 weeks. Scheffler's impressive career includes a major championship win at the 2022 Masters Tournament and a victorious performance at the 2023 Players Championship.

Rory McIlroy

Country: European Tour

Average Points: 10.114

Rory Daniel McIlroy MBE, born 4 May 1989, is a Northern Irish professional golfer who competes on both the European and PGA Tours. He is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, having held that position for more than 100 weeks during his career. He has four major titles, including the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 PGA Championship, the 2014 Open Championship, and the 2014 PGA Championship. He is one of three players, along with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to have won four majors by the age of 25.

Jon Rahm

Country: Spain

Average Points: 9.297

Jon Rahm Rodríguez, born on November 10, 1994, hails from the Basque Country and is a highly skilled Spanish professional golfer. He made waves in the golfing world by holding the number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for an impressive 60 weeks, setting a then-record. Rahm's remarkable journey continued as he ascended to the coveted rank of world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. He achieved this milestone after his victorious performance at the Memorial Tournament in July 2020. Rahm's accomplishments continued to shine bright as he became the first Spanish golfer to claim victory at the U.S. Open in June 2021. Adding to his list of achievements, in 2023, he secured his second major championship title by winning the prestigious Masters Tournament.

Viktor Hovland

Country: Norway

Average Points: 7.498

Viktor Hovland, born on September 18, 1997, is a talented Norwegian professional golfer who competes on both the PGA Tour and European Tour. He made a significant mark early in his career by winning the prestigious 2018 U.S. Amateur title. This accomplishment propelled him to reach the top spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2019. Hovland continued to break barriers as he became the first-ever Norwegian to secure victories on both the PGA Tour, winning the 2020 Puerto Rico Open, and the European Tour, claiming the title at the 2021 BMW International Open. Building on this success, he has since added five more wins on the PGA Tour, including a triumphant victory at the 2023 Tour Championship, which resulted in his first FedEx Cup victory.

Patrick Cantlay

Country: United States of America
Average Points: 6.667

Patrick Cantlay, an American professional golfer, was born on March 17, 1992. He enjoyed a prosperous amateur career and held the top spot for 55 weeks in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. He has won the 2021 FedEx Cup as well as eight times on the PGA Tour. He is also a member of the 2022 class of the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame.

World’s Top 5 Female Golfers as of October 2023 

Explore the remarkable journeys of five accomplished professional golfers who have left an indelible mark on the global golfing stage. From national victories to major championships, each athlete's unique achievements and skills have propelled them to the forefront of the sport.

Lilia Vu 

Country: United States of America

Average Points: 8.00

Lilia Kha-Tu Du Vu, born on October 14, 1997, is an accomplished American professional golfer. She has made remarkable contributions to the U.S. national team, securing victory in the 2018 Curtis Cup with an impressive four points. Additionally, Vu showcased her exceptional skills by winning the 2018 Espirito Santo Trophy in Ireland. Notably, in 2021, she achieved three triumphs on the Symetra Tour. Building on her success, Vu clinched her first major title at the 2023 Chevron Championship, followed by a second major win at the 2023 Women's British Open in August of the same year.

Ruoning Yin 

Country: China

Average Points: 7.80

Yin Ruoning, born on September 28, 2002, is a talented Chinese professional golfer currently competing on the LPGA Tour in the United States. At the young age of 16, she proudly represented the Chinese women's national team at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, where she secured a bronze medal in the women's team event. Demonstrating her exceptional skills, Yin achieved a significant milestone at the age of 20 by winning the prestigious 2023 Women's PGA Championship, becoming the second Chinese woman to claim victory in a major championship. Her remarkable achievements propelled her to the top spot in the Women's World Golf Rankings in September 2023.

Ko Jin-young

Country: South Korea

Average Points: 7.37

South Korean professional golfer born on July 7, 1995 consistently competing on the LPGA Tour. She had placed second in the 2015 Ricoh Women's British Open at the age of 22, won the 2017 LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship, and had won 10 times on the LPGA of Korea Tour by that time. She joined the LPGA Tour for the 2018 season and won her inaugural competition, the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, in February and is deemed to be only the second player in LPGA history to accomplish this feat. In 2021, Ko again won the official money title and the LPGA Player of the Year.

Minjee Lee

Country: Australia

Average Points: 7.10

Minjee Lee, an Australian professional golfer from Perth, was born on May 27, 1996. After winning the Oates Victorian Open in February 2014, she rose to the top of the rankings among amateur golfers, holding that position until she turned pro in September of the same year. Lee won the Amundi Evian Championship, her first major title, on July 25, 2021. She won the U.S. Women's Open, her second major title, on June 5, 2022.

Celine Boutier

Country: France

Average Points: 7.01

Céline Boutier, born on November 10, 1993, is a talented French professional golfer who showcases her skills on both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour. In 2017, Boutier displayed her prowess by securing two victories on the Symetra Tour and achieving an impressive eight top-10 finishes. Notably, she became the third member of the 2017 graduating class to exceed $100,000 in earnings within a single season. Additionally, Boutier made history as the first player from France since 2013 to earn her LPGA Tour card through the Symetra Tour. With multiple wins on both tours, her accomplishments include a major victory at the 2023 Evian Championship.