World Golf Ranking: McIlroy Leads British Contingent, Fleetwood Cracks Top 10
10/08/2024 by Golf Post Editors
The current positions of the British Players in the World Golf ranking with Rory McIlroy on No. 3, while Tommy Fleetwood breaks into the Top 10.
Rory McIlroy stays 3rd in the World Golf Rankings, while Tommy Fleetwood climbs into the Top 10. (Photos: Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy continues to lead the British charge in the Official World Golf Ranking, holding steady at No. 3 this week. The Northern Irishman remains locked into his position with a solid average points score, keeping him in close contention with the world’s top two players. His consistency shows no signs of wavering as he continues his campaign through the closing stages of the season.
Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood has made headlines this week by breaking into the Top 10. The Englishman jumped from 11th to 10th, marking his return to the elite tier of world golf. Fleetwood’s steady performance and a string of strong finishes have solidified his upward trajectory, and his place in the Top 10 reflects his current form.
British Players Making Moves in the Rankings
Further down the rankings, Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre remains entrenched at No. 16, with no change from the previous week. MacIntyre’s consistent showing continues to keep him within reach of breaking into the higher echelons of the rankings, as he looks to close the gap on McIlroy and Fleetwood.
Tyrrell Hatton, however, is the week’s biggest mover. The Englishman soared up 18 spots from No. 38 to No. 20, an impressive leap that underscores his recent form. Hatton’s surge is one of the standout stories, as he looks poised to push even higher if his performances remain strong. On the other hand, Matt Fitzpatrick saw a slight dip, slipping one place to No. 30, but the 2022 U.S. Open champion remains well within the top tier of the rankings.
World’s Best Hold Their Ground
At the very top of the rankings, Scottie Scheffler remains the world’s No. 1, a position the American has held comfortably for much of the year. He’s followed closely by Xander Schauffele, with no changes among the top two this week. The rest of the Top 10 has remained largely static, with players like Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Hideki Matsuyama, Viktor Hovland, and Patrick Cantlay all maintaining their positions.
However, Bryson DeChambeau’s fall out of the Top 10 opened the door for Fleetwood’s rise, pushing him into 10th place and marking a significant shift in the rankings. With DeChambeau’s departure, the British contingent in the Top 10 grows stronger as Fleetwood reasserts himself among the world’s best.
| Player | Position | Change | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rory McIlroy | 3 | 0 | – |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 10 | +1 | – |
| Robert MacIntyre | 16 | 0 | – |
| Tyrrell Hatton | 20 | +18 | – |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 30 | -1 | – |
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