PGA Tour Power Rankings: Top 25 Ahead of The Open

Three major championships are now complete, leaving just one left to play.

The Open Championship, serving as the final major of the men`s professional golf calendar, is set for July 17-20 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

Before that, this week features the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, and the Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland. Many of the world`s leading golfers are traveling overseas a week early to acclimate to links-style golf.

Key questions remain: Can world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler capture the third leg of his career grand slam? Can Masters champion Rory McIlroy overcome his past struggles at Royal Portrush from six years ago, where he missed the cut? Can reigning Open Championship winner Xander Schauffele rediscover his peak performance?

With the FedEx Cup playoffs and the Ryder Cup approaching, opportunities are dwindling for players to impress U.S. captain Keegan Bradley and European captain Luke Donald.

Here is the latest ranking of the top 25 players on the PGA Tour:

1. Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler took a break for a couple of weeks before heading across the Atlantic for the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open. Remarkably, he has not finished worse than 25th in his 14 tour starts this season. His performance has been particularly strong lately, finishing in the top eight in his last nine events, including wins at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, PGA Championship, and the Memorial Tournament. In his previous start at the Renaissance Club in 2023, he tied for third place, five strokes behind Rory McIlroy.

2. Rory McIlroy

Perhaps a few weeks spent in the United Kingdom will help McIlroy shake off his post-Masters slump. He planned to spend time with his family at his new London home before embarking on a crucial two-week stretch of golf. He secured victory at the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open with a dramatic one-stroke win over Robert MacIntyre. Last season, McIlroy finished tied for fourth, four strokes behind MacIntyre in the same event.

3. Russell Henley

At 36, Henley is currently playing some of his best golf, achieving eight top-10 finishes in his 14 tour starts. He earned his fifth PGA Tour title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March and was close to winning again at the Travelers Championship. Henley secured solo fifth place at last year`s Open Championship held at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, marking his personal best result in that major.

4. J.J. Spaun

The unexpected U.S. Open champion followed his major victory with a tie for 14th at the Travelers Championship. He had previously finished as a runner-up twice earlier in the season at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches and The Players Championship. It would not be surprising to see him win again soon. Spaun has risen to third in the U.S. Ryder Cup team points standings, trailing only Scheffler and Schauffele, making him seem like a definite pick for the squad.

5. Sepp Straka

Straka, born in Austria, has already celebrated two victories on the PGA Tour this season at the American Express and Truist Championship. Surprisingly, he missed the cut in all three of the first major championships but has otherwise played exceptionally well. He is currently sixth in the European Ryder Cup team standings, but even if he drops below the automatic qualification line, he appears to be a strong candidate for one of Luke Donald`s six captain`s selections. A solid performance at The Open would salvage his major season; he tied for second at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in England in 2023.

6. Justin Thomas

JT`s results in the first three majors—a tie for 36th at the Masters and missed cuts at the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open—have somewhat marred an otherwise positive season of recovery. He ended a winless streak of nearly three years by winning the RBC Heritage in a playoff and also finished as runner-up at the American Express, Valspar Championship, and Truist Championship. If he makes the U.S. Ryder Cup team, there will be no second-guessing his inclusion.

7. Keegan Bradley

`Captain America` had previously stated he would only participate in the upcoming Ryder Cup if he automatically qualified for the U.S. squad. He is now ninth in points after his victory at the Travelers Championship, which followed a tie for eighth at the PGA Championship and seventh at the Memorial. Currently ranked seventh in the Official World Golf Ranking, Bradley is clearly performing at the level of a top 12 American player. Depending on how the next seven weeks unfold, Bradley may find himself in a position where he feels compelled to select himself.

8. Ben Griffin

Griffin`s hot streak has evolved into a red-hot summer. Now ranked 17th globally, Griffin partnered with Andrew Novak to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event and subsequently secured his first individual stroke-play title on tour at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He has two top-10 finishes in majors, tying for eighth at the PGA Championship and 10th at the U.S. Open. Griffin also finished as runner-up at the Memorial against a strong field. He is eighth in Ryder Cup points and would likely need a significant drop in form to be left off the team roster.

9. Collin Morikawa

The two-time major champion experienced a somewhat challenging couple of months recently, but he managed to turn things around with a tie for eighth at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Although Morikawa hasn`t won since the Zozo Championship in October 2023, he has finished as a runner-up twice this season and has recorded 10 top-25 finishes in 14 starts. He is currently looking for a caddie for the second time this season after parting ways with Joe Greiner before the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He has not announced who will carry his bag for The Open.

10. Xander Schauffele

The current Open Championship titleholder gets a pass for a less spectacular summer performance after being sidelined for about two months with a rib injury. He performed reasonably well in the majors, tying for eighth at the Masters, finishing 28th at the PGA Championship, and 12th at the U.S. Open. He has one top-10 finish in 11 starts on tour and six top-25 finishes. Schauffele appears close to regaining his form and remains second in Ryder Cup points after winning two majors in 2024.

11. Tommy Fleetwood

Another disappointing near-miss at the Travelers Championship means the English golfer is still seeking his first PGA Tour victory. He has performed like one of the world`s best players this year, with five top-10s and 11 top-25s in 14 starts on tour. He is second in the European Ryder Cup points standings, behind only McIlroy. His statistics highlight his strong play, ranking third in strokes gained: total (1.414) and ninth in approach (.622).

12. Harris English

English has played very consistently well this season, particularly in the tour`s significant events. He secured his fifth PGA Tour win at the Farmers Insurance Open and tied for second place at the PGA Championship. He also achieved top-25 finishes at the Genesis Invitational, Truist Championship, Memorial Tournament, and Travelers Championship. He ranks 10th in Ryder Cup points, and his skill with the putter is likely to keep him in contention for a spot on the U.S. team.

13. Viktor Hovland

Hovland continues to work on refining his swing, but he won the Valspar Championship earlier this season and finished solo third at the U.S. Open. He withdrew from the final round of the Travelers Championship due to a neck injury, the day after shooting a 7-under 63. Hovland is expected to compete in the Scottish Open.

14. Maverick McNealy

The 29-year-old former Stanford standout may require a strong finish in the FedEx Cup season to earn his first place on a Ryder Cup team. After securing his first PGA Tour win at the RSM Classic in November, he finished as runner-up at the Genesis Invitational and achieved top-five finishes at the Valero Texas Open, RBC Heritage, and the Memorial. He finished outside the top 30 in all three of the first major championships.

15. Ludvig Åberg

It has been a surprisingly inconsistent FedEx Cup season for the Swedish golfer. After claiming his second tour victory at the Genesis Invitational and finishing seventh at the Masters, Åberg has not recorded a top-10 finish in his subsequent seven starts. While Åberg has been effective off the tee, his short game has struggled, ranking 147th on tour in strokes gained: around the green (-.255) and 125th in putting (-.141).

16. Shane Lowry

The Irish golfer likely benefited from a break after missing the cut at the U.S. Open and tying for 45th at the Travelers Championship. His iron play has been exceptional this season, ranking second in strokes gained: approach (.932). His performance on the greens, however, has been less impressive, ranking 122nd in strokes gained: putting (-.138). He is now returning to his favored locations, including Royal Portrush Golf Club, where he lifted the Claret Jug in 2019.

17. Andrew Novak

Following an impressive run that included a tie for third at the Texas Open, losing to Thomas in a playoff at the RBC Heritage, and winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Griffin, Novak`s performance has cooled slightly in the past couple of months. However, he tied for 17th at the Truist Championship and 11th at the Charles Schwab Challenge, indicating his game is still sharp.

18. Corey Conners

Conners was playing exceptionally well until a wrist injury led him to withdraw before the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh. He has not participated in a PGA Tour event since that time. Prior to the injury, Conners had achieved five top-10s and 10 top-25s in 16 starts on tour.

19. Brian Harman

Harman, the winner of the 2023 Open Championship, could use another strong period of play to enter the top six of the U.S. Ryder Cup points standings – or at least make captain Bradley`s selections more challenging. He is currently 12th after winning the Valero Texas Open and tying for third at the RBC Heritage. Harman finished solo eighth at the Travelers Championship, suggesting his form might be improving.

20. Robert MacIntyre

MacIntyre`s game has been heating up again, highlighted by a solo second-place finish at the U.S. Open and a tie for 17th at the Travelers Championship. Now, the Scottish golfer gets to play on home soil at the Scottish Open, where he is the defending champion and finished as runner-up in 2023. He tied for sixth place in the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush as a 22-year-old.

21. Sam Burns

Burns` difficulties on the back nine in challenging conditions during the final round of the U.S. Open overshadowed his otherwise strong performance at Oakmont. His game had been trending positively for several weeks. He lost to Ryan Fox in a playoff at the RBC Canadian Open and tied for seventh at the U.S. Open. He has four top-10s and 10 top-25s in 18 starts on tour this season.

22. Patrick Cantlay

It seems highly probable that Cantlay will be on the U.S. Ryder Cup team, but he needs to deliver some notable performances to solidify his position. Cantlay`s tie for fourth at the Truist Championship has been his only top-10 finish since mid-February. His ball-striking statistics suggest he should be performing better; he ranks 10th in approach (.598), eighth tee to green (1.028), and 12th total (1.122).

23. Ryan Fox

After securing his first PGA Tour victory in a playoff at the OneFlight Myrtle Beach Classic, Fox quickly added a second win. He won another playoff at the RBC Canadian Open, giving him two victories in just four starts. He has climbed to 29th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

24. Hideki Matsuyama

When the former Masters champion won the season-opening Sentry in Hawai`i in January, it appeared he was poised for a breakthrough season. Surprisingly, that remains his only top-10 finish in 17 starts on tour this season. He tied for 21st at Augusta National, missed the cut in the PGA Championship, and tied for 42nd in the U.S. Open. Matsuyama`s main struggles have been with his driver, ranking 128th in strokes gained: off the tee (-.166) and 127th in driving accuracy (hitting only 56.2% of fairways).

25. Daniel Berger

Berger looked like a strong candidate for the Ryder Cup team, but he needs to improve his recent form after a sluggish period that included two missed cuts and ties for 46th at the U.S. Open and 42nd at the Travelers Championship. He currently sits 18th in the Ryder Cup points standings.

Just missed the cut: Sungjae Im, Nick Taylor, Jason Day, Thomas Detry, Aldrich Potgieter, Cameron Young, Michael Kim, Jacob Bridgeman