The RSM Classic offers more world ranking points to its winner than the DP World Tour Championship, despite the latter having a more high-profile field, leading to criticism of the new world ranking system.
At Glance
‣ The RSM Classic is the last event on the PGA Tour’s FedEx Fall schedule
‣ The DP World Tour Championship in Dubai has a higher profile but offers fewer Official World Golf Ranking points to the winner compared to the RSM Classic
‣ The new world ranking system emphasizes recent performances and larger field sizes, causing controversy and criticism from players like Jon Rahm
‣ The RSM Classic will offer more world ranking points to its winner despite the higher-profile names in the DP World Tour Championship
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The RSM Classic and the DP World Tour Championship are both significant events in the golf world, but they have their differences. The RSM Classic, held at the Sea Island Golf Club, marks the end of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Fall schedule. On the other hand, the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai is the DP World Tour’s season-closer. Despite the DP World Tour Championship having a higher profile, the number of Official World Golf Ranking points available to the winner of each tournament differs significantly. The PGA Tour event is projected to offer 38.7 points, while the DP World Tour Championship is only projected to grant 27.7 points to its winner.
This year, the RSM Classic has only one player from the world’s top 10, making it seem less competitive in comparison to the DP World Tour Championship, which boasts a field including four of the world’s top 10. The difference in the distribution of world ranking points between the two tournaments has also caused controversy within the golf community. According to an insider, the European Tour and the rest of the world have been disadvantaged by the PGA Tour’s decision to decrease the points. This change will make it much harder for Europeans to rank in the top 50 in the world.
Some players have openly criticized the changes to the world ranking points, including Jon Rahm, who called the new system “laughable” before last year’s DP World Tour Championship. Rahm expressed his frustration at the fact that the RSM Classic could offer more points to its winner than an event with a stronger field.
Despite the controversy, the RSM Classic will once again offer more world ranking points to its winner in 2023. This decision is bound to raise eyebrows, especially with higher-profile names competing in the DP World Tour Championship, including four-time DP World Tour winner Adrian Meronk and Ryder Cup players like Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton. The tournament will also feature the confirmed winner of the Race to Dubai, Rory McIlroy.
Both events have their own significance and draw, but the distribution of world ranking points has been a point of contention. It is clear that the golf community is divided on this issue, and the RSM Classic’s decision to offer more points to its winner will undoubtedly continue to spark debate in the world of golf.
