JULY 2026 · R3 LIVE
Raw Player Ratings
The TV broadcast talks about momentum and prestige. We talk about data. The Official World Golf Ranking tells you who won, but Strokes Gained (SG) tells you who is actually playing the best golf right now. Here is the raw truth.
| Rank | Player | SG: Total | 2026 Metric | The Raw Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottie Scheffler | +2.22 | #1 Overall | Stunned the golf world by missing his first cut in four years at the Renaissance Club, ending his historic 78-tournament streak. Still the undisputed world number one, but heading to Birkdale with a rare bruise. |
| 2 | Rory McIlroy | +1.95 | Shared Leader | Locked in a three-way tie at the top (-9) going into the weekend. The swing looks loose, the driver is elite, and a new wedge has him perfectly primed for a massive title charge. |
| 3 | Matt Fitzpatrick | +1.45 | Chasing Pack | Sitting just one shot back (-8) after a brilliant back-nine birdie blitz. Fits the Renaissance Club beautifully and remains a threat to win it all. |
| 4 | Tom Kim | +1.25 | Shared Leader | Back to his best, sharing the 9-under lead after a clinical display and a monster 40-foot eagle bomb on Friday. |
| 5 | Jordan Smith | +1.10 | Low Round Master | Shared the pole position at -9 after firing a tournament-low 63 on Friday. Proving he can dismantle this links track when the wind cooperates. |
Further Reading · The Data
