The latest Official World Golf Ranking update for April 14, 2026, showcased significant movement throughout the top 10, with Justin Rose and Russell Henley leading the charge up the leaderboard.
Scottie Scheffler retained his No. 1 ranking despite his runner-up finish at the Masters, maintaining a commanding lead with 16.29 average points across 40 events. Rory McIlroy, fresh off his Masters victory, remains at No. 2 with 10.15 average points, though he now trails by more than six points.
The week's biggest movers were Justin Rose, who vaulted five positions to claim the No. 4 spot with 5.32 average points, and Russell Henley, who jumped six places to No. 6 with 5.11 average points. Both players have shown remarkable consistency this season, with Rose competing in 44 events and Henley in 40.
Henley's climb comes as no surprise to those following his recent form. The American has demonstrated his course management skills throughout the season, particularly when conditions become challenging. "At the time, it was coming down really hard, like sideways, so I just ran into the clubhouse. I just, I didn't think that would be a hold-in-position type of weather based off my experience. But it was," Henley said, laughing about a recent weather delay situation.
The Georgian golfer has also emphasized the importance of precision in today's competitive landscape. "Definitely. There's a lot of courses we play where you can just say, hey, as long as you're right, you can be anywhere right. This place is not like that as much. You can be maybe a little right or a little left, but for the most part, you got to take it on," Henley noted about course difficulty when positioning becomes crucial.
Cameron Young holds steady at No. 3 with 5.88 average points across 46 events, while Tommy Fleetwood rounds out the top five at 5.22 average points from 51 events played. The English duo of Rose and Fleetwood now occupy two spots in the top five, showcasing the strength of European golf.
Not everyone experienced upward movement this week. J.J. Spaun, despite his recent victory at the Valero Texas Open, dropped five spots to No. 10 with 4.84 average points. Spaun has been the most active player among the top 10, competing in 52 events.
The rankings continue to reflect the evolving landscape of professional golf, with several players making dramatic year-over-year improvements. Jacob Bridgeman's rise from 81st to 18th represents one of the most significant climbs, while Jake Knapp has surged from 106th to 36th.
Bryson DeChambeau sits at No. 25 with 3.09 average points, and the power-hitting American has been preparing for the season's major championships. "Chocolate milk and a lot of drivers," DeChambeau said when asked about his preparation routine for the season's biggest events.
Notable movements in the top 20 include Patrick Reed climbing from 41st to 20th, while Jon Rahm has fallen significantly to 31st from his previous high rankings. The Spanish star now carries 2.9 average points across 40 events.
As the season progresses toward the remaining major championships, these ranking movements will play a crucial role in determining field positions and exemptions. The competition for top-10 spots remains fierce, with less than a point separating several players in the upper echelon.
With the PGA Championship approaching, players like Rose and Henley will look to build on their recent momentum, while those who have slipped will aim to regain their footing in the coming weeks.