Rico Hoey

Rico Hoey

Nationality: Philippines
Current World Ranking (2026): #78 (1.5294 pts)

Background

Rico Hoey is a professional golfer representing the Philippines, a country with a growing golf tradition that has yet to produce a major champion but has seen increasing success in Asian Tour and regional competitions. Hoey has emerged as one of the nation's top players on the international stage, currently ranked inside the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Career Overview

Hoey's 2026 PGA Tour season has shown flashes of strong play mixed with some inconsistency. His best performance came at the WM Phoenix Open where he finished T24 at 8-under par, demonstrating his ability to compete against elite fields. He followed this with a T28 at the Valspar Championship (-3) and a T35 at the Texas Children's Houston Open (-7), suggesting steady improvement through the spring season.

Other notable 2026 results include a T52 at the Sony Open in Hawaii (-4) and a T58 at the prestigious Genesis Invitational (+2). However, Hoey has also missed cuts, including a disappointing +8 at the Cognizant Classic and +6 at The American Express, showing the typical ups and downs of a player establishing himself on tour.

Current Status

At world #78 in 2026, Hoey sits in position to potentially qualify for major championships and other elite events. His game appears strongest when scoring conditions are favorable, as evidenced by his under-par finishes in several events. As one of the few Filipino players competing regularly on the PGA Tour, Hoey carries the hopes of a nation looking to make its mark in professional golf. His continued development will be crucial in maintaining his top-100 status and potentially contending for his first PGA Tour victory.