The Official World Golf Ranking posted an announcement Thursday regarding the recognition of clutch Pro Tours and points accrual.
Despite a similar format to LIV Golf, the OWGR decided the British tour met its regulations after a 17-month application process. Long-standing standards of qualification and formality To earn points.
“This is a significant milestone for golf and OWGR is deeply encouraged by this achievement and the continued efforts in developing the sport of golf in the UK,” said Chairman Peter Dawson. press release. “We look forward to watching the progress of the Klutch Pro Tour as it continues to play an important role in the development of players in this region.”
The Klutch Pro Tour will run events spanning 54 holes, including a 36-hole qualifying series in 2024, and an annual open qualifying school in the 2025 season. The tour also offers players an uncut end-of-season championship. He has played a huge role in the UK since the end of the EuroPro Tour.
The Klutch Pro Tour gives players the opportunity to advance to the European Challenge Tour and the DP World Tour.
When the news broke on social media, golf fans posted hilarious reactions and thoughts. With OWGR previously denying LIV Golf, fans had a lot to say and made enough jokes.
Top Golf League to be approved soon
— Bernardino Montoya (@fakesportsbot) April 25, 2024
This is a very funny shot from LIV and I love it
— Zack Carey (@ZackMadeBirdie) April 25, 2024
lol. One day, LIV only gets 1 point of her OWGR points.
— Billy Ballou (@scbbsd) April 25, 2024
Even those who disliked LIV Golf felt that allowing points to be earned on this tour undermined OWGR’s credibility.
I’m not a LIV guy, but it’s a joke that you get points for this and LIV doesn’t.
— Danny Walsh (@Dwalsh925) April 25, 2024
You guys are embarrassing to play golf with. While LIV has dozens of Hall of Famers, he probably can’t name one on that tour.you are kidding
— Thorbjorn OleZyn (@ThorbjornOleZyn) April 25, 2024
There were also a number of disgruntled LIV Golf fans, like X user Thorbjørn OleZyn, who decried OWGR as an embarrassment to the game of golf.
LIV Golf has withdrawn its OWGR application following the latest rejection in March.
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