PGA Tour Power Rankings: Who’s Hot Before the Final Major?

With three majors concluded, only one remains. The Open Championship, marking the end of the men`s professional golf major season, is set for July 17-20 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

Leading up to The Open are this week`s John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, and the Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland. Many of the world`s top golfers are making the journey overseas early to gain experience on links courses.

Can world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler secure the third leg of his career grand slam? Will reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy overcome his past struggles at Royal Portrush, where he missed the cut six years ago? Can defending Open champion Xander Schauffele regain his winning form?

With the FedEx Cup playoffs on the horizon and the Ryder Cup approaching rapidly, opportunities are dwindling for players to make an impression on U.S. captain Keegan Bradley and European captain Luke Donald.

Here are the latest PGA Tour Power Rankings:

1. Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler took a couple of weeks off before heading across the pond for the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open. Remarkably, he has not finished outside the top 25 in 14 starts this season. He finished inside the top eight in his last nine events, including wins at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, PGA Championship, and the Memorial Tournament. In his last start at the Renaissance Club in 2023, he tied for third at 10 under, five strokes behind McIlroy.

2. Rory McIlroy

Perhaps a few weeks in the United Kingdom will help McIlroy emerge from his post-Masters slump. He planned to spend time with his family at his new London home before tackling an important two-week stretch of golf. He won the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open with a dramatic one-stroke victory over Robert MacIntyre. McIlroy tied for fourth last season, four strokes behind MacIntyre.

3. Russell Henley

The 36-year-old is currently playing some of the best golf of his career, with eight top-10 finishes in 14 starts. He won his fifth PGA Tour title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March and was a strong contender at the Travelers Championship, finishing runner-up. Henley finished solo fifth at last year`s Open Championship at Royal Troon, his personal best result in that major.

4. J.J. Spaun

The surprising U.S. Open champion followed up that performance with a tie for 14th at the Travelers Championship. He was runner-up twice earlier this season at the Cognizant Classic and the Players Championship. It wouldn`t be surprising to see him win again soon. Spaun has climbed to third in the U.S. Ryder Cup team points standings, trailing only Scheffler and Schauffele, making him a near certainty for the team.

5. Sepp Straka

Straka, who hails from Austria, has already secured two PGA Tour victories this season at the American Express and Truist Championship. Surprisingly, he missed the cut in the first three majors but has otherwise played exceptionally well. He is currently sixth in the European Ryder Cup team standings, but is widely expected to be one of Luke Donald`s captain`s picks regardless. A strong showing at The Open would redeem his major season; he tied for second at Royal Liverpool in 2023.

6. Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas` performance in the first three majors – tying for 36th at the Masters and missing the cut at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open – overshadows what has otherwise been a solid comeback season. He ended a nearly three-year winless drought by winning the RBC Heritage in a playoff and finished runner-up at the American Express, Valspar Championship, and Truist Championship. There will be no debate about his inclusion on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

7. Keegan Bradley

`Captain America` previously stated he would only play in the upcoming Ryder Cup if he automatically qualified. He is now ninth in points after winning the Travelers Championship, following ties for eighth at the PGA Championship and seventh at the Memorial. Ranked seventh in the Official World Golf Ranking, Bradley is clearly playing like one of the top American golfers. Depending on results over the next seven weeks, he might find himself with no choice but to select himself for the team.

8. Ben Griffin

Griffin`s hot streak has become a red-hot summer. Now ranked 17th in the world, Griffin partnered with Andrew Novak to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event and then secured his first individual stroke-play title at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He has two top-10 major finishes, tying for eighth at the PGA Championship and 10th at the U.S. Open. Griffin was also runner-up at the Memorial against a strong field. He is eighth in Ryder Cup points and would likely need a significant slump to be left off the roster.

9. Collin Morikawa

The past couple of months have been somewhat challenging for the two-time major winner, but he showed improved form with a tie for eighth at the Rocket Classic. Although Morikawa hasn`t won since the Zozo Championship in October 2023, he has been a runner-up twice this season and has achieved 10 top-25 finishes in 14 starts. He is currently searching for a new caddie after parting ways with Joe Greiner before the Rocket Classic. He hasn`t announced who will caddie for him at The Open.

10. Xander Schauffele

The reigning Open Championship winner can be excused for a slightly inconsistent summer after missing about two months with a rib injury. He has performed reasonably well in the majors this year, tying for eighth at the Masters, finishing 28th at the PGA Championship, and 12th at the U.S. Open. He has one top-10 finish and six top-25 finishes in 11 starts. Schauffele appears to be close to finding his best form and remains second in Ryder Cup points after winning two majors in 2024.

11. Tommy Fleetwood

Another agonizing near-miss at the Travelers Championship means the English golfer is still chasing his first PGA Tour victory. He has played like one of the world`s elite this year, with five top-10s and 11 top-25s in 14 starts. He is second in the European Ryder Cup points standings, trailing only McIlroy. He ranks third in strokes gained: total (1.414) and ninth in approach (.622).

12. Harris English

English has had a very strong season, particularly in the tour`s significant events. He earned his fifth PGA Tour win at the Farmers Insurance Open and tied for second at the PGA Championship. He also recorded top-25 finishes at the Genesis Invitational, Truist Championship, Memorial Tournament, and Travelers Championship. He is 10th in Ryder Cup points, and his exceptional putting skills position him well to make the U.S. team.

13. Viktor Hovland

Hovland continues to work on his swing, but he secured a victory at the Valspar Championship earlier this season and finished solo third at the U.S. Open. He withdrew from the final round of the Travelers Championship due to a neck injury, a day after shooting a 7-under 63. Hovland is confirmed to play in the Scottish Open.

14. Maverick McNealy

The 29-year-old former Stanford standout may need a strong finish to the FedEx Cup season to earn his first Ryder Cup team spot. After his maiden PGA Tour win at the RSM Classic in November, he finished runner-up at the Genesis Invitational and achieved top-five finishes at the Valero Texas Open, RBC Heritage, and the Memorial. He finished outside the top 30 in all three majors this season.

15. Ludvig Åberg

It has been a surprisingly inconsistent FedEx Cup season for the Swedish golfer. After winning for the second time on tour at the Genesis Invitational and finishing seventh at the Masters, Åberg has not managed a top-10 finish in his last seven starts. While strong off the tee, Åberg ranks 147th on tour in strokes gained: around the green (-.255) and 125th in putting (-.141).

16. Shane Lowry

The Irish golfer likely needed a break after missing the cut at the U.S. Open and tying for 45th at the Travelers Championship. His iron play has been outstanding this season, ranking second in strokes gained: approach (.932). His putting, however, has struggled, placing 122nd in strokes gained: putting (-.138). He is heading back to familiar territory, including Royal Portrush, where he lifted the Claret Jug in 2019.

17. Andrew Novak

After a hot stretch that included a tie for third at the Texas Open, a playoff loss to Thomas at the RBC Heritage, and a win at the Zurich Classic with Griffin, Novak`s form has cooled slightly in the past two months. However, he still managed ties for 17th at the Truist Championship and 11th at the Charles Schwab Challenge, indicating his game is still present.

18. Corey Conners

Conners was playing very well until a wrist injury forced him to withdraw before the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. He has not competed in a PGA Tour event since then. Prior to the injury, Conners had five top-10s and 10 top-25s in 16 starts this season.

19. Brian Harman

Harman, the 2023 Open Championship winner, could benefit from another strong run to break into the top six of the U.S. Ryder Cup points standings or at least make Captain Bradley`s captain`s picks a tougher decision. He is currently 12th after winning the Valero Texas Open and tying for third at the RBC Heritage. Harman`s solo eighth finish at the Travelers Championship is a positive sign for his form.

20. Robert MacIntyre

MacIntyre has been showing improved form recently, finishing solo second at the U.S. Open and tying for 17th at the Travelers Championship. Now, the Scottish golfer returns home for the Scottish Open, where he is the defending champion, having also finished runner-up in 2023. He tied for sixth in the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush as a 22-year-old.

21. Sam Burns

Burns` struggles in difficult conditions on the back nine during the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont overshadowed his otherwise excellent performance. His game had been trending upward for several weeks prior. He lost to Ryan Fox in a playoff at the RBC Canadian Open and tied for seventh at the U.S. Open. He has four top-10s and 10 top-25s in 18 starts this season.

22. Patrick Cantlay

It seems highly likely that Cantlay will be part of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, but he needs to demonstrate stronger form to solidify his position. His tie for fourth at the Truist Championship has been his only top-10 finish since mid-February. His ball-striking statistics suggest he should be achieving better results; he ranks 10th in strokes gained: approach (.598), eighth in tee to green (1.028), and 12th in total (1.122).

23. Ryan Fox

After securing his first PGA Tour victory in a playoff at the OneFlight Myrtle Beach Classic, Fox didn`t have to wait long for his second win. He won another playoff at the RBC Canadian Open, achieving two wins in just four starts. He has climbed to 29th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

24. Hideki Matsuyama

When the former Masters champion won the season-opening Sentry in Hawaii in January, it seemed like he was poised for a strong season. Surprisingly, that remains his only top-10 finish in 17 starts this season. He tied for 21st at Augusta National, missed the cut at the PGA Championship, and tied for 42nd at the U.S. Open. Matsuyama`s main challenge has been with his driver, ranking 128th in strokes gained: off the tee (-.166) and 127th in driving accuracy (56.2% of fairways hit).

25. Daniel Berger

Berger appeared to be a strong contender for a Ryder Cup spot, but he needs to reverse his recent sluggish form, which includes two missed cuts and ties for 46th at the U.S. Open and 42nd at the Travelers Championship. He is currently 18th in the Ryder Cup points standings.

Just missed the cut:

• Sungjae Im
• Nick Taylor
• Jason Day
• Thomas Detry
• Aldrich Potgieter
• Cameron Young
• Michael Kim
• Jacob Bridgeman