London, England: LIV Golf has mounted a new bid for its 54-hole events to be eligible for Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points.

The Saudi-backed league saw its original application to be included in the OWGR rejected in October 2023, with the bid abandoned altogether five months later.

But the OWGR has confirmed that LIV submitted a new request on June 30, which it would now review.

“The OWGR Board is committed to a thorough evaluation process of all applications,” said Trevor Immelman, the former Masters champion who is now Chairman of the OWGR Board of Directors, in a statement.

“LIV’s application will be reviewed in accordance with OWGR’s criteria to ensure fairness, integrity and consistency. We appreciate the interest of LIV Golf – and all Tours – in contributing to the global landscape of men’s professional golf through OWGR.”

In response to the OWGR’s statement, Liv Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said: “We thank OWGR Chairman Trevor Immelman for his continued leadership and willingness to move the sport of golf forward for the benefit of all players and most importantly, the fans. 

“LIV Golf is committed to working together with the Official World Golf Ranking and its Board to ensure the very best players are competing in the game’s most prestigious events.

“We are confident our application addresses the outstanding questions that exist to support a more global, all-encompassing, and accurate ranking system. We are hopeful the review and approval process can progress ahead of the 2026 Major season.”

LIV Golf members are currently able to earn OWGR points through competing on the Asian Tour and when they play in Major championships and DP World Tour events that do not clash with LIV events.