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Rankings Methodology

Objective: We aim to provide a dynamic and comprehensive ranking system for professional golfers by analyzing their performance across tournaments of all tours over a 2 year period.

Data Collection

We gather score data round by round from recognized golf events worldwide, ensuring a broad dataset that encompasses all levels of professional play.

Ranking Calculation

  • Score Comparison: For each pair of players, we compute the average score differences across all events they have both participated in. This includes detailed round-by-round score analysis to assess performance consistency and prowess.
  • Major Weighting:

    To reflect the significance and competitive intensity of major championships, our ranking system applies double weighting to major championships

    This differentiation in weighting underscores the prestige and challenge presented by major championships, acknowledging their impact on a player's career and standing.

  • Recency Weighting: Our ranking system prioritizes recent performances to ensure they reflect current form accurately. The weights assigned to events based on their recency are:
    • Last 10 weeks: Events within this period receive 100% of the base multiplier, highlighting their importance in the current rankings.
    • Weeks 11-25: These events are given 90% of the base weighting, slightly reducing their influence.
    • Weeks 26-40: Events in this range receive 80% of the base weighting.
    • Weeks 41-60: These are weighted at 70%, further reflecting a decrease in recency.
    • Weeks 61-80: Events are given a 60% weighting.
    • Weeks 81-104: These receive the least weight at 50%, reflecting their reduced relevance to current form.

    This structured approach ensures that more recent performances have a greater impact on a player's ranking, providing a dynamic and current reflection of their abilities.

  • Composite Score: The average of these weighted score differences forms the basis of our rankings. A lower composite score indicates a stronger performance relative to peers.

Output

Rankings are updated regularly and published on our platform, providing fans, players, and analysts with up-to-date insights into player standings and trends.