Rahm Climbs to Sixth in World Rankings
Jon Rahm rose nine spots after winning the Abu Dhabi tournament, the opening event of the DP World Tour finale.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Golf
Jon Rahm won the Abu Dhabi tournament, the first leg of the DP World Tour finale, and climbed nine spots to sixth in the world golf rankings. The sixth-place ranking is his highest since May 2024.
Why it matters
Rahm's rise was driven in part by LIV tournaments now counting toward official world rankings. The result also keeps him in contention in the Race to Dubai standings heading into the season-ending final.
The players
Jon Rahm
A Spanish professional golfer from Barrika in the Basque Country, Rahm first reached world number one in July 2020 and won the Masters in 2023.
Scottie Scheffler
An American professional golfer who leads the world rankings and displaced Rahm as world number one in May 2023.
The details
Rahm won the Abu Dhabi tournament after limited preparation following the birth of his fourth child. The victory is his first outside of LIV and comes after he finished 2025 ranked 84th in the world.
Timeline
November 2022: Rahm claimed the European Tour's season-ending Dubai event.
April 2023: Rahm won the Masters at Augusta.
May 2023: Rahm was displaced as world number one by Scottie Scheffler.
2025: Rahm finished the year ranked 84th in the world.
November 11, 2026: Updated world rankings placed Rahm sixth.
Season Trajectory
Rahm's Abu Dhabi win and jump to sixth reshape the Race to Dubai picture, with a win in the season-ending final now a realistic path to the title. The move also reflects how LIV Golf results, once excluded, now feed into the official ranking system that shapes major eligibility.
Rahm's sixth-place ranking affects fantasy rosters and betting markets tied to the Race to Dubai. A Dubai final win would decide the season title, making it the key event for followers of the standings.
The takeaway
Ranking shifts now reflect results across tours, so a single win can move a player into contention quickly. Track the Dubai final to see whether the Race to Dubai title changes hands.
What happens next
The DP World Tour finale continues in Dubai, where Rahm can still win the Race to Dubai title.
Further reading
For broader context on the season's leaders and standings, see the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tennis World USA.
