Wyndham Clark's Impressive Climb Up OWGR Top Rankings in 2026

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Wyndham's Journey and Resurgence in Putting

Wyndham, once ranked third in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) in April of 2024 and seventh at the beginning of the 2025 season, found himself ranked 75th entering this week. His performance over the last 25 starts has been a mixed bag, having made only two out of four major cuts and tying for fourth at the 2025 Open Championship. Despite these struggles, he has managed eight top 20 finishes but also missed seven cuts.

Looking at his performance this year, his best finishes were tied for 13th at the American Express and tied for 16th at the RBC Heritage, significantly influenced by his putting. This week, he led the field, averaging slightly over three strokes gained putting per round and scored an impressive 60 on Sunday. Reflecting on his journey, Wyndham acknowledged the frustrations and challenges he faced, attributing his recent success to off-season efforts to improve his golf swing and finding the right putter.

Known for his proficiency in putting, particularly from long distances, Wyndham has consistently been one of the best long putters on the PGA Tour. His capability in speed control from beyond 20 feet and his recent performance boost suggest a strong potential for continued success. His resilience and recent victory, highlighted by his strong finish at major tournaments despite early setbacks, indicate that he is well-positioned to potentially secure more wins this year.