Golf power rankings: Is Schauffele's surge enough to take top spot?

3. Bryson DeChambeau | LIV

Previous ranking: 4

DeChambeau debuted at No. 10 in the first edition of our power rankings, and he's been the biggest mover up the board since then. After a T6 finish at the Masters and a runner-up finish at the PGA Championship, the bomber outdueled Rory McIlroy at the U.S. Open to win his second major championship. 

4. Rory McIlroy | PGA Tour

Previous ranking: 2

It's discouraging to watch McIlroy contend in so many majors just to fall short in the end, which was the case again at the U.S. Open when he missed two short putts in the final three holes to lose by one. Still, McIlroy has three worldwide wins in 2024, and his missed cut at the British Open was his first since the 2023 Masters. 

5. Collin Morikawa | PGA Tour

Previous ranking: 6

Another big mover up the board, Morikawa has gone from unranked to No. 5 in our power rankings. The American has been remarkably consistent with 10 straight top-16 finishes and five top-fives in that span. He's been the best player on the PGA Tour without a win this season.

6. Jon Rahm | LIV

Previous ranking: 5

It's been a disastrous season for Rahm in major championships. The former World No. 1 finished T45 at the Masters, missed the cut at the PGA Championship and withdrew from the U.S. Open due to a toe injury. He salvaged the year with a back-door T7 at the British Open, but he desperately needs a bounce-back season in 2025. 

7. Ludvig Aberg | PGA Tour

Previous ranking: 9

In 16 starts this season, Aberg has 11 top-25 finishes and seven top-10s. He had a chance to win the Masters in his first major championship start until he plunked his approach shot in the water on the 11th hole. He also blew a two-shot lead in the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open. Once the 24-year-old learns how to close out tournaments, look out. 

8. Patrick Cantlay | PGA Tour

Previous ranking: NR

Cantlay wasn't involved in our previous edition, but he caught fire recently with a T3 finish at the U.S. Open (tied for his best major finish), a T5 at the Travelers Championship and a T25 at the British Open. The American may not be a fan favorite, but he's one of the few golfers in the world without a major flaw in his game. 

9. Sungjae Im | PGA Tour

Previous ranking: NR

Im's 2024 season isn't getting enough love because it lacks a win, but the South Korean has finished T12 or better in eight of his last 10 starts. He has six top-10s in that span, and he's consistently gaining strokes in all four major categories.

10. Tyrrell Hatton | LIV

Previous ranking: NR

LIV Golf rounds out the third edition of our power rankings with Hatton, who won in Nashville and finished third in Spain since we last checked in. The fiery Englishman may not have the mental strength to win a major, but he has one of the best short games in the world.