The World Golf Rankings Start Enforcing the Vijay Rule
by Ryan Ballengee on Jan 7, 2010 8:03 PM EST
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PrintOver the summer, we told you that the very biased formula for the Official World Golf Rankings would be changing. Starting in 2010, the rankings would not only have a minimum divisor of 40 for a two year time period, but introduce a maximum divisor of 60. In 2012, that maximum divisor will reduce to 52.
We can call it the Vijay Rule because it reduces the penalty for playing more than 26 tournaments in a season. Vijay Singh is notorious for playing a very robust schedule. But it turns out that a different Singh benefits most from the change.
Jeev Milkha Singh moved up from 59th to 50th - and inside the cut line for the Masters - in the first rankings on 2010. The next biggest change went to Steve Marino, another troubador of golf, who went from 86 to 79.
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Tiger has 575.92 'points'
in 26 events, or an actual average of 22.15. After the seven 2008 tourneys fall off, his oldest will be the Match Play from last year, he will only have 19 tournaments generating points. Nevertheless, I think he can keep #1 even if he doesn’t come back in 2010. Good system, huh.
1 Tiger Woods, USA 14.40 575.92 40 -10.76 0.00
2 Phil Mickelson, USA 8.10 356.57 44 -6.63 0.00
3 Steve Stricker, USA 6.71 295.20 44 -4.98 0.00
4 Lee Westwood, Eng 6.51 338.71 52 -4.38 0.00
5 Jim Furyk, USA 5.55 272.08 49 -4.35 0.00
6 Padraig Harrington, Irl 5.45 288.98 53 -5.32 0.00
7 Henrik Stenson, Swe 5.34 245.43 46 -5.01 0.00
8 Paul Casey, Eng 5.26 231.45 44 -4.20 0.00
9 Rory McIlroy, Nir 4.81 273.88 57 -3.27 0.00
10 Kenny Perry, USA 4.62 240.49 52 -4.98 0.00
11 Ian Poulter, Eng 4.57 232.87 51 -3.08 0.00
12 Sergio Garcia, Esp 4.57 237.41 52 -5.44 0.00
13 Martin Kaymer, Deu 4.40 228.85 52 -4.16 0.00
14 Geoff Ogilvy, Aus 4.36 218.05 50 -4.46 0.00
15 Sean O’Hair, USA 4.14 207.05 50 -3.80 0.00
16 Stewart Cink, USA 4.11 193.09 47 -4.22 0.00
17 Ernie Els, Zaf 4.06 215.16 53 -3.69 0.00
18 Ross Fisher, Eng 3.98 202.75 51 -2.87 0.00
19 Retief Goosen, Zaf 3.88 224.76 58 -3.60 0.00
20 Lucas Glover, USA 3.79 200.68 53 -2.97 0.00
I'll keep an eye out for you...at www.oneeyedgolfer.blogspot.com
by One-Eyed Golfer Guy on Jan 7, 2010 10:13 PM EST reply actions
jeeeze
One Eye…what ya do for a living?…you a bean counter?…STUB
WHEW!!!!!!
My ranking just dropped…Here I was, giving openended bets on the TIDE VS TEXAS to anyone who wanted some action…..AND NO ONE TOOK ME UP…there is a God…thank you sir…STUB
“Enforcing” the Vijay Rule – lol – will there be caning for guys who play more than the prescribed number of tournaments ? Maybe a breathalizer for field testing ?
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Haha, you’d have to be crazy to play more than 60 events in a two year stretch!
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by Ryan Ballengee on Jan 8, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
I’m sure there are guys who do it. If you’re not making the paychecks – you have to tee it up as often as possible.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
O'h the Horror !!
E Gads, being forced to “TEE IT UP” just to make a living. The rest of us should be so lucky }: ^ )
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
Based on the original post, and OEG’s response, is saying that “guys who don’t play many tournaments had been rewarded” mean the same as “guys who play a lot were penalized by the OWGR formula?” – and now with this new calc, guys who play a lot are hurt less?
I think we SHOULD reward guys who are willing to play as many tournaments as they can. Good for them for wanting to play here or around the world and providing entertainment at events…
I thought about quitting after winning the first week of curling this year so I could have an undefeated season! But I guess it doesn’t work that way. :-)
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RT, there’s a minimum divisor of 40, so if you only played 30 events and earned 300 points, your average (how they rank you) wouldn’t be 300/30 = 10, it’d be 300/40 = 7.5.
Now, for guys like Vijay, the max is 60, even if you go over that number. So, using the example above, that would help.
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by Ryan Ballengee on Jan 8, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
An undefeated year of curling ? I didn’t even know there were contests – geez – you women and your hair :-D
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
I tried not to laugh…I really did…but I couldn’t help it. I think we should be even after my fantasy golf comments, don’t you think?
Very excited about the “real” curling in the upcoming Olympics… this was very funny:
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/258311/january-04-2010/skate-expectations—-curling-team-tryouts—-colbert-vs—shuster
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I kid, of course, but honestly, curling IS pretty fascinating as a sport – being able to control a stone on ice with that kind of precision by using brooms is amazing.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Curling reminds me of golf sometimes...
I wrote about it a little here…“When I can’t golf in the Winter”
Curling at the elite level is amazing to watch…and it really has evolved since curling was added as an Olympic sport. And the technology advancement similarities to golf are interesting, too…some curling purists think curling has gotten too technical (new brooms, shoes, ice conditions, timing stones) has taken something away from sport (like golf balls, grooves, and titanium have for golf). But we still have our curling legends, just like golf does.
But for most, curling is a lot like golf league – hits and misses, lots of laughs, and always a few beverages. It’s a great way for me to get through to the next golf season!
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Curling !!!
“YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS” ! Unless you live in Tuktoyaktuk, Canada,… it’s a freakin joke ! I tried it once in Ontario. Absolutely limited abilities neccessary. Plus, being another Scottish game, it seems to be traditional to play drunk. There is a slight connection to golf however,……the best granite for the curling rocks, is said to come from the Ailsa Craig just offshore from Turnberry golf course, the site of last years Open.I believe the quarry has long since closed down. Curling seems to be something to keep one amused,….. until the next round of drinks arrives.LOL Trust those crazy Scots to think up that one.
you're still away,...choke on it !
I remember
those Scottish lassies winning Gold! I’ve never played it, but I never underestimate the skill it takes to be that good at it.
Notice the lack of......
mention about actually playing a schedule with an emphasis on winning. I don’t think some of these guys are actually scheduling with winning in mind. Vijay just plays, and maybe his mindset is i’ll find my groove and i’ll win…..can’t argue it, because he has been a consistent winner…..But i see some guys split-touring, with huge mileage logged, and i think. What’s he doing? Going from time zone to time zone, and back is very taxing on the body, and not the best situation for playing winning golf. The rankings are confusing anyway, this just continues that trend…I’m in the Herm Edwards mindset “You Play to Win the Game”…..Seems like they play to make money, or just pile up points. I don’t like it is what i’m saying. Schedule to win, and play to win.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 12:29 PM EST reply actions
This has been a big topic the last few months – and I agree with you – continent hopping is tough. Some guys can handle it – some can’t. Vijay seems to thrive on playing as much as possible, where guys like Tiger and Phil have found a schedule that works for them. Personally, I think there have been top players who tried Tiger’s formula and had their game go downhill in a big hurry. I think Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa are two that were dominant when they played a lot – but lost sharpness with a lot of time off.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
F's and G's.......Ok, we get it, you think they should all play to win.....
by my count that is the 872nd time you’ve said it…..lol. Think about this……we play golf for the love of the game…..it’s our passion and in our minds to be able to do it for a living would be “heaven”. These guys do it for a living and just maybe it is not their passion. Maybe they like to fish or hunt or “curl” and golf is just their “day job”. Not everybody desires to be the CEO, but are perfectly happy doing their job. I have a great job and it allows me to play golf everyday……I could make more money if I took on more business, but I would have to give up my passion, so I am satisfied being right where I am. Should they try to win?……sure….is it the end all?…..naw.
Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!
I hear you.....
but i see a bunch of them “preparing for the Fall Series” as if it was Augusta.. I hear some of you lambasting posters with the moniker “fringe golfer”, but i think you are more than happy with the “fringe golfers” who lack passion, and would rather be fishing. I guess it’s why i would rather watch semi-pro baseball, or High school sports. They play for the love of the game, and it is their Passion. It’s too much in this day and age to expect Professional athlete’s to actually want to win, or God forbid, appreciate their job, and for heaven’s sake. Have a passion for it. for the 873rd time. I tune in for great……Not good….Get it? Dubya
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Would a solution to this....
to have less money paid out (places) so that there is less room for “marginal” players to earn a living at it?
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have to side with F&G on this one, em. We’re talking about professional sports, and even though only one guy wins each week, the rest of the field isn’t supposed to be treading water. It’s that mentality that gives us Sunday back 9’s like we saw while Tiger was rehabbing last year – leaders who don’t know how to close – groups at the top of the leaderboard tripping over their own shadows, throwing away multiple shot leads and big chunks of paychecks.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
There you have it.
No game plan…….Ooops i’m winning……Now what do i do. Tiger and Jack didn’t win all those tournaments many of them were given to them. Especially in Tiger’s time, what with all the money and such, How many times have guys just crumbled at his feet on Sunday. I’m a Tiger fan, but it made me sick. It was like watching a scared boxer in the ring with Tyson..Defeated before the bell. Tiger has always needed a Tom Watson, so he could taste defeat. Then you find out how great you are, well his humility is being dealt to him off the course, so i guess we’ll find out in this unconventional way. Anyway. Where are the challengers?? I guess, Fishing…
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
you don’t think that “presense” has an affect ? Tiger and Jack have/had that force of personality that intimidated most of the field.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
agreed, but..
Last year when Tiger was gone.. These Professionals still were stumbling over themselves as you mentioned above. They don’t practice to win on Sunday, and they aren’t in that situation consistently enough to know what to do. I may be coming off as harsh, or dreamy, but they advertise “these guys are good”, shouldn’t i expect more? Oh well, It’s just me. I expect more of people when the term Professional is used. For fairness sake, that includes Tiger. Professionalism in golf is all inclusive, and his actions on course at times, and in his personal life, have hurt the game..Again I expect more. But now he’s gone fishing too, and it’s no-longer the off season….What?
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Dennis Green said
“They are who we thought they were, and we let ’em off the hook.” This is what we’ve done with these (professional athlete’s) . They are paid unreasonable amounts of money, which removes their hunger and passion for their sport. They become fat, and lazy, but are still well compensated. The fans are now accustomed to it, and accept it as the norm. Well i disagree…..Play to win the game…..In golf it’s simple. Get around in as few shots as possible. Have a game plan, stick to it, and work at your craft. Play to your strengths, and schedule to your strengths. Hell, Be Professional. Fish in the off season.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 1:05 PM EST reply actions
“unreasonable” amounts of money ? these guys don’t lay out demands for what they want – they play for what is offered.
we need to find better words to replace “fat and lazy” – these guys aren’t fat or lazy anymore. They all put in the work to be able to keep up their games – but they don’t have the mental skills or drive…or ability to win.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Most "Professionals" are where they are because they have a
talent that we “normal” (not you f’s) people don’t have. Some have passion some don’t. Some are just playing the cards they were given. Yes, as I have said they should all strive to win, but it ain’t gonna happen (winning). Tiger has an incredible talent coupled with an unquenchable passion…..the two together make him the golfer he is. Not everybody (obviously) has what Tiger has. If you take 125 players and they all have talent and passion equal to Tiger you will still have someone finishing #1 and someone #125…….Maybe the system can be tweaked……but I just can’t say the #125 is fat and lazy because he isn’t #1………
Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!
Professional.
If what you are witnessing from some of these guys is professionalism, then fine, we (as usual) disagree. If striving to be the best you can be is a foreign concept, then fine. Some of the Golfers in the bottom of the money list are there because they are actually that good, and that’s great. It’s just some of the guys are there, because they have everything, and have lost their edge, and i just wish it wasn’t so. Fishing i guess, or hunting, or whatever. Professionalism, i guess, is a subjective term. My standards for the term are higher than maybe yours. Thus your satisfaction with DUBYA.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Didn't see THAT coming...
….talk about a surprise plot twist (lol)
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Maybe you should try a little
“professionalism” in your posts….maybe I expect to much from a “Barry” guy.
Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!
OK
I’ll use your “TGC 2K10 schedule” post as a reference point. lol.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
Just for clarification.....that would be the post
that you said was “hilarious” and then said I was “the funniest conservative” you’d ever known…..that post???? The one that Ping complained about and then you started criticizing it…….just like a typical lib…..“I voted for it, before I voted against it”……lol…barry
Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!
You didn't get it.
wink wink……Funniest conservative……As in not funny at all…..wink wink…..Is that the Big Easy, or the Big Sleep……Your buttons are too easily pushed….lol.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Just a little needlin'
Don’t be so……..um………conservative….lol..no…lmao…..
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Red tees.....
too many exemptions, too much money for being in the top 25…Just no reason to really grind at your craft. If you’re not self driven, then you get what we have.. Fat and Lazy is not a physical term so much as it is a state of mind. What is being offered for finishing 125th on the yearly money list IMHO…IS unreasonable, so i stand by my statements…You see i am Passionate about this subject.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 1:14 PM EST reply actions
I actually do appreciate your perspective and your passion…and maybe with all of the financial gain put in front of these guys, making a “comfortable living” and allowing them to be less than driven makes room for these guys to combine other passions and interests into their lives.
There is a definite difference between a passion for the game and a passion for winning…and although I see where you are coming from, I don’t feel that same way about guys who aren’t in the winners circle…I say good for them that they found a way to combine earning a living with doing someone they love (or maybe are just good at)…even if it means their goal is to just make cuts each week. The PGA machine has let it be this way…don’t you think?
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For sure....
I don’t have to like it for it to be ok. I guess i remember when the guys who were the real pros (imho). played for the simple (sport) of it, and the desire to beat the other guys brains out. Alas, Money is the root of all……well……you know. It is and was inevitable.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 2:25 PM EST reply actions
Wrong again F's........but at least you're consistantly wrong.....
not “money is the root of all evil”………try the “love of money is the root of all evil”…. way to go barry, hows all that “change” working for ya???………lol lol lol
Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!
em66
shouldn’t you be watching the tournament rather than arguing with Nucklehead Smith. Bwahahahahaha
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
Hurry......"Rush" on home.
be careful though take the “conservative” route. Hey if you’re looking for an interesting hunting trip in this off-season. I hear there’s room in Cheney’s foursome…..no need to worry either. You agree with everything he ever did, or said….Just in case though….keep an eye on him. What with that WMD he’s packing….“Rush on home now”
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 4:24 PM EST reply actions
You are so creative.........I just got 5 words for ya......
Barry, Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Dodd…………live with it.
Saints are killing me!!!!!!!!
One word retort: Dubya.
Enjoy the golf..
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Jan 8, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
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