Points Table

Our algorithm allows us to accurately rate the strength of an event based upon the handicaps of the participants. All events start with a minimum of 25 points. Together with the TOP BONUS points, EGR is able to accurately rank events regardless of age category.

Top Bonus

Top Bonus rewards tournaments whose contestants are in the WAGR top 250, events that are State/County/National Championships and Tour Finals. Major events, those listed with a Gold Font, are rewarded with upto 50% of the total handicap points bonus. This is to reward players who compete in these events. The amounts are all estimated. With the New EGA Rankings, it is uncertain as to the effect on the qualities of the fields over the past!!

Match Play Events

Points for Match Play events will be awarded in the same manner as for Stroke Play events. Places within the respective rounds will be determined by the player’s qualifying score. This gives a real added value to the qualifying score.

Points Distribution

Based upon the strength of the field or the importance of an event, points are distributed starting at around 55% of the field. For Major events and National Championships, 100% of the field will receive points (provided a player has competed in the event). For State/County and Tour Championships, approximately 75% of the field will receive points.

(Cut/Scoring Bonus)

A bonus of 2.5% of the total purse is awarded to all players making the cut.
*Players losing out in a scorecard playoff to determine last cut positions will also be awarded a cut bonus!

There is also a bonus of 2.5% for the daily low rounds.

Rankings and Eligibility

We rank tournaments taking place in a country that is a member of the European Golf Association. Exceptions are European Based Tours with finals in a foreign country. EGR reserves the right to make other exceptions. Our rankings period is a 52 week roaming calendar.

We rank players in various age groups ranging from Open to 12 and under. As a player’s age increases, his points carry over into the next age group.

Counting Events

The rankings period is over 365 days. A player’s 9 best events count towards the rankings. There is no limited to the amount of events a player can participate in. For U12 and U14 the amount is 8.