Scottie Scheffler's victory at the British Open has prompted a re-ranking of the top 25 men's professional golfers, highlighting recent performances and including players from both PGA Tour and LIV Golf, with Scheffler leading the list after his dominant win.
Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters hold the power to influence the ability of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to recruit and retain top talent by setting the qualification criteria for the Masters Tournament. Currently, LIV players have a difficult time qualifying due to the World Golf Rankings not recognizing LIV events. Augusta National can choose to make it easier for LIV players to qualify, but Chairman Fred Ridley seems to be on the PGA's side and has declined to invite LIV commissioner Greg Norman to this year's Masters. The Masters may need to balance the competitive sanctity of the tournament with the long-term health of the PGA Tour.