Top 10 Golfers in the World 2023

1. Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler is an American professional golfer who was born on June 21, 1996, in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He grew up in Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college golf and was a three-time All-American. After turning professional in 2019, Scheffler earned his PGA Tour card by finishing in the top 25 of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. He had an impressive rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2020, recording 10 top-25 finishes, including four top-10s. He also finished tied for fourth at the PGA Championship, which was his best result in a major championship to date. Scheffler has a reputation for being a long and accurate driver of the ball, and he is also a solid ball striker and putter. He has a smooth and efficient swing and is known for his consistent play and competitiveness. As of 2023, Scottie Scheffler is ranked in the Top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking and is considered one of the rising stars on the PGA Tour. Many golf experts and fans believe that he has the potential to win multiple tournaments and major championships in the coming years.

2. Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm is a Spanish professional golfer who was born on November 10, 1994, in Barrika, Spain. He played college golf at Arizona State University and turned professional in 2016. Since then, Rahm has quickly become one of the top golfers in the world. As of 2023, he is currently ranked number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, a position he has held since 2021. He has won multiple tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour, including the U.S. Open in 2021, and has finished in the top 10 in all four major championships. Rahm is known for his powerful and accurate ball striking, and he is especially proficient with his irons. He has a smooth and effortless-looking swing that generates a lot of speed and power, and he is also a strong putter. In addition to his success on the course, Rahm is also known for his passionate and emotional playing style, as well as his humility and graciousness in the course. Many golf experts and fans believe that he has the potential to become one of the greatest golfers of all time.

3. Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is a Northern Irish professional golfer who was born on May 4, 1989, in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. He turned professional in 2007 and has since become one of the most successful and recognizable golfers in the world.McIlroy has won four major championships in his career, including the U.S. Open in 2011, the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014, and the Open Championship in 2014. He has also won numerous other tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour, including the FedEx Cup in 2016 and 2019.McIlroy is known for his powerful and consistent driving, as well as his accuracy and precision with his iron shots. He has a smooth and effortless-looking swing that generates a lot of speed and power, and he is also a skilled putter. Off the course, McIlroy is known for his charitable work and his involvement in various philanthropic endeavors. He has also been a vocal advocate for growing the game of golf and making it more accessible to people from all walks of life. Many golf experts and fans consider McIlroy to be one of the greatest golfers of his generation, and his achievements and impact on the game have earned him a place in the pantheon of golfing legends.

4. Patrick Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay is an American professional golfer who was born on March 17, 1992, in Long Beach, California. He attended UCLA and was a successful college golfer before turning professional in 2012. Cantlay had to take an extended break from golf due to a back injury, but he made a comeback in 2017 and has since become one of the top players on the PGA Tour. As of 2023, he is ranked in the Top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking and has won multiple tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the Zozo Championship, the Memorial Tournament, and the Tour Championship. Cantlay is known for his precision and accuracy with his irons and his solid putting. He has a smooth and efficient swing that generates consistent ball striking, and he is also a strong player.

5. Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith is an Australian professional golfer who was born on August 18, 1993, in Brisbane, Australia. He turned professional in 2013 and has since become one of the top players on the PGA Tour. Smith has won multiple tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour, including the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in 2017 and 2018, the Sony Open in Hawaii in 2020, and the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in 2021. He has also finished in the top 10 in all four major championships, with his best result being a tie for second at the 2020 Masters Tournament. Smith is known for his creative shot-making and his ability to get up and down from difficult spots around the greens. He has a unique and unorthodox swing that generates a lot of speed and power, and he is also a skilled putter. Off the course, Smith is known for his laid-back and easy-going personality, as well as his love of surfing and other outdoor activities. He is a popular figure among golf fans and is seen as a rising star in the game.

6. Max Homa

Max Homa is an American professional golfer who was born on November 19, 1990, in Burbank, California. He turned professional in 2013 and has since become a regular on the PGA Tour. Homa has won multiple tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the Wells Fargo Championship in 2019 and the Genesis Invitational in 2021. He has also finished in the top 10 in several other events, including the U.S. Open and the Players Championship. Home is known for his accuracy and consistency with his irons and his solid putting. He has a smooth and technically sound swing that generates consistent ball striking, 

7. Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele is an American professional golfer who was born on October 25, 1993, in La Jolla, California. He turned professional in 2015 and has since become one of the top players on the PGA Tour. Schauffele has won multiple tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the WGC-HSBC Champions, the Tour Championship, and the Sentry Tournament of Champions. He has also finished in the top 10 in all four major championships, with his best result being a tie for second at the 2018 Open Championship.

8. Will Zalatoris

Will Zalatoris is an American professional golfer who was born on August 16, 1996, in San Francisco, California. He played collegiate golf at Wake Forest University and turned professional in 2018. Zalatoris gained widespread attention in 2020 for his impressive performance in the U.S. Open, where he finished in a tie for sixth place. He continued to play well on the Korn Ferry Tour, winning the TPC Colorado Championship in July 2020 and earning enough points to earn his PGA Tour card for the 2020-21 season outstanding rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2020-21, finishing in the top 10 in several events, including the U.S. Open, the Master's Tournament, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He also finished runner-up at the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship. Zalatoris is known for his precision and consistency with his irons and his solid putting. He has a smooth and technically sound swing that generates consistent ball striking. Zalatoris is known for his engaging and humorous personality, and he has gained a large following on social media for his witty and entertaining posts. He is seen as a rising star in the game and has already earned the respect and admiration of his peers and fans.

9. Viktor Hovland 

Viktor Hovland is a Norwegian professional golfer who was born on September 18, 1997, in Oslo, Norway. He turned professional in 2019 and has quickly become one of the top players on the PGA Tour. Hovland gained widespread attention in 2019 for his performance as an amateur golfer, where he won the U.S. Amateur Championship and played in both the Master's Tournament and the U.S. Open. He also played collegiate golf at Oklahoma State University, where he was a three-time All-American. Since turning professional, Hovland has won multiple tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour, including the Mayakoba Golf Classic in 2020 and the BMW International Open in 2021. He has also finished in the top 15 in all four major championships, with his best result being a tie for third at the 2020 U.S. Open. Hovland is known for his power and accuracy with his driver and his solid iron play. He has a technically sound and repeatable swing that generates consistent ball-striking, and he is also a strong mental player. Hovland is known for his friendly and easy-going personality, and he has gained a large following on social media for his entertaining and humorous posts. He is seen as a rising star in the game and has already established himself as one of the top players in the world.

10. Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas is an American professional golfer who was born on April 29, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky. He turned professional in 2013 and has quickly become one of the top players on the PGA Tour. Thomas has won multiple tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the FedEx Cup in 2017, and he has also won the PGA Championship in 2017. He has also finished in the top 10 in all four major championships, with his best result being a win at the PGA Championship in 2017. Thomas is known for his power and accuracy off the tee and his excellent iron play. He has a technically sound and repeatable swing that generates consistent ball striking, and he is also a strong mental player who can stay focused and composed under pressure. Thomas is known for his friendly and outgoing personality, and he has gained a large following on social media for his engaging and entertaining posts. He is seen as one of the leaders of the younger generation of golfers and has already established himself as one of the top players in the world. In January 2021, Thomas was involved in a controversy for using a homophobic slur during a tournament. He immediately apologized and has since pledged to do better in terms of his language and behavior.

Who is the No 1 Golf Player in the World?

Since April 6, 1986, the Official World Golf Ranking has identified various golfers who have held the top position. As of March 12, 2023, Scottie Scheffler currently holds the number-one ranking.