The 2023 PGA Tour season saw a thrilling conclusion. The players played under hard neck-to-neck conditions, with multiple contenders taking a particular position on all four days. The greens saw golfing legend Tiger Woods’ comeback, along with a resurge of players that drastically changed the picture of the leaderboard scores and OWGR rankings.

As the game with the star-studded field battled itself out, the question that now lingers is whether the performances of players mapped itself out in their favor or not. The positions on the charts of the limited yet fiercely competitive event have seen a parabolic change. Here’s a look at what the new faces on positions look like. 

Charting the impact: Shifts in player positions after the Hero World Challenge

At the heart of the sun-dipped event in the Bahamas, intense excitement took over the fans as Scottie Scheffler, whose every swing echoed with the determination to clinch something big, stood to take away the trophy. As the final putts dropped, Scheffler secured a remarkable 20-under 268. The golfer’s win not only marked his dominance on the Albany Golf Course but also stood as a return since his last win at the Players Championship. The player ended up retaining his number 1 position on the OWGR chart. 

Next in line—the leaderboard tales of skill with Sepp Straka. The golfer secured a commendable second place at -17 at the end of the event. Straka’s prowess on the course was easily evident in every stroke. The golfer’s OWGR ranks saw a shift after the game. Starka earlier occupied the 24th position, but his performance on the greens in the Bahamas has changed his professional golfing world position to 20th. 

Justin Thomas came out as another force to be reckoned with. The golfer claimed the third spot at -16 in the tourney with an overall score of 272 after the four rounds. JT showcased the depth of talent in the elite field and landed himself in the 26th position on the OWGR charts from the earlier 27th. 

The tournament also witnessed an unexpected twist for Viktor Hovland—the two-time defending champion and the betting favorite. Irrespective of the high expectations, Hovland faced a setback and ended up concluding the event in 10th place. This, however, did not change his position on the charts. The golfer still sits at the 4th spot on the OWGR board. 

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Tiger Woods’ performance on the greens was the most anticipated this year—to a level that the streaming platforms had to take a blow from the fans for showcasing Woods’ play “too much.” The golfer’s play wasn’t a replica of what the fans expected, but just his participation and the four days of performance changed his position drastically on the OWGR charts. The golfer earlier was at the 1328th position because of being on a hiatus, but now, with his return, Woods sits on the 898th spot—the biggest up-trend in ranks at the tourney.  

The competition showcased the best in the golfing world, with each participant leaving an indelible mark on the fairways. As the sun sets on the Hero World Challenge, the echoes of cheers and the camaraderie among competitors linger. That was all from this year’s play. Let us know what you think about the event’s 2023 leg in the comments below! 

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