The Procore Championship at Silverado was going to be a fall highlight; a chance for PGA Tour pros to clinch points and Ryder Cup contenders to sharpen their edges. Instead, that storyline has been tilted right before the first ball was struck. Xander Schauffele , the world No. 3 and one of America’s Ryder Cup anchors, chose not to enter. His absence wasn’t just about one missing star; it quietly weakened the entire event. And in a world where points equal opportunity, that costs every player in the field.

The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) is clear-cut in how it assigns its value. A tournament’s field strength depends on who plays. When a top-five player like Schauffele skips, the event’s rating slides. Nosferatu , the trusted OWGR analyst, crunched the numbers: Europe’s BMW PG

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