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Live Rankings and the Season Race Are Not the Same Number

One shows a player's position over roughly the latest 52 weeks; the other tracks that season's results and qualification race for the tour finals.

Live Rankings and the Season Race Are Not the Same Number

Start with this check

Mixing up the two tables shown in a broadcast can give a false impression of how far a player has actually moved in the official rankings.

Try these steps in order

  1. Read the table heading to determine whether it is an official ranking, a live ranking, or a season race.
  2. For a live table, check whether it includes points due to drop this week and points earned in the player's current round.
  3. Verify any discussion of finals qualification against the official race rules for that tour.

Bottom line

Before reading the numbers in a ranking table, read the calculation period and purpose.

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