The Order of Merit

The Order of Merit is a ranking system used in professional golf to measure a player’s performance over a season. It accumulates the total earnings from tournaments, reflecting consistency and success across events. Players who earn more prize money are ranked higher, showcasing their skill and competitiveness. This system helps identify the most successful golfers over a specific period, often influencing qualification for major tournaments and awards. Essentially, it’s a financial scoreboard that highlights who performs best in the tour based on their winnings.