Australian Golf Power Rankings October 21
Posted on: 15 October
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10. Nathan Barbieri (New)
Forces his way into the Power Rankings for the first time on the back of a third straight top-four finish on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia that has seen him take over top spot on the Order of Merit.
9. Min Woo Lee (8)
Tie for 10th at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan last start came on the back of a tie for fifth at the FedEx Open de France and tie for 11th at the BMW PGA Championship on the DP World Tour.
8. Wade Ormsby (7)
Back home in Adelaide working with coach Grant Field after claiming the fifth Asian Tour title of his career at the Jakarta International Championship.
7. Robyn Choi (10)
Eight of her career nine top-25 finishes on the LPGA Tour have come this year, the latest a tie for 16th at the BMW Ladies Championship. Choi shot 66 in the final round in Korea to move up three spots to 62nd on the Race to CME Globe standings.
6. Elvis Smylie (4)
Resumes his pursuit of a 2026 PGA TOUR card at this week’s Genesis Championship in Korea. After a short break at home on the Gold Coast, Smylie returns to action ranked 16th on the DP World Tour Race to Dubai ranking and 11th of those eligible for one of 10 PGA TOUR cards at season’s end.
5. Travis Smyth (5)
Decision to skip the SJM Macao Open proved to be the right one as Smyth cruised into Second Stage of PGA TOUR Qualifying School by taking medallist honours at First Stage in Nebraska. Back in Asia this week for the International Series event in the Philippines.
4. Marc Leishman (6)
Showed his class in very challenging conditions to finish tied for third at the Nexus Advisernet Bowra & O’Dea WA Open at Mount Lawley Golf Club. It was Leishman’s first hit-out in six weeks and will put him in good stead for the men’s Australian Open at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
3. Austin Bautista (3)
Squeezed in a game with Hollywood superstar Michael Pena at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club after taking out the WA PGA Championship in Kalgoorlie. It was Bautista’s third win worldwide in 2025.
2. Grace Kim (2)
A stunning finish to the BMW Ladies Championship will hopefully propel Kim forward as the LPGA Tour season nears its finale. The Amundi Evian Championship winner had five birdies in her final six holes in the final round in a confidence-building 6-under 66.
1. Minjee Lee (1)
Made it 82 career top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour with a tie for 10th at the BMW Ladies Championship. The three-time major champion is now ranked No.3 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking with eight top 10s from 20 starts in 2025.