National Amateur Golf Rankings (TAGR)

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Eligible tournaments from verified amateur tours, amateur organizations and competitive amateur events are included in the TAGR rankings. Consideration may also be given to non-tour events if competitions are played regularly, maintain official results and consist of at least 18 holes. 

Players competing in Eligible Tournaments receive TAGR Ranking Points based on factors such as:
• Strength of Field (SoF)
• Finishing Position
• Field Size
• Tournament Classification
• Long-Term Consistency

Each tournament receives a Strength of Field rating based on the historical performance of the players competing in the event. Every player in the Tournament Field contributes Performance Points toward the tournament’s overall Strength of Field (SoF).

In general:
• stronger player fields create higher SoF ratings
• larger competitive fields create higher SoF ratings
• stronger SoF events generate more available Ranking Points

Players who consistently perform well against stronger competition will generally earn more Ranking Points over time.

TAGR rankings operate on a rolling 52-week ranking period. Only completed 18-hole events are counted. If a tournament is shortened or canceled due to weather, that event will not count toward the rankings.  To prevent volatility from limited sample sizes, players who are unranked and playing their first tournament contribute only 0.01000 Performance Points.

• TAGR rankings are designed to recognize competitive amateur golf performance both within individual states and across broader competitive regions.
• Players may compete in tournaments outside of their home state and still earn TAGR Ranking Points, provided the event is part of a verified amateur tour, organization or competitive amateur event recognized by TAGR.
• Players who compete regularly in multiple states may appear in more than one state ranking, as well as the national rankings, depending on where eligible tournaments are played and where Ranking Points are earned.
• State rankings primarily reflect performance in tournaments associated with that state’s competitive ecosystem, while national rankings may include eligible tournaments from multiple states and regions.

As TAGR continues to expand nationally, cross-state competition and stronger regional/national events will play an increasingly important role in the overall ranking structure.  TAGR also recognizes elevated championship events and premier competitions that may feature players from multiple states and tours competing against one another.

Yes. TAGR recognizes multiple competitive amateur golf formats.  Unlike traditional ranking systems that focus strictly on gross stroke play, TAGR is designed to measure competitive amateur golf performance across the formats that amateur golfers actually play.

Eligible tournament formats may include:
• Gross Stroke Play
• Net Stroke Play
• Quota
• Stableford
• Match Play
• Select 2-Man Team Formats

TAGR does not include:
• 4-player scramble formats
• charity or social scramble events
• non-competitive exhibitions
• formats where individual contribution cannot be reliably measured over time

Both gross and net/quota formats are considered legitimate competitive environments within TAGR.

TAGR is not intended to simply rank the lowest handicap players or identify only the “best pure golfers.” The system is designed to reward players who consistently perform well against strong competition within the formats they compete in.

Flights are not recognized separately within TAGR rankings. All players are combined into a single overall tournament result whenever possible to maintain consistency across tours and tournament formats.  Many amateur tours utilize different flight structures, while others do not use flights at all. Because flight systems vary significantly between tours, TAGR focuses on overall tournament performance rather than individual flight placement in order to maintain consistency and comparability across all eligible events. 

Tournament formats are reviewed to ensure they meet TAGR competitive standards and guidelines.