"I didn't think it was a good system back then. And if anything, the more time that goes on, the more it proves to be wrong.."

Jon Rahm was flying high after his two major victories when he joined LIV Golf in December 2023, but the former world No. 1 has now slipped to 52nd in the rankings

Jon Rahm has fallen outside the world's top 50 golfers after previously criticising the Official World Golf Ranking system.

Jon Rahm achieved a World Ranking milestone at Torrey Pines eight years ago. By the time the sport wraps up Sunday at the San Diego muni, Rahm will hit another OWGR item of note, albeit one he doesn’t want.

Jon Rahm made a sensational U-turn on his decision to commit his future to the PGA Tour by signing a reported €463million contract with LIV Golf in December 2023

Rahm made the groundbreaking decision to leave the PGA Tour and join the LIV Golf Tour in December 2023, and his career has suffered ever since. His stellar play has fallen off, his public persona has suffered after he betrayed the tour that he vocally championed previously, and his standing in the OWGR has tumbled.

Former world No.1 Jon Rahm has previously taken aim at golf's world ranking system and the LIV star has now fallen to 52nd after a tricky 2024 when it came to the majors

Jon Rahm reached an unwanted low this week after dropping out of the world's top 50 for the first time since early 2017. The Spaniard was World No.1 this time two years ago but now finds himself 52nd in the Official World Golf Ranking - a system he has been critical of in the past.

LIV Golf championship win has shown more than ever there's still plenty of work to do as the latest set of Official World Golf Rankings were released