The GOAT Score is TeeTimeTerminal’s unified, transparent and data-driven golf ranking model. It measures achievement, longevity, difficulty, prestige, team success and global influence — converted into a single score out of 650 points.

TeeTimeTerminal curates a verified player database defined by competitive relevance. Golf’s all-time Legends are inherently included. However, a fully calculated numerical GOAT Score is not assigned automatically.

Players enter the GOAT evaluation framework if they have competed in the Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup, won a Major Championship ( The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, The Open Championship ), or are active within TGL.

Activation of a fully calculated GOAT Score requires a fixed elite benchmark. A player becomes eligible only after recording at least one Top-25 season finish in either the FedExCup or the Race to Dubai.

A Top-25 season represents verified full-season elite performance on the PGA Tour or DP World Tour. This benchmark is objective, fixed and non-negotiable within the TeeTimeTerminal ranking structure.

Players who do not meet this activation threshold are categorized as follows:

• Top 26–50 (FedExCup or Race to Dubai)
  Listed within the database with the designation GOAT Status: Under Evaluation.
  No numerical GOAT Score is calculated.
• Top-50 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), without a Top-25 season
  Displayed as “World Ranked”.
  No numerical GOAT Score is calculated.
• Outside Top-50
  Listed within the TeeTimeTerminal database without elite designation.
  No numerical GOAT Score is calculated.

Additional professional winners who do not yet meet activation criteria are tracked editorially and listed as GOAT Status: Under Evaluation until full GOAT criteria are met.

The GOAT Score structure preserves competitive integrity, prevents ranking inflation, ensures historical balance across eras, and aligns with elite benchmarks such as the PGA Tour and performance standards referenced by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).

1. Major Championships (×10)

Golf’s four biggest trophies define legacies. Each win is worth 10 points.

• The Masters Tournament
• PGA Championship
• U.S. Open
• The Open Championship

2. Finals (×7)

These are season-defining championships — each worth 7 points.

• THE TOUR Championship (PGA Tour)
• FedExCup (PGA Tour)
• Race to Dubai (DP World Tour)
• LIV Golf Team Championship
• TGL SoFi Cup

3. Flagship Events (×4)

The strongest fields outside the majors — each worth 4 points.

4. Team & Country Events (×3)

The most iconic team stages in golf — each win worth 3 points.

• Ryder Cup
• Presidents Cup
• Olympic Games

5. Tours (×2)

Every official tour victory counts — each worth 2 points.

• PGA Tour
• DP World Tour
• LIV Golf
• TGL

6. Playoffs (×1)

PGA Tour Playoffs carry elite pressure — each win worth 1 point.

• FedEx St. Jude Championship
• BMW Championship

7. Influence Score (0–40 ×5)

The Influence Score measures a player’s impact beyond traditional competitive results. It captures how golfers shape the modern game through visibility, innovation and cultural relevance.

A maximum of 40 Influence Points can be earned. These points are multiplied by ×5, contributing up to 200 points to the total GOAT Score.

• Digital Influence — social reach, engagement, platform visibility and relevance among younger audiences.
• Cultural Impact — influence on playing style, swing trends, fitness standards and equipment evolution.
• Sporting Disruption — innovation through data, analytics, sports science and performance methods.
• Mainstream Presence — visibility beyond golf, including media coverage, viral moments and crossover appeal.

8. Total GOAT Score Calculation

+ (Majors ×10)
+ (Finals ×7)
+ (Flagships ×4)
+ (Team & Country ×3)
+ (Tours ×2)
+ (Playoffs ×1)
+ (Influence ×5)
= TOTAL GOAT SCORE