Power Rankings: LIV Golf Promotions, Rd. 3

Jan 9, 2026 - 9:30 PMWritten by: Matt Vincenzi

LIV Golf Promotions offered a great deal of drama in Rd. 2, with many players hovering around the 1-under cutline at day's end on Friday.

Ultimately, 22 players advanced to the 36-hole shootout set to commence over the weekend with three LIV Golf spots for 2026 up for grabs.

Here are the Power Rankings for the remaining players in the field: 

1. Anthony Kim: I can’t help but feel that Kim nabbing one of the three spots has a ring of destiny to it.  

2. Jazz Janewattananond: The Thai has been playing some fantastic golf since since September, and that’s continued this week.  

3. Travis Smyth: Smyth has experience both on LIV Golf and in LIV Golf Promotions. He won’t shy away from the moment.  

4. Miguel Tabuena: Tabuena was agonizingly close to earning a Wild Card spot with his 2025 International Series ranking, and he’ll be a man on a mission to not let a second opportunity slip away.  

5. Lucas Bjerregaard: The Dane’s pedigree is unquestionable. Before the event began, Bjerregaard said, “These last few years, it's been very much either I'm on or it's been pretty poor.” He’s on this week.

6. Bjorn Hellgren: The Swede won the Saudi Open presented by PIF in December and fired a 4-under 66 on Friday. He has a dangerous combination of both power and confidence entering the weekend.  

7. Sadom Kaewkanjana: The Thai is a superb ball-striker who can fire at pins and go low in a hurry.  

8. Matt Jones: A savvy veteran that cannot be counted out.  

9. Kieran Vincent: Vincent knows what it takes to get through LIV Golf Promotions, as he did so in 2023. He’ll look to join his big brother Scott as a Wild Card for 2026.  

10. Max Kennedy: The up-and-coming Irishman had a standout amateur career and has already appeared in a PGA Tour event last season at the Puerto Rico Open.  

11. Richard T. Lee: The Canadian and former Asian Tour Rookie of the Year has been playing professional golf since he was a teenager.  

12. Jeunghun Wang: The 2016 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year’s game is firing on all cylinders this week. He posted a 5-under 65 on Friday, which was the best round of the day.  

13. Christopher Wood: The current leader of the PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit is in good form.  

14. Danthai Boonma: The veteran has amassed seven professional victories on multiple tours.

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Danthai Boonma hits his shot from a bunker on the ninth hole during the second round of the LIV Golf Promotions at Black Diamond Ranch on Friday, January 09, 2026 in Lecanto, Florida. (Photo by Mike Stobe/LIV Golf)

15. Rattanon Wannasrichan: The Thai finished fourth on the 2025 Asian Tour Order of Merit and has won five times professionally.  

16. Sarit Suwannarut: The Thai had a very strong 2025 season on the Asian Tour, finishing 22nd in the Order of Merit.  

17. Oliver Bekker: The 41-year-old participated in LIV Golf’s inaugural season and has plenty of power off the tee.  

18. Cory Crawford: The Australian won the 2024 Victorian PGA Championship, showcasing an ability to perform in the clutch.  

19. Takanori Konishi: The 33-year-old from Japan earned his first professional win at the Maezawa Cup in 2025.  

20. Julien Perico: The Peruvian turned professional in 2023 after a strong collegiate career at the University of Arkansas.  

21. Jose Islas: The 22-year-old is looking to become the third Mexican on the LIV Golf roster.  

22. Joe Pagdin: The amateur has had strong junior and collegiate careers and is still looking for a professional breakthrough.

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