Official World Golf Rankings Adam Scott returned to the top 10 for the first time this year, winning the Honda Classic to rise from 13th to 9th. Scott was ranked No. 1 as late as August of 2014, but had slid further and further away from the top spot after not winning a tournament in … Continue reading Rankings, Dubai, FedEx Updates: March 2
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Fowler Climbs to No. 4; FedEx, Dubai Updates
Official World Golf Rankings Rickie Fowler jumped both Henrik Stenson and Bubba Watson to become the new No. 4 player in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, the high-water mark for the young American. The ascension means that the top four players in the world are now 28 years old or younger - Fowler is … Continue reading Fowler Climbs to No. 4; FedEx, Dubai Updates
Wood Into Top 100 with Lyoness Win
Chris Wood jumped into the top 100, landing at No. 78 following his win at the Lyoness Open on Sunday. Most of the rankings moves were on the back half of the Top 100 with many top names sitting out in anticipation of the upcoming US Open this week. However because of those breaks, Justin … Continue reading Wood Into Top 100 with Lyoness Win
Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3
Not playing turned out to be a pretty sweet deal for Bubba Watson last week, as the American moved up to No. 3 in the world, bypassing Henrik Stenson. Stenson was also idle, having not played since May 17. The Swede has struggled lately, at least from what you expect of a player who won … Continue reading Idle Bubba Watson Replaces Stenson at No. 3
Fowler Rises to 9th in World
Rickie Fowler's win at The Players Championship saw him rise to No. 9 in the world, up four spots from last week. Sergio Garcia finished third, and moved up from ninth to seventh. Rory McIlroy is ranked No. 1 in the world for the 41st week in a row and the 80th overall of his … Continue reading Fowler Rises to 9th in World
Rose Rises to No. 6 with Zurich Win
Justin Rose turned his win at the Zurich Classic into a three-rung jump in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, rising to No. 6 in the world. Rose is right back where he started the year. Rose's rise dropped Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, and Adam Scott each one spot in the rankings. Europe now has … Continue reading Rose Rises to No. 6 with Zurich Win
Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
His first win in five years propelled Jim Furyk to 5th from 10th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings released on Monday. Furyk jumped up five spots by taking the title at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Sunday. The top 4 players in the world - Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, … Continue reading Jim Furyk Rises to No. 5 in Rankings
Jordan Spieth New World No. 2
After finishing second at The Masters in 2014, the only way Jordan Spieth could move up in this week's Official World Golf Rankings was to win the tournament. So that's what he did. Spieth took over the No. 2 spot in the latest rankings, jumping both Bubba Watson and Henrik Stenson in the process. Rory … Continue reading Jordan Spieth New World No. 2
Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Shell Houston Open champion J.B. Holmes shot up eight spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings with his victory Sunday, rising to No. 12 in the world. Jordan Spieth, who finished third in a playoff behind Holmes, remained No. 4 in the world, but is within striking distance of both No. 3 Bubba Watson … Continue reading Holmes Rises to 12th in New Rankings
Jordan Spieth New World No. 6
The Top 10 in the official world golf rankings keeps getting younger and younger. Jordan Spieth rose to No. 6 in the world by winning the Valspar Open on Sunday. Spieth was previously ranked 10th, and had never been ranked higher than eighth. Meanwhile George Coetzee's win at the Tshwane Open saw him jump in … Continue reading Jordan Spieth New World No. 6
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