Source: www.cananews.net
LONDON—Stephen Ames gained three places in the Official World Golf Rankings following his 36th place finish in the US$5.7 million The Heritage last Sunday. The T&T-born golfer, who had one of his better outings in some time, moved up to 144th, halting his recent downward slide. Playing his first tournament in nearly a month, Ames finished three-under 281 after a last round 72 at the Harbour Town Golf Links.
The tournament was won by American Brandt Snedeker who beat England’s Luke Donald in a playoff after they finished 12-under at the end of the final round. England’s Lee Westwood was the only change to the top 10 as he reclaimed the number one spot after winning the Indonesian Open on the Asian Tour.
Germany’s Martin Kaymer, who missed the cut at the recent Masters, slipped to number two. (CMC)
Selected positions
World Golf Rankings
1. Lee Westwood (ENG) 7.65
2. Martin Kaymer (GER) 7.52
3. Luke Donald (ENG) 7.37
4. Phil Mickelson (USA) 6.52
5. Graeme McDowell (IRE) 5.84
6. Tiger Woods (USA) 5.72
7. Rory McIlroy (IRE) 5.64
8. Paul Casey (ENG) 5.59
9. Steve Stricker (USA) 5.48
10. Matt Kuchar (USA) 5.21
144. Stephen Ames (CAN) 1.118