Philadelphia, PA (My Sportsbook) - Steve Stricker birdied the final two holes Monday to collect his third win of the 2009 season and move to a career-best ranking of No. 2 in the official world golf rankings. Tiger Woods made a big charge Monday, but it wasn't enough to get a victory. He remained the top-ranked player in golf. Phil Mickelson and Paul Casey each slipped a spot to three and four, while Kenny Perry held steady in fifth and was again followed by Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia, Geoff Ogilvy, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Stewart Cink. Jim Furyk and Martin Kaymer exchanged places with Furyk up to 12th. Vijay Singh remained No. 14 and was followed again by Lucas Glover, Camilo Villegas and Anthony Kim. Retief Goosen inched up one to 18, while Sean O'Hair climbed three to 19 and Robert Karlsson moved up a notch to 20th. Ian Poulter, down three to 21, and Ernie Els, down a pair to 22nd, both dropped out of the top 20. On Sunday, Ryo Ishikawa picked up his third win of the season and fourth of his career on the Japan Golf Tour and that helped him improve to No. 47. It is his first trip inside the top 50 and could help him earn one of Greg Norman's captains picks for the International team at next month's Presidents Cup. Those selections will be announced Tuesday. |
