Jim Furyk is back up to fifth in the world after his Verizon Heritage Classic victory, while Londoner Brian Davis, who conceded their play-off after calling a two-shot penalty on himself, still rises 68 places to 98th.

England’s Ian Poulter flew the flag for the Europeans in the opening round of the £3m Verizon Heritage Classic at Hilton Head Island as a number of others struggled to get going.

England’s Ian Poulter flew the flag for Europe early on in the opening round of the £3m (€4.3m) Verizon Heritage Classic at Hilton Head Island.