Westwood jumps six places in world rankings

Lee Westwood has climbed six places in the world rankings to 12th as a result of his runner-up finish at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

Westwood jumps six places in world rankings
Mon, 04 Aug, 2008 - 10:09

Lee Westwood has climbed six places in the world rankings to 12th as a result of his runner-up finish at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

The Englishman finished tied for second with Stuart Appleby at nine under par in Akron, Ohio, last night, a shot behind the winner Vijay Singh.

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