Hanson on a high after Czech success

Sweden’s Peter Hanson is up to 40th in the world, a rise of nine places, with his victory at the Czech Open.

Hanson on a high after Czech success
Mon, 23 Aug, 2010 - 11:19

Sweden’s Peter Hanson is up to 40th in the world, a rise of nine places, with his victory at the Czech Open.

Indian Arjun Atwal, meanwhile, leaps from 450th to 182nd after becoming the first Monday qualifier to win on the United States PGA Tour since Fred Wadsworth in 1986 with victory at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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