McIlroy up to third in the world

Rory McIlroy had something else to celebrate today – a climb to a career-high third in the world.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2011 - 15:25

Rory McIlroy had something else to celebrate today – a climb to a career-high third in the world.

Northern Ireland’s new US Open champion overtook Martin Kaymer when the German failed to finish in the top eight at the BMW International Open in Munich.

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Courts Golf Heathrow Place: Northern Ireland Place: Munich Place: Castle Stuart Place: Inverness Person: McIlroy Person: Rory McIlroy Person: Martin Kaymer Person: Luke Donald Person: Lee Westwood Person: Kaymer Person: Donald Person: Westwood Event: US Open Event: BMW International Open Event: French Open Event: Scottish Open

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