World rankings boost for McIlroy and Lowry

Rory McIlroy's dramatic victory in the BMW PGA Championship has lifted him four places in the latest world rankings.

World rankings boost for McIlroy and Lowry
Mon, 26 May, 2014 - 11:26

Rory McIlroy's dramatic victory in the BMW PGA Championship has lifted him four places in the latest world rankings.

McIlroy moves up from 10th to sixth following his one-shot win at Wentworth, with the two-time major winner only taking the outright lead for the first time on the 71st hole.

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