Stricker up to 5th in world rankings

2:19 PM, Jan 10, 2012   |    comments
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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Steve Stricker's victory Monday at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions moved the American up to fifth in this week's world rankings.

Luke Donald remained in first, followed by Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy and Martin Kaymer. After Stricker is Adam Scott, who dipped one to No. 6. Webb Simpson climbed three to seventh and Dustin Johnson dropped a peg to eighth. Masters champion Charl Schwartzel held on to ninth and Jason Day fell two to 10th.

Matt Kuchar stayed in 11th, but Graeme McDowell rose one to 12th. Nick Watney slid down to No. 13. while K.J. Choi and Phil Mickelson switched places with Choi up to 14th and Mickelson down to No. 15.

Justin Rose and Hunter Mahan both shot up two to 16 and 17, respectively. Sergio Garcia dropped one to 18th, followed by Ian Poulter, who fell three to 19th, and Paul Casey, who remained in 20th.

Tiger Woods dipped two to No. 25.

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