Golf-Howell into top 10 in world rankings for first time
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-05-30 09:45
LONDON, May 29 - Britain's David Howell has moved into the top 10 in the
world golf rankings for the first time in his career.
In the latest list issued on Monday after his win at the PGA Championship at
Wentworth, the Englishman jumped from 17 to 10.
The 30-year-old romped to a five-stroke victory over fellow countryman Simon
Khan in the European Tour's flagship event on Sunday.
American Jeff Maggert rose from 144th to 75th after beating Tom Pernice Jr by
three strokes to triumph at the PGA Tour's St Jude Classic in Memphis.
Tiger Woods retained top spot ahead of fellow American Phil Mickelson and
South Africa's Retief Goosen.
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