Padraig Harrington climbs to World No.6

Padraig Harrington climbed to a career-high No. 6 in the world golf rankings following his playoff victory at the Dunhill Links championship.

Harrington, a member of the European Ryder Cup team that beat the U.S. the weekend before, moved up three spots after defeating Eduardo Romero on the second extra hole at St. Andrews, Scotland. Romero advanced 16 places to a best-ever No. 19.

Tiger Woods, who didn't play this week, kept his lead over Phil Mickelson atop the rankings, his 165th as No. 1. Charles Howell III jumped 21 places to 39 after winning the Michelob Championship, his first U.S. PGA Tour title.

Rankings are based on performances over two years. Points are calculated with reference to finishing positions and the strength of the field.

LEADING WORLD RANKINGS
1. Tiger Woods (U.S.) 17.87 (Points average)
2. Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 8.97
3. Ernie Els (RSA) 7.91
4. Retief Goosen (RSA) 7.18
5. Sergio Garcia (Spn) 6.66
6. Padraig Harrington (Ireland) 6.17
7. David Toms (U.S.) 5.66
8. Vijay Singh (Fiji) 5.51
9. Davis Love III (U.S.) 5.34
10. Jim Furyk (U.S.) 4.84

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