More than three years after ascending to the top spot in the world ranking, Martin Kaymer is back among the game’s elite.
The 29-year-old captured his second significant title in the past month Sunday, earning his second career major in a rout at the U.S. Open. Kaymer, who was No. 1 for eight weeks in 2011, jumped from No. 28 to No. 11. Earlier this season he had plunged all the way to 63rd, but his victory last month at The Players sent him back into the top 30.
The week’s other big riser was Erik Compton, who surged from 187th to a career-best 73rd in the world. The T-2 finish at Pinehurst was his third top 5 of the season, following strong performances at Bay Hill and Zurich. Rickie Fowler, who finished tied with Compton, eight shots back of Kaymer, moved from No. 39 to No. 27 after his best career finish in a major.
Somewhat unusually, there was almost no movement in the top 10 after the year’s second major. Only Jordan Spieth (now No. 9) and Justin Rose (No. 10) flip-flopped spots.
Here is the top 25 in the world heading into this week’s tournaments. Click here for the full OWGR list.
1. Adam Scott
2. Henrik Stenson
3. Bubba Watson
4. Tiger Woods
5. Matt Kuchar
6. Rory McIlroy
7. Jason Day
8. Sergio Garcia
9. Jordan Spieth
10. Justin Rose
11. Martin Kaymer
12. Jim Furyk
13. Phil Mickelson
14. Hideki Matsuyama
15. Dustin Johnson
16. Zach Johnson
17. Jimmy Walker
18. Steve Stricker
19. Jason Dufner
20. Luke Donald
21. Victor Dubuisson
22. Graeme McDowell
23. Keegan Bradley
24. Charl Schwartzel
25. Ian Poulter
