World Golf Ranking Update: Alex Fitzpatrick making exciting leap

Analyzing the 2023 World Golf Ranking, we find a total of seven English players in or close the top 100 of the world. In eighth position of the World Golf Ranking, Matt Fitzpatrick holds the highest rank. Tyrrell Hatton follows closely behind, sitting at 13th position. Contrary to his fellow countryman, Tommy Fleetwood moved one ranking up, now ranked 14th globally.

Spotlight on the Top of the British Golfers in the World Golf Ranking

Next on the list, we have Justin Rose in 34th slot, who maintained his rank compared to the previous week. Just over fifty steps behind Rose – and losing one ranking – sits Jordan Smith in the 85th spot. Situated between positions 92 and 105, we find Aaron Rai and Matt Wallace, with Wallace climbing one rank up this week.

Rising Stars and Tough Competition

Furthermore, the World Golf Ranking reveals that Callum Shinkwin looses five spots, landing at 128, Benjamin Taylor has moved down four positions to 131. Harry Hall slips down two spots to 138th. Alex Fitzpatrick, who showed a remarkable leap by gaining 27 places within a week, now holds the 139th position. Completing the Top 150 is Danny Willett.

Meanwhile, in the overall top ten segment of the World Golf Ranking, there’s no change going on. American player Scottie Scheffler continues to reign in the first position, while Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland holds the second spot, while Jon Rahm stays at 3rd position.

The bottom two of the top 10, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark, maintain their positions at 9th and 10th, respectively, concluding the top ten players in the 2023 World Golf Ranking.

In summary, the Week’s World Golf Ranking brings some apparent shifts among British players, with Alex Fitzpatrick making the most exciting leap. As for the top ten, the competition remains tight, with no new entries this week.

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