[Golf Topic] 'Houston Open Champ' Koekrak World Ranking 22nd... Ram 'Number 1'

Jason Kokrak is celebrating with the trophy immediately after winning the Hewlett Packard Houston Open. Houston, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○..."World Ranking 29th → 22nd."

'Houston Open Champ' Jason Kokrak (USA) soared 7 spots to 4.60 points in the weekly official golf world rankings announced on the afternoon of the 15th (Korean time). He accumulated points by winning the 8th event of the 2021/2022 PGA Tour season, the Hewlett Packard Houston Open (total prize money $7.5 million), held at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas (par 71, 7,021 yards) early that morning, with a 10-under 270 score. It was his first win of the new season and his third career victory in six months, following the Charles Schwab Challenge in May.

Jon Rahm (Spain), Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Cantlay, and Xander Schauffele remain in the 'Top 5'. Justin Thomas is aiming for the 'Top 5' from 6th place. Scottie Scheffler (both USA) rose 4 spots from 21st to 17th, fueled by his runner-up finish at the Hewlett Packard Houston Open. For Korea, 'Shriners Children's Open Champ' Im Sung-jae is 25th, Kim Si-woo (26) is 47th, and Lee Kyoung-hoon (30) is 65th, respectively.

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