12 Feb 2013

Snedeker up to career high fourth in world rankings

6:42 am on 12 February 2013

The in-form American golfer Brandt Snedeker is up to a career-best fourth in the world rankings following his win yesterday at the PGA tour event in Pebble Beach, California.

Snedeker's win follows back-to-back second placings behind Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy remains world number one, a full three points ahead of Tiger Woods.