McIlroy in top 15 in world rankings
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Rory McIlroy finished second at the Hong Kong Open, moved to first in the Race to Dubai and jumped to 13th in this week's world rankings.
McIlroy, who can win the European Tour money title after this week's Dubai World Championship, jumped up four spots to a career-best 13th.
Tiger Woods won again this week, this time at the JBWere Masters in Australia and strengthened his lead atop the rankings. Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker remained in second and third, respectively.
Paul Casey, who is out of the Dubai World Championship with a rib injury, and Lee Westwood, who is second in the money race, switched places from last week with Casey now fourth and Westwood fifth.
Padraig Harrington, Henrik Stenson, Kenny Perry, Sergio Garcia and Jim Furyk rounded out the top 10.
Martin Kaymer held on to 11th, followed by Ian Poulter, who rose one place, and McIlroy. Geoff Ogilvy dropped two to 14th and Sean O'Hair kept his spot at 15.
British Open champion Stewart Cink sank two to 16th and Ernie Els fell one to No. 17. Lucas Glover, Ross Fisher and Retief Goosen remained in the 18th, 19th and 20th spots.
Stephen Ames won the Children's Miracle Network Classic and flew up 22 rungs to No. 49. Gregory Bourdy won in Hong Kong to get into the field in Dubai and shot up 131 spots to 86th.
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