Edfors races up the rankings

Sweden's Johan Edfors has climbed 42 spots to 46th in the world rankings following his two-shot victory in the Scottish Open.

Sweden's Johan Edfors has climbed 42 spots to 46th in the world rankings following his two-shot victory in the Scottish Open.

The 30-year-old became the European Tour's first triple winner this season after firing an eight-under-par 63 in Sunday's final round at Loch Lomond.

Australia's John Senden, who clinched the final qualifying place at this week's British Open with a one-stroke triumph at the John Deere Classic, rose to 78th in the rankings issued on Monday.

Senden became the fifth Australian to win a title on this year's PGA Tour with his U.S. breakthrough at the TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

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