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Matteson makes big gain in golf rankings

Published: Oct. 26, 2009 at 8:52 PM

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Round one at the AT&T National in Potomac, Maryland

VIRGINIA WATER, England, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Troy Matteson's weekend playoff victory in the Frys.com Open in Arizona moved him up 122 places in the world golf rankings.

Matteson jumped from 288 to 166 on the list, which was updated Monday.

The top of the rankings remained unchanged, with Tiger Woods No. 1, Phil Mickelson No. 2, Steve Stricker third, Paul Casey fourth and Lee Westwood No. 5.

Padraig Harrington, Henrik Stenson, Kenny Perry, Jim Furyk and Sergio Garcia complete the Top 10.

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