Atwal makes giant leap in world rankings
Golf Betting Lines
08/23/2010 -
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - On the list of things Arjun Atwal
accomplished with his victory Sunday at the Wyndham Championship, this is the
one you might not hear much about.
Atwal leapt 268 places in the world rankings to No. 182 this week.
Of course, Atwal also became the first Indian-born player ever to win on the
PGA Tour and the first Monday qualifier to triumph in 24 years.
He sealed the victory with a seven-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat
David Toms by a shot.
"That was the most nervous I've been in my entire life," Atwal said.
Tiger Woods remained No. 1 with the PGA Tour heading into the playoffs this
week, but Phil Mickelson continues to close in.
Mickelson, who has never been No. 1 in his career, enters this week's Barclays
only .26 average points behind Woods. That's .23 fewer points than last week
and almost a half a point closer than he was heading into PGA Championship.
Behind Woods and Mickelson, everyone else in the top 20 also held on to their
spots from last week.
Lee Westwood, Steve Stricker, Martin Kaymer, Jim Furyk, Rory McIlroy, Ernie
Els, Paul Casey and Luke Donald rounded out the top 10.
Ian Poulter, Hunter Mahan, Graeme McDowell, Anthony Kim, Zach Johnson, Retief
Goosen, Robert Allenby, Padraig Harrington, Louis Oosthuizen and Sean O'Hair
completed the top 20.
<< Miyazato returns to No. 1 in rankings
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ai Miyazato has moved to No. 1 in the
world rankings for women's golf for the third time this season.
Miyazato bumped Cristie Kerr from the top spot after winning the Safeway
Classic on Sunday f
<< Rachel has final Personal Ensign workout
Saratoga Springs, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Trainer Steve Asmussen sent 2009
Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra to the track Monday morning for her last
workout before Sunday's $300,000 Personal Ensign Stakes. Saratoga's Personal
Ensign
<< Phillies add Hall of Famer Sutter as consultant
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced on
Monday that Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter has joined the organization as a minor
league pitching consultant.
"Over the next several weeks, Bruce is going to help u
<< Red Wings re-sign Abdelkader
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings and left winger Justin
Abdelkader agreed to terms on a two-year contract Monday.
Abdelkader, 23, appeared in 50 games with the Red Wings last season, recording
three goals and six poin
<< Boston College WR Larmond out for season
Chestnut Hill, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston College wide receiver Colin
Larmond, Jr. will miss the entire 2010 season after suffering a serious knee
injury on Saturday.
Larmond, a junior, was the team's leading returning rec
Heat youngsters eager for a new 'school' year >>
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) -A black limousine that carried three young Miami Heat players to elementary school on Monday was parked about 25 feet from the front door, and barely any of the 900 students arriving to begin a new year noticed.They couldn't wait
Pirates place 1B Clement on DL >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed first
baseman Jeff Clement on the 15-day disabled list with left knee irritation.
The move is retroactive to August 21.
Clement is batting .201 with seven home ru
Cincinnati Bengals 2010 Season Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cincinnati Bengals have earned a negative reputation in
two distinct areas, one of which the team will be determined to change during
the 2010 season.
They've been doing their best to uphold the other.
The Bengals h
Redskins ink S Carter, FB Davis >>
Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Redskins announced the signings
of safety Tyrone Carter and fullback Carey Davis on Monday.
The moves were necessary with Kareem Moore and Mike Sellers injured.
Carter spent the last six ye
Tigers recall OF Wells >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers recalled outfielder Casper
Wells from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
The 25-year-old had a previous stint with the major league club this season
and batted .222 (2-for-9) with two runs batte
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