LONDON—Stephen Ames has risen two places in the world rankings despite sitting out last weekend on the PGA Tour. The T&T-born golfer, who now represents Canada, moved to 153rd in the latest Official World Golf Rankings released on Sunday.

Meanwhile, there was no change to the top six in the rankings with England’s Lee Westwood remaining in charge. However, former World number one Tiger Woods continued to slip, dropping one place to eighth.

Rankings

1 Lee Westwood (ENG) 8.08
2 Martin Kaymer (GER) 7.42
3 Luke Donald (ENG) 7.33
4 Phil Mickelson (USA) 6.60
5 Graeme McDowell (IRE) 5.66
6 Rory McIlroy (IRE) 5.44
7 Paul Casey (ENG) 5.39
8 Tiger Woods (USA) 5.37
9 Steve Stricker (USA) 5.34
10 Matt Kuchar (USA) 5.26
153 Stephen Ames (CAN) 1.06