Golf: Howell into top 10 for first time

LONDON - British golfer David Howell has moved into the top 10 in the world golf rankings for the first time in his career.

In the latest list issued today after his win at the PGA Championship at Wentworth yesterday, the Englishman jumped from No 17 to No 10.

Howell, 30, romped to a five-stroke victory over fellow countryman Simon Khan in the European Tour's flagship event.

American Jeff Maggert rose from No 144 to No 75 after beating Tom Pernice by three strokes to triumph at the PGA Tour's St Jude Classic in Memphis.

Tiger Woods retained top spot ahead of fellow American Phil Mickelson and South Africa's Retief Goosen.

- REUTERS