Graeme McDowell is edging closer to a return to the world's Top 50 following his third place finish at the RSM Classic in Georgia.

The Ulsterman is up nine places to 53rd in the latest world rankings, following his win at the OHL Classic last Monday.

However, Shane Lowry's underwhelming week in Dubai sees him drop three spots to 21st.

Rory McIlroy remains third in the world but he has closed the gap on Jordan Spieth following his victory at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

World Top 5

1 Jordan Spieth

2 Jason Day

3 Rory McIlroy

4 Bubba Watson

5 Justin Rose

Selected others

21 Shane Lowry

53 Graeme McDowell

138 Padraig Harrington