Shane Lowry is up to a career-high 51st in the world following his tie for 16th at the BMW Masters in Shanghai.

Graeme McDowell remains at No 17, while there is no change at the top with Rory McIlroy still World No 1 ahead of Adam Scott.

In May, Lowry picked up the largest prize money of his career with a second place finish at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and also enjoyed his best major finish with 9th at The Open.

The Offaly man is just one place shy of a coveted spot in the world's top 50.