Jim Herman reaped multiple benefits after his breakthrough victory at the Shell Houston Open: a Masters bid, a trip to Kapalua and a two-year exemption. But he also made a big jump in the latest world rankings.
Herman, 38, held off Henrik Stenson for a one-shot victory at the Golf Club of Houston, a win that marked just his sixth career top-10 finish in 106 starts. After entering the week at No. 191 in the world, Herman vaulted all the way to a career-best No. 68 - only one spot behind former world No.