Burmester has climbed up to 65th in the latest rankings following his 11th place finish at the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews in Scotland.

At week prior during the Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, Burmester, finished in a share of 10th which saw him climbing ten places to 82nd in the world.

The former Bloemfontein professional was the leading South African in the field at the Old Course and he is at an all-time high in the rankings.

South Africa's leading player, Louis Oosthuizen, dropped one place after failing to make the cut, while Christiaan Bezuidenhout climbed one up to 56th.

Meanwhile, Cameron Smith, who became the first Australian player to win the Open in 30 years, moved up to second in the rankings behind Scottie Scheffler of the USA.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport