(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 21 - Italian golf's new star Guido Migliozzi came fourth in the US Open behind winner John Rahm of Spain and nine spots above his compatriot, Italy's only major winner Francesco Molinari, who tied for 13th.
The Vicenza-born 24-year-old eclipsed the efforts of his 38-year-old Turin-born countryman who took home the British Open in 2018.
Migliozzi's feat helped him rise 31 places to 72nd in the world rankings while Molinari gained 40 slots to 133rd.
The pair will represent Italy in next month's Tokyo Olympics.
Rahm reclaimed tops spot in the standings from American Dustin Johnson after his win in California, the first US Open win by a Spaniard, one shot ahead of South African Louis Oosthuizen.
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Golf: New star Migliozzi comes 4th in US Open
Rises 31 spots in world rankings to 72nd