Players Championship Order of Merit: Ross Smith up into top five in latest rankings after fifth ranking title

Ross Smith has risen by a spot on the Players Championship Order of Merit following his final victory at Players Championship 13. 'Smudger' took the day's victory in Milton Keynes on Tuesday by beating Wesley Plaisier 8-7 in the final.

With this title, Smith earned 15,000 pounds for various rankings. The Englishman moved up to fifth place on the Players Championship Order of Merit and is now between Raymond van Barneveld (fourth) and Danny Noppert (sixth). Plaisier also made a giant leap up the rankings. The runner-up earned £10,000 and now occupies 38th place.

Ryan Searle still leads the Players Championship Order of Merit with 43,000 pounds. Behind just behind Searle are also Gary Anderson (41,000 pounds) and Chris Dobey (39,000 pounds). Completing the top ten are Daryl Gurney, Michael Smith, Damon Heta and Gian van Veen.

After all the Players Championship tournaments, the top 64 ranked players will compete in the Players Championship Finals. This tournament from Nov. 22 to 24 will be played in Minehead.