Power Rankings: Administaff Small Business Classic

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Editor's note: Vartan Kupelian is the Champions Tour Insider and a PGATOUR.COM Contributor. Each week, Kupelian will size up the field and provide his top five players going into the tournament, based on factors such as the player's strengths, the course setup, recent performances, etc.

John Cook used the victory last year at the Administaff Small Business Classic to spark a late-season charge.

Cook won his third career Champions Tour title at the Woodlands and followed it up by claiming No. 4 two weeks later at the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

Cook shot a final round 4-under 68 to outlast Jay Haas and Bob Tway by two shots at The Woodlands Country Club's Tournament Course. Cook trailed 36-hole leader Dan Forsman by two shots entering the final round. A 17th hole birdie gave Cook the lead for the first time. Haas, on a late charge himself, fell short in his bid for a third straight victory.

This week's Power Rankings for the Champions Tour's Administaff Small Business Classic:

Power Rankings: Administaff Small Business Classic

Rank Player   Comment Bernhard LANGER The quest now for Langer, two-time winner of this event in '07 and '08, is to continue adding layers of icing on a very handsome cake. There are stats upon stats to support his No. 1 power ranking. John COOK Defending champion is looking for a strong showing in Houston to spark another season-defining rally. Three runner-ups this year and 10 top 10s have him fifth on the money list. 10th in greens in regulation. Mark O'MEARA Coming off his first Champions Tour major title at the Constellation Energy Senior Players, he's positioned for a solid finish. Runner-up to Langer here in 07, O'Mearas fine putting always has him in with a chance. Nick PRICE Langer's sensational season has overshadowed a lot of fine individual performances this season and what Price has achieved belongs in that category. He's got seven top-8 finishes in last eight starts. Fred COUPLES The fifth spot in the Power Rankings has been a tough pick this year given the depth of the Champions Tour, but it goes to Couples this week because he's back in Houston where he'll have plenty of support.