Power Rankings: Mylan Classic

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The Nationwide Tour players can start to see the end of the finish line of a long season.

The Tour moves to the Mylan Classic at Southpointe Golf Club in Canonsburg, Pa for the eighth straight week of play. The tournament will also be televised by the Golf Channel.

Once again Arnold Palmer will serve as the honorary chairman for the Nationwide Tour's only stop in Pennsylvania.

"I have a great deal of respect for the Nationwide Tour," Palmer said in March. "It has had a big impact on golf and that impact just seems to grow every year. I also think Mylan has done a great job in bringing this wonderful tour to the Pittsburgh area."

Kevin Kisner is the defending champion and he is in the field this week. Kisner played a full season on the PGA TOUR but made just seven cuts in 20 tournaments with no top 25s. He also played in two previous Nationwide Tour events this summer making one cut.

Power Rankings: Mylan Classic

Rank   Player Comment J.J. KILLEEN A tie for 50th on Sunday dropped him out of the top spot on the money list. Killeen is still very capable of winning his third tournament of the season that would give him a promotion to the PGA TOUR. In 18 tournaments this year hes had eight top 25s. John MALLINGER After missing out on the PGA TOUR Playoffs, he nearly won at the News Sentinel Open. He's back this week and is on a bit of a roll thanks to a good showing on the Nationwide Tour. He's capable of winning especially if his putter stays hot. Geoffrey SISK It seems like a long time ago for Sisk, but last year at this tournament he finished second to Kisner. This season has been a struggle; he ranks 95th on the money list with no top 10s. Maybe seeing Southpointe Golf Club can get him going again. Paul CLAXTON A tie for fifth on Sunday isn't exactly an accomplishment but it's something that Claxton will take. Three weeks ago he also had a tie for third. He moved up from 45th to 40th on the money list and could use another high finish to keep going in the right direction. Aaron GOLDBERG He has two top-10s this season, including a good finish on Sunday in Knoxville. He shot 67-68-65-71 to finish in a tie for fifth. He's made six cuts in his nine starts and is making some noise as he moves up on the money list.

John Dell has covered golf for the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina for the last 18 years. His views do not necessarily represent the views of the PGA TOUR. You can reach him at johndell@triad.rr.com.