AUGUSTA, Ga. — Talk of change atop the Official World Golf Ranking will certainly intensify this week as the season’s first major. The AP reports that six of the top seven players in the world would move to No. 1 with a victory this week at the Masters.
That’s good news for Shell Houston Open champion Phil Mickelson, who has taken three of the last seven green jackets, but has never been ranked No. 1 in the world. With last week’s victory, Mickelson moved to No. 3 in the ranking — ahead of Tiger Woods for the first time since this week in 1997.
Also looking for a first stint at No. 1 are current No. 4 Luke Donald, and No. 5 Graeme McDowell.
A pair of former No. 1s, Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood, also could return to the top of the Official World Golf Ranking with a victory this week at Augusta National. Westwood overtook Woods for the No. 1 spot last October, and held the position until current No. 1 Martin Kaymer moved ahead in late February.
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Tour Report: Six players could claim No. 1 spot (PGATOUR.com)