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Official World Golf Ranking – Number 1

History of the Official World Golf Ranking Number One Position

Jordan Spieth celebrates a birdie

On this day in 2015: Jordan Spieth wins US Open for second time

The American became just the sixth man to win the Masters and US Open in the same year.

Tiger Woods looks into the distance

On this day in 2008: Tiger Woods beat Rocco Mediate in play-off for US Open

The world number one’s 14th major title came two months after he had undergone knee surgery.

US Open Trophy

The greatest non-winners of the US Open

M. James Ward outlines the most talented players who failed to claim the coveted US Open Golf Championship.

Nick Taylor, second from left, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament on the fourth playoff hole

The Forgotten Open

M. James Ward examines how the Canadian Open went from one of the most prestigious championships to a far lesser role and is now seeking…

Sergio Garcia

On this day in 2017 – Sergio Garcia claims first major at the Masters in a playoff

The Spaniard beat Justin Rose on the first extra hole at Augusta National.

Tiger Woods returned to golf after a life-threatening car crash.

On this day in 2021: Tiger Woods severely injured after car crash in California

Woods was recovering from back surgery and had been travelling alone at 7am local time when his SUV veered off the road at high speed.

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

The 42-year-old Northern Irishman held off the challenge of American pair Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to win by three shots.

Correct course set-up critical

USGA’s annual hot seat: Correct course set-up critical

2022 U.S. Open / The Country Club

Looking back -- the Lopez / Wright Intersection

Looking back — the Lopez / Wright Intersection

2022 Cognizant Founders Cup underway

previous world rankings

Historic Golf World Rankings

Past rankings

PGA Player of the Year & PGATour Player of the Year

PGA Tour Player of the Year & PGA Player of the Year

Players on the PGA Tour compete for two player of the year awards.

The five best players never to have won the PGA Championship since 1958

The five best players never to have won the PGA Championship since 1958

The list is a most impressive one

Corporate Capture - Where's the Western Open?

Corporate Capture

Where’s the Western Open?

On this day: Danny Willett’s glorious Masters victory

Yorkshireman tasted success in 2016

On this day in 2017: Sergio Garcia breaks majors duck at Masters

Garcia took 74 attempts before managing to win his first major in 2017

On This Day: Seve Ballesteros’ remarkable career in numbers

On This Day: Seve Ballesteros’ remarkable career in numbers

The Spaniard won five majors – two Masters and three Open Championships

PGA Tour - Career Money List

PGA Tour – Career Money List

Career money leaders

European Tour - Career Money

European Tour – Career Money List

From 31st December 1984 to the present day DP World Tour

Rahming home the message - Golf history

Rahming home the message

Rahm is only the second Spaniard to have won the Race to Dubai