How Kaymer could take over No. 1 ranking
Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer
The most-watched group in golf this week is in Dubai, where World No. 1 Lee Westwood, World No. 2 Martin Kaymer and World No. 3 Tiger Woods are paired together. There’s a good chance their rankings might change by the time the Dubai Desert Classic is complete.
Consider these scenarios:
• Even with a victory this week, Woods cannot return to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
• If Kaymer wins, he becomes No. 1 unless Westwood finishes solo second.
• If Kaymer finishes solo second, he becomes World No. 1 if Westwood finishes outside the top 10.
• If Kaymer ties for second with one other player, he can become World No. 1 if Westwood finishes worse than 36th.
• Phil Mickelson can pass Woods if he wins at Pebble Beach and Woods is not first or solo second in Dubai. Mickelson can finish as low as a two-way tie for third and have a chance to pass Woods.
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