Westwood to end Tiger’s 281-week run
Briton
Lee Westwood is to take over as world number one when the new rankings
are published after Ryder Cup team mate Martin Kaymer finished down the
field at the Andalucia Masters.
Westwood ended
Tiger Woods’s unprecedented 281-week reign at the top of the rankings
after German Kaymer finished with a closing 75 for a seven-over-par
tally of 291 at Valderrama on Sunday.
Kaymer, who needed
to finish in the top two here to become world number one, was always up
against it after opening his campaign with rounds of 72, 74 and 70.
Westwood did not play in Andalucia because he was at home resting his injured calf.
“Of course I’m
disappointed,” Kaymer said. “I thought if I had a fast weekend I could
still play a role but I missed too many putts.
“You have to accept it isn’t your week. I don’t think trying to get to number one played any part.
“It was in the back
of my mind but I didn’t play differently, any more aggressively or
defensively. I liked the challenge (of trying to get to number one) and
I think I’ll have another chance in the next few weeks,” added Kaymer.
“Lee deserves it; he’s one of the greatest guys on the European
Tour. I played with him in the Ryder Cup (this month) and he showed me
around. I’m very happy for him.”
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