segunda-feira, 25 de abril de 2011

Westwood on top of the world after reclaiming golf's No.1 status


(CNN) -- Lee Westwood says he is "delighted" and "proud" after recapturing golf's world number one status with victory at the Indonesia Masters.
Westwood seized back top spot on Sunday after fellow Englishman Luke Donald lost in a playoff to Brandt Snedeker at the PGA Tour Heritage tournament in South Carolina.
It is the second time in quick succession that Westwood has been crowned No.1 after he ended Tiger Woods' record-breaking 281-week reign in October last year.
But there was no rest for Westwood, who had double cause for celebration on Sunday after turning 38, as he headed straight for the Ballantine's Championship in Korea.
"I'm delighted to be coming to the Ballantine's Championship as World Number One," he told the European Tour web site.
"Being top of the Official World Golf Ranking makes me feel very proud and I'm sure Korea's knowledgeable and passionate golf fans are aware of the hard work and dedication it takes to reach that position. CNN