Tiger rises in rankings after memorable Masters win
Sacha Pisani
April 15, 2019 06:16 MYT
April 15, 2019 06:16 MYT
A fifth Masters title, a 15th major crown and an improved world ranking of sixth for American star Tiger Woods.
Woods celebrated a memorable Masters victory at Augusta, where the former world number one triumphed by one stroke on Sunday.
The 43-year-old has been plagued by injuries and off-course issues, which saw him fall to 1,199th in the world.
However, Woods is now sixth – up from 12th – and enjoying his best ranking since 2014 thanks to his drought-ending success in Georgia.
One for each day of the workweek.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/r1jwGL7eyV — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 15, 2019
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Not since 2008 had Woods won a major but the golfing great snapped his 11-year wait after finishing ahead of Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka at 13 under.
"That will be the greatest scene in golf. Forever." "If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, if you're a parent, you're not human." pic.twitter.com/xC8165hypE — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 15, 2019
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Johnson is the new number one, replacing Justin Rose – who missed the cut at the Masters – while Koepka, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas round out the top five.