Justin Rose is only the fourth Englishman to hold the world No. 1 spot. Here's a look back at the other 22 golfers to hold the world No. 1 ranking.
Justin Rose, England: current No. 1 —
Justin Rose is only the fourth Englishman to hold the world No. 1 spot. Here's a look back at the other 22 golfers to hold the world No. 1 ranking.
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Three major wins (US Open 2017, 2018; PGA Championship 2018).
Brooks Koepka, US: 2 weeks at No. 1 —
Three major wins (US Open 2017, 2018; PGA Championship 2018).
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One major win (PGA Championship 2017)
Justin Thomas, US: 4 weeks at No. 1 —
One major win (PGA Championship 2017)
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One major win (2016 US Open)
Dustin Johnson, US, 78 weeks at No. 1 —
One major win (2016 US Open)
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One major win (PGA Championship 2015).
Jason Day, Australia: 51 weeks at No. 1 —
One major win (PGA Championship 2015).
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Two major wins (Masters 2015; US Open 2015; British Open 2017).
Jordan Spieth, US: 26 weeks —
Two major wins (Masters 2015; US Open 2015; British Open 2017).
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One major win (Masters 2013).
Adam Scott, Australia: 11 weeks —
One major win (Masters 2013).
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Four major wins (US Open 2011; British Open 2014; PGA Championship 2012, 2014).
Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland: 95 weeks —
Four major wins (US Open 2011; British Open 2014; PGA Championship 2012, 2014).
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No major wins.
Luke Donald, England: 56 weeks —
No major wins.
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Two major wins (US Open 2014; PGA Championship 2010).
Martin Kaymer, Germany: 8 weeks —
Two major wins (US Open 2014; PGA Championship 2010).
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No major wins.
Lee Westwood, England: 22 weeks —
No major wins.
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14 major wins (Masters 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005; US Open 2000, 2002, 2008; British Open 2000, 2005, 2006; PGA Championship 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007).
Tiger Woods, US: 683 weeks —
14 major wins (Masters 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005; US Open 2000, 2002, 2008; British Open 2000, 2005, 2006; PGA Championship 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007).
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Three major wins (Masters 2000; PGA Championship 1998, 2004).
Vijay Singh, Fiji: 32 weeks —
Three major wins (Masters 2000; PGA Championship 1998, 2004).
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One major win (British Open 2001).
David Duval, US: 15 weeks —
One major win (British Open 2001).
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Four major wins (US Open 1994, 1997; British Open 2002, 2012).
Ernie Els, South Africa: 9 weeks —
Four major wins (US Open 1994, 1997; British Open 2002, 2012).
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One major win (British Open 1996).
Tom Lehman, US: 1 week —
One major win (British Open 1996).
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Three major wins (British Open 1994; PGA Championship 1992, 1994).
Nick Price, Zimbabwe: 44 weeks —
Three major wins (British Open 1994; PGA Championship 1992, 1994).
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One major win (Masters 1992).
Fred Couples, US: 16 weeks —
One major win (Masters 1992).
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One major win (Masters 1991).
Ian Woosnam, Wales: 50 weeks —
One major win (Masters 1991).
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Six major wins (Masters 1989, 1990 and 1996, The Open 1987, 1990 and 1992).
Nick Faldo, England: 97 weeks —
Six major wins (Masters 1989, 1990 and 1996, The Open 1987, 1990 and 1992).
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Two major wins (The Open 1986 and 1993).
Greg Norman, Australia: 331 weeks —
Two major wins (The Open 1986 and 1993).
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Five major wins (Masters 1980 and 1983, The Open 1979, 1984 and 1988).
Seve Ballesteros, Spain: 61 weeks —
Five major wins (Masters 1980 and 1983, The Open 1979, 1984 and 1988).
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Two major wins (Masters 1985, 1993).
Bernhard Langer, Germany: 3 weeks —
Two major wins (Masters 1985, 1993).
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