Steve Stricker will join Phil Mickelson in the chase for the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Rankings this week at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston. Stricker, fourth in the world and the tournament's defending champ, can end Tiger Woods' 273-week reign atop the rankings with one of the many scenarios in play at TPC Boston this Labour Day long weekend.
With a win, Woods finishing outside the top nine and Mickelson outside the top three, the 43-year-old Stricker would become the No. 1 golfer in the world for the first time in his career. Mickelson, No. 2 in the world, has several scenarios available but must finish at least fourth to have any chance at supplanting Woods in his 10th try.Englishman Lee Westwood, the world's No. 3, would be in the running to dethrone Woods as well however he is rehabbing an ailing calf muscle and therefore idle for the entire FedEx Cup playoffs. He has said he hopes to be back in time for the Ryder Cup in four weeks.
With a win, Woods finishing outside the top nine and Mickelson outside the top three, the 43-year-old Stricker would become the No. 1 golfer in the world for the first time in his career. Mickelson, No. 2 in the world, has several scenarios available but must finish at least fourth to have any chance at supplanting Woods in his 10th try.Englishman Lee Westwood, the world's No. 3, would be in the running to dethrone Woods as well however he is rehabbing an ailing calf muscle and therefore idle for the entire FedEx Cup playoffs. He has said he hopes to be back in time for the Ryder Cup in four weeks.
