Australian Scott overtakes Tiger Woods as world No. 1


  • Golf
  • Monday, 19 May 2014

May 8, 2014; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA; Adam Scott tees off on the 6th hole during the first round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Australia's Adam Scott has surpassed Tiger Woods as the number one player on the official world golf rankings, seizing the top spot despite not playing this past week.

Scott, who spent the past 38 weeks as the second ranked player, has had chances to overtake Woods through high tournament finishes but has instead done so with both players out of action.

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