Westwood knocks Tiger off top spot

LEE WESTWOOD has been officially confirmed as golf’s new world number one.

Westwood replaces Tiger Woods at the top of the rankings after Ryder Cup team-mate Martin Kaymer failed to finish in the top two at the Andalucia Masters.

Kaymer remains third in the rankings but the USPGA champion is one of four players who can claim top spot at this week’s WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.