Westwood moves into World's top three

Lee Westwood has reached the world number three position for the first time in his career.

Westwood moves into World's top three
Mon, 17 May, 2010 - 10:36

Lee Westwood has reached the world number three position for the first time in his career.

Entering this week’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, the flagship event of the European Tour, Westwood has moved ahead of American Steve Stricker on the rankings and now has only Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson ahead of him.

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