Who's No.1 in the golf world

Who's No.1 in the golf world

As much as the media likes to make out the Woods-Mickelson rivalry to be legendary, it is simply no Hogan-Nelson, or Jones-Hagen, and it is certainly no Nicklaus-Palmer. This lack of competition has potentially placed as asterisk right below the 79 career victories and 12 majors on Tiger’s resume.For years, golf enthusiasts all over the world have been waiting for the day that there would be new competition for the coveted spot. The media has eaten up the group of young guns, highlighted by Rory McIlroy’s smooth swing and Rickie Women Golf End In Athens Fowler’s smooth sense of style, who could potentially rise to the occasion. At only 21 and 22 years of age, Rickie and Rory still have plenty of time to live up to their potential. But even if they’re unable to become the stars of the tour that everybody expects; they have already succeeded in changing the game of golf; although maybe not leaderboards just yet. Rory, Rickie and even Ryo (it’s hard to not be loved by the media with names like that) have proved that golf is not just a game for old people anymore.

The tour is no longer only about Tiger vs. Phil; the tour is young, and it’s a whole lot of fun.At the 2011 Accenture Match Play, the site where he took over the top position of the World Golf Rankings, I caught Kaymer jogging off into the clubhouse a few hours after his round. A group of golf fanatics including myself called his name, and he jogged over to us despite appearing to be in a rush. Even though he experienced a disappointing Sunday, he shook my hand, signed a few autographs and thanked us for the kind words. The German proved that he is as good of a person as he is a golfer, and despite my inner patriot that wants an American to be on top, I can’t help but root for the guy.I have always been able to admire Tiger’s performance on the course, but have never cared for the man who has represented the sport I love for so many years (I felt this way before the scandal). As irrelevant as it is, there is some comfort in knowing that I approve of the way Kaymer handles himself after the 18th hole.