Tiger Woods Sinks to No. 12

New golf rankings place Woods outside of Top 10 for first time since 1997
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted May 23, 2011 11:30 AM CDT
It's Official: Tiger Woods, at No. 12, Is No Longer in Top 10 World Golf Ranking
Lee Westwood of England follows his shot during the World Match Play Golf Championship tournament against Ian Poulter of England in Casares, southern Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2011.   (Sergio Torres)

It's official: Tiger Woods is no longer in the top 10: Woods fell from 8th to 12th in world rankings published today. The golfer, who is out with left knee and Achilles injuries, hasn't won a tournament since the Australian Masters 18 months ago. Lee Westwood of England remains at No. 1, with Charl Schwartzel of South Africa taking Woods' place in the top 10. The last time Woods was ranked outside the top 10 was April 1997, before he won the Masters for the first of his 14 majors.

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