Since April Scottie Scheffler has clung tightly to top spot in the world rankings – but that could be about to change.
For the first time since 2020, Rory McIlroy has the opportunity to become world No.1 at the CJ Cup.
To do so, however, he’ll need a big week.
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In fact, according to Nosferatu on Twitter, a font of all knowledge when it comes to matters concerning OWGR, he needs to either win or finish solo second.
He will also need “help” from incumbent Scheffler, who rose to top spot during his astonishing hot streak earlier this year and has held onto it ever since.
#OWGR No.1 watch:
Finally, @McIlroyRory will have a chance to regain the No.1 spot this week. But it won’t be easy. He will have to win or finish solo 2nd and will need some ‘help’ from Scottie. Detailed scenarios a bit later… #CJCup
— Nosferatu (@VC606) October 17, 2022
Form, however, is on McIlroy’s side. He has recorded five consecutive top-eight finishes, including at the Tour Championship where he overhauled Scheffler’s six-shot head start. His most recent outing came at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
The world No.1 hasn’t played an individual event since the Tour Championship and had a disappointing Presidents…
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