Westwood back to 2nd in world rankings

Lee Westwood cruised to victory Sunday at the Thailand Golf Championship and moved back to No. 2 in this week's world rankings.

Westwood, the former world No. 1, had fallen to third, but inched back up thanks to the victory in Thailand.

Luke Donald remained in first, followed by Westwood and Rory McIlroy, who dropped one. Martin Kaymer, Adam Scott, Steve Stricker, Dustin Johnson and Jason Day each remained in their places from last week.

Masters champion Charl Schwartzel rose two to ninth, while Webb Simpson and Matt Kuchar both fell a spot for Schwartzel's move. Nick Watney, Graeme McDowell, Phil Mickelson and K.J. Choi completed the top 15.

Ian Poulter captured the JBWere Masters in Australia Sunday and shot up 12 places to No. 16. Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose, Hunter Mahan and Paul Casey each sank a spot to round out the top 20.

Tiger Woods fell one to No. 23.

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