The Battle for World Number 1: The Golf Season So Far

 

Five months ago, the 2012 golf season started. It was billed as being one of the most exciting seasons in the history of the sport, but even the most avid golf fan couldn't have expected or foreseen what has happened.

Rickie Fowler claims Wells Fargo Championship

 

Rickie Fowler beat Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points on the first play-off hole to win his first Tour event at the Wells Fargo Championship.

Simpson leads Wells Fargo Championship by one

Webb Simpson's three-under 69 took him to 14 under, giving him a one-shot advantage over a strong chasing pack at the Wells Fargo Championship.

World Golf Rankings: McIlroy Back On Top

The World Golf Rankings have undergone a massive transformation after a thrilling Masters. McIlroy has been handed the top spot after a run of poor form by Luke Donald and the Americans have started to take back the power in world golf through a succession of great performances from the country's best on home soil.

McIlroy Reclaims Top Spot As Petterssen Wins at RBC Heritage

Carl Pettersson carded a two-under 69 and coasted to a fifth PGA Tour victory at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

McIlroy named Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for March

Rory McIlroy has been named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for March after reaching the Number One spot on the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time following his victory in the Honda Classic in the United States.

The current rivalry between Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood appears to be heating up, as we saw at the Arizona WGC Match Play semi final back in February. It got me thinking about great sporting rivalries, of which there have been many examples over the years: McEnroe vs Borg; Fischer vs Spassky; Ali vs Frazier; Senna vs Prost: Celtic vs Rangers to name a few.

Justin Rose has secured his fourth USPGA title in Florida, with a final round 70 which proved just enough to fend off challenges from both Bubba Watson and Rory McIlroy.

FootJoy had a win of their own on the PGA Tour last Sunday after their brand ambassador Rory McIlroy won the Honda Classic to become the second youngest World No. 1 since rankings began - at just 22 years of age.

McIlroy Beats Sharapova In Madison Square Rally

Newly crowned World Number One Rory McIlroy took to the court with his girlfriend, Caroline Wozniacki in a tennis exhibition match against Maria Sharapova.