Masters 2011: No. 1 World Golf Ranking Up For Grabs At Augusta

Phil Mickelson could be the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world next Monday. So too could five other golfers currently in the top 7 in the world rankings. Any one of them will overtake the top spot in the rankings should they win the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta this week.

Fresh off his win at the Houston Open over the weekend, Mickelson seems to be the favorite to win the Masters and move into that No. 1 spot. He is currently ranked third in the world. But there are others who will have their chance, as well.  Martin Kaymer, who is currently ranking No. 1, will obviously keep that spot should he win at Augusta. But should Lee Westwood, Mickelson, Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell or Tiger Woods win the Masters, they will overtake Kaymer.

The Masters tees off on Thursday, and clearly there is more up for grabs this year than just the honor of being fitted for a green jacket.