Golf Power Officially Shifting to Europe

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Lee Westwood hasn't won any majors, but he is
about to become the number one ranked golfer in the world.

Not only did Europe defeat the United States in the 2010 version of the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Wales to take take the Cup back from the U.S. and keep it in Europe, but European golfers are looking to take something else too.

THE NUMBER ONE RANKING IN THE WORLD!

If both Lee Westwood and Tiger Woods sit out until October 31st, Westwood will overtake Tiger Woods as the number one golfer in the world. 

Woods has been the number one player in the world since 2005 and even with Westwood idle with a sore ankle, since Woods isn't playing either, Westwood will take over in points and be the new number one.

HOW SAD FOR AMERICAN GOLF!

Yes, I realize that golf was invented in Europe and adopted by us, but when you look at the top rankings, it is peppered with young, fiery European golfers who are hungry to be the best in the world. 

There are currently only four Americans ranked in the top 10 of the world rankings, including number 1 ranked Tiger Woods at No.1, Phil Mickelson at No. 3, Steve Stricker at No. 5, and Jim Furyk at No. 6. 

Meanwhile, the Europeans have peppered the rankings of the world's top golfers, including Westwood at No.2, the hottest golfer in the world Martin Kaymer at No. 4, and the sensational and popular Rory McIlroy at No. 9. 

Americans will need Dustin Johnson to challenge the likes
of the top, young European golfers.

When you think about names not on this top list, you don't think of any Americans who are about to breakthrough.  Yes Dustin Johnson comes to mind, but just as easily so does Justin Rose and Ian Poulter. 

The Europeans are dominating the landscape of golf.  They are dominating the major championships too, winning 3 out of 4, including the last 3 of the season. 

Their players are younger, better looking, and more consistent.  Their tournaments are deeper as a whole, unless some come over to play in ours in order to take the larger checks and bigger purses.  Fans recognize these players and want to be like them.  I don't see very many golfers dressing like Boo Weekley. 

Americans better get it together.  Hopefully Ricky Fowler will catch fire and move up the rankings himself. 

Otherwise, we could be watching Europeans dominate the sport we all love to play so much for a long time to come. 

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