ERNIE ELS is ranked third in the world according to Official World Golf Rankings based on players’ performance throughout the world through March 8. The ranking is computed on a two-year rolling basis weighted toward the current year. Players earn points based on finish and strength of field:
1. Tiger Woods, United States, 12,70 points. 2. David Duval, United States, 11.11 3. Ernie Els, South Africa, 9.87 4. Davis Love III, United States, 9.79 5. Mark O’Meara, United States, 9.66 6. Lee Westwood, England, 9.10 7. Colin Montgomerie, Scotland, 8.72 8. Vijay Singh, Fiji, 8.11 9. Nick Price, Zimbabwe, 7.92 10. Justin Leonard, United States, 7.51