Who was the world number 1 before Lee Westwood in 2010?
Phil Mickelson
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Tiger Woods
Answer
The world number 1 golfer before Lee Westwood in 2010 was Tiger Woods. Woods had held the top spot for over five years, but he was sidelined for most of 2010 after a car accident. Westwood took advantage of Woods' absence and won several tournaments, including the British Open. He eventually rose to the top of the rankings and held the spot for several months.
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