PGA Championship 2014: Final Leaderboard Results and Updated World Golf Ranking

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Published: August 12, 2014

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Rory McIlroy continued his improbable streak Sunday, winning the 2014 PGA Championship by one stroke over a surging Phil Mickelson. It marked the third straight tournament win and the second consecutive major victory for the world's No. 1 golfer.

Soft conditions at Valhalla provided optimal scoring opportunities for the field, as plush greens allowed players to take dead aim at pin positions and rack up some low numbers. To put the scoring frenzy into perspective, 19 of the tournament's top 23 finishers shot sub-70 rounds Sunday.

Here's how the final leaderboard looks in the wake of the prestigious event:



With yet another victory, McIlroy's lead as the world's top-ranked golfer increases. However, the PGA Championship's results brought about some changes in the world's top 10. Here's a look at the current ranking—you'll notice one prominent name is absent:



That's right, another missed cut by former world No. 1 Tiger Woods has dropped him out of the top 10 for the first time since March 2012.

Woods has been dealing with swing issues since returning from back surgery earlier in the year. The world's No. 11 golfer has put up abysmal numbers over his past several tournaments. Here's a look at his recent results:



ESPN Stats & Info relayed a telling statistic regarding Woods' struggles:



While Woods continues to falter, McIlroy has become golf's most dominant player.

After four consecutive sub-70 rounds at Valhalla, McIlroy hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy for the second time in his young career—he won the tournament in 2012 as well.

Here's a great look at his winning putt and celebration, courtesy of PGA Tour:



The victory puts McIlroy in some elite company, via Numbers Never Lie:



This hot streak has entrenched McIlroy in the limelight, as many fans and m...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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