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Sergio Garcia closing in on Tiger Woods

Sergio Garcia has closed the gap to Tiger Woods at the top of the world rankings from 11 points last June to less than three.

World number one Woods is still out of action as he continues his recovery for reconstructive knee surgery, but during his time on the sidelines Garcia has made a determined bid to take over his top ranking.

The Spaniard overtook Phil Mickelson to become number two at the start of the season and his continued fine form now has him training his sights on Woods.

After claiming a share of seventh in Qatar on Sunday, Garcia has not now finished outside the top eight in his last seven tournaments.

January 27, 2009