Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tops 2014 world golf rankings post title winning run

Golf ace Rory McIlroy continues to enjoy the golden days of his career after dominating world rankings since July, on the back of his four titles in 2014.

McIlroy overtook Australian Adam Scott, who remained on top of the world rankings for a short while, thanks to three back-to-back golf championship wins, Sport24 reported.

Meanwhile, former world number one Tiger Woods, who has suffered a year marred with injuries and fitness issues, slid to 17th place in the world rankings.

The Top 20 players in the latest rankings after the European Tour's Portugal Masters and the PGA Tour's Frys.com Open are:

1. Rory McIlroy
2. Adam Scott
3. Sergio Garcia
4. Jim Furyk
5. Henrik Stenson
6. Justin Rose
7. Bubba Watson
8. Jason Day
9. Matt Kuchar
10. Rickie Fowler
11. Phil Mickelson
12. Martin Kaymer
13. Billy Horschel
14. Jordan Spieth
15. Dustin Johnson
16. Zach Johnson
17. Tiger Woods
18. Graeme McDowell
19. Hideki Matsuyama
20. Hunter Mahan