VIRGINIA WATER, England, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Lee Westwood's runner-up finish at the Dubai Desert Classic lifts him past Rory McIlroy into the No. 2 spot in the men's world golf rankings behind Luke Donald.
Westwood finished tied for second in the European Tour event in Dubai, with Rafael Cabrera-Bello winning by one stroke. McIlroy wound up tied for fifth after sharing the tournament lead after two rounds.