Martin Kaymer of Germany studies his putt on the 13th hole during the final match of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships golf tournament in Marana, Arizona Feb 27, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

LONDON - Germany's Martin Kaymer has taken over the world No 1 position from Lee Westwood at the latest golf rankings released on Tuesday.

Kaymer reached the pinnacle by making to the final of the WGC Matchplay tournament at the weekend in Arizona where he lost to England's Luke Donald. Westwood deposed Tiger Woods on October 31.

Following are the world top 20 golfers' standings:

1. Martin Kaymer, Germany, 8.36 points

2. Lee Westwood, England, 8.16

3. Luke Donald, England, 6.64

4. Graeme McDowell, North Ireland, 6.44

5. Tiger Woods, United States, 6.32

6. Phil Mickelson, United States, 6.23

7. Paul Casey, England, 6.02

8. Rory McIlroy, North Ireland, 5.65

9. Steve Stricker, United States, 5.49

10. Matt Kuchar, United States, 5.20

11. Jim Furyk, United States, 5.16

12. Ernie Els, South Africa, 4.96

13. Ian Poulter, England, 4.77

14. Dustin Johnson, United States, 4.47

15. Bubba Watson, United States, 4.37

16. Retief Goosen, South Africa, 4.36

17. Robert Karlsson, Sweden, 4.34

18. Francesco Molinari, Italy, 4.27

19. Hunter Mahan, United States, 4.23

20. Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain, 3.86