New world number one Lee Westwood is thriving under the top ranking, firing a superb opening round six under 66 at the World Golf Championship in Shanghai.
The English golfer showed no signs of pressure over his new status as golf's number one ranked player, a spot he took over from Tiger Woods this week.
His 66 leaves him just one shot off the leader, Italian Francesco Molinari.
Westwood says he's thrilled with his round, having had limited preparation due to a calf injury.
He says he hasn't had any practice so just went out to have some fun today.
"I think the world rankings are reflective of how competitive world golf is at the moment. Nobody is out-and-out world number one," Westwood told reporters after playing his first competitive round since last month's Dunhill Links Championship.
"I think that's partly to do with Tiger not having played quite so well this year and partly to do with Tiger having made everybody else elevate their game," he added.
"Tiger's a victim almost of his own brilliance. We have all had to work harder and we have closed the gap, I guess."
Recently deposed world number one Tiger Woods has also had a good day, carding a four under par 68.
- NEWSTALK ZB, AGENCIES
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