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When did Scottie Scheffler first become ranked number one in golf?

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American golfer Scottie Scheffler first achieved the number one ranking in golf in March 2022. He alternated between the number one and two spots over the following year, and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland finished the 2022 season as the number one player. But since May 22, 2023, Scheffler has maintained his place at the top of the sport.