For the first time since the WGC–Bridgestone Invitational in August 2011, Garcia found himself outside the top 50 on the Official World Golf Ranking, sitting at 51st.
Mickelson, who is in the field this week in South Korea, could drop outside the world’s top 50 depending where he and others finish in the no-cut event and how myriad scenarios play out.
Unfortunately for Thomas, his first run as No.1 could last as little as two weeks, and there’s nothing he can do but sit back and watch during a two-week break from the tour.