Nick Faldo was the last Englishman to win the Claret Jug back in 1992. (Golfweek file)

3. Nick Faldo, 97 Weeks

Faldo was just the fourth player to ever earn the No. 1 ranking, doing it for the first time in 1990. After finishing No. 2 in the world for three straight years, Faldo took the No. 1 spot for the third time in July 1992 and held it until February of 1994. He won the Open Championship and the Masters three times apiece.