Golfer Tiger Woods remains the world's top earner in sport for the seventh successive year with £59.6m (90.5m) despite a 10% reduction in his income, in light of his extra-marital affairs.

According to figures published on SI.com, the American sits top of the rich list ahead of fellow golfer Phil Mickelson, who brought in £40.6m ($61.7m).

In Sports Illustrated's annual analysis of the highest paid earning athletes, Woods remains top, however, his estimated total earnings of more than £59.3m ($90m) are down 40% from nearly £84.3m ($128m) two years ago.

One dent in the golfer's earnings has been his failings on the golf course, since he returned from his self-imposed break from the sport following revelations about extra-marital affairs.

His income for the 2010 list comprises of £13.5m ($20.5m) in earnings and £46.1m ($70m) in endorsements.