Ariya Jutanugarn became fourth Rolex First-Time Winner of the 2016 season and had the Rolex Rankings Move of the Week moving up 11 spots to No. 21 with her outstanding play at the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic. Not only was this her first career win but she became the first player from Thailand to win on the LPGA Tour. Jutanugarn sunk a clutch putt on 18 to finish one stroke ahead of Amy Yang, Stacy Lewis and Morgan Pressel.
“Right now, really happy,” Jutanugarn said. “Like proud of myself, but, you know, after back nine, I didn’t feel anything. I was just like, I’m out. Right now still a little bit excited, but last three hole excited, my hands shake, yeah.”
Other Notable Moves:
UL International Crown- With Ariya Jutanugarn's win in Alabama she moved up 11 spots in the rankings and now sits in the number one spot for Team Thailand.
- Following the conclusion of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, the four highest ranked players from each of the eight qualifying countries will make up their respective teams for the matches.
- With Amy Yang's T2 finish in Alabama she moves up in the Olympic rankings for the Republic of Korea, Inbee Park, Sei Young Kim and In Gee Chun are also currently qualified for the 2016 Olympics.
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