Anannarukarn Climbs Rankings
The Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings “Move of the Week” belongs to Pajaree Anannarukarn, who jumped 32 spots in the rankings with her victory at the Bank of Hope Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards, moving her from No. 97 to No. 65 in the world.
The Thailand native currently sits 10th in the Race to CME Globe standings and 19th on the LPGA Tour’s official money list.
Jin Young Ko Remains No. 1
Jin Young Ko remains on top of the Rolex Rankings for the third consecutive week. The top-5 ranked players remain unchanged as Ko, world No. 2 Nelly Korda, No. 3 Lydia Ko and No. 5 Minjee Lee took the week off from playing the Bank of Hope Match-Play. No. 4 Lilia Vu finished 17th and was unable to advance to the knockout rounds, keeping her in the same position in the standings.
Jin Young, Lydia, Lilia and Minjee will be back in action this week for the Mizuho Americas Open.
Grace Kim In Tight Race for Top Rookie
Grace Kim started her rookie campaign ranked 180th in the world, but with her consistent performance early in the season, she has moved up to 81st in the rankings. The Aussie has two top-10 results in only six starts, becoming a Rolex First-Time Winner at the LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei in April.
Kim currently sits second in the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year standings with 205 points, only 71 points behind Hae Ran Ryu. She is 14th on both the official money list and in the Race to the CME Globe.
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