Choi Hyejin Climbs from 17th to 15th in World Rankings

Strong Showing for Top 3 at Mizuho Americas Open
Korda, Thitikul, and Kim Hyojoo Hold Top 3 Positions
Kim Seiyoung 11th, Yoon Yina 41st, Park Hyunkyung 74th

Choi Hyejin has climbed to 15th place in the world rankings.

On May 11 (local time), she scored 3.35 points in the Women's Golf Weekly World Rankings, moving up two spots from 17th last week. She accumulated ranking points by tying for third place at the Mizuho Americas Open (total prize money of USD 3.25 million) on the LPGA Tour, held at Mountain Ridge Country Club (par 72) in West Caldwell, New Jersey, USA, the previous day. This marks her best performance of the year and her third top-10 finish this season.

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Choi Hyejin, who has recorded nine career wins (excluding amateur victories) on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, including one major title, joined the LPGA Tour in 2022 but has yet to secure a victory. Her personal best results are runner-up finishes at the Maybank Championship and the Meijer LPGA Classic last year, and at the 2022 CP Women's Open.

Nelly Korda (USA), Mizuho Americas Open champion Atthaya Thitikul (Thailand), and Kim Hyojoo, winner of the KLPGA Tour NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship, maintained their positions in the top three. Korda's average ranking points are 11.93, Thitikul's are 10.99, and Kim Hyojoo's are 7.32.

Yin Ruoning (China) is ranked fourth, Hannah Green is fifth, Lee Minjee (both from Australia) is eighth, and Lydia Ko (New Zealand) is ninth. Among Korean players, Kim Seiyoung is 11th, Yoo Haeran is 12th, Lim Jinhui is 32nd, Kim Arim is 34th, Hwang Yumin is 35th, Kim Minseol is 38th, Yoon Ina is 41st, Lee Somi is 42nd, Yoo Hyeonjo is 44th, Ko Jin-young is 51st, Lee Yewon is 53rd, and Park Hyunkyung, runner-up at the NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship, is in 74th place.

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