'1 Win in 187 Attempts': Jang Eunsu Breaks Into Top 90 in World Rankings

Earns ranking points with Jeju Samdasoo Masters victory
Leaps 76 spots from last week's 176th to 96th
Korda, Thitikul, and Yoo Haeran maintain top 3

'186 matches, 187 tries'—Jang Eunsoo has broken into the world’s top 90 in the rankings.

On August 11 (Korean time), she earned 1.20 points in the weekly Women's Golf World Rankings, soaring 76 spots from last week's 176th place to rank 96th. She secured ranking points by winning the KLPGA Tour's Jeju Samdasoo Masters (total prize money KRW 1 billion) at Teddy Valley Golf & Resort (par 72) in Seogwipo, Jeju, on August 9 with a one-stroke victory. This marks her first championship in the ten years since debuting on the regular tour in 2017. The winner's prize is KRW 180 million.

Jang Soogenn is cheering after securing victory at the Jeju Samdasoo Masters. Photo by KLPGA

Although Jang Eunsoo had gone through the national standing team and represented Korea as a national player, even earning rookie of the year honors, she lost her place on the regular tour three times since the 2020 season and had to compete on the Dream Tour as well. She said, "After losing my tour card again at the end of the 2024 season, I even considered quitting golf altogether," reflecting on the difficult times. She continued, "Now, I've truly realized how much I love golf. I want to play for many years to come," she said with a bright smile.

Moon Jeongmin, who tied for second at the Jeju Samdasoo Masters, climbed 30 spots to 161st in the rankings compared to last week. Kang Chaeyeon, who achieved her career-best tied-second place finish in this tournament, jumped 144 spots to rank 254th.

Since there were no LPGA Tour events this week, the top of the leaderboard remained unchanged. Nelly Korda (USA), Atthaya Thitikul (Thailand), Yoo Haeran, Kim Hyojoo, and Lottie Woad (England) all maintained their positions in the top 5. Kim Seyoung is 10th, Lydia Ko (New Zealand) 12th, Lee Minjee (Australia) 13th, Kim Minsol 20th, Yoon Ina 21st, Choi Hyejin 25th, Kim Arim 27th, Im Jinhui 28th, Shin Jieun 36th, Lee Somi 40th, Jeon Inji 46th, Hwang Yumin 47th, Yoo Hyunjo 48th, and Seo Gyolim 49th.

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