Choi Yerim, Winner of OK Savings Bank Uzman Open, Climbs from World No. 111 to 83

'238 Losses and 239 Tries': Choi Yerim Earns Ranking Points
Korda, Thitikul, Yu Haeran, and Kim Hyojoo Maintain Top 4
Kim Seiyoung at No. 9, Kim Minsol at No. 14, Seo Gyolim at No. 30

'238 Attempts Before Victory'—Choi Yerim has climbed to No. 83 in the world rankings.

On September 8 (KST), she earned 1.41 points in the official weekly Women's World Golf Rankings, jumping 28 spots from 111th to 83rd after her first-ever victory at the OK Savings Bank Uptman Open on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, which concluded on September 6. By taking her career's first title, she secured valuable ranking points.

Choi Yerim is smiling while holding the trophy after winning the OK Savings Bank Uptman Open. Photo by KLPGA

Choi Yerim, who debuted on the regular tour in 2018, celebrated her first win at her 239th career tournament appearance. The winner's prize was KRW 180 million.

With no event on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour this week, there were no changes at the top of the rankings. Nelly Korda (United States), Atthaya Thitikul (Thailand), Yoo Hae-ran, Kim Hyo-joo, Lin Xiyu (China), Miyu Yamashita (Japan), Lottie Woad, Charley Hull (both England), Kim Sei-young, and Hannah Green (Australia) all retained their spots in the top 10.

Lydia Ko (New Zealand) is ranked 12th, Minjee Lee (Australia) is 13th, and 'super rookie' Kim Min-sol, who finished third at the OK Savings Bank Uptman Open, is now 14th. Yoon Ina is ranked 20th, Choi Hye-jin is 23rd, Lim Jin-hee is 26th, Kim A-lim is 27th, and Seo Gyo-rim is in 30th place.

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