Second KLPGA Tour win of the season earns ranking points
Korda, Thitikul and Hae Ran Ryu remain in the top three
Yamashita at No. 4, Kim Hyo-joo at No. 6, Kim Sei-young at No. 9

Lee Yewon has risen to No. 46 in the world rankings.


Lee earned an average of 2.23 points in the women's world golf rankings released on Nov. 3, jumping 10 places from No. 56 last week. She earned ranking points by winning the S-OIL Championship on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour last week. It was her second win of the season and the 11th of her career.

Lee Yewon smiles while holding the trophy moments after winning the S-OIL Championship. Courtesy of KLPGA.

Lee Yewon smiles while holding the trophy moments after winning the S-OIL Championship. Courtesy of KLPGA.

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Nelly Korda of the United States, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, Hae Ran Ryu, Miyu Yamashita of Japan, and Yin Ruoning of China held on to the top five spots. Three South Korean players made the top 10, including Kim Hyojoo at No. 6 and Kim Seiyoung at No. 9.



Kim Minsol ranked highest among KLPGA Tour members at No. 13. Yoon Ina followed at No. 15, Choi Hyejin at No. 16, Kim Arim at No. 26, Lim Jinhee at No. 27, and Seo Gyorim at No. 34.


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