Shin Ji-eun has claimed her first LPGA title in over a decade, significantly boosting her position in the women's golf world rankings.
On July 28, the women's golf world rankings were released, showing Shin rising 62 spots to 36th place from 98th the previous week. This marks the largest jump among players in the top 50.
Shin secured her victory on July 27 at the ISPS Handa Scottish Women's Open, held at Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire, Scotland, where she finished with a total score of 9-under-par 279. She led from start to finish in a 'wire-to-wire' win.
This victory comes 10 years, 2 months, and 25 days (3,738 days) after her first win at the Texas Shootout in May 2016. Since 1980, Shin is only the third player on the LPGA Tour to have a gap of over 10 years between two victories, marking a significant milestone.
Kim A-rim, who finished second with a total score of 7-under-par 281 at the Scottish Women's Open, also saw her ranking improve, moving up eight spots to 24th from 32nd last week.
There were no changes in the top 10 of the world rankings. Nelly Korda of the United States remains firmly in first place, while Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand holds the second position. Among South Korean players, Yoon Hee-yan and Kim Hyo-joo are ranked third and fourth, respectively, with Kim Sei-young also in the top 10.
Other South Korean players include Kim Min-sol at 16th, Yoon In-na at 20th, Choi Hye-jin at 22nd, and Im Jin-hee at 26th.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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