Shin Da-in's world ranking climbed sharply after she successfully defended her title at the KG Ladies Open on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf (KLPGA) Tour.
Shin rose 53 places to No. 140 from No. 193 a week earlier, according to the Women's World Golf Rankings released on the 1st, Korean time. She became the first player to defend the KG Ladies Open title when the tournament ended on the 30th of last month.
Nelly Korda of the United States and Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand held on to the top two spots. Yu Hae-ran ranked third, Kim Hyo-joo fourth and Kim Sei-young ninth. Yin Ruoning of China, who claimed her first win of the season at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship, moved up to fifth from eighth. Yamashita Miyu of Japan, Lottie Woad of England and Charley Hull of England ranked sixth through eighth.
Among KLPGA Tour players, Kim Min-sol stood highest at No. 15, while Seo Kyo-rim ranked 30th.
