Hwang You-min, set for an LPGA debut subsequent 12 months, has cracked the highest 30 on this planet rankings for the primary time on the power of her newest win on house soil.
Hwang jumped 4 spots to succeed in No. 29 within the newest rankings unveiled Tuesday. Hwang gained the Daebo hausD Championship at Seowon Hills Nation Membership in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, in a playoff on Sunday for her third profession victory on the Korea LPGA (KLPGA) Tour.
It was the home tour’s season finale and the win may very well be Hwang’s final one in South Korea for some time. She is going to be a part of the U.S. LPGA Tour subsequent 12 months, after incomes her card by successful the Lotte Championship in Hawaii as a nonmember.
Hwang has mentioned her final purpose is to succeed in No. 1 on this planet rankings and win an Olympic gold medal.
Kim Hyo-joo remained the highest South Korean participant at No. 8, whereas Kim Sei-young moved up a spot to No. 11 this week. Each gamers have gained an LPGA event this season.
