Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Following her playoff victory at the
Women's Australian Open on Sunday, Jessica Korda jumped 203 places in this
week's women's world rankings.
Korda, who birdied the second playoff hole to defeat five other players and
earn her first LPGA title, rose to 82nd this week.
There was little movement at the top of the rankings, as the top seven places
remained the same.
Yani Tseng, who will defend her title at the Honda LPGA Thailand this week,
remained No. 1 and was again followed by Suzann Pettersen, Na Yeon Choi,
Cristie Kerr, Paula Creamer, Sun Ju Ahn and Jiyai Shin.
Brittany Lincicome and Stacy Lewis -- who were both in this weekend's playoff
-- each rose a spot to eighth and ninth, respectively. I.K. Kim dropped two
places to 10th.
Ai Miyazato remains the No. 11-ranked player, still followed by Amy Yang,
Shanshan Feng, Chie Arimura, Ji-Hee Lee and Morgan Pressel.
Michelle Wie moved up one place to 17th as Angela Stanford dropped down to
18th. Catriona Matthew and Karrie Webb also switched spots, with Matthew
moving up to 19th.
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