Kim Si-woo Reaches Career-High World Golf Ranking of No. 13 After Runner-Up Finish in PGA Tour Playoffs Opener

Kim Si-woo has raised his world golf ranking to a career-high following a strong performance in the PGA Tour playoffs.

In the men's world golf rankings announced today (August 17), Kim earned an average of 4.87 points, jumping five spots from 18th last week to 13th.

Although he has no wins this season, Kim has delivered solid results in signature events, most recently finishing alone in second place at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event of the PGA Tour playoffs that concluded on August 17.

Im Sung-jae, who tied for fifth place at the same tournament, moved up from 73rd last week to 62nd.

Tom Kim, who finished in a tie for 12th at the event, rose two spots from 30th last week to 28th.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (USA), who secured his second win of the season and the 21st PGA Tour victory of his career by winning the St. Jude Championship, recorded an average of 17.70 points, widening his gap over second-ranked Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland, 8.76 points).

Cameron Young (USA), Matt Fitzpatrick, and Tommy Fleetwood (both of England) followed in third to fifth places.

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