Choi Hye-jin Jumps to World No. 23 After Runner-Up Finish at LPGA Shanghai

Choi Hye-jin, competing on the LPGA Tour, has climbed four spots in the world rankings following her runner-up finish at the Buick LPGA Shanghai.

In the women's golf world rankings released on October 20, Choi received an average of 3.14 points, placing her at No. 23, up four spots from the previous week.

Choi led the Buick LPGA Shanghai, which concluded on October 18, for the first three days before being overtaken on the final day to finish in second place.

Yin Ruoning of China, who won the tournament, moved up to fifth in the world rankings, pushing Kim Hyo-joo down to sixth.

The top four spots in the world rankings remained unchanged from the previous week, led by Nelly Korda (United States).

She followed by Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand), Yoo Hae-ran, and Miyu Yamashita (Japan).

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