Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings: Week 40 of 2026
The latest Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings for Week 40, dated September 28, 2026, have been released. Nelly Korda remains No. 1, followed by Jeeno Thitikul and Haeran Ryu. The top 10 is unchanged, while Casandra Alexander and In Gee Chun are among the notable movers.
The Week 40 list, dated 28 September 2026, keeps Nelly Korda atop the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Jeeno Thitikul and Haeran Ryu stay second and third, and the entire top ten holds its previous order. Korda’s average is 13.29 points across 35 events, ahead of Thitikul’s 10.67 and Ryu’s 8.56.
Further down, Casandra Alexander climbs five places to No. 26 after her Ladies Italian Open victory, while In Gee Chun rises eleven spots to No. 36. The related coverage also notes Yuna Nishimura’s first LPGA title in Arkansas, won by five strokes.
These rankings may shape how fans, sponsors, and media direct attention within women’s professional golf. A stable top ten could reinforce established stars’ visibility, while movers such as Casandra Alexander and In Gee Chun might gain new endorsement interest, tournament invitations, or audience support. For broader society, the list could help sustain interest in women’s sport, though its direct effects on participation or investment remain uncertain and likely gradual.