Miyu Yamashita Moves to No. 4 in Rolex Women's Rankings
Miyu Yamashita won the Aramco Korea Championship and rose one spot to fourth in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Sara Kouskova climbed to 94th after finishing second, while Ginnie Ding and Yani Tseng also made significant moves. The rankings average points over a rolling two-year period across 13 sanctioned women’s tours.
Miyu Yamashita’s victory at the Aramco Korea Championship lifted her one position to fourth. Her ranking total is 405.68 points from 54 events, giving an average of 7.51. Sara Kouskova’s runner-up finish moved her from 123rd to 94th, while Ginnie Ding rose from 501st to 359th after tying third.
The Rolex Rankings average results over a two-year window and are sanctioned by 13 women’s tours. They help determine entry into events, including five majors and the HSBC Women’s World Championship. Amateurs and professionals can be ranked if they compete in eligible tournaments.
Yamashita’s move may raise interest in Japanese women’s golf and inspire younger players across Asia. Kouskova’s climb could draw more attention to Czech golf, while Ding and Tseng may increase visibility in Hong Kong and Taipei. Because rankings can shape major and tournament access, these shifts may affect players’ schedules, sponsorship prospects, and media coverage. Fans could benefit from clearer cross-tour comparisons, though the impact remains gradual and depends on future results.