The KLPGA and LPGA reached an agreement allowing 15 KLPGA players to compete in this fall's BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea, resolving a dispute over local participation. The number will increase to 30 KLPGA members by 2027.
Ryu Hae-ran won her first LPGA major, the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Minnesota, propelling her five spots to No. 7 in the women's golf rankings, her highest since last summer.
Kim Sei-young rises to No. 10 in women's golf rankings after a 5th-place finish at the U.S. Women's Open, while Chun In-gee jumps 54 spots to No. 43 after a 4th-place finish.
World number two Nelly Korda shot a 70 on Saturday to tie the LPGA Chevron Championship's 54-hole scoring record at 16 under par, taking a five-shot lead into the final round in Houston. The 27-year-old American is seeking her second Chevron title in three seasons, which would elevate her to world number one after leader Jeeno Thitikul missed the cut.
