Tokyo Olympics 2020: Koreans dominate the top 20 in ladies golf

Meet the top 20 in women's golf, many of whom are gunning for glory in Japan this week

Published: August 03, 2021 15:43 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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While there may be an American at the top of the rankings, the South Korean contingent, led by Jin Young Ko, continue to dominate the ladies golf rankings as they go for gold in Japan at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Let's take a look at the top 20 Image Credit: Courtesy Titleist

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Rank 1, Country: USA, Nelly Korda, Av points 10.04, Total points: 461.99, Events played: 46 Image Credit: AFP

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2. KOR, Jin Young Ko, 9.01, 423.64, 47 Image Credit: LPGA

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3. KOR, In Bee Park, 8.01, 376.46, 47 Image Credit: Agency

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4. KOR, Sei Young Kim, 7.41, 392.79, 53 Image Credit: AP

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5. USA, Danielle Kang, 6.20, 291.46, 47 Image Credit: AFP

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6. KOR, Hyo-Joo Kim, 6.04, 295.99, 49 Image Credit: Hyo-Joo Kim Instagram

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7. CAN, Brooke M Henderson, 5.80, 307.18, 53 Image Credit: Brooke Henderson Instagram

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8. AUS, Minjee Lee, 5.75, 316.08, 55 Image Credit: AFP

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9. JPN, Nasa Hataoka, 5.64, 281.83, 50 Image Credit: Nasa Hataoka Instagram

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10. PHI, Yuka Saso, 5.63, 196.96, 33 Image Credit: AFP

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11. NZL, Lydia Ko, 5.56, 283.32, 51 Image Credit: AFP file

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12. USA, Lexi Thompson, 5.10, 234.67, 46 Image Credit: Francois Nel/Gulf News

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13. THA, Patty Tavatanakit, 4.87, 189.87, 39 Image Credit: Patty Tavatanakit Instagram

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14. USA, Jessica Korda, 4.20, 176.27, 42 Image Credit: AFP

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15. KOR, Min Ji Park, 4.08, 228.66, 56 Image Credit: KLPGA

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16. KOR, Jeong Eun Lee, 4.08, 240.49, 59 Image Credit: AFP

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17. AUS, Hannah Green, 4.07, 207.32, 51 Image Credit: Hannah Green Instagram

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18. USA, Ally Ewing, 3.99, 207.30, 52 Image Credit: Ally Ewing Instagram

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19. KOR, So Yeon Ryu, 3.85, 185.04, 48 Image Credit: AFP

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20. CHN, Shanshan Feng, 3.82, 156.57, 41 Image Credit: AP

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