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Jeeno Thitikul Overtakes Nelly Korda as World's No. 1 Golfer

Thitikul’s season-long consistency, capped by a pivotal showing at Royal Porthcawl, propelled her to the top of the Rolex rankings.

May 29, 2025; Erin, Wisconsin, USA; Jeeno Thitikul tees off on the 10th hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images/File Photo
Nelly Korda of the United States looks on on the 18th green during the third round of the AIG Women's Open 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on August 02, 2025 in Bridgend, Wales.
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Overview

  • Jeeno Thitikul claimed the Rolex Women’s World No. 1 ranking on August 4 after tying for 30th at the AIG Women’s Open, ending Nelly Korda’s 71-week reign atop the standings.
  • The 22-year-old Thai leads the LPGA Tour with eight top-10 finishes this season, including a victory at the Mizuho Americas Open and strong performances in major championships.
  • Nelly Korda, who won seven times in 2024 and earned Olympic gold, has remained winless in her first 12 starts of 2025 while managing persistent neck spasms that have disrupted her form.
  • Rolex’s two-year rolling points system magnified Thitikul’s consistent results and Korda’s T36 finish at Royal Porthcawl, creating the narrow margin needed for the ranking shift.
  • Korda is scheduled to return to competition at the CPKC Women’s Open in Canada later this month as she seeks her first victory of the season.