After the recent BMW Ladies Championship, there has been a huge upheaval in the women’s golf rankings. Moreover, after the American dominance for a few months, the top spot now goes back to a South Korean golfer Jin Young Ko. Meanwhile, South Koreans and Americans have always been the dominating forces in the world of golf, especially on the LPGA Tour. Hence, there is always a tussle between these two countries in women’s golf. And that’s what recent records indicate as well. Moreover, Nelly Korda, who was on the top spot for quite a few months, has been pushed down in the rankings. So let us see who is the new world no.1 in women’s golf rankings. JIN YOUNG KO REGAINS THE TOP SPOT IN WOMEN’S GOLF RANKINGS The South Korean superstar Jin Young Ko has regained the top spot in the women’s golf ranking. She had an emphatic victory recently at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea. Now, with this victory, she has overthrown Nelly Korda and has regained the world’s no.1 status. Moreover, she was the world no.1 in women’s golf before Nelly Korda overtook her with an incredible previous season. Watch This Story: ‘Honorary Korda Sister’ – Jessica and Nelly Korda Wish Fellow LPGA Tour Pro on Her Birthday [https://www.essentiallysports.com/lpga-tour-golf-news-honorary-korda-sister-jessica-and-nelly-korda-wish-fellow-lpga-tour-pro-on-her-birthday/] Meanwhile, she started the final day four strokes behind the lead and finished the 72 holes with a score of -22. She shared the lead with H.J. Lim and defeated her in the playoffs. And this win has earned her second consecutive victory on the LPGA Tour. Furthermore, this was the 200th win by a Korean player on the LPGA Tour [https://twitter.com/LPGA/status/1452620970376716294], which shows their dominance in this game. However, Nelly Korda didn’t participate in this event as she is having some rest before ending this season. Hence, she couldn’t get any points for the rankings, which worked in favor of the South Korean and made her the world’s no.1 golfer. Moreover, these two golfers are also fighting for the Player of the Year award. Meanwhile, Jim Young Ko currently has 176 points while the former world no.1 Nelly Korda, has 161 points. However, with two more events remaining in this season of the LPGA Tour, it will be interesting to see who remains at the top by the end of the season. And to make things more interesting, both Nelly and Ko will be competing in these final two events. Read More – Rory McIlroy Gets a Glimpse of the F1 World at the United States Grand Prix [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-rory-mcilroy-gets-a-glimpse-of-the-f1-world-at-the-united-states-grand-prix/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Jin Young Ko 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Jin Young Ko has become a force to be reckoned with in the golf world in a very short time. Her Incredible achievements include numerous LPGA wins, major victories, and prestigious awards, among other things.

As Jin Young Ko continues to script amazing records in the LPGA by leaps and bounds, here is all you need to know about the golfing sensation!
<h2>Personal life and family</h2>
Jin Young Ko started playing golf at a very young age and credits her parents for always supporting her. Young Ko was born on 7 July 1995 in Seoul, South Korea. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, to parents Ko Sung-Tae and Mi Kyung Kim. In the past, Ko revealed that she shared a very close relationship with her grandfather, Ik Joo Ko.

The golfer loves and often indulges in blueberry cheesecake tarts and Korean braised ribs. She also enjoys her mom's cooking a lot. She loves Jeju Island in South Korea since it is by the ocean and boasts a great variety of food items. Her favorite city in the US is Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_842660" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-842660 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1314080824.jpg" alt="Jin Young Ko" width="1920" height="1406" /> LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Jin Young Ko of South Korea plays her shot on the second tee during the third round of the HUGEL-AIR PREMIA LA Open held at Wilshire Country Club on April 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)[/caption]

Her favorite golf course is  Thornberry Creek at Oneida, Wisconsin, which she had once revealed to the <em>Detroit News</em>. She also loves the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills and the Evian Resort Golf Club, as those were the turfs of her major wins.

Ko has a dog named Awesome. She also enjoys the music of Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and Maroon 5.
<h2>Professional career</h2>
Jin Young Ko turned pro in 2013 at the age of 18. Between 2014 and 2017, she recorded 10 wins on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She eventually joined the LPGA Tour in 2018. That year, she appeared in 25 events on the big Tour, missing just one cut and finishing in the top 10 in 13 starts.

[caption id="attachment_842650" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-842650 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1166052347.jpg" alt="Jin Young Ko" width="1920" height="1336" /> WOBURN, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Jin Young Ko of Korea Republic acknowledges the crowd after a birdie on the 12th green during Day Four of the AIG Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club on August 04, 2019 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)[/caption]

So far in her career, she has won on the LPGA Tour a total of 15 times and has had several stints at the helm of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. During the 2023 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the South Korean golfer broke Loren Ochoa's record by spending a total of 159 weeks as World No. 1.

Her caddie is David Brooker, who is one of the most renowned bagmen in the game. He has previously been on the bags for the likes of Lorena Ochoa, Suzann Pettersen, and Paula Creamer. Their partnership came about in 2019 after Ko's agency got in touch with Brooker.
<h2>Major achievements</h2>
Jin Young Ko's best professional season came in 2009, wherein she picked up two major victories. She first won the Chevron Championship (then known as ANA Inspiration), which lifted her to number one in the rankings. Her second victory came at the Evian Championship.

[caption id="attachment_1763081" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1763081 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1016915697h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1352" /> BMW Ladies Championship Round 2 WONJU, SOUTH KOREA, OCT 21: Jin Young Ko of South Korea at the hole 10 during the second round of BMW Ladies Championship in Oak Valley Country Club in Wonju, South Korea on October 21, 2022. Wonju South Korea 7641_265107 Copyright: xSeokyongxLee/PentaxPressx[/caption]

Back in 2019, she also played 114 consecutive holes without a bogey, breaking Tiger Woods' record of 110 holes in 2009. That year, she was also the leading money winner on the LPGA Tour and even claimed the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average. Ko was also conferred the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year award for her achievements.
<h2>Net worth and endorsements</h2>
Currently, Jin Young Ko's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She was the top money earner on the LPGA for three years straight, from 2019 to 2021. She has also partnered up with top companies and brands over the years.

Some valuable sponsorships from her native South Korea include LG Electronics, Korean Air, Jeju SamDaSoo mineral water and Rejuran skincare products, among others. One of her most notable partnerships is with Callaway Golf, with whom she signed a multi-year deal in 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: left">How to contact Jin Young Ko</h2>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jinyoungko_official/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jinyoungko_official</a>
<table style="height: 800px" width="464">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Full Name</strong></td>
<td>Ko Jin - Young</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nickname</strong></td>
<td>Young - Ko</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>28 Years</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Date of Birth</strong></td>
<td>7th July 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Residency</strong></td>
<td>Seoul, South Korea</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>South Korean</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Children</strong></td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>College</strong></td>
<td>Sungkyunkwan University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td>5'6.5"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td>132 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Professional Wins</strong></td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Highest Ranking</strong></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Jin Young Ko

Jin Young Ko 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Jin Young Ko has become a force to be reckoned with in the golf world in a very short time. Her Incredible achievements include numerous LPGA wins, major victories, and prestigious awards, among other things. As Jin Young Ko continues to script amazing records in the LPGA by leaps and bounds, here is all you need to know about the golfing sensation! Personal life and family Jin Young Ko started playing golf at a very young age and credits her parents for always supporting her. Young Ko was born on 7 July 1995 in Seoul, South Korea. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, to parents Ko Sung-Tae and Mi Kyung Kim. In the past, Ko revealed that she shared a very close relationship with her grandfather, Ik Joo Ko. The golfer loves and often indulges in blueberry cheesecake tarts and Korean braised ribs. She also enjoys her mom&#8217;s cooking a lot. She loves Jeju Island in South Korea since it is by the ocean and boasts a great variety of food items. Her favorite city in the US is Chicago. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; APRIL 23: Jin Young Ko of South Korea plays her shot on the second tee during the third round of the HUGEL-AIR PREMIA LA Open held at Wilshire Country Club on April 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) Her favorite golf course is  Thornberry Creek at Oneida, Wisconsin, which she had once revealed to the Detroit News. She also loves the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills and the Evian Resort Golf Club, as those were the turfs of her major wins. Ko has a dog named Awesome. She also enjoys the music of Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and Maroon 5. Professional career Jin Young Ko turned pro in 2013 at the age of 18. Between 2014 and 2017, she recorded 10 wins on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She eventually joined the LPGA Tour in 2018. That year, she appeared in 25 events on the big Tour, missing just one cut and finishing in the top 10 in 13 starts. WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; AUGUST 04: Jin Young Ko of Korea Republic acknowledges the crowd after a birdie on the 12th green during Day Four of the AIG Women&#8217;s British Open at Woburn Golf Club on August 04, 2019 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) So far in her career, she has won on the LPGA Tour a total of 15 times and has had several stints at the helm of the Rolex Women&#8217;s World Golf Rankings. During the 2023 KPMG Women&#8217;s PGA Championship, the South Korean golfer broke Loren Ochoa&#8217;s record by spending a total of 159 weeks as World No. 1. Her caddie is David Brooker, who is one of the most renowned bagmen in the game. He has previously been on the bags for the likes of Lorena Ochoa, Suzann Pettersen, and Paula Creamer. Their partnership came about in 2019 after Ko&#8217;s agency got in touch with Brooker. Major achievements Jin Young Ko&#8217;s best professional season came in 2009, wherein she picked up two major victories. She first won the Chevron Championship (then known as ANA Inspiration), which lifted her to number one in the rankings. Her second victory came at the Evian Championship. BMW Ladies Championship Round 2 WONJU, SOUTH KOREA, OCT 21: Jin Young Ko of South Korea at the hole 10 during the second round of BMW Ladies Championship in Oak Valley Country Club in Wonju, South Korea on October 21, 2022. Wonju South Korea 7641_265107 Copyright: xSeokyongxLee/PentaxPressx Back in 2019, she also played 114 consecutive holes without a bogey, breaking Tiger Woods&#8217; record of 110 holes in 2009. That year, she was also the leading money winner on the LPGA Tour and even claimed the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average. Ko was also conferred the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year award for her achievements. Net worth and endorsements Currently, Jin Young Ko&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She was the top money earner on the LPGA for three years straight, from 2019 to 2021. She has also partnered up with top companies and brands over the years. Some valuable sponsorships from her native South Korea include LG Electronics, Korean Air, Jeju SamDaSoo mineral water and Rejuran skincare products, among others. One of her most notable partnerships is with Callaway Golf, with whom she signed a multi-year deal in 2022. How to contact Jin Young Ko Instagram &#8211; jinyoungko_official  Full Name Ko Jin &#8211; Young  Nickname Young &#8211; Ko  Age 28 Years  Date of Birth 7th July 1995  Residency Seoul, South Korea  Nationality South Korean  Spouse N/A  Children N/A  College Sungkyunkwan University  Height 5&#8217;6.5&#8243;  Weight 132 lbs  Professional Wins 26  Highest Ranking 1

Jin Young Ko Overtakes Nelly Korda to Become World No. 1 in Women’s World Golf Rankings

Jin Young Ko regains the top spot in women’s golf rankings