KIM SE-YOUNG'S WORLD RANKING HAS RISEN NINE PLACES... 3RD PLACE IN THE LAST TWO GAMES AND JOINT 2ND PLACE

Kim Sei-young, who finished second at the Buick LPGA Shanghai in China last week, has elevated her world ranking to 38th. According to the Rolex World Ranking released on Monday, Kim Sei-young elevated her global ranking by nine notches with 2.51 points, from 47th to 38th. China's In Luo Ning, who won the title, maintained her fourth position.