[Golf Topic] '8th at Masters' Im Sung-jae "Jump to World Ranking 21"…Scheffler "Unshakable Number 1"

Published 12 Apr.2022 07:56(KST)

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○..."Settled at World Ranking 21."

'Shriners Champ' Im Sung-jae (24, photo) received 4.05 points in the weekly official golf world rankings announced on the afternoon of the 11th (Korean time), jumping five spots from 26th place last week. He accumulated points by finishing tied for 8th place (1-under 287) on the final day of the 'Masters' (total prize money $15 million) held at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA (par 72, 7,510 yards) that morning. This marks his fifth top 10 finish this season, including one win in 14 tournaments.

Scottie Scheffler showcased his dominant 'Number 1' power by winning 4 of the last 6 tournaments. He holds 10.06 points, while second place Collin Morikawa (both from the USA, 7.98 points) is engaged in a tough chase. Jon Rahm (Spain) is 3rd, Viktor Hovland (Norway) 4th, and Cameron Smith (Australia) 5th. For Korea, Kim Si-woo (27) is ranked 47th, and Kim Joo-hyung (20) soared from 88th to 76th following his runner-up finish at the Asian Tour Trust Golf Asian Mixed Cup the previous day. Lee Kyung-hoon (31) remained at 81st place.