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August 5, 2026

Korean golfer Lee Da-yeon surges to world No. 52

Lee Da-yeon claimed her 10th KLPGA Tour title at the Aurora World Championship in Wonju, jumping 16 places to No. 52 in the world rankings. The win came in dramatic fashion—she trailed by two shots with two holes left, then birdied both the 17th and 18th to edge Kim Su-ji by one stroke. This victory ends an 11-month title drought and marks a major milestone in her career.
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If you follow Korean sports or golf, this is a big deal locally—expect to see it in Korean news outlets and sports bars around you.
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