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In Gee Chun moves into world top-10 with latest win

July 27, 2015
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In Gee Chun reacts after sinking a putt for birdie on the 15th green during the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo)

After South Korean golfer In Gee Chun closed out a KLPGA major in her home country, she moved to the world No. 9 spot.

She made a splash just weeks ago after winning the U.S. Women’s Open, which put her in the top-10, but she was then pushed out after a week illustrating just how close the standings are among professional women golfers.

The ranking is well-earned for the 20-year-old who has won major events in Japan , U.S. and South Korea.

She will finish up her season on the KLPGA, but has formally announced that she will join the LPGA in 2016.

Four other South Koreans are currently in the world top-10 including No. 1 Inbee Park, So Yeon Ryu, Amy Yang and another 20-year-old rookie sensation Hyo-Joo Kim.