Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul maintained her commanding position at the summit of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings as Week 14 concluded on March 30, 2026. The 23-year-old continues to set the standard in women's professional golf with an impressive average of 10.81 points across 42 events.
Thitikul's consistency has been remarkable, accumulating 453.86 total points to maintain a significant buffer over her closest competitors. Her sustained excellence has established her as the player to beat in women's golf throughout the early portion of 2026.
American star Nelly Korda holds steady in second position with 295.51 points from 35 events, averaging 8.44 points per tournament. Despite playing fewer events than many of her rivals, Korda's quality performances have kept her firmly entrenched among the world's elite.
The most significant movement in the top tier came from South Korea's Hyojoo Kim, who climbed one position to third place with 295.06 points. Kim's recent victory at the Ford Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass, where she posted an impressive 28-under-par performance, has bolstered her ranking position significantly.
England's Charley Hull dropped one spot to fourth place despite maintaining solid form with 214.26 points from 38 events. The shift reflects the competitive nature of the current women's golf landscape, where consistent high-level performance is essential to maintain ranking position.
Australia's Minjee Lee remains in fifth position, having played the most events among the top performers with 47 tournaments yielding 254.11 points. Her prolific schedule demonstrates her commitment to competing at the highest level across multiple tours.
Japan's Miyu Yamashita occupies sixth place with an remarkable 57 events played, accumulating 287.46 points. Her extensive tournament participation showcases the global nature of modern women's professional golf.
New Zealand's Lydia Ko moved up one position to seventh, continuing her steady climb back toward the top of the rankings. The former world number one has shown renewed form with 184.49 points from 37 events.
Australia's Hannah Green slipped one spot to eighth place, while England's Lottie Woad made a significant statement by climbing one position to crack the top 10 for the first time. At just 23 events played, Woad's 4.21 average points per tournament demonstrates exceptional quality over quantity.
Notable movements further down the rankings include Japan's Minami Katsu, who surged 11 positions to 31st place, and England's Mimi Rhodes, who jumped 13 spots to 45th position. These dramatic improvements reflect the volatile nature of professional golf rankings.
American rising star Rose Zhang also made significant progress, climbing 12 positions to 66th place. Despite playing only 34 events, Zhang's 1.49 average points suggest she remains a player to watch as the season progresses.
The current rankings reflect a truly international field, with strong representation from Asia, particularly South Korea and Japan, alongside established stars from the United States, Europe, and Australia. This global distribution underscores the worldwide growth and competitiveness of women's professional golf.
As the 2026 season continues to unfold, the battle for ranking positions intensifies with each tournament. Thitikul's dominance faces constant challenges from a deep field of talented competitors, while emerging players continue to make their mark on the professional stage.