Jin Hee Im

Jin Hee Im

Nationality: South Korea
Current World Ranking (2026): #6 (35 pts)

Career Overview

Jin Hee Im has emerged as one of South Korea's rising stars on the LPGA Tour, currently ranked 6th in the world as of 2026. Hailing from a country that has produced numerous major champions and world #1 players, Im represents the latest generation of Korean talent making waves in women's professional golf.

Recent Form

Im's 2026 season has shown flashes of brilliance mixed with some inconsistency. Her best performance came at the Fortinet Founders Cup in March 2026, where she finished 4th at 11-under par. She followed this with a solid T29 finish at the Ford Championship, carding a 12-under total.

Earlier in the season, Im struggled in Asian swing events, finishing T58 at the LPGA Thailand (2-under) and T57 at the HSBC Women's World Championship (4-over). She began her year with a T33 finish at the Tournament of Champions, posting 7-over in the limited-field event.

Current Status

Despite some early-season ups and downs, Im's world ranking of #6 suggests she's established herself among the LPGA's elite players. Her high ranking indicates consistent high-level performance across multiple seasons, even if recent results show she's still working to find peak form in 2026. As one of the top-ranked Korean players on tour, Im carries the expectations of a nation with a rich golf tradition that includes legends like Se Ri Pak and current stars like Jin Young Ko.

At her current ranking, Im is positioned to contend in major championships and the season's biggest events. Her game appears to be trending upward after the strong Founders Cup performance, suggesting she may be finding her form as the season progresses.