In the men’s world golf rankings released April 28 (Korea time), Kim rose one place from last week’s No. 26.
Kim’s move followed his third-place finish at the RBC Heritage, which ended April 20. He posted a 16-under 268, behind winner Matt Fitzpatrick of England and runner-up Scottie Scheffler of the United States, who both finished at 18-under 266.
It was Kim’s third top-five result and fifth top-10 finish of the season. He had matched his previous career-best ranking by reaching No. 26, then improved again a week later.
Kim is the only South Korean player inside the top 50. Im Sung-jae is No. 76, Kim Seong-hyeon No. 138, Kim Joo-hyung No. 144 and An Byeong-hun No. 147.
There was no change at the top of the rankings from last week, with Scheffler No. 1, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland No. 2 and Fitzpatrick No. 3.
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