Lydia Ko has new fight on her hands for world No 1 rankingBRUCE SHERWOOD/PHOTOSPORT Kiwi Lydia Ko is under pressure to retain her No 1 ranking. Lydia Ko has a new challenger for her world No 1 ranking following So Yeon Ryu's victory in the first major of the year on the LPGA Tour. Ko has been under immense pressure in recent weeks to retain the mantle from Thai star Ariya Jutanugarn. JEFF GROSS/GETTY IMAGES So Yeon Ryu's win at the ANA Inspiration has moved her up to second in the world rankings. Jutanugarn needed to win to overtake Ko but could only manage a tie for eighth for 9.4 rankings points, while the Kiwi teen earned 1.4 points for her share of 11th place.

Source: Stuff April 04, 2017 01:22 UTC