Lorena Ochoa strengthened her lead in the
world rankings after winning the Navistar LPGA Classic on Sunday.
The top-ranked Ochoa increased her advantage over No. 2 Jiyai Shin to 3.45
average points -- up almost a full point from last week.
The top 11 positions remained the same, with Ochoa and Shin followed by Suzann
Pettersen, Cristie Kerr, Yani Tseng, Paula Creamer, Angela Stanford, Karrie
Webb, In Kyung Kim, Ai Miyazato and Song-Hee Kim.
Anna Nordqvist was up one spot to 12th, dropping Na Yeon Choi to 13th, while
Michelle Wie climbed eight positions to 14th after sharing second place behind
Ochoa.
Eun-Hee Ji, Catriona Matthew and Helen Alfredsson each dropped one spot to
15-17. Sakura Yokomine moved up three places to 18th, while Sophie Gustafson
and Shinobu Moromizato dropped one spot apiece to 19th and 20th.
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