Kim moves up to No. 4 in world

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[March 24, 2015]  The Sports Xchange
 
 Hyo Joo Kim, who emerged with a three-shot win in the LPGA's JTBC Founders Cup in Phoenix, moved up four spots to No. 4 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings released Monday.

Kim, a 19-year-old South Korean, shot a 5-under 67 in the last round Sunday to finish at 21-under 267 for the tournament, beating runner-up American Stacy Lewis.

Lydia Ko, the 17-year-old from New Zealand, remains No. 1 in the world after a tie for sixth place Sunday. South Korea's Inbee Park is No. 2, followed by Lewis, Kim and Shanshan Feng of China.

Ko holds a comfortable lead with 10.71 points over Park (10.08) and Lewis (9.30).

American Michelle Wie dropped one spot to No. 8.

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