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Ko's advantage over second-ranked So Yeon Ryu of South Korea
is a mere 0.23 points while No. 3 Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand
is 0.25 points from the top slot.
Entering this week's Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg,
Va., Ko is winless in 18 starts dating to her victory at the
2016 Marathon Classic. She enjoyed a 7.10 cushion atop the
rankings last year in mid-July.
Ryu and Jutanugarn are among four players to hold down the No. 2
ranking since Ko claimed the top spot
Jutanugarn is the defending champion of the Kingsmill event,
winning by one stroke a year ago by shooting a 4-under 67 in the
final round.
In Gee Chun of South Korea and American Lexi Thompson rounded
out the top five.
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