In a season that saw more first-time winners than ever before, plenty of players made big moves up the Rolex Rankings. One doesn’t have to go far down the rankings to find impressive break-through stories. In fact, there were four first-time major winners in 2023.
From Rose Zhang’s pro splash to Alexa Pano’s birthday bash, there’s much to reflect on from a year that was full of surprises.
Of course, there were plenty of big moves in the wrong direction, too, as many veteran stars struggle mightily.
Here’s a look at notable players who ended the 2023 LPGA season a long way from where they began: