2018 Was A Great Year In Sports: These Athletes Stood Above The Rest

25. Ariya Jutanugarn — LPGA Tour

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A breakout season in 2018 lifted the Thai-born Jutanugarn to the world’s No. 1 ranking. The 23-year-old won three times, highlighted by a U.S. Open triumph. She also finished tied for fourth at both the ANA Inspiration and the Women’s British Open. When it was all said and done this season, Jutanugarn earned more than $2.7 million. She set single-season records with 57 rounds in the 60s and 470 birdies to become the LPGA Player of the Year for the second time in three years.