A year in professional golf can feel like an eternity. One can play their way from a no-name to a household name, while there's the flip side of the coin, where one can fade into the glory of yesteryear.
In 2021, youngins such as Yuka Saso, Patty Tavatanakit and Matilda Castren broke through to stardom while Anna Nordqvist and Lydia Ko fought their way back into the winner's circle after several years of mediocrity. On the other end of the spectrum, notable names such as Danielle Kang, Sandra Gal and Sung Hyun Park saw a rankings decline.
Here's a closer look at 20 noteworthy names in the women's game who either rose or fell in the Rolex Rankings this year, with a breakdown of every players' movement in the rankings from the end of 2020 to now.