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Lorena Ochoa
Ochoa reached world No. 1 and held the position until her retirement. The Mexican star paired remarkable consistency with a global influence beyond the LPGA.
Ochoa rose from Mexico's junior ranks to dominate the LPGA in the late 2000s. She won two majors and spent more than three years at world No. 1 before retiring at 28, leaving a legacy that extended far beyond her playing years.
Ochoa's early retirement cut short what might have become an even larger total. Her achievements still changed expectations for golfers from Mexico and Latin America.