Young Kim (Korean ??) (born 2 February 1980) is a South Korean female professional golfer.
Kim was born in Chunchon, South Korea. She played on the LPGA of Korea Tour winning twice between 1998 and 2001. She won once on the Futures Tour in 2001. She played on the LPGA Tour (LPGA) from 2003 to 2009. She won the 2007 LPGA Corning Classic.
Kims best ever finish in a major championship was a T3 at the 2005 Womens British Open.
Kim was second to Lorena Ochoa for Rookie of the Year in 2003. She is perhaps best known for her different hat wear. Kim, when asked to describe the head gear she was wearing, called it a bucket hat.
Date of birth: 1980-02-02
Birth Location: Chunchon, South Korea
Nationality: KOR
Lpgawins: 1
Klpagswins: 2
Futwins: 1
Nabisco: T16: 2004
Lpga: T6: 2003
Wusopen: T10: 2006
Wbritopen: T3: 2005
Career
College | Kyung Hee University |
Turned professional | Kyung Hee University |
Former tour(s) | LPGA of Korea Tour,Futures Tour,LPGA Tour (LPGA) (2003-2009) |
Professional wins | 4 |
Number of wins by tour
Best results in Major Championships
Achievements and awards
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