Se Ri Pak Background   Joined LPGA: October, 1997 Birthday: September 28, 1977 College: None Height: 5'6" Birthplace: Daejeon, Korea Residence: Orlando, Fla. Exempt Status: Exempt

Pak began playing golf at the age of 14 and won 30 tournaments in Korea as an amateur. She turned professional in 1996 and was a member of the KLPGA in 1996 and 1997. During the two years she competed in Korea, Pak played in 14 events, won six times and placed second seven times.

Pak qualified for the LPGA Tour on her first attempt, tying for first in the final qualifying event. Her first tour victory was also her first major, the McDonald's LPGA Championship. Her second tour victory was also a major, the U.S. Women's Open. Pak followed that with a win the next week at the Kroger Classic and two weeks later captures the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic.

Pak was named the 1998 Rolex Rookie of the Year.

During the 2001 season Pak won a career-best five tournaments. She claimed the Weetabix Women's British Open, her third major championship title. She also posted a total of 12 top-10 finishes (five runner-up and two third-place finishes), including a second-place finish at the U.S. Women's Open.