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Soo-Yun Kang
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| Background |
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| Joined LPGA: 1997 |
Birthday: March 15, 1976 |
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Residence: Seoul, Korea |
| Birthplace: Seoul, Korea |
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PLAYER NOTES
- In 2000, tied for 49th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to
earn non-exempt status for the 2001 season; carded a course-record 65
at the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament in Venice, Fla.; competed
on the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) where she
won the Korea Women's Open, the Hite Ladies Open and captured the Asian
Open title for the third time; also played in the Samsung World Championship
and finished 19th.
From 1999-2000, competed on the SBC Futures Tour, where she recorded
four top-10 finishes.
AMATEUR RESULTS
Kang's amateur career culminated with wins at the 1996 Rose Ladies Open
in Korea and the World Amateur Championship.
PERSONAL
Started playing golf at the age of 12. . . Credits her father as the individual
most influencing her career. . . Hobbies include listening to music. .
. Qualified for the Tour on her third attempt.
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