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Name: KIM SAIKI
Birthdate: January 24, 1966
Birthplace: Inglewood, Calif.

Age: 38 Ht.: 5’4"
Home: Las Vegas, Nev.

College: USC
Turned Professional: 1992
LPGA Tour Wins: None
PLAYER NOTES:
PROFESSIONAL
2003 HIGHLIGHTS: :

Posted three top-10 finishes: tied for third at the BMO Financial Group Canadian Women’s Open; tied for sixth at the Wachovia LPGA Classic hosted by Betsy King; and tied for ninth at the LPGA Takefuji Classic.

Tied her career-low score of 65 during the second round of the Wachovia LPGA Classic hosted by Betsy King.

Had the most successful financial season of her career with $222,804 in earnings.

2003 STATS (Rank)

Rounds under par: 29/77 (49); Rounds in the 60s: 12/77 (70); Birdies: 240 (35); Eagles: 0 (N/A); Greens in reg: 64.2% (68); Driving accuracy: 68.5% (86); Sand saves: 42.3% (33); Putts per GIR: 1.8 (24); Driving average: 260.1 (26)

2002 HIGHLIGHTS:

Recorded seven top-20 finishes; best was a tie for ninth at the Sybase Big Apple Classic Presented by Golf Magazine<D>.

Posted a career-low 65 during the second round of the State Farm Classic, where she tied for 20th.

Crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings after a tie for 15th at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

Tied for 12th at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by AIG, her best finish in a major since the 2000 Nabisco Championship.

2002 STATS: (Rank)

Rounds under par: 23/71 (67); Rounds in the 60s: 10/71 (67); Birdies: 202 (59); Eagles: 3 (56); Greens in reg: 63.4% (68); Driving accuracy: 72.6% (55); Sand saves: 31.3% (121); Putting average: 30.02 (75); Driving average: 255.9 (43)

2001 HIGHLIGHTS:

In 15 starts, best finish T39th in Wegmans Rochester International

2001 STATS: (Rank)

Rounds under par: 2/34 (179); Rounds in the 60s: 2/34 (146); Birdies: 68 (174); Eagles: 0 (N/A); Greens in reg: 55.4% (170); Driving accuracy: 64.4% (148); Sand saves: 32.1% (157); Putting average: 30.73 (149); Driving average: 240.00 (111)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

In 2000, finished in the top 20 three times, including a season-best tie for eighth at the Nabisco Championship, her best finish in a major championship.

In 1999, best finish was a tie for sixth at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic; tied her career-low score of 66 during the second round of the Sara Lee Classic and third round of the Philips Invitational Honoring Harvey Penick.

In 1998, recorded four top-10 finishes, including a tie for second at the Friendly’s Classic.

In 1997, best finish was a tie for second at the Safeway LPGA Golf Championship, where she fired a career-low score of 66 during the final round.

In 1996, twice posted her career-best finish with second places at the Youngstown-Warren LPGA Classic and Fieldcrest Cannon Classic.

In 1995, best finish was a tie for 22nd at the Sprint Championship.

In 1994, best finish was a tie for third at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

In 1993, lost her LPGA playing privileges but regained exempt status for the 1994 season at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.

In 1992, her rookie season, best finish was a tie for 25th at the Inamori Classic.

Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, competed on the Women Professional Golfers’ European Tour (WPGET)and the Ladies Asian Tour in 1991; was a two-time winner on the Futures Tour (1990)and a five-time winner on the Players West Golf Tour (1989).

AMATEUR:

Saiki won both the U.S. Girls’ Juniro Championship and the Junior World Championship in 1983. . . Captured the Broadmoor Invitational in 1986-87. . . Played collegiate golf at the University of Southern California, where she was an NCAA All-American in 1986 and a four-time All-Conference honoree.

Started playing golf at the age of 11....Credits her parents, two sisters and John Anselmo as the individuals most influencing her career....Enjoys mountain biking, fitness and cooking.... Qualified for the Tour on her third attempt.