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Inbee Park
Born: July 12, 1988
Birthplace: Korea
Age: 19
Residence: Henderson, Nev.
Turned pro: 2005
Player notes: In 2007 rookie season, finished second at Safeway Classic, carding a career-low 64 in the third round, and tied for fourth at U.S. Women’s Open…Earned $380,263 to finish 37th on money list…Enjoyed a stellar amateur career that included winning the 2002 U.S. Girls’ Junior at 15…Reached the final of the 2003 U.S. Girls’ Junior, but lost a 5-up lead over final 10 holes to current professional Sukjin-Lee Wuesthoff…Also was runner-up in 2005 U.S. Girls’ Junior to current LPGA Tour player In-Kyung Kim…Semifinalist at 2003 U.S. Women’s Amateur…Finished T62 as amateur in 2006 Kraft Nabisco Championship…Posted two top-10s at Takefuji Classic as an amateur…Recorded 18 top-5 finishes in 25 American Junior Golf Association events…Enjoys skiing and playing the piano…Has younger sister, In-Ah, who also plays competitively…Started playing at age 10.
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