EUN-HEE JI
Birthdate: May 13, 1986
Birth Place: Korea
Age: 23 - Ht.: 5’4"
Home: Korea
Turned Professional: 2004
LPGA Victories (1): 2008 Wegmans LPGA
Player Notes:
Started playing golf at the age of 13. Credits her father as the individual most influencing her career. Ji won the Korea Women’s Amateur Championship and was a member of the Korean National Team in 2003.
* In 2008 became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the Wegmans LPGA, where she carded a career-low 64 in the third round. Recorded seven additional top-10 finishes including third at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic presented by Kroger and tied for third at the RICOH Women’s British Open, her career-best finish - in a major. Crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings with a tie for eighth at the Samsung World Championship.
* In 2007, best finish was second place at the Hana Bank • KOLON Championship 2008; won the Phoenix Park Classic and the KB Star Tour in Hampyung on the Korea LPGA (KLPGA).
* In 2006, played on the KLPGA with four top-10 finishes; also played on the Asia Tour, where she won two events, including the Macaoh Open and the Malaysia Open; tied for 34th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 2007 LPGA season.
* In 2005, played on the KLPGA Tour.
2007 LPGA Tour Summary: Tournaments entered -4; Rounds Played - 14; In Money - 4; Top-10 Finishes - 2; Scoring Average - 72.36; Money - $249,663.00 Rank (52nd); Best Finish - 2nd at the Hana Bank - Kolon Championship
2008 LPGA Tour Summary: Tournaments entered -28; Rounds Played - 96; In Money - 23; Top-10 Finishes - 8; Scoring Average - 71.47 Rank (15th); Money - $913,968.00 Rank (15th); Best Finish - Win at the Wegmans LPGA