IRENE CHO

Birthdate: August 10, 1984

Age: 24 - Ht.: 5’5"

Home: La Habra, Calif.

College: USC

Turned Professional: 2007

Player Notes:

Started playing golf at the age of 11. Credits her parents as the individuals most influencing her career. Cho enjoyed success on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) circuit, as she earned AJGA All-America honors in 2002 and recorded 13 top-10 AJGA finishes. She played in four U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships. At the University of Southern California, Cho won five collegiate tournaments and was a three-time NCAA All-American. During her senior season, she won four collegiate tournaments, including earning medalist honors at the 2006 NCAA Central Regional. She was named the 2006 Honda Award Player of the Year and 2006 Pac-10 Player of the Year. Cho was also selected as a member of the United States Team in the U.S. vs. Japan Matches in 2006.

* In 2008, recorded a career-best tie for sixth at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola.

* In 2007, best finish was a tie for 23rd at theSafeway International presented by Coca-Cola.

* In 2006, turned professional in September; tied for 10th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status for the 2007 LPGA season.

2007 LPGA Tour Summary: Tournaments entered -20; Rounds Played - 52; In Money - 9; Top-10 Finishes - 0; Scoring Average - 73.50 Rank (84th); Money - $61,039.00 Rank (113th); Best Finish - T-23rd at the Safeway International

2008 LPGA Tour Summary: Tournaments entered -22; Rounds Played - 65; In Money - 14; Top-10 Finishes - 2; Scoring Average - 72.92 Rank (83rd); Money - $176,787.00 Rank (71st); Best Finish - T-6th at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship