Kim Hyo-joo
Kim Hyo-joo, also known as Hyo Joo Kim, is a South Korean professional golfer who plays on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She won the 2014 Evian Championship while setting the record for lowest 18-hole score at a major with a 61 in the first round. The 2014 Evian Championship was her first major appearance. She later accepted membership on the LPGA Tour for 2015.
Professional wins (15)
LPGA of Korea Tour wins (11)
LPGA of Japan Tour wins (1)
LPGA Tour wins (3)
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share |
1 | 14 Sep 2014 | The Evian Championship | 61-72-72-68=273 | −11 | 1 stroke | Karrie Webb | 487,500 |
2 | 22 Mar 2015 | JTBC Founders Cup | 65-69-66-67=267 | −21 | 3 strokes | Stacy Lewis | 225,000 |
3 | 31 Jan 2016 | Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic | 70-70-68-66=274 | −18 | 2 strokes | Kim Sei-young Stacy Lewis Anna Nordqvist | 210,000 |
LPGA Tour playoff record
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
1 | 2018 | U.S. Women's Open | Ariya Jutanugarn | Jutanugarn won with par on fourth playoff hole two hole aggregate playoff: Kim: 3-5=8, 4-5, Jutanugarn: 4-4=8, 4-4 |
Other wins (1)
Major championships
Wins (1)
Results timeline
Results not in chronological order before 2019.CUT = missed the half-way cut
T = tied
Summary
- Most consecutive cuts made – 5
- Longest streak of top 10s – 2
Team appearances
- Espirito Santo Trophy : 2012