The South Korean sensation was an LPGA first year back in 2018 at the age of 22 when she took home Rookie of the Year honors.
The accolade was just the first of many in Ko’s illustrious LPGA career. When making the jump from Korea, she had already won a whopping 12 times on the Korean LPGA Tour.
In just her fifth season, Ko has tallied 13 LPGA wins including two major championships. She took home the most prize money for three straight seasons (2019-2021) and also was awarded LPGA Player of the Year honors in 2019 and 2021.
Battling a wrist injury that has plagued her since the end of the 2021 season, Ko looks to regain her form and retake No. 1 in the world.
SHENZHEN - DECEMBER 10: Jin-Young Ko of Korea looks on during the Hyundai China Ladies Open…MIYOSHI, JAPAN - DECEMBER 06: Jin-Young Ko of the Ladies Professional Golf Association of Japan (LPGA…TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 02: Jin-Young Ko of South Korea lines up on the 5th hole…Ko Jin Young of KLPGA hold trophy with wins ceremony during an BMW Ladies Championship Golf…DONGGUAN, CHINA - MARCH 12: Jin Young Ko of South Korea tees off at the 16th…MIYOSHI, JAPAN - DECEMBER 03: Jin-Young Ko of South Korea smiles during the third round of…CARLSBAD, CA - MARCH 21: Jin Young Ko of South Korea poses with the UL International…Jin Young Ko of South Korea wins ceremony after match during an KEB HANA BANK LPGA…TSUKUBAMIRAI, JAPAN - MAY 05: Jin Young Ko of South Korea smiles during the second round…Ko Jin-young of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the final…ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jin Young Ko of South Korea kisses the trophy after winning…ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Jin-Young Ko of South Korea smiles on the 1st tee during…NAPLES, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 24: Jin Young Ko of South Korea poses with the Rolex Annika…EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Jin Young Ko of South Korea poses for a photograph with…LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Jin Young Ko of South Korea plays her shot from…NAPLES, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 20: Jin Young Ko of Korea poses with the CME Globe trophy…HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 14: Jin Young Ko of Korea reacts on the 18th hole during…NAPLES, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 21: Jin Young Ko of Korea poses for a photo with her…SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 05: Jin Young Ko of Korea prepares to putt on…SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MARCH 06: Jin Young Ko of South Korea imitates a “selfie” as she…NAPLES, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 16: Lydia Ko of New Zealand plays a shot during the pro-am…
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