Hyo Joo Kim (HYO-ju) Birthdate: July 14, 1995 Hometown: Kangwon-do, Korea Resides: Kyunggi-do, Korea Education: Korea University LPGA Career Victories: 1* (2014 Evian Championship) Major Victories: 1* (2014 Evian Championship) 2015 LPGA Tour Rookie * Prior to joining the LPGA 2014 in a Nutshell • 4 events, 4 cuts made competing as a non-member • Captured the 2014 Evian Championship for her first LPGA victory and major championship • Shot a 10-under 61 in the opening round of the Evian Championship, the lowest round in major championship history • Recorded a top-10 finishes at all three of her other LPGA events, including a solo fourth at the LPGA LOTTE Championship Presented by J Golf Get to know Hyo Joo Grabbed her first golf club when she was seven years old on her way to register for a Taekwondo Academy Kim’s coach, Han Yunhee, has been with her since sixth grade of elementary school Her hobbies include all kinds of ball sports Career Highlights • Earned Category 3 LPGA Status after her victory at the Evian Championship • In her six LPGA events prior to joining the Tour in 2015, Kim has yet to finish outside of the top-25 and has five top-10 finishes • Has captured six LPGA of Korea (KLPGA), one LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) and one LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA) victory in her short career • Was selected as the most valuable player of Korea-Japan National Match in 2014 • 2014 KLPGA Rookie of the Year • Turned professional in 2012 When Hyo Joo is away from the golf course, she enjoys watching Korean TV drama occasionally