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Hyo Joo Kim Kim Hyo-joo (김효주 / 金孝周)
KOR #5 CME Rank
2,192.919 CME Points
9 Lifetime Wins
$13,551,780 Lifetime Earned
› born Jul 14, 1995 (age 31)
› birthplace Wonju, Gangwon Province, South Korea
› hometown Wonju, Gangwon
› height 5'5" (165 cm)
› college Korea University
› turned_pro 2012 (14 yrs)
› lpga_rookie 2015
Tournament record
Tournament Results
2026 Latest Tournament Results
| Date | Tournament | Pos | To Par | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27 | FM Championship | 2 | -12 | 68 | 67 | 70 | 71 | 276 | $413,842 |
| 8/20 | CPKC Women's Open | T31 | -4 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 68 | 276 | $20,190 |
| 7/30 | AIG Women's Open | T16 | +1 | 75 | 71 | 72 | 67 | 285 | $126,501 |
Career
From amateur golf to the LPGA Tour — curated milestones merged with tournament results.
Career timeline
- 2012
- AMEspirito Santo TrophyKOR, won
- AMwon 2012 Lotte Mart Women's Open as amateur
- PROTurned professionalNon-LPGA wins: 19 (KLPGA 15; LET 3; JLPGA 1)
- AM
- 2014
- MAJWon the Evian ChampionshipMajor championship
- MAJ
- 2015
- RKELPGA Tour rookie season
- RKE
- 2020
- OLYTokyo OlympicsFinished 15th
- OLY
- 2021
- WINWon the HSBC Women's World ChampionshipFirst LPGA Tour win
- WIN
- 2022
- WIN
- 2023
- WIN
- CUPInternational CrownKOR
- 2025
- WIN
- CUPInternational CrownKOR
- 2026
- WIN
- WIN
Honors
Major championships
1- 2014Evian Championship — Winner
Olympic Games
1- 2020Tokyo — 15th
International Crown
2- 2023–2025International Crown — KOR · 2×
Amateur career
2- 2012Espirito Santo Trophy — KOR, won
- 2012won 2012 Lotte Mart Women's Open as amateur
Path to the LPGA
Korea University College
2012 Turned pro age 17
2015 LPGA rookie season age 20 · 3 yrs after turning pro
19 Wins outside the LPGA KLPGA 15; LET 3; JLPGA 1
2021 First LPGA win HSBC Women's World Championship · age 25
#4 Career-high world rank Mar 2015
1 Major
2 International Crowns 2023, 2025
1 Olympic Games 2020
Statistical record
Player statistics
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 2 | |
| Starts | 15 | #84 |
| Cuts Made | 13 | #23 |
| Cuts Missed | 2 | #179 |
| Events Played | 14 | |
| Rounds Played | 55 | #50 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 6 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 10 | #8 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.98 | #5 |
| Low Round | 61 | #3 |
| High Round | 79 | #91 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 32 | #16 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 7 | #2 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.21 | #1 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.85 | #15 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.83 | #12 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.08 | #19 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.98 | #12 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.01 | #6 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.55 | #2 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 261.16 | #104 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 78.19 % | #5 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 66.99 % | #77 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 72.64 % | #138 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 50.00 % | #78 |
| Ball Striking | 94 | #44 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 28.41 | #2 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.72 | #2 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.58 | #2 |
| Sand Save Pct | 46.67 % | #34 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 7.43 | #6 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.39 | #163 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 212 | #24 |
| Eagles | 7 | #9 |
| Bogeys | 118 | #102 |
| Double Bogeys | 10 | #120 |
| Birdie Pct | 23.09 % | #4 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.29 | #3 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.7 | #5 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 14.05 % | #7 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.31 | #160 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $2,208,441 | #6 |
| CME Points | 2,192.919 | #5 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 91 | #5 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 18 | #97 |
| Cuts Made | 15 | #52 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #156 |
| Events Played | 17 | |
| Rounds Played | 64 | #75 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 7 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 10 | #24 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.87 | #5 |
| Low Round | 63 | #9 |
| High Round | 76 | #196 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 41 | #38 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 12 | #4 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.65 | #30 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69.44 | #5 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.86 | #48 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 68.43 | #2 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.91 | #2 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.97 | #9 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.65 | #29 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 247.36 | #135 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 82.71 % | #2 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 70.67 % | #53 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 74.82 % | #110 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 55.78 % | #32 |
| Ball Striking | 103 | #46 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 28.59 | #1 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.73 | #3 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.59 | #1 |
| Sand Save Pct | 60.00 % | #3 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 7.2 | #7 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.34 | #153 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 250 | #52 |
| Eagles | 2 | #120 |
| Bogeys | 114 | #130 |
| Double Bogeys | 6 | #160 |
| Birdie Pct | 22.77 % | #14 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.13 | #17 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 2.07 | #3 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 11.11 % | #2 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 1.87 | #151 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,737,466 | #13 |
| CME Points | 1,873.459 | #7 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 84 | #5 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 18 | #106 |
| Cuts Made | 15 | #64 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #164 |
| Events Played | 18 | |
| Rounds Played | 64 | #83 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 3 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 8 | #43 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 71.11 | #43 |
| Low Round | 65 | #69 |
| High Round | 78 | #149 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 37 | #55 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 5 | #34 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.78 | #19 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.72 | #71 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71.33 | #90 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.46 | #22 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.05 | #67 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.03 | #24 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.72 | #64 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 252.37 | #121 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 82.96 % | #4 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 66.06 % | #113 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 71.28 % | #141 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 46.41 % | #132 |
| Ball Striking | 145 | #73 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.13 | #9 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.76 | #2 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.62 | #8 |
| Sand Save Pct | 43.18 % | #74 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.92 | #10 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.39 | #161 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 219 | #75 |
| Eagles | 3 | #91 |
| Bogeys | 164 | #94 |
| Double Bogeys | 14 | #110 |
| Birdie Pct | 19.01 % | #69 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.47 | #72 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.25 | #46 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 15.45 % | #34 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.56 | #122 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $879,118 | #44 |
| CME Points | 715.22 | #59 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 11 | #72 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 20 | #82 |
| Cuts Made | 20 | #6 |
| Cuts Missed | 0 | |
| Events Played | 20 | |
| Rounds Played | 78 | #37 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 9 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 16 | #1 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.63 | #2 |
| Low Round | 64 | #31 |
| High Round | 78 | #152 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 60 | #1 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 7 | #15 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.2 | #1 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69.35 | #2 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.9 | #15 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.11 | #28 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.98 | #9 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.95 | #3 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.61 | #9 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 248.87 | #126 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 83.53 % | #4 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 74.22 % | #10 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 81.28 % | #14 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 52.25 % | #57 |
| Ball Striking | 44 | #18 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.29 | #14 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.75 | #4 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.63 | #12 |
| Sand Save Pct | 45.95 % | #62 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.85 | #26 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.58 | #122 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 332 | #3 |
| Eagles | 2 | #108 |
| Bogeys | 155 | #102 |
| Double Bogeys | 9 | #145 |
| Birdie Pct | 23.65 % | #4 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.28 | #6 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 2.02 | #2 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 11.75 % | #2 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 1.99 | #164 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $2,123,856 | #7 |
| CME Points | 2,412.762 | #4 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 97 | #5 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 17 | #122 |
| Cuts Made | 15 | #60 |
| Cuts Missed | 2 | #175 |
| Events Played | 16 | |
| Rounds Played | 62 | #91 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 8 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 13 | #11 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.39 | #2 |
| Low Round | 64 | #30 |
| High Round | 75 | #205 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 42 | #36 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 13 | #2 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.63 | #8 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69 | #5 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.21 | #23 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 68.69 | #2 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.91 | #5 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.96 | #5 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.62 | #10 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 255.32 | #91 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 76.04 % | #53 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 72.41 % | #33 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 77.97 % | #48 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 58.16 % | #16 |
| Ball Striking | 81 | #27 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 28.69 | #3 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.73 | #2 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.59 | #2 |
| Sand Save Pct | 53.33 % | #22 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 7.07 | #6 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.27 | #158 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 236 | #63 |
| Eagles | 3 | #76 |
| Bogeys | 89 | #151 |
| Double Bogeys | 8 | #146 |
| Birdie Pct | 22.22 % | #12 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.05 | #15 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 2.44 | #1 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 9.23 % | #1 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 1.51 | #158 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,533,497 | #11 |
| CME Points | 1,816.081 | #12 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 93 | #7 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 16 | #115 |
| Cuts Made | 16 | #43 |
| Cuts Missed | 0 | |
| Events Played | 14 | |
| Rounds Played | 61 | #83 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 4 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 8 | #30 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.19 | #20 |
| Low Round | 64 | #27 |
| High Round | 77 | #164 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 35 | #53 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 5 | #28 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.57 | #7 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69.86 | #10 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71.08 | #90 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.31 | #45 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.99 | #30 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.99 | #11 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.66 | #34 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 254.83 | #88 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 77.14 % | #34 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 70.16 % | #73 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 77.12 % | #80 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 50.29 % | #89 |
| Ball Striking | 100 | #48 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 28.94 | #3 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | #16 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.61 | #3 |
| Sand Save Pct | 50.00 % | #27 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.81 | #14 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.5 | #142 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 193 | #79 |
| Eagles | 6 | #31 |
| Bogeys | 105 | #134 |
| Double Bogeys | 10 | #134 |
| Birdie Pct | 19.86 % | #44 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.69 | #40 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.73 | #13 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 11.83 % | #4 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 1.94 | #155 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $855,962 | #21 |
| CME Points | 1,332.600 | #20 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 57 | #14 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 9 | |
| Starts | 221 | #286 |
| Cuts Made | 195 | #165 |
| Cuts Missed | 25 | #807 |
| Events Played | 214 | #285 |
| Rounds Played | 807 | #214 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 69 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 132 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.27 | #11 |
| Low Round | 61 | #11 |
| High Round | 80 | #1158 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 517 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 91 | #20 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.32 | #17 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.6 | #23 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.23 | #26 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 69.85 | #15 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.99 | #31 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.99 | #9 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.65 | #17 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 249.54 | #465 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 79.20 % | #44 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 68.91 % | #139 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 74.82 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 52.40 % | |
| Ball Striking | 199 | #71 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 28.77 | #11 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.75 | #3 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.6 | #9 |
| Sand Save Pct | 52.01 % | #31 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 7.16 | #14 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.41 | #740 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 2974 | #90 |
| Eagles | 41 | #131 |
| Bogeys | 1613 | #268 |
| Double Bogeys | 126 | #367 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.02 % | #25 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.84 | #31 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.72 | #10 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 0.12 | #6 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.05 | #1137 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $13,551,780 | #20 |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
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