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Jin Young Ko Ko Jin-young (고진영)
KOR
#92 CME Rank
235.986 CME Points
15 Lifetime Wins
$15,020,143 Lifetime Earned
› born Jul 7, 1995 (age 31)
› birthplace Seoul, South Korea
› hometown Frisco, Texas
› height 5'6" (168 cm)
› turned_pro 2013 (13 yrs)
› lpga_rookie 2018
Tournament record
Tournament Results
2026 Latest Tournament Results
| Date | Tournament | Pos | To Par | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1 | LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei | T43 | -6 | 68 | 70 | 76 | 68 | 282 | $11,653 |
| 9/25 | Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G | CUT | -2 | 71 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 140 | — |
| 8/27 | FM Championship | CUT | +6 | 76 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 150 | — |
Career
From amateur golf to the LPGA Tour — curated milestones merged with tournament results.
Career timeline
- 2013
- PROTurned professionalNon-LPGA wins: 14 (KLPGA 12; LET 1; WPGA Aus 1)
- PRO
- 2018
- RKELPGA Tour rookie season
- CUPInternational CrownKOR, won
- AWDROY
- RKE
- 2019
- MAJWon the ANA InspirationMajor championship
- MAJWon the EvianMajor championship
- AWDLPGA Player of Year
- AWDVare
- AWDRolex Annika Major Award
- MAJ
- 2020
- WINWon the CME Group Tour ChampionshipFirst LPGA Tour win
- OLYTokyo OlympicsFinished 9th
- AWDCME Globe
- WIN
- 2021
- WIN
- WIN
- WIN
- WIN
- WIN
- AWDLPGA Player of Year
- AWDCME Globe
- 2022
- WIN
- 2023
- WIN
- WIN
- CUPInternational CrownKOR, won
Honors
Major championships
2- 2019ANA Inspiration — Winner
- 2019Evian — Winner
Olympic Games
1- 2020Tokyo — 9th
International Crown
2- 2018–2023International Crown — KOR, won · 2×
Awards
8- 2019–2021LPGA Player of Year — 2×
- 2019Vare
- 2018ROY
- ·money leader 2019–21
- 2020–2021CME Globe — 2×
- 2019Rolex Annika Major Award
Amateur career
1- ·Won first event as LPGA member — 2018 Australian Open
Path to the LPGA
No college Route Turned pro straight from amateur golf
2013 Turned pro age 18
2018 LPGA rookie season age 23 · 5 yrs after turning pro
14 Wins outside the LPGA KLPGA 12; LET 1; WPGA Aus 1
2020 First LPGA win CME Group Tour Championship · age 25
#1 Career-high world rank 2019
2 Majors
2 International Crowns 2018, 2023
1 Olympic Games 2020
Statistical record
Player statistics
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 18 | #69 |
| Cuts Made | 11 | #68 |
| Cuts Missed | 7 | #66 |
| Events Played | 17 | |
| Rounds Played | 58 | #69 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 1 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 2 | #99 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 72.46 | #122 |
| Low Round | 65 | #49 |
| High Round | 79 | #95 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 17 | #106 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #31 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 72.06 | #96 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 72.18 | #104 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 74.5 | #152 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 71.6 | #79 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.08 | #108 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.13 | #115 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.81 | #121 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 249.94 | #147 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 62.87 % | #116 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 62.24 % | #142 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 73.77 % | #122 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 40.79 % | #183 |
| Ball Striking | 295 | #150 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.44 | #31 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.8 | #55 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #31 |
| Sand Save Pct | 51.25 % | #21 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.81 | #29 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.56 | #134 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 156 | #98 |
| Eagles | 3 | #74 |
| Bogeys | 166 | #55 |
| Double Bogeys | 17 | #67 |
| Birdie Pct | 16.05 % | #140 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 2.94 | #140 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 0.85 | #145 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 19.14 % | #104 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 3.07 | #50 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $278,081 | #89 |
| CME Points | 235.99 | #92 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 6 | #72 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 20 | #68 |
| Cuts Made | 15 | #52 |
| Cuts Missed | 5 | #119 |
| Events Played | 19 | |
| Rounds Played | 67 | #68 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 4 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 7 | #46 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.34 | #22 |
| Low Round | 63 | #9 |
| High Round | 78 | #142 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 37 | #51 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 7 | #17 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.68 | #32 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.67 | #23 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.43 | #31 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 69.31 | #7 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.05 | #103 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4 | #17 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.58 | #6 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 252.83 | #111 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 75.96 % | #34 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 71.53 % | #40 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 79.59 % | #33 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 51.87 % | #68 |
| Ball Striking | 101 | #45 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.5 | #37 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | #26 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #28 |
| Sand Save Pct | 44.78 % | #65 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.75 | #37 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.5 | #133 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 245 | #58 |
| Eagles | 7 | #25 |
| Bogeys | 146 | #100 |
| Double Bogeys | 11 | #127 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.27 % | #37 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.94 | #34 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.61 | #26 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.63 % | #21 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.28 | #124 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,051,538 | #40 |
| CME Points | 997.03 | #39 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 33 | #33 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 18 | #106 |
| Cuts Made | 16 | #49 |
| Cuts Missed | 2 | #190 |
| Events Played | 17 | |
| Rounds Played | 66 | #77 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 7 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 12 | #16 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.47 | #12 |
| Low Round | 65 | #69 |
| High Round | 78 | #149 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 43 | #30 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 5 | #34 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.77 | #17 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.77 | #19 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.4 | #39 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 69.77 | #8 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.97 | #9 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.01 | #13 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.66 | #24 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 249.83 | #140 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 76.84 % | #28 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 70.70 % | #50 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 77.21 % | #72 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 48.76 % | #100 |
| Ball Striking | 137 | #68 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.05 | #5 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.76 | #2 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.61 | #4 |
| Sand Save Pct | 48.28 % | #33 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.74 | #22 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.34 | #162 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 230 | #72 |
| Eagles | 2 | #120 |
| Bogeys | 135 | #127 |
| Double Bogeys | 10 | #150 |
| Birdie Pct | 20.61 % | #24 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.74 | #32 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.59 | #10 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.08 % | #7 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.18 | #156 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,774,824 | #13 |
| CME Points | 1,438.125 | #12 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 55 | #12 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 2 | |
| Starts | 18 | #103 |
| Cuts Made | 16 | #43 |
| Cuts Missed | 1 | #202 |
| Events Played | 18 | |
| Rounds Played | 68 | #73 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 6 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 11 | #18 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.99 | #7 |
| Low Round | 63 | #12 |
| High Round | 79 | #101 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 46 | #17 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 7 | #15 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.89 | #39 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 68.78 | #1 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.56 | #39 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 69.75 | #14 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.04 | #60 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.94 | #1 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.66 | #25 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 256.74 | #83 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 77.00 % | #39 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 73.86 % | #12 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 82.81 % | #4 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 50.68 % | #74 |
| Ball Striking | 39 | #13 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.71 | #53 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | #15 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.65 | #45 |
| Sand Save Pct | 50.00 % | #25 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.62 | #52 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.59 | #116 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 276 | #34 |
| Eagles | 2 | #108 |
| Bogeys | 151 | #109 |
| Double Bogeys | 10 | #139 |
| Birdie Pct | 22.55 % | #11 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.09 | #13 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.73 | #11 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.15 % | #10 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.22 | #150 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,552,244 | #16 |
| CME Points | 1,969.890 | #6 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 87 | #6 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 16 | #128 |
| Cuts Made | 12 | #86 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #155 |
| Events Played | 16 | |
| Rounds Played | 55 | #107 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 5 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 8 | #41 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.67 | #32 |
| Low Round | 64 | #30 |
| High Round | 80 | #40 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 30 | #80 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 3 | #65 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.06 | #20 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.88 | #50 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71 | #69 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.91 | #55 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.01 | #41 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.02 | #32 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.7 | #40 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 249.28 | #125 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 79.71 % | #25 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 71.52 % | #40 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 78.65 % | #40 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 50.32 % | #95 |
| Ball Striking | 101 | #43 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.78 | #47 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.79 | #33 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.65 | #32 |
| Sand Save Pct | 48.28 % | #53 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.33 | #77 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.47 | #139 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 197 | #87 |
| Eagles | 5 | #43 |
| Bogeys | 130 | #124 |
| Double Bogeys | 11 | #125 |
| Birdie Pct | 19.90 % | #34 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.67 | #32 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.41 | #35 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 14.44 % | #39 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.36 | #120 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,260,471 | #17 |
| CME Points | 1,476.600 | #19 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 69 | #13 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 5 | |
| Starts | 19 | #77 |
| Cuts Made | 18 | #20 |
| Cuts Missed | 1 | #184 |
| Events Played | 18 | |
| Rounds Played | 70 | #56 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 13 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 15 | #2 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 68.87 | #2 |
| Low Round | 63 | #9 |
| High Round | 76 | #186 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 55 | #2 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 12 | #2 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.11 | #6 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69 | #2 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.06 | #4 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 68.14 | #2 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.96 | #8 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.89 | #1 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.63 | #20 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 258.4 | #71 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 79.74 % | #13 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 78.77 % | #2 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 84.10 % | #4 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 61.50 % | #8 |
| Ball Striking | 8 | #3 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.55 | #19 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.74 | #5 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #15 |
| Sand Save Pct | 40.35 % | #93 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.63 | #20 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.45 | #151 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 298 | #7 |
| Eagles | 3 | #83 |
| Bogeys | 114 | #129 |
| Double Bogeys | 4 | #178 |
| Birdie Pct | 24.71 % | #2 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.49 | #3 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 2.51 | #1 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 9.95 % | #1 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 1.7 | #158 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $3,502,161 | #1 |
| CME Points | 3,520.150 | #1 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 211 | #1 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 4 | #156 |
| Cuts Made | 4 | #113 |
| Cuts Missed | 0 | |
| Events Played | 4 | |
| Rounds Played | 16 | #139 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 3 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 3 | #66 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.69 | |
| Low Round | 66 | #68 |
| High Round | 73 | #196 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 10 | #89 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 2 | #39 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71 | |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69.25 | |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.75 | |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 68.75 | |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.97 | |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.01 | |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.6 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 246.78 | |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 84.09 % | |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 68.40 % | |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 71.89 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 54.29 % | #24 |
| Ball Striking | 0 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 28.63 | |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.59 | |
| Sand Save Pct | 71.43 % | |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 7.38 | |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.25 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 52 | #128 |
| Eagles | 0 | |
| Bogeys | 27 | #170 |
| Double Bogeys | 2 | #174 |
| Birdie Pct | 18.06 % | |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.25 | |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.79 | #2 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 10.07 % | #145 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 1.69 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,667,925 | #1 |
| CME Points | 522 | #45 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 60 | #4 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 15 | |
| Starts | 160 | #419 |
| Cuts Made | 137 | #277 |
| Cuts Missed | 20 | #893 |
| Events Played | 155 | #415 |
| Rounds Played | 578 | #342 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 64 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 96 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.08 | #7 |
| Low Round | 63 | #129 |
| High Round | 80 | #1160 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 366 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 71 | #39 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.45 | #20 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.19 | #8 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.02 | #19 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 69.53 | #13 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3 | #39 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.97 | #2 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.66 | #22 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 253.53 | #339 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 78.20 % | #62 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 73.67 % | #12 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 80.54 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 52.57 % | |
| Ball Striking | 39 | #10 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.59 | #95 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | #17 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #63 |
| Sand Save Pct | 47.33 % | #106 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.57 | #151 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.47 | #735 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 2176 | #166 |
| Eagles | 32 | #182 |
| Bogeys | 1176 | #368 |
| Double Bogeys | 81 | #509 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.59 % | #16 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.94 | #18 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.75 | #7 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 0.13 | #7 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.1 | #1135 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $15,020,143 | #13 |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026