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Sei Young Kim Kim Sei-young (김세영 / 金世煐)
KOR
#8 CME Rank
1,413.646 CME Points
13 Lifetime Wins
$17,504,015 Lifetime Earned
› born Jan 21, 1993 (age 33)
› birthplace Seoul, South Korea
› height 5'4" (163 cm)
› college Korea University
› turned_pro 2010 (16 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 | T4 | -10 | 64 | 74 | 67 | 73 | 278 | $209,582 |
| 8/20 | CPKC Women's Open | 3 | -13 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 67 | 267 | $188,173 |
| 7/30 | AIG Women's Open | T29 | +4 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 288 | $72,345 |
Career
From amateur golf to the LPGA Tour — curated milestones merged with tournament results.
Career timeline
- 2010
- PROTurned professionalNon-LPGA wins: 5 (KLPGA)
- PRO
- 2015
- RKELPGA Tour rookie season
- AWDLPGA ROY
- RKE
- 2016
- OLYRio OlympicsFinished 25th
- OLY
- 2019
- AWDRace to CME Globe
- AWD
- 2020
- MAJWon the Women's PGAMajor championship
- OLYTokyo OlympicsFinished 9th
- AWDLPGA Player of the Year
- AWDGWAA Female POY
- MAJ
- 2025
- WIN
Honors
Major championships
1- 2020Women's PGA — Winner
Olympic Games
2- 2016Rio — 25th
- 2020Tokyo — 9th
Awards
4- 2020LPGA Player of the Year
- 2015LPGA ROY
- 2019Race to CME Globe
- 2020GWAA Female POY
Path to the LPGA
Korea University College
2010 Turned pro age 17
2015 LPGA rookie season age 22 · 5 yrs after turning pro
5 Wins outside the LPGA KLPGA
2020 First LPGA win KPMG Women's PGA Championship · age 27
1 Major
2 Olympic Games 2016, 2020
Statistical record
Player statistics
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 16 | #59 |
| Cuts Made | 13 | #23 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #149 |
| Events Played | 16 | |
| Rounds Played | 58 | #31 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 7 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 10 | #8 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.38 | #8 |
| Low Round | 64 | #18 |
| High Round | 79 | #91 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 32 | #16 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #18 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.75 | #19 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.75 | #13 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.31 | #19 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 69.54 | #5 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.01 | #22 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.03 | #12 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.59 | #4 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 269.01 | #46 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 62.78 % | #103 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 70.69 % | #23 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 80.63 % | #20 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 56.33 % | #19 |
| Ball Striking | 86 | #40 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.48 | #33 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.78 | #20 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #31 |
| Sand Save Pct | 48.10 % | #29 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.62 | #47 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.69 | #87 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 228 | #13 |
| Eagles | 11 | #2 |
| Bogeys | 140 | #69 |
| Double Bogeys | 18 | #36 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.84 % | #9 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.12 | #5 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.49 | #8 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 15.33 % | #15 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.41 | #157 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $2,011,447 | #9 |
| CME Points | 1,413.646 | #8 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 56 | #9 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 21 | #60 |
| Cuts Made | 17 | #39 |
| Cuts Missed | 4 | #137 |
| Events Played | 19 | |
| Rounds Played | 75 | #48 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 10 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 14 | #10 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.05 | #10 |
| Low Round | 62 | #3 |
| High Round | 78 | #142 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 44 | #31 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 9 | #10 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.68 | #10 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.16 | #11 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.87 | #19 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.57 | #41 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.91 | #2 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.03 | #35 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.55 | #1 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 260.01 | #79 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 70.30 % | #86 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 72.72 % | #27 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 83.89 % | #2 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 47.84 % | #118 |
| Ball Striking | 121 | #56 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.19 | #16 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.73 | #3 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.62 | #11 |
| Sand Save Pct | 48.15 % | #48 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 7.01 | #17 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.6 | #99 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 293 | #28 |
| Eagles | 10 | #11 |
| Bogeys | 149 | #94 |
| Double Bogeys | 18 | #53 |
| Birdie Pct | 24.30 % | #4 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.52 | #3 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.79 | #14 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 14.01 % | #28 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.22 | #132 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,651,769 | #18 |
| CME Points | 1,918.195 | #6 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 78 | #8 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 24 | #39 |
| Cuts Made | 19 | #27 |
| Cuts Missed | 5 | #122 |
| Events Played | 24 | |
| Rounds Played | 84 | #36 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 5 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 13 | #10 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.44 | #11 |
| Low Round | 62 | #7 |
| High Round | 77 | #182 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 46 | #20 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 5 | #34 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.46 | #11 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.09 | #9 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.42 | #43 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.88 | #44 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.97 | #9 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4 | #9 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.68 | #38 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 265.57 | #34 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 69.94 % | #102 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 74.12 % | #6 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 82.24 % | #9 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 54.05 % | #43 |
| Ball Striking | 47 | #14 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.93 | #59 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.76 | #2 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.66 | #46 |
| Sand Save Pct | 59.04 % | #3 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.48 | #62 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.65 | #101 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 324 | #15 |
| Eagles | 9 | #8 |
| Bogeys | 192 | #61 |
| Double Bogeys | 21 | #50 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.95 % | #6 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.06 | #6 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.56 | #11 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 14.50 % | #19 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.34 | #148 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,103,986 | #29 |
| CME Points | 1,487.059 | #10 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 43 | #21 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 22 | #46 |
| Cuts Made | 16 | #43 |
| Cuts Missed | 5 | #120 |
| Events Played | 21 | |
| Rounds Played | 71 | #62 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 2 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 9 | #28 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 71.03 | #47 |
| Low Round | 63 | #12 |
| High Round | 80 | #56 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 37 | #51 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 7 | #15 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71.38 | #55 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.05 | #49 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.27 | #5 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 72.46 | #125 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.01 | #31 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.04 | #44 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.68 | #32 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 264.5 | #28 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 70.81 % | #104 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 70.83 % | #45 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 80.80 % | #24 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 47.65 % | #109 |
| Ball Striking | 84 | #41 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.84 | #65 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.79 | #48 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.66 | #59 |
| Sand Save Pct | 47.00 % | #54 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.68 | #46 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.81 | #33 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 258 | #50 |
| Eagles | 5 | #42 |
| Bogeys | 185 | #44 |
| Double Bogeys | 14 | #92 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.08 % | #32 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.87 | #32 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.31 | #49 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 16.34 % | #59 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.72 | #97 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $654,240 | #42 |
| CME Points | 712.74 | #46 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 16 | #52 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 20 | #87 |
| Cuts Made | 17 | #42 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #155 |
| Events Played | 20 | |
| Rounds Played | 72 | #65 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 5 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 14 | #7 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.19 | #18 |
| Low Round | 63 | #8 |
| High Round | 79 | #76 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 48 | #19 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 3 | #65 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.35 | #29 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.2 | #21 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.94 | #14 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.27 | #34 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.96 | #11 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.02 | #32 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.62 | #10 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 265.42 | #32 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 69.49 % | #120 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 73.46 % | #18 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 81.88 % | #9 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 52.15 % | #69 |
| Ball Striking | 84 | #31 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.92 | #67 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.79 | #33 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.66 | #54 |
| Sand Save Pct | 58.97 % | #7 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.22 | #90 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.69 | #68 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 284 | #26 |
| Eagles | 10 | #9 |
| Bogeys | 151 | #105 |
| Double Bogeys | 21 | #27 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.91 % | #15 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.08 | #13 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.66 | #20 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.66 % | #26 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.1 | #141 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,083,246 | #22 |
| CME Points | 995.36 | #37 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 29 | #37 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 20 | #65 |
| Cuts Made | 19 | #8 |
| Cuts Missed | 1 | #184 |
| Events Played | 19 | |
| Rounds Played | 75 | #30 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 4 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 14 | #5 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 69.94 | #12 |
| Low Round | 64 | #27 |
| High Round | 76 | #186 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 44 | #17 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 5 | #28 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.95 | #13 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.32 | #19 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.17 | #36 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 69.25 | #8 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.92 | #2 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.99 | #11 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.69 | #44 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 267.42 | #22 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 71.93 % | #91 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 74.92 % | #16 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 81.11 % | #25 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 56.58 % | #26 |
| Ball Striking | 37 | #13 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.89 | #40 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | #16 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.66 | #36 |
| Sand Save Pct | 37.50 % | #113 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.15 | #72 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.79 | #58 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 297 | #8 |
| Eagles | 10 | #7 |
| Bogeys | 157 | #65 |
| Double Bogeys | 20 | #33 |
| Birdie Pct | 22.92 % | #10 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.26 | #9 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.71 | #14 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.89 % | #21 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.18 | #144 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $915,658 | #17 |
| CME Points | 1,646.800 | #11 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 46 | #19 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 2 | |
| Starts | 9 | #109 |
| Cuts Made | 9 | #60 |
| Cuts Missed | 0 | |
| Events Played | 9 | |
| Rounds Played | 35 | #87 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 6 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 9 | #3 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 68.69 | #1 |
| Low Round | 63 | #3 |
| High Round | 76 | #184 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 25 | #16 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #24 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 68.22 | #1 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 67.89 | #1 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 68.11 | #2 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.75 | #25 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.99 | #11 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.95 | #1 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.45 | #1 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 262.89 | #20 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 77.85 % | #31 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 77.62 % | #1 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 83.78 % | #2 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 59.81 % | #7 |
| Ball Striking | 3 | #1 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.6 | #22 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.73 | #1 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #13 |
| Sand Save Pct | 61.29 % | #7 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.83 | #11 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.71 | #73 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 177 | #17 |
| Eagles | 1 | #71 |
| Bogeys | 74 | #125 |
| Double Bogeys | 6 | #130 |
| Birdie Pct | 28.10 % | #1 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 5.09 | #1 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 2.17 | #1 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.02 % | #3 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.11 | #142 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,416,993 | #2 |
| CME Points | 1,618.000 | #3 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 118 | #1 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 13 | |
| Starts | 262 | #219 |
| Cuts Made | 224 | #141 |
| Cuts Missed | 37 | #632 |
| Events Played | 256 | #220 |
| Rounds Played | 945 | #171 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 87 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 164 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.17 | #9 |
| Low Round | 61 | #11 |
| High Round | 80 | #1158 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 584 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 81 | #26 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.27 | #15 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.2 | #11 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.9 | #12 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.32 | #36 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.98 | #20 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4 | #17 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.64 | #8 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 265.62 | #81 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 69.98 % | #481 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 73.11 % | #20 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 81.54 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 54.64 % | |
| Ball Striking | 101 | #35 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.63 | #107 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | #16 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.65 | #104 |
| Sand Save Pct | 52.01 % | #32 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.62 | #124 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.7 | #517 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 3814 | #38 |
| Eagles | 103 | #15 |
| Bogeys | 2028 | #183 |
| Double Bogeys | 244 | #134 |
| Birdie Pct | 22.96 % | #4 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.24 | #4 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.7 | #12 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 0.14 | #23 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.2 | #1127 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $17,504,015 | #9 |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
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