American · Honolulu, USA · Born 30 October 1992American professional golfer who won the 2017 KPMG Women's PGA Championship and back-to-back U.S. Women's Amateur titles in 2010 and 2011.
Danielle Kang is an American golfer and former world number one who won the 2017 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Known for her fiery personality, exceptional short game, and ability to perform under pressure, Kang has been one of the LPGA Tour's most entertaining and competitive players. She was also a standout performer for the US Solheim Cup team and has shown tremendous courage in competing while dealing with health challenges.
Famous For
LPGA Tour victories and consistent top-10 finishes
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive driver with strong iron play
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Strong American golfer with multiple LPGA Tour wins
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- US Women's Open 2017
- KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2017
- Rolex ANNIKA Major Award 2017
- LPGA Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average) 2021
- LPGA Tour Championship 2018
- Buick LPGA Shanghai 2018
- Buick LPGA Shanghai 2019
- Pelican Women's Championship 2020
- LPGA Drive On Championship 2020
- Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions 2019
- CP Women's Open 2022
- Solheim Cup Team USA member 2017
- Solheim Cup Team USA member 2019
- Solheim Cup Team USA member 2021
Career Journey
Timeline
2010
🎯 Won U.S. Women's Amateur Championship
2011
🎯 Won U.S. Women's Amateur Championship again
2012
📌 Turned professional
2012
🎯 Professional debut on LPGA Tour
2017
🏆 First LPGA Tour win at Kingsmill Championship
2017
🏆 Won KPMG Women's PGA Championship (major)
2018
🎯 First top-10 world ranking
2019
🏆 Buick LPGA Shanghai victory
2020
🏆 Won Drive On Championship
2020
🎯 Achieved career-high world ranking
2021
🎯 Represented USA in Solheim Cup
2021
🌍 Solheim Cup team debut for USA
American Athletes