South Korean · Cheongju, South Korea · Born 27 February 1995South Korean professional golfer who became world No. 1 and won multiple major championships including two Evian Championships and the ANA Inspiration.
Jin Young Ko is South Korea's dominant force in women's golf, holding the world number one ranking for a record-breaking consecutive stretch. Her extraordinary consistency — she routinely finishes in the top ten of every tournament she enters — and exceptional putting make her the most complete player in women's golf. She has won multiple Major championships and is widely considered the finest women's golfer of her generation.
Dominating women's golf with multiple major championships and extended time at world No. 1
How They Played
Precise, methodical approach with exceptional putting and course management
Lasting Impact
One of the most successful South Korean golfers, known for consistency and mental toughness
Career Honours
- ANA Inspiration (Chevron Championship) 2019
- US Women's Open 2019
- Rolex Player of the Year (LPGA) 2019
- Rolex Player of the Year (LPGA) 2021
- Rolex Player of the Year (LPGA) 2022
- Rolex Player of the Year (LPGA) 2023
- Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average LPGA) 2019
- Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average LPGA) 2021
- Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average LPGA) 2022
- LPGA Tour money leader 2019
- LPGA Tour money leader 2021
- Olympic gold medal Tokyo 2020 (held 2021) women's individual golf
- Evian Championship 2022
- BMW Ladies Championship 2018
- Korea Women's Open 2017
South Korean Athletes