Kim Hyo-joo

Kim Hyo-joo (; ; born 14 July 1995), also known as Hyo Joo Kim, is a South Korean professional golfer who plays on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She won the 2014 Evian Championship while setting the record for lowest 18-hole score at a major with a 61 in the first round. The 2014 Evian Championship was her first major appearance. She later accepted membership on the LPGA Tour for 2015.

Professional wins (29) LPGA of Korea Tour wins (15) Tournaments in bold denotes major tournaments in LPGA of Korea Tour.

LPGA of Japan Tour wins (1)

LPGA Tour wins (9) Legend Major championships (1) Other LPGA Tour (7) ^ Co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour

LPGA Tour playoff record (1–2)

Ladies European Tour wins (3) ^ Co-sanctioned with the LPGA Tour

Other wins (1)

Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-upWinner'sshare ($) 2014 The Evian Championship −11 (61-72-72-68=273) 1 stroke Karrie Webb 487,500

Results timeline Results not in chronological order.

CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew T = tied

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 8 (2019 PGA – 2022 Chevron) Longest streak of top 10s – 2 (twice)

LPGA Tour career summary ^ Official as of 2025 season Includes matchplay and other tournaments without a cut.

World ranking Position in Women's World Golf Rankings at the end of each calendar year.

Year Worldranking Source 2012 41 2013 25 2014 7 2015 9 2016 25 2017 48 2018 45 2019 13 2020 9 2021 9 2022 9 2023 7 2024 23 2025 8

Team appearances Amateur Espirito Santo Trophy (representing South Korea): 2012 (winners)

Professional International Crown (representing South Korea): 2023, 2025