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Yim Sung-Ah

b. 1984

South Korean professional golfer

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About Yim Sung-Ah

Born 1984. Yim Sung-Ah is a South Korean golfer.

Yim Sung-ah (; born 20 March 1984) is a South Korean professional golfer.

Pre-LPGA Tour days Yim was born in Seoul. She attended Yonsei University and turned professional in November 2002 while still a student. She was a member of the Korean team that won a gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games.

Yim played on the LPGA of Korea Tour in 2003. Like many other South Korean women golfers, she soon began to play primarily in the United States, joining the second tier Futures Tour in 2004.

LPGA Tour career and beyond In 2005, Yim began playing on the LPGA Tour. In April 2006, she won the Florida's Natural Charity Championship. Paired with Annika Sörenstam for the final round, Yim kept pace with the #1 ranked woman golfer in the world. On the 71st hole with both golfers tied for the lead, Sörenstam hit her tee shot out of bounds resulting in a double bogey. Yim went on to win the tournament by two shots.

Yim only had limited LPGA Tour success after her one win. In 2010, she returned to South Korea to play the LPGA of Korea Tour.

LPGA Tour wins (1) Sources:

Results in LPGA majors

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

Team appearances Amateur Espirito Santo Trophy (representing South Korea): 2002

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Yonsei University

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Who is Yim Sung-Ah?

South Korean professional golfer

When was Yim Sung-Ah born?

Yim Sung-Ah was born on 20 March 1984 in Seoul.

What is Yim Sung-Ah's occupation?

Yim Sung-Ah is a golfer.

What nationality is Yim Sung-Ah?

Yim Sung-Ah is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yim Sung-Ah

· Wikidata: Q8053622

· DBpedia: Yim Sung-ah

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