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Yuan Yechun

b. 1997

Chinese golfer

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About Yuan Yechun

Born 1997. Yuan Yechun is a Chinese golfer.

Yuan Yechun (born 21 March 1997), also known as Carl Yuan, is a Chinese professional golfer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Yuan has become well known for his style of play, his follow through in particular.

Amateur career Yuan played college golf at the University of Washington for three years. While at Washington, he won the Pacific Northwest Amateur in 2016.

Yuan qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and finished tied for 38th in the men's individual competition.

Yuan finished the 2022–23 season 126th in the FedEx Cup standings, but regained full PGA Tour privileges after Jon Rahm signed with LIV Golf.

Amateur wins 2013 Junior All-Star at Mission Inn, Scott Robertson Memorial, Beijing Junior Open 2015 China Team Championship 2016 Pacific Northwest Amateur,

Professional wins (2) Korn Ferry Tour wins (1)

Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (1–0)

PGA Tour China wins (1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut T = tied

Results in World Golf Championships Tournament 2018 2019 Championship Match Play Invitational ChampionsT35T17

"T" = tied

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Important facts

Born
21 March 1997
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Golfer
Nationality
People's Republic of China, China
Education
Lake Mary Preparatory School
Awards
Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year

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Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yuan Yechun?

Chinese golfer

When was Yuan Yechun born?

Yuan Yechun was born on 21 March 1997.

What is Yuan Yechun's occupation?

Yuan Yechun is a golfer.

What nationality is Yuan Yechun?

Yuan Yechun is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yuan Yechun

· Wikidata: Q107994228

· DBpedia: Yuan Yechun

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