Roll of Honour
MAJORS (2): US Women's Open (2011); ANA Inspiration (2017). Multiple wins on the Korea and LPGA Tours. LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year (2012). Held the position of No.1 golfer in the Women's Official World Golf Rankings.
Did you know?
Ryu turned professional in 2007 at the age of 17. Her first success came on America's Cactus Tour, before she joined the LPGA of Korea Tour in 2008. In Korea she recorded a win in her rookie year, and then five more in 2009. She joined the LPGA Tour in 2012, having won the U.S.
Top tournaments won by So Yeon Ryu
Played as the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give (June 14-17). Second-placed Caroline Masson (Ger) finished 2 shots behind So Yeon Ryu (S Kor). [Blythefield CC, Belmont, nr Grand Rapids, Michigan].
How many wins does So Yeon Ryu have?
The 28-year-old from South Korea has reached World No. 1 and has made more than $10 million since joining the LPGA Tour in 2012. She has six wins, including two major championships, and was named Rookie of the Year in 2012 and co-Player of the Year in 2017. ▶ Athletes with a résumé like Ryu’s could be difficult to relate to, but talking to her is easy. Conversation flows easily on a variety of topics, including being brave when dining and learning to bridge two cultures to acquire an American sense of humor. She’s a golfer who says golf isn’t the only thing in her life, and she means it.
Does ballet connect to golf?
Ballet actually does connect to golf. In golf, it’s really important to use the ground force when you swing. It’s the same in ballet. If you want to jump well, you have to know how to use ground force. No matter what I’m doing, I find the connection to golf. I was like, Oh my God, maybe I’m a golf addict.
Do Korean golfers show emotions?
Korean players don’t show their emotions, especially when they’re happy. I played on the Korean LPGA for four years before coming to the LPGA, and the first thing they taught me was after a bad shot, you can’t hit your club on the ground, you cannot throw a club, you can’t yell.
