South Korean · Seoul, South Korea · Born 12 July 1988South Korean golfer who completed the career Grand Slam and won Olympic gold in women's golf at Rio 2016.
Inbee Park was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1988 and became one of the most decorated major champions in LPGA Tour history — winning 7 major championships and Olympic gold in Rio 2016. She turned professional in 2007. Her 7 majors: US Women's Open (2008, 2013), ANA Inspiration (2013), LPGA Championship (2013, 2014, 2015), Women's British Open (2015) and Evian Championship (2012). In 2013 she won 3 consecutive majors — ANA Inspiration, LPGA Championship and US Women's Open — becoming the first player to win 3 consecutive majors since Babe Zaharias in 1950. She was LPGA Player of the Year in 2013. She spent 45 weeks as world number one. Her putting is widely considered the finest in women's golf. Her Olympic gold at Rio 2016 — where she was joined by fellow Koreans Sung Hyun Park (silver) and Hye-Young Kim (bronze) in a Korean sweep of the top 3 — was a landmark moment for Korean women's golf globally. She has won 21 LPGA titles overall. She is one of 5 players in LPGA history to win 7 or more majors.
Career Grand Slam winner, 2016 Olympic gold
How They Played
Precise putting and consistent ball-striking
Lasting Impact
One of the most dominant players in women's golf history
Career Honours
- US Women's Open 2008, 2013
- Women's PGA Championship 2013, 2014, 2015
- Kraft Nabisco 2013
- Women's British Open 2015
- Olympic gold 2016
South Korean Athletes