Yu-Chiang Hou
Taiwanese professional golfer
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Yu-Chiang "Vivian" Hou (born c. 2000[1]) is a Taiwanese professional golfer.
| Yu-Chiang Hou | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Vivian |
| Born | c. 2000 |
| Sporting nationality |  Taiwan |
| Career | |
| College | University of Arizona |
| Turned professional | 2022 |
| Current tours | Epson Tour Taiwan LPGA Tour |
| Former tour | LPGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
Amateur career
Hou reached number one on the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2020.[2] She played college golf at the University of Arizona.[3][4][5] She was the runner up at the 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur.[6] Her sister Yu-Sang Hou was her teammate at Arizona and her caddy.[6] She won three professional events while still an amateur.[1]
Professional career
Hou turned professional in 2022.[7] She earned status on the LPGA Tour for the 2022 season via the LPGA Q-Series.[1]
Amateur wins
- 2014 National Middle School - Junior High Championship
- 2016 Victorian Junior Masters
- 2018 Third Selection Tournament for Asian Games National Squad
Source:[8]
Professional wins (4)
Taiwan LPGA Tour wins (3)
- 2018 TLPGA Ladies Open - Nan Pao (as an amateur)[8]
- 2019 ICTSI Pradera Verde Ladies Classic (as an amateur)[8]
- 2023 Wistron Ladies Open
China LPGA Tour wins (1)
- 2019 Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Challenge (as an amateur)[8]
