Yoo Hyun-jo
South Korean professional golfer (born 2005)
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Yoo Hyun-jo (Korean: 유현조; born 2005), also known as Hyunjo Yoo, is a South Korean professional golfer. In 2024, she was named Rookie of the Year on the LPGA of Korea Tour.
| Yoo Hyun-jo | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 2005 (age 20–21) |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Sporting nationality |  South Korea |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2023 |
| Current tour | LPGA of Korea Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA of Korea Tour | 3 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | DNP |
| Women's PGA C'ship | DNP |
| U.S. Women's Open | T36: 2025 |
| Women's British Open | DNP |
| Evian Championship | DNP |
Early life
Amateur career
In 2022, Yoo earned an individual bronze medal in the 2022 Asian games, as well as a silver team medal with Korea.[3] She was the only amateur player on the team.[1] That year, she won the KB Financial Group Cup, an all ages amateur competition.[4]
Professional career
In 2023, Yoo joined the LPGA of Korea Tour. In 2024, she won her first tournament, the KB Financial Group Star Championship, a majors competition.[5][unreliable source?] During the 2024 season, Yoo finished in the top-10 in ten tournaments, where she became known for her long drives.[6]
Yoo earned a berth to the 2025 U.S. Women's Open for being ranked in the top-75 in the Rolex Women's World Golf rankings. Prior to the tournament, Yoo was ranked 59th.[7] Yoo made her debut at the tournament aged 20.[8][unreliable source?][9] Yoo made the second round cut.[10]
Professional wins (3)
Results in LPGA majors
"T" = tied
Team appearances
- 2022 Asian Games (representing South Korea)[4]