Soo-Yun Kang

Internationally accomplished professional golfer and elite performance coach with over 20 years of global competitive experience. Former LPGA champion with 14 worldwide victories across LPGA, KLPGA, JLPGA, and Asian Tours. Founder & Head Coach of the Soo-Yun Kang Golf Academy, specializing in elite junior training, player development, short-game mastery, mental performance, and international tournament preparation. Professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

• Key Career Highlights (Summary)
• Professional Wins: 14 total
• LPGA Tour (USA): 1
• JLPGA (Japan): 3
• KLPGA (Korea): 8
• Ladies Asian Golf Tour: 2
• Best Major Championship Results
• T8 — 2004 LPGA Championship
• T13 — 2005 U.S. Women’s Open
• T24 — 2003 Women’s British Open
• Career Strengths
• Elite short-game & wedge control
• Exceptional putting under pressure
• Strong course management and clutch performance
• Cross-cultural competitive experience (KOR / USA / JPN)
• Peak LPGA Season
• 2005: $710,710 in earnings (14th on LPGA Money List)

• Top junior competitor in Korea (1988–1993)
• National team player for South Korea (1994–1996)
• Officially joined the KLPGA, Began competing across Asia (1997)
• KLPGA Rise : Multiple top-10 finishes, Established as one of the most consistent young players (1998–2002)

Major early KLPGA wins:

• 2000 Korea Women’s Open
• 2000 Hite Ladies Open
• 2001 Korea Women’s Open
• 2001 Hite Ladies Open
• 2001 LG Lady Card Open
• 2002 Hite Ladies Open (three-peat)
• 2002 Sky Valley Invitational

LPGA Tour (USA) (2003 - 2009)

• T8 at the LPGA Championship (Major) (2004)

     Top-10 finishes across the season

• Winner of the Safeway LPGA Classic (2005)

      Season earnings: $710,710

      One of the top players on Tour statistically, especially putting

• 2006–2009 — Solid LPGA Career
• Strong major performances
• Final full-time LPGA seasons before shifting to Japan

• 2010 — Shift to Japan (JLPGA Qualification)
• Earned JLPGA Tour status
• Began competing primarily in Japan
• 2013 — First JLPGA Win
• Stanley Ladies Golf Tournament — Champion (−12)
• 2016 — Second JLPGA Title
• Suntory Ladies Open — Champion
• 2017 — Third JLPGA Victory
• Resort Trust Ladies — Champion (−9)
• Won in a playoff
• 2018 — Retirement from Professional Touring
• Official retirement ceremony
• Completed a 21-year professional career
• 2019–Present — Coaching Career
• Founder & Head Coach, Soo-Yun Kang Golf Academy (Riviera Country Club)
• Specializing in junior and women’s elite player development
• Focus on:
• Short-game & putting
• Mental preparation
• Tournament strategy
• International competition readiness (LPGA/JLPGA/KLPGA path guidance)