Player Bio: Hye Jin Choi2020 U.S. Women's Open

Age: 21
Country: Republic of Korea
College: None
Worldwide professional victories: 11
Exempt status: Top 75 in Rolex Rankings as of March 16; Top 5 money leader on 2019 Korean LPGA Tour

Choi nearly became the second amateur to win the U.S. Women’s Open in 2017 at Trump National Golf Club, dueling countrywoman Sung Hyun Park on the final day before finishing as the runner-up, two strokes back. Since turning professional at the end of 2017, Choi has amassed eight victories on the Korean LPGA Tour. She also won a pair of KLPGA events as an amateur in 2017. Her stellar amateur career including helping Korea to a silver medal in the 2014 Asian Games. She also helped Korea finish third in the 2014 World Amateur Team Championship. Choi also reached the semifinals of the 2016 U.S. Girls’ Junior at The Ridgewood Country Club, losing to Andrea Lee.

U.S. Women's Open Player Record