I.K. Kim
Name:
In-kyung "I.K." KimCountry:
South KoreaBorn:
June 13, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
2006Majors
Ricoh
The Ricoh Women's British Open (41st) (Aug 3-6). Second-placed Jodi Ewart Shadoff (Eng) finished 2 shots behind first-time major championship winner In-kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor). [Kingsbarns Links, nr St Andrews, Fife].
America
Marathon
Played as the Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning & O-I (July 20-23). Second-placed Lexi Thompson (USA) finished 4 shots behind In-Kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor), who clinched the win with a closing round of 63. [Highland Meadows GC, Sylvania, nr Toledo, OH].
America
ShopRite
Played as the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer (June 2-4). Second-placed and defending champion Anna Nordqvist (Swe) finished 2 shots behind In-Kyung "I.K."Kim (S Kor), who recorded her second LPGA Tour win. [Bay course, Seaview Resort, Galloway, nr Atlantic City, NJ].
Europe
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa Ladies European Masters (Sept 8-11). Second-placed Belen Mozo (Esp) finished 5 shots behind In-kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor), who recorded her second win in this event in three years. [Hubbelrath GC, nr Dusseldorf, Germany].
Asia
Reignwood
Played as the Reignwood LPGA Classic (Sept 29-Oct 2; LPGA Tour event; last played in 2014). Second-placed Mi-jung Hur (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind In-kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor). [Reignwood Pine Valley GC, Nankou, Beijing, China].
Europe
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa Ladies European Masters (July 3-6). Second-placed Nikki Campbell (Aus) finished 5 shots behind In-Kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor), who claimed her second Ladies European Tour win. [Buckinghamshire GC, Denham, Bucks].
America
Banamex/Corona
Played as the Lorena Ochoa Invitational presented by Banamex and Corona Light (Nov 11-14). Second-placed Suzann Pettersen (Nor) finished 3 shots behind In-Kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor). [Guadalajara CC, Jalisco, Mexico].
Awards
Ryder Cup Wales
In-Kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor) won the LET 2010 Ryder Cup Wales Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. She finished fourth on the Tour's (money-based) Order of Merit, with earnings of €193,154.
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters (Dec 9-12; LET season-ending event). Second-placed Michelle Wie (USA) finished 3 shots behind In-kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor), who recorded her first Ladies European Tour win. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
America
State Farm
Played as the LPGA State Farm Classic (June 4-7). Se Ri Pak (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind In-Kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor). [Panther Creek CC, Springfield, Illinois].
America
Longs Drugs
Played as the Longs Drugs Challenge (Oct 9-12). Second-placed Angela Stanford (USA) finished 3 shots behind first time LPGA Tour winner In-Kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor). [Lakeside course, Blackhawk CC, Danville, CA].
Amateur
USGA
Played as the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship. In-kyung "I.K." Kim (S Kor) beat Inbee Park (S Kor) 5 and 4 in the final. [BanBury GC, Eagle, Idaho].
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