Kim Ha-Neul (Korean: 김하늘, born 17 December 1988), also known as Ha-Neul Kim, is a South Korean professional golfer.
| Kim Ha-Neul 김하늘 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 17 December 1988 | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  South Korea | ||
| Career | |||
| Turned professional | 2007 | ||
| Current tour(s) | LPGA of Korea Tour (joined 2007) LPGA of Japan Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 15 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 6 | ||
| LPGA of Korea Tour | 8 | ||
| Other | 1 | ||
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |||
| Chevron Championship | T11: 2012 | ||
| Women's PGA C'ship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Women's Open | T25: 2013 | ||
| Women's British Open | DNP | ||
| Evian Championship | DNP | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Since 2015, Kim is playing full-time on the LPGA of Japan Tour having secured her card in the final qualifying tournament of the 2014 season.
In January 2022, Kim signed with YG KPlus after retiring from professional golf after 15 years.[1]
Professional wins (15)
LPGA of Korea Tour wins (8)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 May 2008 | Phoenix Park Classic | 69-68-67=204 | −12 | 4 strokes | Jiyai Shin |
| 2 | 1 Jun 2008 | Hillstate Seokyung Ladies Open | 71-71-69=211 | −5 | 1 stroke | Ahn Sun-ju |
| 3 | 21 Sep 2008 | SK Energy Invitational | 67-68=135 | −9 | 2 strokes | Lee Jeong-eun Jiyai Shin |
| 4 | 24 Apr 2011 | Hyundai E&C Seokyung Ladies Open | 71-67-71=210 | −6 | Playoff | Lee Hyun-ju |
| 5 | 16 Oct 2011 | Hite Jinro Championship | 70-72-72-71=285 | −3 | 1 stroke | Mirim Lee |
| 6 | 6 Nov 2011 | eDaily-KYJ Golf Ladies Open | 64-71-70=205 | −11 | 4 strokes | Kim Hye-youn Shim Hyun-hwa Choi Yoo-rim |
| 7 | 7 Oct 2012 | Rush & Cash Charity Classic | 70-70-68=208 | −8 | 1 stroke | Cho Young-ran |
| 8 | 25 Aug 2013 | MBN-KYJ Golf Ladies Open | 68-68-66-63=265 | −23 | 2 strokes | Kim Hyo-joo |
Tournaments in bold denotes major tournaments in LPGA of Korea
LPGA of Japan Tour (6)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Sep 2015 | Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic | 69-67-68=204 | −12 | 1 stroke | Jiyai Shin Ayaka Matsumori |
| 2 | 27 Mar 2016 | AXA Ladies Golf Tournament in Miyazaki | 67-71-69=207 | −9 | 5 strokes | Jiyai Shin |
| 3 | 27 Nov 2016 | Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup | 71-69-67-72=279 | −9 | 1 stroke | Misuzu Narita |
| 4 | 30 Apr 2017 | Cyber Agent Ladies Golf Tournament | 68-71-70=209 | −7 | Playoff | Ai Suzuki |
| 5 | 7 May 2017 | World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup | 74-66-70-69=279 | −9 | 3 strokes | Ko Jin-young Lexi Thompson |
| 6 | 18 Jun 2017 | Suntory Ladies Open | 67-68-67-71=273 | −15 | 1 stroke | Kotone Hori |
Other wins (1)
- 2013 Mission Hills World Ladies Championship – team (with Inbee Park)
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Curling Queens | Cast | Holiday specials | [2] |
| Hole-in-One between legends | Host | [3] | ||
| Runway to the sky | [4] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Model Awards | 2022 | Asia Special Award, Sports | Kim Ha-neul | Won | [5] |
References
External links
- Kim Ha-neul at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
- Profile on Seoul Sisters site