Yuan Yechun (born 21 March 1997), also known as Carl Yuan, is a Chinese professional golfer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Yuan Yechun | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Nickname | Carl | ||
| Born | 21 March 1997 Dalian, China | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  China | ||
| Residence | Lake Mary, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Career | |||
| College | University of Washington | ||
| Turned professional | 2018 | ||
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour | ||
| Former tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour PGA Tour China | ||
| Professional wins | 2 | ||
| Highest ranking | 99 (11 September 2022)[1] (as of 7 July 2024) | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 | ||
| Other | 1 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
| |||
Medal record | |||
Yuan has become well known for his unusual style, his unique follow through[vague] in particular. [3]
Amateur career
Yuan played college golf at the University of Washington for three years.[4] While at Washington, he won the Pacific Northwest Amateur in 2016.[4]
Yuan competed in the 2018 Asian Games. He place tied for 10th in the men's individual competition and took silver in the men's team event alongside Jin Cheng, Chen Yilong, and Zhang Huachuang.[5]
Professional career
Yuan turned professional in 2018. He competed on the PGA Tour China in 2018 and won the Qingdao Championship. Since 2019, he has played on the Korn Ferry Tour. He has three runner-up finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour: 2020 Pinnacle Bank Championship, 2020 WinCo Foods Portland Open, and 2021 Simmons Bank Open.[6]
Yuan qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and finished tied for 38th in the men's individual competition.
Yuan finished the 2022–23 season 126th in the FedEx Cup standings, but regained full PGA Tour privileges after Jon Rahm signed with LIV Golf.
Amateur wins
- 2013 Junior All-Star at Mission Inn, Scott Robertson Memorial, Beijing Junior Open
- 2015 China Team Championship
- 2016 Pacific Northwest Amateur,[4] China Team Championship
Source:[5]
Professional wins (2)
Korn Ferry Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Mar 2022 | Chitimacha Louisiana Open | −14 (68-66-71-65=270) | Playoff |  Peter Uihlein |
Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Chitimacha Louisiana Open | Peter Uihlein | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
PGA Tour China wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Jul 2018 | Qingdao Championship | −6 (66-71-73-72=282) | 1 stroke |  Callum Tarren |
Results in World Golf Championships
| Tournament | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | ||
| Match Play | ||
| Invitational | ||
| Champions | T35 | T17 |
"T" = tied
See also
References
External links
- Yuan Yechun at the PGA Tour official site
- Yuan Yechun at the Official World Golf Ranking official site