Kang Soo-yun (; born 15 March 1976) is a female golfer in the LPGA. She is often referred to as the "Fashion Model of the Fairways" for her model-like physique and clothing. Kang was born in

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. She has been playing golf since the age of 12. After years on the

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, she moved to the LPGA Tour in 2003. She won her first LPGA tournament in 2005 at the

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. She has twelve other wins worldwide.LPGA Tour biography page
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Professional wins

''this list is incomplete''

LPGA Tour (1)

LPGA Tour of Korea (8)

''this list is probably incomplete'' *2000

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, Hite Ladies Open *2001

, Hite Ladies Open, LG Lady Card Open *2002 Sky Valley Kim Young-Joo Invitational, Hite Ladies Open *2004 PAVV Invitational

LPGA Tour of Japan (3)

Team appearances

Amateur *

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(representing South Korea):

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(winners)

References

External links

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Soo Yun Kang
at SeoulSisters.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Kang, Soo-Yun South Korean female golfers LPGA Tour golfers LPGA of Korea Tour golfers LPGA of Japan Tour golfers Asian Games medalists in golf Asian Games silver medalists for South Korea Golfers at the 1994 Asian Games Medalists at the 1994 Asian Games Golfers from Seoul 1976 births Living people