A Lim Kim is one of several Koreans to have won multiple LPGA Tour events, including a major championship.
Born in the Republic of Korea in 1995, it would not be long before Kim showed her qualities, turning professional while still a teenager in 2013. She played on the LPGA Tour of Korea for a number of years, with her first win coming in 2018 at the OK! Savings Bank Pak Se-ri Invitational. She won again in 2019, but her big break came following the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the postponed US Women’s Open, the Korean made her major championship debut. She went on to win the tournament by a single shot, marking her first win on the LPGA Tour as well – she was granted a tour card for the new season. Kim has gone on to win six times worldwide, including three times on the LPGA Tour, with her most recent win coming at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in February 2025. She also has top five finishes at three of the other four women’s majors.
A Lim Kim | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: A Lim Kim
Born: October 4, 1995
Nationality: Republic of Korea
Residence: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Career
Turned Pro: 2013
Professional Wins: 6
Highest World Ranking: 30 – December 15, 2020
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – T4 (2023)
– Women’s PGA Championship – T30 (2024)
– US Women’s Open – WON (2020)
– Amundi Evian Championship – T3 (2023)
– AIG Women’s Open – T4 (2025)
Professional Wins – 6
2018 (1) – OK! Savings Bank Pak Se-ri Invitational
2019 (1) – MY Munyoung Queens Park Championship
2020 (1) – US Women’s Open
2022 (1) – Creas F&C KLPGA Championship
2024 (1) – Lotte Championship
2025 (1) – Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
A Lim Kim | What’s In Her Bag?
The Korean plays a mixture of clubs, with PING, Mizuno and Titleist all featuring.
You can check out our full piece on Kim’s bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about A Lim Kim
When and where was A Lim Kim born?
A Lim Kim was born in the Republic of Korea in 1995, and she showed promise in the game from a young age.
When did A Lim Kim turn professional?
A Lim Kim turned professional in 2013, while she was still a teenager. She began her professional career on the LPGA Tour of Korea, before graduating to the LPGA Tour for the 2021 season.
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How many LPGA Tour titles has A Lim Kim won?
As of early 2025, A Lim Kim is a three-time winner on the LPGA Tour. The biggest of those wins was her first on the tour, as she won the US Women’s Open in December 2020 after it had been postponed due to COVID-19.
Did you Know?
Winning on Major Debut
A Lim Kim made her major championship debut at the US Women’s Open in 2020. Incredibly, the Korean was five shots off the lead at the start of her final round, but shot her best round of the week to win by one shot over Jin Young Ko and Amy Olson.
2021 – The Major Cut Year
Following her incredible victory at the US Women’s Open the year before, Kim then missed the cut at all five major championships in 2021. She also missed the cut at the Chevron Championship in 2022, making it six straight missed cuts following her victory.
High of World No.30
Despite being a major champion and a six-time winner around the world, Kim’s highest position in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings remains at World No.30.
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