Ariya Jutanugarn is arguably Thailand’s greatest ever golfer, with two major championship victories among her 13 worldwide wins.
Born in the Thai capital city of Bangkok in November 1995, Jutanugarn was always going to get into the sport, thanks to her parents owning a professional golf shop in the city. Alongside older sister Moriya, the pair were destined for greatness, and that has shown throughout Ariya’s professional career.
She turned pro in 2012, and won on the Ladies European Tour the next year. Although it would be another three years before she won on the LPGA Tour, 2016 would be her breakout year as a star. Jutanugarn won five times in total, including claiming her maiden major title – the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
The Thai star took her second major title two years later, with a victory at the US Women’s Open. She also has top five finishes in the other three major championships, and she was named the LPGA Player of the Year in both of her major-winning seasons. In total, she has 13 worldwide wins, with 12 of those coming on the LPGA Tour.
Ariya Jutanugarn | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Ariya Jutanugarn
Born: November 23, 1995
Nationality: Thailand
Residence: Bangkok, Thailand
Career
Turned Pro: 2012
Professional Wins: 13
Highest World Ranking: 1 – June 12, 2017
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – T2 (2025)
– Women’s PGA Championship – 3rd (2016)
– US Women’s Open – WON (2018)
– Amundi Evian Championship – 5th (2019)
– AIG Women’s Open – WON (2016)
Professional Wins – 13
2013 (1) – Lalla Maryem Cup
2016 (5) – Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic, Kingsmill Championship, LPGA Volvik Championship, Ricoh Women’s British Open, Canadian Pacific Women’s Open
2017 (2) – Manulife LPGA Classic, CME Group Tour Championship
2018 (3) – Kingsmill Championship, US Women’s Open, Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open
2021 (2) – Honda LPGA Thailand, Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational
Achievements and Awards
LPGA Player of the Year – 2016, 2018
LPGA Tour Money Winner – 2016, 2018
Race to the CME Globe – 2016, 2018
GWAA Female Player of the Year – 2016, 2018
Thailand Professional Athlete of the Year Award – 2016, 2018
Heather Farr Player Award – 2016
Fox Sports Asia Woman of the Year Award – 2016
Best Female Golfer ESPY Award – 2017
LPGA Vare Trophy – 2018
Rolex Annika Major Award – 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ariya Jutanugarn
When and where was Ariya Jutanugarn born?
Ariya Jutanugarn was born in the Thai capital of Bangkok in November 1995. She took up the game from a young age, with her parents owning a golf equipment shop.
When did Ariya Jutanugarn turn professional?
Ariya Jutanugarn turned professional in 2013, and within a year, she was a winner on the Ladies European Tour.
How many major titles has Ariya Jutanugarn won?
As of 2025, Ariya Jutanugarn is a two-time major winner. She won the Ricoh Women’s British Open (now AIG Women’s Open) in 2016, before then lifting the US Women’s Open trophy two years later. Those two wins are part of 12 wins across the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour.
Who is Ariya Jutanugarn’s sister?
Ariya Jutanugarn is one of two professional golfers in the family. Her older sister Moriya is also a two-time winner on the LPGA Tour.
Did you Know?
Winning Sisters
Ariya’s sister is also an LPGA Tour winner. Moriya Jutanugarn, the older of the two siblings, has won twice on the tour, with the pair teaming up to win the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational in 2021.
Thai History
Jutanugarn’s victory at the Women’s British Open in 2016 was a historic one, as she became the first Thai golfer – male or female – to win a major championship. She was followed by Patty Tavanatakit, who won the 2021 Chevron Championship.
Olympic Heartbreak
Jutanugarn represented her country at the Olympic Games for the first time in Rio in 2016. An opening round 65 saw her lead the way, but she had to withdraw from the tournament due to an ongoing knee problem.
Movie Star
The story of Jutanugarn’s rise to the top of the women’s professional game was made into a biopic-style movie. Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn was released in 2019.
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