Byeong Hun An is one of the leading South Koreans in the men’s game, but he is still awaiting that maiden PGA Tour win.
Born in the Korean capital of Seoul in September 1991 to sporting parents, An was always going to be an athlete. He took up golf at an early age and would go on to win the U.S. Amateur at the age of just 17, becoming the youngest man in history to do so. He turned professional two years later, and has gone on to win on the European Challenge Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and the DP World Tour.
The first of those wins was on the European Challenge Tour, coming at the Rolex Trophy in August 2014. Just nine months later, the Korean took what remains his biggest win to date. He was victorious at the DP World Tour’s flagship event – the BMW PGA Championship. The win helped him to Rookie of the Year honours on the tour that year. He would have to wait nine years before winning on the DP World Tour again, but that came on home soil at the Genesis Championship in Incheon, Korea.
On the international stage, An has represented his country at two Olympic Games, doing so in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, and in Paris in 2024. He has also played in the Presidents Cup for the International Team, and made two appearance for South Korea in the World Cup of Golf.
Byeong Hun An | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Byeong Hun (Ben) An
Born: September 17, 1991
Nationality: South Korea
Residence: Orlando, Florida
Career
College: University of California, Berkeley
Turned Pro: 2011
Professional Wins: 5
Highest World Ranking: 23 – May 12, 2024
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T16 (2024)
– PGA Championship – T22 (2020)
– US Open – T16 (2019)
– Open Championship – T13 (2024)
Professional Wins – 4
2014 (1) – Rolex Trophy
2015 (2) – BMW PGA Championship, Shinhan Donghae Open
2022 (1) – LECOM Suncoast Classic
2024 (1) – Genesis Championship
Achievements and Awards
Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year – 2015
European Tour Graduate of the Year – 2015
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Byeong Hun An | What’s In His Bag?
The South Korean’s bag is filled with Titleist clubs, including the TSR 4 driver and even a 1-iron! He does use a LAB putter, but also plays with the Pro V1x.
Read the full Byeong Hun An WITB here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Byeong Hun An
When and where was Byeong Hun An born?
Byeong Hun An was born in September 1991 in the South Korean capital city of Seoul. He was destined to be a sportsman, with his parents both earning medals in table tennis at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
When did Byeong Hun An turn professional?
Byeong Hun An turned professional in 2011, and immediately turned his hand to the European Challenge Tour, before then playing on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour.
How many professional titles has Byeong Hun An won?
As of August 2024, Byeong Hun An has won four times as a professional. His first came in 2014, with his biggest win to date coming at the DP World Tour’s flagship event – the BMW PGA Championship – a year later.
Who is Byeong Hun An married to?
Byeong Hun An is married to Choi Hee-Jae, with the pair tying the knot back in 2018. The pair have two children, Sun-Woo and Ji-Woo.
Did you Know?
Youngest U.S. Amateur Champion
Ben An made history in 2009 with his victory at the U.S. Amateur. Not only did he become the first Asian golfer to win the title, but he also become the youngest in the history of the competition to be victorious. He did so after beating Ben Martin in the final 7&5, to claim victory as a 17-year-old.
Two-Time Olympian
The South Korean has represented his country at the Olympics on two occasions. He played in both Rio 2016 and Paris 2024, with a best of T11 coming at the former.
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