Yu-Chiang "Vivian" Hou (born c. 2000[1]) is a Taiwanese professional golfer.
| Yu-Chiang Hou | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Vivian |
| Born | c. 2000 |
| Sporting nationality |  Taiwan |
| Career | |
| College | University of Arizona |
| Turned professional | 2022 |
| Current tour(s) | Epson Tour Taiwan LPGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
Amateur career
editHou reached number one on the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2020.[2] She played college golf at the University of Arizona.[3][4][5] She was the runner up at the 2021 U.S. Women's Amateur.[6] Her sister Yu-Sang Hou was her teammate at Arizona and her caddy.[6] She won three professional events while still an amateur.[1]
Professional career
editHou turned professional in 2022.[7] She earned status on the LPGA Tour for the 2022 season via the LPGA Q-Series.[1]
Amateur wins
edit- 2014 National Middle School - Junior High Championship
- 2016 Victorian Junior Masters
- 2018 Third Selection Tournament for Asian Games National Squad
Source:[8]
Professional wins (4)
editTaiwan LPGA Tour wins (3)
edit- 2018 TLPGA Ladies Open - Nan Pao (as an amateur)[8]
- 2019 ICTSI Pradera Verde Ladies Classic (as an amateur)[8]
- 2023 Wistron Ladies Open
China LPGA Tour wins (1)
edit- 2019 Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Challenge (as an amateur)[8]
Team appearances
editAmateur
- Patsy Hankins Trophy (representing Asia/Pacific): 2018 (winners)
Source:[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Vivian Hou – Bio". LPGA. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ Levins, Keely. "Meet the sisters who made it through LPGA Tour Q-Series together as amateurs". Golf Digest. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ Woodard, Adam (6 August 2021). "U.S. Women's Am: Vivian Hou advances to semis with sister, Arizona teammate on the bag". The Journal News. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ Woodard, Adam (7 August 2021). "Just like her Arizona coach in 2000, Vivian Hou advances to U.S. Women's Amateur final". Golfweek. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ "Vivian Hou". University of Arizona Athletics. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b Brown, PJ (20 August 2021). "Vivian Hou recalls 'amazing,' pain-free run to US Women's Amateur final". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ "Players Turned Pro (Week 2, 2022)". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Yu-Chiang Hou". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
External links
edit- Vivian Hou at the LPGA Tour official site
- Vivian Hou at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
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