Kim Ha-Neul (Korean: 김하늘, born 17 December 1988), also known as Ha-Neul Kim, is a South Korean professional golfer.
| Kim Ha-Neul 김하늘 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 17 December 1988 | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  South Korea | ||
| Career | |||
| Turned professional | 2007 | ||
| Current tour(s) | LPGA of Korea Tour (joined 2007) LPGA of Japan Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 15 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 6 | ||
| LPGA of Korea Tour | 8 | ||
| Other | 1 | ||
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |||
| Chevron Championship | T11: 2012 | ||
| Women's PGA C'ship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Women's Open | T25: 2013 | ||
| Women's British Open | DNP | ||
| Evian Championship | DNP | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Since 2015, Kim is playing full-time on the LPGA of Japan Tour having secured her card in the final qualifying tournament of the 2014 season.
In January 2022, Kim signed with YG KPlus after retiring from professional golf after 15 years.[1]
Professional wins (15)
editLPGA of Korea Tour wins (8)
edit| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 May 2008 | Phoenix Park Classic | 69-68-67=204 | −12 | 4 strokes | Jiyai Shin
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| 2 | 1 Jun 2008 | Hillstate Seokyung Ladies Open | 71-71-69=211 | −5 | 1 stroke | Ahn Sun-ju
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| 3 | 21 Sep 2008 | SK Energy Invitational | 67-68=135 | −9 | 2 strokes | Lee Jeong-eun Jiyai Shin
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| 4 | 24 Apr 2011 | Hyundai E&C Seokyung Ladies Open | 71-67-71=210 | −6 | Playoff | Lee Hyun-ju
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| 5 | 16 Oct 2011 | Hite Jinro Championship | 70-72-72-71=285 | −3 | 1 stroke | Mirim Lee
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| 6 | 6 Nov 2011 | eDaily-KYJ Golf Ladies Open | 64-71-70=205 | −11 | 4 strokes | Kim Hye-youn Shim Hyun-hwa Choi Yoo-rim
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| 7 | 7 Oct 2012 | Rush & Cash Charity Classic | 70-70-68=208 | −8 | 1 stroke | Cho Young-ran
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| 8 | 25 Aug 2013 | MBN-KYJ Golf Ladies Open | 68-68-66-63=265 | −23 | 2 strokes | Kim Hyo-joo
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Tournaments in bold denotes major tournaments in LPGA of Korea
LPGA of Japan Tour (6)
edit| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Sep 2015 | Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic | 69-67-68=204 | −12 | 1 stroke | Jiyai Shin Ayaka Matsumori
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| 2 | 27 Mar 2016 | AXA Ladies Golf Tournament in Miyazaki | 67-71-69=207 | −9 | 5 strokes | Jiyai Shin
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| 3 | 27 Nov 2016 | Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup | 71-69-67-72=279 | −9 | 1 stroke | Misuzu Narita
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| 4 | 30 Apr 2017 | Cyber Agent Ladies Golf Tournament | 68-71-70=209 | −7 | Playoff | Ai Suzuki
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| 5 | 7 May 2017 | World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup | 74-66-70-69=279 | −9 | 3 strokes | Ko Jin-young Lexi Thompson
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| 6 | 18 Jun 2017 | Suntory Ladies Open | 67-68-67-71=273 | −15 | 1 stroke | Kotone Hori
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Other wins (1)
edit- 2013 Mission Hills World Ladies Championship – team (with Inbee Park)
Filmography
editTelevision shows
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Curling Queens | Cast | Holiday specials | [2] |
| Hole-in-One between legends | Host | [3] | ||
| Runway to the sky | [4] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Model Awards | 2022 | Asia Special Award, Sports | Kim Ha-neul | Won | [5] |
References
edit- ^ Park, Pan-seok (13 January 2022). "전 프로골퍼 김하늘, 은퇴 후 연예게 도전 YG케이플러스 전속계약" [Former professional golfer Kim Ha-neul, enters entertainment business after retirement, YG K+ exclusive contract] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved 13 January 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Han, Hae-seon (13 January 2022). "MBC 설 특집 '컬링 퀸즈' 오현경→라치카 출연[공식]" [MBC Lunar New Year Special 'Curling Queens' Oh Hyun-kyung → Lachika Appearance [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved 13 January 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Ah-reum (12 July 2022). "김하늘 '전설끼리 홀인원' MC 확정, 활동폭 넓힌다[공식]" [Kim Ha-neul confirmed as MC for ‘Hole-in-one between legends’, widening the scope of activities [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved 12 July 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang, Ju-il (6 September 2022). "모델들의 '골프새싹' 탈출 프로젝트, '하늘로 런웨이 ' (ft.김하늘 프로)" [Models’ ‘Golf Sprout’ Escape Project, ‘Runway to the Sky’ (ft. Ha-neul Kim, Pro)] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved 6 September 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Yang, Yong-eun (14 October 2022). "제17회 2022 아시아모델페스티벌 인 의정부', 14일부터 사흘간 의정부에서 개최" [The 17th 2022 Asian Model Festival in Uijeongbu’, held in Uijeongbu for three days from the 14th]. Straight News (in Korean). Retrieved 15 October 2022.
External links
edit- Kim Ha-neul at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
- Profile on Seoul Sisters site
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