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Gina Kim Announces She Will Turn Professional
1/12/2022 10:45:00 AM | Women's Golf
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University women's golf senior Gina Kim announced Wednesday she will turn professional and forgo her remaining eligibility with the Blue Devils. She is set to make her LPGA debut this month, after earning her LPGA Tour card in December at Q Series.
Kim, a native of Durham, N.C., made an immediate impact for Duke since arriving in 2018-19 as she played a pivotal role in helping lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Championship in 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. She went on to earn All-America honors on two occasions, All-ACC in 2019 and 2021 and Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Scholar All-American accolades all three years.
"I am more than excited to start a new chapter of my life," said Kim. "Although it is bittersweet to say goodbye to my home for the past four years, I am more energized and determined to make my mark on the LPGA. I am immensely grateful to my team, coaches and support staff here at Duke University and Duke Athletics for constantly supporting me and my passion for golf."
This past year, Kim shot 10-under-par at the ACC Championship on her way to winning the ACC Individual title, while also going 2-0 in match play to help lead the Blue Devils to their 21st ACC Championship in school history. Kim went on to finish tied for fifth at the NCAA Championship to become the fourth Duke golfer to place in the top-10 at the NCAA Championship in her first two appearances.
In 24 tournaments over her Duke career, Kim turned in a 72.92 stroke average to go along with two victories, five top-5 finishes, eight top-10 placements and 12 top-20 finishes. She collected 35 rounds of even or under par and eight scores in the 60s.
Kim represented the United States at the 2021 Arnold Palmer Cup and the Curtis Cup, helping the squads to victories in both events.
At LPGA Q Series in the fall, Kim carded rounds of 70, 72, 71 and 73 for an even-par, 286, which was tied for 52nd. She opened the second week on fire with a 66 and 70, before closing with rounds of 71 and 76 to finish with a 5-under, 569. In stage one of LPGA Qualifying School, Kim collected rounds of 71, 69, 66 and 67 for a 15-under, 273, to place first.
Duke will feature Celine Boutier, Leona Maguire, Brittany Lang, Yu Liu, Ana Belac and Kim on the LPGA in 2022. Lindy Duncan, Laetitia Beck and Jaravee Boonchant will also participate in Monday qualifiers along with the Symetra Tour.
Kim will attempt to Monday qualify for the first two LPGA events in Florida – Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio (Jan. 27-30) and the LPGA Drive on Championship (Feb. 3-5).
#GoDuke
Kim, a native of Durham, N.C., made an immediate impact for Duke since arriving in 2018-19 as she played a pivotal role in helping lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Championship in 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. She went on to earn All-America honors on two occasions, All-ACC in 2019 and 2021 and Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Scholar All-American accolades all three years.
"I am more than excited to start a new chapter of my life," said Kim. "Although it is bittersweet to say goodbye to my home for the past four years, I am more energized and determined to make my mark on the LPGA. I am immensely grateful to my team, coaches and support staff here at Duke University and Duke Athletics for constantly supporting me and my passion for golf."
This past year, Kim shot 10-under-par at the ACC Championship on her way to winning the ACC Individual title, while also going 2-0 in match play to help lead the Blue Devils to their 21st ACC Championship in school history. Kim went on to finish tied for fifth at the NCAA Championship to become the fourth Duke golfer to place in the top-10 at the NCAA Championship in her first two appearances.
In 24 tournaments over her Duke career, Kim turned in a 72.92 stroke average to go along with two victories, five top-5 finishes, eight top-10 placements and 12 top-20 finishes. She collected 35 rounds of even or under par and eight scores in the 60s.
Kim represented the United States at the 2021 Arnold Palmer Cup and the Curtis Cup, helping the squads to victories in both events.
At LPGA Q Series in the fall, Kim carded rounds of 70, 72, 71 and 73 for an even-par, 286, which was tied for 52nd. She opened the second week on fire with a 66 and 70, before closing with rounds of 71 and 76 to finish with a 5-under, 569. In stage one of LPGA Qualifying School, Kim collected rounds of 71, 69, 66 and 67 for a 15-under, 273, to place first.
Duke will feature Celine Boutier, Leona Maguire, Brittany Lang, Yu Liu, Ana Belac and Kim on the LPGA in 2022. Lindy Duncan, Laetitia Beck and Jaravee Boonchant will also participate in Monday qualifiers along with the Symetra Tour.
Kim will attempt to Monday qualify for the first two LPGA events in Florida – Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio (Jan. 27-30) and the LPGA Drive on Championship (Feb. 3-5).
#GoDuke
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