Jin Young Ko is a South Korean professional golfer. Born on July 7, 1995, she turned professional in 2013 and joined the LPGA Tour in 2018. Throughout her career, she has amassed 26 professional wins, including 15 on the LPGA Tour and two major championships: the ANA Inspiration and the Evian Championship, both winning in 2019. Ko has also been recognized as the leading money winner in 2019, 2020, and 2021, showcasing her consistent performance on the tour. She holds records for consecutive rounds in the 60s (34) and consecutive rounds under par (30).
Ko reached the pinnacle of women's golf by achieving the highest world ranking of No. 1 on April 1, 2019, and she has maintained her position as one of the top players, holding the No. 1 ranking for a total of 163 weeks, a record in women's golf. Her career earnings exceed $13 million, and she has recorded an impressive 56 top-10 finishes. Notably, she was named the LPGA Rookie of the Year in 2018 and has won the LPGA Player of the Year award twice, in 2019 and 2021.
Who is Jin Young Ko’s caddie?
David Brooker is Jin Young Ko’s Caddie. Brooker is an experienced caddie on the LPGA Tour, known for his successful partnerships with top players like Lorena Ochoa and Jin Young Ko. He began caddying for Ochoa in 2006 and contributed to her 21 tournament wins during their 3-year partnership. Brooker also worked with Suzann Pettersen for 4 years before making the crossover to the PGA Tour.
In 2018, while caddying for Paula Creamer, Brooker recognised the talent of Jin Young Ko and later formed a partnership with her in 2019. As Ko's caddie, Brooker has guided her to 2 major wins (ANA Inspiration and Evian Championship in 2019), 15 total LPGA wins (as of July 2024), and 159 weeks at the world No. 1 ranking.
FAQ's On Jin Young Ko’s Caddie
A. Jin Young Ko has spent 159 weeks ranked No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, breaking the previous record held by Lorena Ochoa.
A. Jin Young Ko finished tied for 9th place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
A. Jin Young Ko earned $3,502,161 in 2021, finishing first on the LPGA Official Money List that year.
A. Throughout her LPGA career, Jin Young Ko has consistently made the cut in nearly all her events, including 22 out of 22 in 2019 and 13 out of 13 in 2021.
