Yoo Hyun-jo
Yoo Hyun-jo, also known as Hyunjo Yoo, is a South Korean professional golfer. In 2024, she was named Rookie of the Year on the LPGA of Korea Tour.
Early life
Yoo was born in South Korea in 2005. She began playing golf in kindergarten. In third grade, she committed herself to becoming a professional player.Amateur career
In 2022, Yoo earned an individual bronze medal in the 2022 Asian games, as well as a silver team medal with Korea. She was the only amateur player on the team. That year, she won the KB Financial Group Cup, an all ages amateur competition.Professional career
In 2023, Yoo joined the LPGA of Korea Tour. In 2024, she won her first tournament, the KB Financial Group Star Championship, a majors competition. During the 2024 season, Yoo finished in the top-10 in ten tournaments, where she became known for her long drives.Yoo earned a berth to the 2025 U.S. Women's Open for being ranked in the top-75 in the Rolex Women's World Golf rankings. Prior to the tournament, Yoo was ranked 59th. Yoo made her debut at the tournament aged 20. Yoo made the second round cut.