Minami Katsu
Minami Katsu (Japanese: 勝みなみ, born 1 July 1998) is a Japanese professional golfer. She is the youngest winner in the history of the LPGA of Japan Tour when she won the KKT Cup Vantelin Ladies Open as an amateur on 20 April 2014 at age 15.[2]
| Minami Katsu 勝みなみ | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1 July 1998[1] Kagoshima, Japan |
| Height | 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Nationality |  Japan |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Current tour(s) | LPGA of Japan Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 4 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| ANA Inspiration | DNP |
| Women's PGA C'ship | DNP |
| U.S. Women's Open | T22: 2019 |
| Women's British Open | T35: 2019 |
| Evian Championship | DNP |
Early life
Katsu was born in Kagoshima, Japan in 1998. She began to play golf at the age of six under her grandfather's influence. She graduated from Nagata Middle School in Kagoshima in 2014.[1] She was a student of Kagoshima High School.
Amateur wins
Professional wins
LPGA of Japan Tour wins (4)
- 2014 KKT Cup Vantelin Ladies Open (as an amateur)[1]
- 2018 Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open
- 2019 Panasonic Open Ladies Golf Tournament, Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open
References
- "Profile: Minami Katsu" (in Japanese). Japan Golf Association.
- "Minami Katsu wins at age 15". ESPN. Associated Press. 20 April 2014.
- "2014 Japan Junior Golf Championship (girl's aged 15–17 division)". Japan Golf Association.
External links
- Minami Katsu at the LPGA of Japan Tour official site (in Japanese)
- Minami Katsu at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
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