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Athlete
Se Ri Pak
Famoose for
Winning the 1998 US Women’s Open and inspiring a generation of Korean golfers.
LPGA Championship · US Women’s Open
- Born
- 28 September 1977
- Birthplace
- Daejeon, South Korea
More people
Se Ri Pak
Se Ri Pak is a South Korean golfer whose breakthrough helped reshape the international women’s game.
Early life
Early sport
Took part in athletics before concentrating on golf.
Training
Developed through demanding practice and Korean competition.
Career
- 1996
Professional start
Began her professional career in South Korea.
- 1998
LPGA breakthrough
Won two majors in her rookie LPGA season.
- 2000s–2016
Established champion
Added major titles before retiring.
Achievements
LPGA Championship
Won her first LPGA major.
US Women’s Open
Won after a lengthy playoff.
Hall of Fame
Entered the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Beyond golf
Olympic coaching
Coached South Korea’s women’s golf team.
Influence
Became a major inspiration for younger South Korean players.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Keith Allison. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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