Pak, Se Ri (1977–)

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Pak, Se Ri (1977–)

Korean golfer. Born Sept 28, 1977, in Daejun, South Korea; dau. of Joon Chul (building contractor) and Jeong Suk Kim; coached by her father.

Began athletic career as a hurdler and shotputter; became a national celebrity in Korea, winning 30 amateur events in 4 years; during rookie year on LPGA tour, won US Open (1998), then shot the best round in LPGA history, a 61, at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic, and won 4 more tournaments, including 2 major titles; became the youngest woman in history to win 4 majors when she won the LPGA championship (2002); won the Vare Trophy (2003); became the 1st woman in 58 years to make the cut in a men's golf tournament, when she played the SBS Super Tournament in the Korean PGA tour, finishing 10th (2003); won Michelob Open (2004), for 22nd LPGA win.