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June 3, 2026

Kim Hyo-joo leads 23 South Koreans at U.S. Women’s Open

World No. 3 golfer Kim Hyo-joo will headline a strong South Korean team at the U.S. Women's Open in California this week, with 23 players competing in the 156-player field. Kim has won twice on the LPGA tour this season and sits second in Player of the Year points behind world No. 1 Nelly Korda. This marks a major international golf event where South Korea's depth in women's golf will be on full display.
Why It Matters
Golf is huge in Korea, and following Korean athletes at major international tournaments is a point of pride for the expat community here.
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