This year, the AIG Women’s Open is taking place at Walton Heath [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-lpga-tour-aig-womens-open-power-rankings-defending-champion-prize-money-and-major-details/] in Surrey. Europe boasts some of the best links-style courses and Walton Heath is one of them. This type of golf course is built on sandy soil and can be highly influenced by the wind. While playing on such courses may seem easier in terms of ball striking, professional golfers who are unfamiliar with the intricacies of the course may often face difficulties. A caddie had similar concerns for his player Jin Young Ko [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jin-young-ko/] who had an average performance in the first round of the tournament. Let’s dive into the story. QUITE A BANTER BETWEEN JIN YOUNG KO AND THE CADDIE Ko faced a challenging day on Thursday as she recorded a one-over-73 score during the first round of the AIG Women’s Open. Following the round, Ko took the opportunity to discuss her experience. Specifically, she shared a funny incident when she played the 16th hole. Also Read: Lydia Ko and Other Shocking Exits That Failed the $9,000,000 Race for 2023 AIG Women’s Open Crown [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-lydia-ko-and-other-shocking-exits-that-failed-the-nine-million-race-for-two-thousand-twenty-three-aig-womens-open-crown-lpga-tour/] After she took her shot, Ko’s caddie came to her and told her that he was English that he knows the English golf club like the back of his hand, and that she should trust him with his suggestions. “So it’s gonna be fun tomorrow and over the weekend,” Ko replied, relating the incident in a humorous way. The LPGA Tour’s official Instagram account shared the video of Jin Young Ko with the caption, “That caddie might know a thing or two about English golf.” The post was an instant hit in the golfing community. The self-assurance displayed by World Number 2 had a positive impact on her performance as she concluded her second round on Friday, ultimately securing a favorable position in the standings. Under pressure, she came up with one heck of a performance. A LOOK INTO JIN YOUNG KO’S PERFORMANCE IN THE AIG WOMEN’S OPEN SO FAR Ko backed her words with an impressive performance, achieving what she had set out to do. In the second round, she scored a 68, propelling her to a T8 position. It’s worth noting that since 2019, Ko hasn’t claimed a single major tournament title. If she manages to triumph this time, it would be her third major win. What do you think, will she be able to reach the top position at the end of the event in Walton Heath? Let us know your views in the comments box below. Watch This Story: Months After Securing His Maiden PGA Tour Victory, Davis Riley Puts an Incredibly Smart Move to Action At a $9M Rolex Sponsored Event [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-months-after-securing-his-maiden-pga-tour-victory-davis-riley-puts-up-an-incredibly-smart-move-to-action-at-a-9m-rolex-sponsored-event/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Jin Young Ko 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Jin Young Ko has become a force to be reckoned with in the golf world in a very short time. Her Incredible achievements include numerous LPGA wins, major victories, and prestigious awards, among other things.

As Jin Young Ko continues to script amazing records in the LPGA by leaps and bounds, here is all you need to know about the golfing sensation!
<h2>Personal life and family</h2>
Jin Young Ko started playing golf at a very young age and credits her parents for always supporting her. Young Ko was born on 7 July 1995 in Seoul, South Korea. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, to parents Ko Sung-Tae and Mi Kyung Kim. In the past, Ko revealed that she shared a very close relationship with her grandfather, Ik Joo Ko.

The golfer loves and often indulges in blueberry cheesecake tarts and Korean braised ribs. She also enjoys her mom's cooking a lot. She loves Jeju Island in South Korea since it is by the ocean and boasts a great variety of food items. Her favorite city in the US is Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_842660" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-842660 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1314080824.jpg" alt="Jin Young Ko" width="1920" height="1406" /> LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Jin Young Ko of South Korea plays her shot on the second tee during the third round of the HUGEL-AIR PREMIA LA Open held at Wilshire Country Club on April 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)[/caption]

Her favorite golf course is  Thornberry Creek at Oneida, Wisconsin, which she had once revealed to the <em>Detroit News</em>. She also loves the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills and the Evian Resort Golf Club, as those were the turfs of her major wins.

Ko has a dog named Awesome. She also enjoys the music of Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and Maroon 5.
<h2>Professional career</h2>
Jin Young Ko turned pro in 2013 at the age of 18. Between 2014 and 2017, she recorded 10 wins on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She eventually joined the LPGA Tour in 2018. That year, she appeared in 25 events on the big Tour, missing just one cut and finishing in the top 10 in 13 starts.

[caption id="attachment_842650" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-842650 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1166052347.jpg" alt="Jin Young Ko" width="1920" height="1336" /> WOBURN, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Jin Young Ko of Korea Republic acknowledges the crowd after a birdie on the 12th green during Day Four of the AIG Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club on August 04, 2019 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)[/caption]

So far in her career, she has won on the LPGA Tour a total of 15 times and has had several stints at the helm of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. During the 2023 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the South Korean golfer broke Loren Ochoa's record by spending a total of 159 weeks as World No. 1.

Her caddie is David Brooker, who is one of the most renowned bagmen in the game. He has previously been on the bags for the likes of Lorena Ochoa, Suzann Pettersen, and Paula Creamer. Their partnership came about in 2019 after Ko's agency got in touch with Brooker.
<h2>Major achievements</h2>
Jin Young Ko's best professional season came in 2009, wherein she picked up two major victories. She first won the Chevron Championship (then known as ANA Inspiration), which lifted her to number one in the rankings. Her second victory came at the Evian Championship.

[caption id="attachment_1763081" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1763081 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1016915697h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1352" /> BMW Ladies Championship Round 2 WONJU, SOUTH KOREA, OCT 21: Jin Young Ko of South Korea at the hole 10 during the second round of BMW Ladies Championship in Oak Valley Country Club in Wonju, South Korea on October 21, 2022. Wonju South Korea 7641_265107 Copyright: xSeokyongxLee/PentaxPressx[/caption]

Back in 2019, she also played 114 consecutive holes without a bogey, breaking Tiger Woods' record of 110 holes in 2009. That year, she was also the leading money winner on the LPGA Tour and even claimed the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average. Ko was also conferred the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year award for her achievements.
<h2>Net worth and endorsements</h2>
Currently, Jin Young Ko's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She was the top money earner on the LPGA for three years straight, from 2019 to 2021. She has also partnered up with top companies and brands over the years.

Some valuable sponsorships from her native South Korea include LG Electronics, Korean Air, Jeju SamDaSoo mineral water and Rejuran skincare products, among others. One of her most notable partnerships is with Callaway Golf, with whom she signed a multi-year deal in 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: left">How to contact Jin Young Ko</h2>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jinyoungko_official/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jinyoungko_official</a>
<table style="height: 800px" width="464">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Full Name</strong></td>
<td>Ko Jin - Young</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nickname</strong></td>
<td>Young - Ko</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>28 Years</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Date of Birth</strong></td>
<td>7th July 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Residency</strong></td>
<td>Seoul, South Korea</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>South Korean</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Children</strong></td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>College</strong></td>
<td>Sungkyunkwan University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td>5'6.5"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td>132 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Professional Wins</strong></td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Highest Ranking</strong></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Jin Young Ko

Jin Young Ko 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Jin Young Ko has become a force to be reckoned with in the golf world in a very short time. Her Incredible achievements include numerous LPGA wins, major victories, and prestigious awards, among other things. As Jin Young Ko continues to script amazing records in the LPGA by leaps and bounds, here is all you need to know about the golfing sensation! Personal life and family Jin Young Ko started playing golf at a very young age and credits her parents for always supporting her. Young Ko was born on 7 July 1995 in Seoul, South Korea. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, to parents Ko Sung-Tae and Mi Kyung Kim. In the past, Ko revealed that she shared a very close relationship with her grandfather, Ik Joo Ko. The golfer loves and often indulges in blueberry cheesecake tarts and Korean braised ribs. She also enjoys her mom&#8217;s cooking a lot. She loves Jeju Island in South Korea since it is by the ocean and boasts a great variety of food items. Her favorite city in the US is Chicago. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; APRIL 23: Jin Young Ko of South Korea plays her shot on the second tee during the third round of the HUGEL-AIR PREMIA LA Open held at Wilshire Country Club on April 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) Her favorite golf course is  Thornberry Creek at Oneida, Wisconsin, which she had once revealed to the Detroit News. She also loves the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills and the Evian Resort Golf Club, as those were the turfs of her major wins. Ko has a dog named Awesome. She also enjoys the music of Ed Sheeran, John Legend, and Maroon 5. Professional career Jin Young Ko turned pro in 2013 at the age of 18. Between 2014 and 2017, she recorded 10 wins on the LPGA of Korea Tour. She eventually joined the LPGA Tour in 2018. That year, she appeared in 25 events on the big Tour, missing just one cut and finishing in the top 10 in 13 starts. WOBURN, ENGLAND &#8211; AUGUST 04: Jin Young Ko of Korea Republic acknowledges the crowd after a birdie on the 12th green during Day Four of the AIG Women&#8217;s British Open at Woburn Golf Club on August 04, 2019 in Woburn, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) So far in her career, she has won on the LPGA Tour a total of 15 times and has had several stints at the helm of the Rolex Women&#8217;s World Golf Rankings. During the 2023 KPMG Women&#8217;s PGA Championship, the South Korean golfer broke Loren Ochoa&#8217;s record by spending a total of 159 weeks as World No. 1. Her caddie is David Brooker, who is one of the most renowned bagmen in the game. He has previously been on the bags for the likes of Lorena Ochoa, Suzann Pettersen, and Paula Creamer. Their partnership came about in 2019 after Ko&#8217;s agency got in touch with Brooker. Major achievements Jin Young Ko&#8217;s best professional season came in 2009, wherein she picked up two major victories. She first won the Chevron Championship (then known as ANA Inspiration), which lifted her to number one in the rankings. Her second victory came at the Evian Championship. BMW Ladies Championship Round 2 WONJU, SOUTH KOREA, OCT 21: Jin Young Ko of South Korea at the hole 10 during the second round of BMW Ladies Championship in Oak Valley Country Club in Wonju, South Korea on October 21, 2022. Wonju South Korea 7641_265107 Copyright: xSeokyongxLee/PentaxPressx Back in 2019, she also played 114 consecutive holes without a bogey, breaking Tiger Woods&#8217; record of 110 holes in 2009. That year, she was also the leading money winner on the LPGA Tour and even claimed the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average. Ko was also conferred the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year award for her achievements. Net worth and endorsements Currently, Jin Young Ko&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She was the top money earner on the LPGA for three years straight, from 2019 to 2021. She has also partnered up with top companies and brands over the years. Some valuable sponsorships from her native South Korea include LG Electronics, Korean Air, Jeju SamDaSoo mineral water and Rejuran skincare products, among others. One of her most notable partnerships is with Callaway Golf, with whom she signed a multi-year deal in 2022. How to contact Jin Young Ko Instagram &#8211; jinyoungko_official  Full Name Ko Jin &#8211; Young  Nickname Young &#8211; Ko  Age 28 Years  Date of Birth 7th July 1995  Residency Seoul, South Korea  Nationality South Korean  Spouse N/A  Children N/A  College Sungkyunkwan University  Height 5&#8217;6.5&#8243;  Weight 132 lbs  Professional Wins 26  Highest Ranking 1

Despite An Average Start, LPGA Tour Star Jin Young Ko Narrates a Funny Incident With Her Caddie

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