Bang Shin-sil
| Bang Shin-sil | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 25 September 2004 Anseong, South Korea |
| Sporting nationality |  South Korea |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2022 |
| Current tour(s) | LPGA of Korea Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA of Korea Tour | 3 |
| Best results in LPGA major championships | |
| Chevron Championship | T40: 2024 |
| Women's PGA C'ship | T23: 2025 |
| U.S. Women's Open | DNP |
| Women's British Open | DNP |
| Evian Championship | DNP |
Bang Shin-sil (born 25 September 2004) also known as Shinsil Bang, is a South Korean professional golfer. Bang has won three times on the LPGA of Korea Tour.
Amateur career
[edit]Bang began playing competitive golf at an early age, placing in amateur competitions at age 13 in 2017.[1] In 2019, she won the Korea Junior Championship's Ilsong Cup.[2] In 2021, she made her international debut, when she placed 25th in the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific.[1] That year, Bang was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which had impacted her golf game.[3]
In 2022, Bang placed 8th at the Augusta National Women's Amateur and represented Korea at that year's Queen Sirikit Cup and the Espirito Santo Trophy.[1]
Professional career
[edit]After these events, and getting treatment for her hyperthyroidism, Bang turned professional in 2022, joining the LPGA of Korea Tour.
During her rookie season, Bang won twice[4] and had seven top-10 finishes.[3] In 2024, Bang made her LPGA Tour debut, playing at the Chevron Championship.[5] After making the cut, Bang finished tied for 40th at the end of the tournament.
Bang would not have her next win until April 2025, when she won the Nexen SaintNine Masters.[6][7] In June, Bang again appeared on the LPGA Tour, playing in the 2025 Women's PGA Championship.[8] She finished the competition tied for 23rd place.[9]
Amateur wins
[edit]- 2019 Korea Junior Championship - Ilsong Cup
Source:[1]
Professional wins (3)
[edit]LPGA of Korea Tour wins (3)
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Bang Shinshil". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Korea Junior Championship - Ilsong Cup". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b "After years of struggling with her health, South Korean golfer Bang Shin-sil back to her best". The Straits Times. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Bang Shin-sil takes the crown at Dongbu Construction Koreit Championship". Korea JoongAng Daily. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Young Tour Stars Lead the Chevron Championship After 36 Holes". LPGA. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Chung, Hyunseok (20 April 2025). "The all-time competition for the championship, Bang Shin-sil, the slug". SportsChosun. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Wide Angle celebrates Bang Shin-sil's victory with 20% discount promotion". CHOSUNBIZ. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Field Breakdown: 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship". LPGA. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Here's the record-breaking prize money payout for each golfer at the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship". Golf Digest. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Shinsil Bang at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site