Xi Yu Lin
China
- World Ranking
- 13
- Age
- 28
- Turned Pro
- 2014
- Hometown
- Guangzhou, China
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in
Bio
International Crown (2)
- 2016, 2023
Olympics (2)
- 2016 Rio Olympics (38)
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics (T9)
2023 in a Nutshell
- 21 events, 19 cuts made, $1,763,385 (10)
- Secured two runner-up finishes at the JM Eagle LA Championship and the Portland Classic; recorded five additional top-10
Career Highlights
2022:
- 24 events, 23 cuts made, $1,294,555 (14)
- Secured three runner-up finishes at the Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America, Kroger Queen City Championship and Honda LPGA Thailand; recorded three additional top-10
2021:
- 17 events, 16 cuts made, $489,687 (43)
- Secured season-best finish of T3 at the HSBC Women's World Championship; recorded two additional top-10
2020:
- 17 events, 13 cuts made, $220,677 (56)
- Secured season-best finish of T7 at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open
- Ranked fourth on Tour in eagles (5) and sixth in birdies (186)
2019:
- 23 events, 19 cuts made, $250,167 (69)
- Earned a season-best T9 finish at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open
- Crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings with a T19 finish at the Kia Classic
2018:
- 17 events, eight cuts made, $47,123 (134)
2017:
- 20 events, six cuts made, $60,313 (126)
- Recorded two top-25 finishes including a season-best T13 result at the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic
2016:
- 25 events, 17 cuts made, $307,078 (61)
- Has two consecutive seasons on the LPGA Tour with 20 or more rounds in the 60s
- Seven top-10 finishes in three seasons on the LPGA Tour
- Member of Team China at the UL International Crown, recording a 1-1-1 overall record
2015:
- 25 events, 19 cuts made, $432,751 (39)
- Tallied a career-best tie for fifth at the Blue Bay LPGA
- Defended her title at the Sanya Ladies Open - a Ladies European Tour (LET) event - in her home country of China
- Recorded a career-low 65 during the first round of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
2014:
- 21 events, 13 cuts made, $127,391 (81)
- Season-best finish was a tie for ninth at the Portland Classic Presented by Cambia Health Solutions
- Won the Sanya Ladies Open (tri-sanctioned by LET, CLPGA and LAGT)
2013:
- Finished in a tie for ninth at the 2013 LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn Priority List Category 12 for the 2014 LPGA Tour season.
- Split playing time on the CLPGA Tour and the LET. Won the Sanya’s Hills Ladies Classic on the CLPGA. Played in her rookie season on the LET and recorded two top-10 finishes including a season-best tie for sixth at the Sanya Ladies Open.
2012:
- Recorded two wins on the CLPGA Tour at the Tian Jing Challenge and Srixon XXIO Ladies Open.
- Recorded two top-5 finishes on the LET as a non-member.
2011:
- Turned professional in September and played on the CLPGA Tour (Chinese Ladies Professional Golf Association)
Personal
- 5’6”
- Started playing golf at the age of 8.
- Credits Shanshan Feng and her father as the individuals most influencing her career.
- Enjoys billiards, bowling, listening to music and cooking.