Get to know Mina Harigae a little bit better.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Mina Harigae
Mina Harigae enjoyed a very successful amateur career before turning professional in 2009.
Having been part of the LPGA Tour since 2010, get to know her here.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Mina Harigae
1. Mina Harigae was born 1st November 1989 in Monterey, California.
2. She began playing golf at the age of eight.
3. Growing up, Harigae went to the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach. Her high school golf team played its home matches at Spyglass Hill.
4. At the age of 12, she won the California Women’s Amateur Championship. She would go on to win the title a total of four times.
5. Harigae's family own a Japanese restaurant in Monterey called Takara; it has been running for for 31 years.
6. She attended Duke University, leaving after a year to pursue a professional golf career.
7. Turning professional in 2009, Harigae would finish first on the Duramed Futures Tour season-ending money list to earn membership for the 2010 LPGA season.
8. Harigae's fiancé (and also her caddie) is Travis Kreiter, a former professional golfer. They met whilst Kreiter was working in the clubhouse at Superstition Mountain Golf Club in Gold Canyon, Arizona.
9. In the 2020 season, she recorded four top-10 finishes including a career-best result of fourth at the CME Group Tour Championship.
10. Harigae currently lives in Arizona.
-
US Open Betting Tips And Odds: Final Round PicksWho are we picking to win the 2025 US Open?
-
LIV Golf Carlos Ortiz Said He ‘Deserved’ To Be At US Open… A Year On And He’s Contending To Win ItA year ago, Carlos Ortiz claimed he warranted a place in the US Open field - now, he's in the mix to take the title at Oakmont
-
Hinako Shibuno Facts: 10 Things To Know About The Major WinnerHinako Shibuno excelled in several sports before dedicating herself to golf, and since then, she has achieved huge success
-
Chiara Tamburlini Facts: 10 Things To Know About The LET ProChiara Tamburlini has taken to professional golf like an established star, with a series of wins – here are 10 things to know about her
-
Jin Hee Im Facts: 10 Things To Know About The LPGA Tour StarJin Hee Im has made a big impression in her short time on the LPGA Tour – here are 10 things to know about her
-
Arnold Palmer Cup Format And TeamsThe annual match between teams of the best college golfers comes from Congaree in 2025 - here are the details
-
Who Is Lexi Thompson’s Partner?Lexi Thompson is engaged to partner Max Provost – here’s what we know about him
-
Craig Kessler Facts And Bio: Meet The New LPGA CommissionerIn May 2025, the LPGA confirmed Craig Kessler as its new commissioner – here’s what we know about him
-
Curtis Cup Future VenuesThere are some world-class courses lined up for future editions of the Curtis Cup – here are the details
-
Rio Takeda Facts: 10 Things To Know About The LPGA Tour ProRio Takeda is one of the most promising stars on the LPGA Tour – here are 10 things to know about her
