10 Things You Didn't Know About Yechun Yuan
Get to know more about Chinese golfer Yechun Yuan here.


Get to know the Chinese professional golfer Yechun Yuan here.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Yechun Yuan
Yechun Yuan is a professional golfer from China who currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour in the United States.
Get to know one of the best Chinese golfers in the world better here.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Yechun Yuan
1. He was born in Dalian, China in 1997.
2. He also goes by Carl and you will often see his name referenced as Carl Yechun Yuan or Carl Yuan Yechun.
3. He turned pro in 2018.
4. He studied at the University of Washington in the United States where he majored in communications.
5. His wife, Cathy, is also a professional golfer.
6. He currently lives in Lake Mary, Florida.
7. He has one win on the PGA Tour China Series, with a win at the 2018 Qingdao Championship.
8. His golfing idol is Tiger Woods.
9. He was named Master of Sport by the General Administration of Sport Of China in 2014.
10. His long term goal is to set up a charity to help get children involved in golf.
"Helping kids to do that means a lot to me. It's definitely one of my long-term goals that I want to accomplish in my golf career because many people helped me to get on this road and helped me keep going. I always want to give back to the society and help young kids. So definitely charity is one of my main goals and I want to accomplish that in my golf career"
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Dan is a Staff Writer and has been with the Golf Monthly team since 2021. Dan graduated with a Masters degree in International Journalism from the University of Sussex and primarily looks after equipment reviews and buyer's guides, specializing in golf shoe and golf cart reviews. Dan has now tested and reviewed over 30 pairs of golf shoes since he joined Golf Monthly and is an expert in the field. A left-handed golfer, his handicap index is currently 7.8 and he plays at Fulford Heath Golf Club in the West Midlands.
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Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2
Fairway: TaylorMade Stealth 2 15°, Ping G425 Max 21°
Hybrid: Ping G425
Irons: Cobra King Tec Utility, Ping i59 (5-PW)
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Putter: Wilson Staff Infinite Buckingham
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x Pix
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