Megan Khang is one of the most recognized names in the women's game, with the American making multiple appearances in the Solheim Cup, as well as picking up an LPGA Tour title and a number of excellent finishes. Below, we get to know the American a little bit better...
15 Things You Didn't Know About Megan Khang
1. Megan Khang was born 23rd October 1997 in Brockton, Massachusetts
2. She started playing golf at the age 5
3. At the age of 14, She qualified for the 2012 US Women's Open
4. A year later, at the 2015 Junior Solheim Cup, she was the only player to go 5-0
5. Khang credits her dad as having the most influence on her career
Khang was the US' star player in the 2023 Solheim Cup, with the American picking up 3.5 points from a possible 4
6. In 2015, she earned LPGA membership for the 2016 season
7. In her debut season on the LPGA Tour she made 17 cuts in 28 events, including a couple of top-10 finishes
8. Her hobbies include snowboarding, fishing, American football and baseball. Khang is a follower of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots
9. During the 2017 season, Khang made the most starts of any player on Tour (32).
10. In 2019, following a season that included seven top 10 finishes, Khang earned a spot on the US Solheim Cup team. She would register two draws and one loss
11. Khang is good friends with Hollywood actress, Kathryn Newton, and even competed against her in events growing up
12. Khang is known for her consistency and, during 2018 - 2023, she missed just 20 cuts in 132 starts
13. Khang is sponsored by PXG, Mutual of Omaha, RSM and UKG. Since turning professional, Khang has used a full PXG bag
14. In her 191st LPGA Tour start, Khang claimed her maiden LPGA Tour title. Despite carding a final round 74 at the CPKC Women's Open, the American was able to defeat Jin Young Ko with a par on the first extra hole
15. A popular figure on the LPGA Tour circuit, Khang is good friends with Nelly Korda. At the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship, Khang stayed at Korda's house, with the duo paired together in the final round
MEGAN KHANG CAREER EARNINGS
As of January 2024, Khang has picked up $5.7 million in career earnings on the LPGA Tour, with the American amassing over 35 top 10s.
MEGAN KHANG HEIGHT - HOW TALL IS SHE?
Megan Khang is 5'1" tall.
HOW FAR DOES MEGAN KHANG DRIVE THE BALL?
According to the LPGA Tour, Khang's average driving distance in 2023 stood at 255.59 yards (ranked 90). This is around 25 yards less than the Tour's leading average of 281.75 yards
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