Irene Cho

Started playing golf at the age of 11. Credits her parents as the individuals most influencing her career. Cho is allergic to grass.
Cho enjoyed success on the American Junior Golf Association circuit, as she earned AJGA All-America honors in 2002 and recorded 13 top-10 AJGA finishes. She played in four U.S. Women's Amateur Championships. At the University of Southern California, Cho won five tournaments and was a three-time NCAA All-American. During her senior season, she won four collegiate tournaments, including earning medalist honors at the 2006 NCAA Central Regional. She was named the 2006 Honda Award Player of the Year and 2006 Pac-10 Player of the Year. Cho was also selected as a member of the USA Team in the U.S. vs. Japan Matches in 2006.
In 2006, turned professional in September. Tied for 10th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status for the 2007 LPGA season.
In 2007, best finish was a tie for 23rd at the Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola.
In 2008, recorded a career-best tie for sixth at the McDonald's LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola.
In 2009, best finish was a tie for 14th at the McDonald's LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola, where she recorded a career-low 65 in the third round.
In 2010, best finish was a tie for ninth at the Tres Marias Championship. Tied for 12th at the Safeway Classic Presented by Coca-Cola. She missed all of the 2011 season due to an undisclosed medical condition.
In 2012, best finish in 14 events was a tie for 39th at the Navistar LPGA Classic.