Lin Xiyu
Chinese golfer
Lin Xiyu (Chinese: 林希妤; born 25 February 1996), also known as Xi Yu Lin and by her English name Janet, is a Chinese professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. She won the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Professional career
Lin turned professional in 2011 and began playing on the China LPGA Tour, where she has won seven times. She began playing on the Ladies European Tour in 2013 and won the Sanya Ladies Open back to back in 2014 and 2015.
Lin began playing on the LPGA Tour in 2014 and finished tied 5th at the 2015 Blue Bay LPGA. She has made multiple holes-in-one on the LPGA Tour and has lost two playoffs.
Lin competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics, finishing 38th.
In 2023, Lin won the individual title at the weather-shortened Aramco Team Series event at Hong Kong Golf Club in a playoff against Ko Jin-young.
Lin competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.
Professional wins (9)
Ladies European Tour wins (3)
Ladies European Tour playoff record (1–0)
China LPGA Tour wins (7)
2012 (2) Tian Jing Challenge; Srixon XXIO Ladies Open
2013 (1) Sanya's Hills Ladies Classic
2014 (2) Sanya's Hills Ladies Classic; Sanya Ladies Open^
2015 (1) Sanya Ladies Open^
2019 (1) Macalline Women's China Open
^ Co-sanctioned by Ladies European Tour, Ladies Asian Golf Tour and China LPGA Tour.
ALPG Tour wins (1)
2018 ALPG Ballarat Icons Pro Am
Playoff record
LPGA Tour playoff record (0–2)
Results in LPGA majors
Results not in chronological order.
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