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Wikipedia / Naree Song

Naree Song (, (born Naree Wongluekiet 1 May 1986) is a Korean professional golfer of Thai descent.

Early life and amateur career

Song's birth name was Naree Wongluekiet, and she and her identical twin sister were born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her father is South Korean and her mother is Thai. She is a South Korean citizen, and has represented Thailand in junior team competition, but she has spent much of her life in the United States. Her hometown in the United States was Bradenton, Florida.

In 1999, Song was awarded the American Junior Golf Association All-American award. She competed in the U.S. Women's Open as an amateur in 2000 and she finished fortieth overall. In 2001, Song won the Kosaido Thailand Ladies Open. In 2002, she won the South Atlantic Ladies Amateur.

Song attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She played for the Florida Gators women's golf team in 2003.

Professional career

In 2004, Song turned professional. She has played on both the Futures Tour and the LPGA Tour.

Personal life

Song is the identical twin of Aree Song, who is also an LPGA Tour golfer.

Amateur wins

  • 2002 South Atlantic Ladies Amateur

Professional wins (2)

Ladies Asian Golf Tour wins (1)

Futures Tour wins (1)

See also

Team appearances

Amateur

Professional

References