Yani Tseng

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Tseng's career is defined by records that still stand. She is the youngest golfer, male or female, to win five majors, a feat she achieved at just 22. Her 109-week reign as World No. 1 is the longest in women's golf history. She also holds the record for the fastest player to reach $2 million in career earnings. These achievements place her among the all-time greats of the sport, and her 2025 comeback win only added to her legendary status.

AwardsTseng has won five LPGA major championships: two LPGA Championships, two Women's British Opens, and one Kraft Nabisco Championship. She was named LPGA Rookie of the Year in 2008 and won LPGA Player of the Year twice. In 2012, she was included on TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

Honours & Distinctions

TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME Magazine·2012

Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Bronze Medal at Asian Games

Asian Games·2006

Won a bronze medal representing Chinese Taipei in golf.

Rankings & Lists

World No. 1

Women's World Golf Rankings·2011

Records & Feats

Youngest golfer to win five major championships

Career Milestone·2011

At 22, Tseng became the youngest golfer, male or female, to win five career majors.

Longest consecutive reign as World No. 1

Career Milestone·2013

Held the top spot for 109 consecutive weeks, the longest in women's golf.

Fastest to $2 million in career earnings

Career Milestone·2009

Reached $2 million in just 32 tournaments, breaking Paula Creamer's record.