Allisen Corpuz, born on March 20, 1998 in Honolulu, Hawaii, comes from a diverse background with a Filipino father and Korean mother. She began playing golf at a young age, inspired by her father, and quickly showed immense talent.
As an amateur, Corpuz had an illustrious career. She was a three-time American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) All-American, surpassing Michelle Wie's record as the youngest qualifier for the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links at age 10. Corpuz won the 2014 Hawaii State Open and represented Hawaii in the 2014 Asia Pacific Junior Cup.
Allisen Corpuz Biography
In high school, Corpuz was the runner-up at the 2016 Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and won the Hawaii State High School Championship. Before college, she had played in six USGA championships, the second most ever. Corpuz played collegiate golf at the University of Southern California (USC) where she was a two-time All-American and won three times as a Trojan. She was also a member of the winning 2021 Curtis Cup team, going undefeated with a 3-0-0 record.
Professional Career
Corpuz turned professional in 2021 and finished T16 at Q-School to earn LPGA Tour membership for 2022. In her rookie season, she made 17 of 21 cuts and finished 41st in the overall rankings.
The highlight of Corpuz's career so far came in July 2023 when she won the U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach by three strokes over Charley Hull and Jiyai Shin. At just 25 years old, Corpuz became the youngest U.S. Women's Open champion since 2008. Her $2 million prize money set a record for the event.
The victory propelled Corpuz to a career-high world ranking of #8. She has recorded three top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2023, including a runner-up at the ISPS Handa World Invitational and a third-place finish at the Pelican Women's Championship.
Solheim Cup Debut
Corpuz made her Solheim Cup debut for Team USA in 2023, going 2-1-1 as Europe retained the trophy with a 14-14 tie. She continued her strong play in the 2024 edition, helping the U.S. team win back the cup.
Allisen Corpuz Legacy and Impact
With her U.S. Women's Open triumph, Corpuz has already cemented her place as one of the rising stars in women's golf. At just 26 years old, she has a bright future ahead and will look to add more major titles to her resume.
Corpuz's success has helped grow the popularity of the sport, especially among the Asian-American community. Her journey from Hawaii to the top of the women's game is an inspirational one that will motivate young golfers for years to come.
