Professional golfer
Lilia Vu
Lilia Vu is one of the most accomplished American golfers of her generation. The UCLA alum won four LPGA titles in 2023, including two majors, became world No. 1, and earned Rolex Player of the Year honors. She is known for a compact, efficient swing, excellent wedge play, and calm performance under
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- October 14, 1997Fountain Valley, California
- LPGA wins
- 5Official profile total
- Major wins
- 22023 Chevron Championship and AIG Women’s Open
- World ranking peak
- No. 1Reached the top in 2023
- College
- UCLAEight collegiate individual wins
- Olympics
- Paris 202436th individually
THE STORY
What to know
AT A GLANCE
Who is Lilia Vu?
Vu is an American professional golfer from Fountain Valley, California. She began playing at age seven and joined the LPGA Tour in 2019.
- Born October 14, 1997
- Height: 5'5"
- Hometown: Fountain Valley, California
- College: UCLA
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
A breakthrough 2023 season
Vu won four times in 2023, including The Chevron Championship and the AIG Women’s Open. She became the first American since Juli Inkster in 1999 to win multiple majors in one LPGA season.
- Honda LPGA Thailand
- The Chevron Championship
- AIG Women’s Open
- CME Group Tour Championship
PLAYING STYLE
Efficient, balanced, and clutch
Vu combines reliable ball-striking with strong approach play and a confident short game. Her biggest strength is staying composed and converting important opportunities late in tournaments.
- Compact, repeatable swing
- Strong approach-game control
- Accurate wedge play
- Comfortable in pressure situations
AMATEUR ROOTS
A standout UCLA Bruin
At UCLA, Vu became the program’s winningest professional golfer and set the school record with eight individual victories. She was also a three-time WGCA First-Team All-American.
- 2016 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year
- 2018 Pac-12 Golfer of the Year
- 2018 WGCA Player of the Year
- Eight UCLA individual wins
TEAM USA
Olympic and Solheim Cup experience
Vu represented the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics and has competed for Team USA in the Solheim Cup. Her international résumé adds match-play and big-stage experience to her individual success.
- 2024 Olympic Games
- 2023 Solheim Cup
- 2024 Solheim Cup
- 2018 Curtis Cup
RECENT STORYLINE
Managing expectations after a huge peak
After her spectacular 2023 campaign, Vu’s recent seasons have included periods of injury and interrupted momentum. Her ceiling remains extremely high, and a healthy, consistent run would quickly put her back among the game’s leading names.
- Five LPGA Tour wins listed on her official profile
- Two major championships
- Former world No. 1
- 2024 Olympian
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
UCLA career
Won eight individual titles and became one of the strongest players in program history.
International amateur success
Represented the United States in the Curtis Cup and won the Espirito Santo Trophy.
Epson Tour breakthrough
Won three times, finished No. 1 on the money list, and earned LPGA Tour status.
First full LPGA season
Established herself on the LPGA Tour and continued building toward her breakthrough.
Major championship breakout
Won four times, captured two majors, reached world No. 1, and won Player of the Year.
Olympic debut
Represented Team USA at the Paris Olympic Games.
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Why this profile is worth exploring
If you enjoy complete players, Vu is easy to root for: she is technically sound, tactically smart, and already owns one of the strongest major-championship seasons by an American in recent years.