Mi Hyun Kim (born in Inchon on 13 January 1977) is a
professional golfer from South Korea. She turned
professional in 1996 and won 11 events on the LPGA
of Korea Tour (KLPGA) between 1996 and 1999. In
1999, she joined the LPGA Tour and was named was
Rookie of the Year that year. She has won eight LPGA
events with her best finish in a major championship
second place at the 2001 Women's British Open.
Kim has been given the nickname "Peanut" because she
stands only 5 foot 1 inches. LPGA golfers also refer
to her as "Kimmy." Kim was inspired to come to the
United States by Se Ri Pak. Her swing is
characterized by an unusually long backswing that
has become shorter in recent years.
