Summary
Byeong-hun An, also known as Ben An, is a South Korean professional golfer. He currently competes on the PGA Tour. He won the 2015 BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour. Ben An played college golf at the University of California, Berkeley.
Here we take a quick look at Byeong-hun An’s net worth, career earnings, stats, biography, wife, and more.
Byeong-hun An’s Biography and Career
An Byeong-hun was born on 17 September 1991, in Seoul, South Korea. An’s parents, South Korean Ahn Jae-Hyung and Chinese Jiao Zhimin were medalists in table tennis at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Ben An moved to the United States in 2006. He played college golf at the University of California, Berkeley.
In August 2009, at age 17, An became the youngest-ever winner of the U.S. Amateur. He defeated Ben Marin 7 & 5 in the 36-hole final. In the 2010 U.S. Amateur, he also reached the semi-finals.
Professional Career
Byeong-hun An became a professional golfer in 2011. The South Korean golfer completed on the Challenge Tour and Korn Ferry Tour, before getting his cards for the European Tour and PGA Tour.
As of writing, the 31-year-old has 4 professional wins, including one victory on the European Tour.
In August 2014, he won the Rolex Trophy on the Challenge Tour. Ben An’s European Tour victory came at the 2015 BMW PGA Championship. He scored 267 (-21) to clinch the title by 6 strokes.
An also won the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour. In July 2023, he finished T3 at the Genesis Scottish Open.
Byeong-hun An’s Net Worth and Career Earnings
In 2023, South Korean golfer Byeong-hun An’s net worth is $8 million. An has one victory on the European Tour.
He received an €833,330 winner’s share for winning the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
Career Earnings
Byeong-hun An’s prime source of earnings is his golf winnings. Moreover, he earns a good amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals.
As of writing, his career earnings are $12,037,802, only from golf winnings on the PGA Tour.
The following table refers to Byeong-hun An’s season-by-season earnings on the PGA Tour.
[As of July 16, 2023]
| Season | Wins | Top 10 | Earnings |
| 2022-23 | – | 3 | $2,257,860 |
| 2021-22 | – | – | $74,259 |
| 2020-21 | – | 1 | $540,748 |
| 2019-20 | – | 5 | $2,283,951 |
Endorsements
Ben An earns a good chunk from endorsements and sponsorship deals. He is endorsed by CJ Logistics, Bibigo, etc.
Personal Info
| Full Name | Byeong-hun An |
| Nickname | Ben |
| Born | 17 September 1991 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Turned Pro | 2011 |
| Current Tour | PGA Tour |
| Major Title | – |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse | Choi Hee-jae (m. 2018) |
| @benan0917 |
Wife
Korean golfer Ben An’s gorgeous wife Choi Hee-jae. The couple got married in 2018.
Age
Born on 17 September 1991, he is 31 years old.
Height
He is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in).
Weight
He is 95 kg.
PGA Tour Stats
[As of July 16, 2023]
| Stat | Value | Rank |
| SG: Total | 0.622 | 48 |
| SG: Tee-to-Green | 0.855 | 30 |
| SG: Off-the-Tee | 0.328 | 34 |
| SG: Approach the Green | 0.041 | 94 |
| SG: Around-the-Green | 0.498 | 3 |
| SG: Putting | -0.233 | 145 |
FAQs
What is Byeong-hun An’s Net Worth?
In 2023, his net worth is $8 million.
Who is his wife?
Choi Hee-jae.
Which college did he play at?
University of California, Berkeley.
Where is he from?
Seoul, South Korea.
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