Texas senior Lauren Kim in the 2026-2027 season is looking to build on a collegiate career that has established her among the top players in women’s college golf.
The Surrey, British Columbia native is a two time WGCA Second Team All American and Golfweek Second Team All American. Kim has also earned First Team All SEC honors twice and enters her senior season with a 71.56 career scoring average.
Her success extends beyond college golf. Kim won the 2023 Canadian Women’s Amateur, has competed in multiple U.S. Women’s Opens and Augusta National Women’s Amateurs and represented Team International in the Arnold Palmer Cup and Curtis Cup.
Career Highlights
- Two time WGCA Second Team All American in 2025 and 2026
- Two time Golfweek Second Team All American
- Two time First Team All SEC selection
- 2024 All Big 12 Team
- 2024 Golfweek All America Honorable Mention
- 2024 Betsy Rawls Invitational champion
- 2023 Jackson T. Stephens Cup champion
- 2023 Canadian Women’s Amateur champion
- Member of the victorious Team International at the 2026 Curtis Cup
- Member of the victorious Team International at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup
- Three time Augusta National Women’s Amateur participant
- Multiple U.S. Women’s Open appearances
- 2022 Pacific Northwest Golf Association Player of the Year
- 15 Top 10 finishes in WAGR counting events over the last 104 weeks
- Career collegiate scoring average of 71.56
Developing at Texas
Kim arrived at Texas following an accomplished junior and amateur career in Canada.
Her connection to golf began through her father, Kevin, who owned a driving range when she was young. Kim started playing more seriously around eight years old and won her first 18 hole tournament at approximately age 10. Her father continued coaching her through much of her development. Pasted text
When it came time to choose a college, Kim wanted a program where she could practice throughout the year while also receiving a strong education. After visiting Texas, she felt the combination of golf, academics, weather and life in Austin provided what she was looking for. Pasted text
Consistent Success with the Longhorns
Kim has continued to improve throughout her Texas career.
She won the Jackson T. Stephens Cup during her freshman season before capturing the Betsy Rawls Invitational as a sophomore. During the 2024 to 2025 season, Kim recorded eight Top 10 finishes, finished T14 at the NCAA Championship and posted a 71.74 scoring average.
As a junior, Kim lowered that mark to 71.68 while recording six Top 10 finishes. Her best result was a runner up finish at the Charles Schwab Women’s Collegiate.
Kim credits consistent work, coaching and a greater understanding of statistics and technology for helping her development. She told CGN that learning to analyze her game more closely has helped her better understand where she gains and loses strokes. Pasted text
Interview Highlights with CGN
Growing Up Around Golf
Kim grew up around the game through her father and his driving range. She credits him with introducing her to golf, developing her swing and instilling the competitive mindset that has remained with her throughout her career. Pasted text
Finding the Right Fit at Texas
Texas was the final school Kim visited during recruiting, but she quickly felt it was the right fit. The opportunity to practice year round, pursue strong academics and enjoy life in Austin ultimately separated Texas from the other programs she considered. Pasted text
Continuing to Improve
Kim believes consistency has been central to her development. Balancing school, life and golf can be demanding, but she emphasized showing up each day and putting in quality work even when her game is not at its best. Pasted text
Controlling What She Can
When a good shot produces a bad result, Kim tries to move immediately toward the next challenge. Her approach is to accept what she cannot control and focus on what she can do with the next shot. Pasted text
Senior Season Goals
Rather than setting a specific number of victories or Top 10 finishes, Kim wants to consistently put herself in contention. From a team perspective, she is focused on building relationships with a Texas roster featuring several new players and competing for championships while enjoying her final collegiate season. Pasted text
CGN Angle
Kim enters her senior season with experience at virtually every level of the amateur game.
From winning the Canadian Women’s Amateur to earning multiple All America honors at Texas and representing Team International, Kim has steadily built an extensive résumé. Her final season provides another opportunity to contend for championships while embracing the final chapter of her collegiate career.