Former world no. 1, Lilia Vu, is an LPGA Tour professional with a total of eight professional wins, including the Chevron Championship and the Women's British Open, both in 2023. She turned professional in 2019 and after initially playing on the Symetra Tour (Epson), she earned her spot on the LPGA Tour in the same year.
Born on October 14, 1997, in California, in the United States, Vu started playing golf in 2004. She went to Fountain Valley High School, after which she earned her degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in political science. During her college golf days, she won ten amateur titles, from 2016 to 2018. She was the world's No. 1 amateur golfer, which changed in 2019 after she turned pro. Most recently, she qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and her most recent win was at the 2024 Meijer Classic in a playoff against Lexi Thompson and Grace Kim.
Who is Lilia Vu’s caddie?
Lilia Vu’s caddie is Cole Pensanti as of July 2024. He was raised in Los Angeles, California, and has caddied for Alex and Danielle Kang in the past. Speaking to the Professional Ladies Tour Caddies Association (PLTCA), he stated, "I've never had a hole-in-one myself but caddied nine." Based on his X (Twitter) profile, the caddie portrays himself as an 'Analyst in distance, wind, and trajectory consultation'.
Since joining the LPGA Tour in 2019, Vu has had several caddies; however, Cole Pensanti was her breakthrough caddie at the 2023 Chevron Championship, which is also regarded as her best performance. After shooting a final-round 68 to go from 11th to beat Angel Yin in a playoff, Vu won her second LPGA Tour victory with a 10-foot birdie.
The Major had not been played at Mission Hills for the first time, but even with the shift to the Club at Carlton Woods, the champion continued to take the customary jump into the lake beside the 18th hole. Although there was concern for alligators and other animals, Vu and Pensanti still jumped, and Pensanti executed a signature caddie belly flop.
At the 2017 Women's PGA Championship, Pensanti experienced significant success as well—he was then Danielle Kang's looper. There, the American won via a shot at Olympia Fields over Brooke Henderson. Following the win, she took off right away with Pensanti to return to Glendale, California, to see her father's final resting place.
FAQ's On Lilia Vu’s Caddie
A. Lilia Vu's caddie is Cole Pensanti as of July 2024.
A. Lilia Vu stands 5 feet 5 inches, or 165 cm., tall.
A. Lilia Vu's total career earnings are $5.7 million as of July 2024.
A. Lilia Vu jumped with her caddie, Cole Pensanti, at the lake by the 18th hole of the 2023 Chevron Championship.
A. Lilia Vu's nationality is American; she was born in Fountain Valley, California, in the United States.
