American professional golfer Megan Khang turned pro in 2015 and earned a spot on the LPGA Tour for the 2016 season. She made 17 cuts out of 28 events during her first season on the LPGA Tour, placing her in the top 10 twice.
Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Khang learned golf from her father. When she was 14 years old, she qualified for the U.S. Women's Open in 2012. She won the Connecticut Women's Open three times, in 2012, 2013 and 2015, and was a member of the United States Junior Solheim Cup squad in 2015.
During the 2017 tour, Khang made more starts than any other player, with 32 total. Khang's seven top-10 finishes in the 2019 season earned him a seat on the US Solheim Cup team. She would finish with one loss and two draws.
Khang won her first LPGA Tour victory in August 2023, after 190 appearances. Subsequently defeating Ko Jin-young in a playoff with a score of 279, under 9, she prevailed with par on the first extra hole.
Her most recent performance was at the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship, where she tied for third with a score of 276 under 8. She competed at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in 2024, where she tied for 11th place. According to the LPGA Tour, she had 38 top-10 finishes as of March 2024.
What is the nationality of Megan Khang?
Megan Khang is of American nationality; she was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Khang's parents, Lee and Nou, immigrated to the U.S. during the Vietnam War when South Asian countries were war-torn. Her father, Lee, is from Laos, while her mother, Nou, is from Thailand.
In the 1970s, Lee and his family relocated to the U.S. when he was seven years old. Similarly, Nou and her family relocated from Thailand around the same time. Somehow, both families resided in Boston, and that's how they met for the first time.
Megan Khang’s Majors
Khang has top-10 finishes in four of the five majors, leaving only the Women's British Open, where she finished tied for 11th place in 2016—just a few strokes short.
| Majors | Finish |
| Chevron Championship | T9 (2023) |
| Women’s PGA Championship | T3 (2023) |
| U.S. Women’s Open | T4 (2021) |
| Women’s British Open | T11 (2016) |
| Evian Championship | T8 (2019) |
FAQ's on Megan Khang Nationality
A. Megan Khang is of American nationality, born in Brockton, Massachusetts, to parents who immigrated from Laos and Thailand.
A. Megan Khang has achieved top-10 finishes in the Chevron Championship, the Women’s PGA Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, and the Evian Championship.
A. Megan Khang's best finish in a major tournament is tied for 3rd place at the Women’s PGA Championship in 2023.
A. Megan Khang has not yet achieved a top-10 finish in the Women's British Open, with her best result being tied for 11th place in 2016.
A. Megan Khang's family immigrated to the United States from Laos and Thailand during the Vietnam War, settling in Boston, Massachusetts.
A. Megan Khang is of Hmong descent from her mother's side and Laotian descent from her father's side.
