
Yealimi Noh, an American professional golfer, was born on July 26, 2001. Raised in Concord, California, she won ten amateur events, including the 2018 Girls' Junior PGA Championship and the 2018 U.S. Girls' Junior. Noh also represented the United States in the 2017 Junior Solheim Cup (winners) and the 2018 Junior Ryder Cup (winners).
Noh turned professional in 2019 and earned her LPGA Tour card through the LPGA Q-Series. In 2021, she captained Team USA in the Solheim Cup. The same year, Noh tied for first place in the opening round of the Evian Championship, though she would eventually finish in solo third place, one shot away from the playoffs. She secured her first professional victory at the 2025 Founders Cup, defeating Ko Jin-young by four strokes. As of February 2025, she is ranked No. 32 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings (WWGR).
Who is Yealimi Noh’s caddie?
Yealimi Noh’s caddie is Tyler Ekenberg, as of February 2025, according to the Professional Ladies Tour Caddies Association (PLTCA). He was alongside Noh during her first LPGA victory at the 2025 Founders Cup. His Instagram bio (@tekenberg) states that he is a Wind and Yardage Consultant on the LPGA Tour and a former golfer at the University of North Alabama.
Raised in Apple Valley, Minnesota, Ekenberg played golf professionally before switching to caddying after meeting Alison Lee at the 2015 CME Tournament. He later caddied for Lee at the 78th U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in 2023.
Ekenberg’s favorite golf course is San Francisco's Olympic Club. Further, in response to a question about his favorite aspect of caddying, he said, "I love learning and always striving to get better at my craft. I also love being in the heat of competition." (via the PLTCA)
FAQs on Yealimi Noh
A. Yealimi Noh is of American nationality. She was born in San Francisco, California, in the United States.
A. Yealimi Noh is 23 years old as of February 2025. She was born on July 26, 2001.
A. Yes, Yealimi Noh has won the 2025 Founders Cup, defeating Ko Jin-young by a margin of four strokes.
A. Yealimi Noh turned professional in 2019.
A. No, Yealimi Noh has not won a major as of February 2025. Her best finish was at the 2021 Evian Championship, finishing in solo third place.