A rising star on the international golf scene, Danielle Kang, just 18 years old, is set to take the LPGA by storm. Danielle is embarking on her professional golf career after compiling a stellar record as the top ranked women's amateur in the world.

In August of 2011, the California native joined the ranks of elite golfers when she captured back-to-back U.S. Amateur titles, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since Kelli Kuehne and Tiger Woods both defended in 1996. In addition, Danielle's impressive amateur resume includes a victory at the 2011 Women's North and South Amateur, held at Pinehurst No. 2, and a runner-up finish in the 2010 Canadian Women's Amateur.

As an amateur, Danielle competed in five LPGA Majors, making the cut in all but one. In the 2011 Ricoh Women's British Open, she earned the silver medal as the low amateur in the field. In 2007, as a 14-year-old junior, Danielle successfully qualified for the U.S. Women's Amateur, and competed in all four rounds.

After a remarkable career as a junior, Danielle graduated high school a full semester early as a scholar-athlete to take on the collegiate ranks. In January of 2010, she enrolled at Pepperdine University, where she continued to impress by winning in just her second collegiate tournament as a 17-year-old. In her two years at Pepperdine, Danielle's accolades included being named WCC Freshman of the Year and a Second Team All-American twice.

A native of Westlake Village, Calif., Kang's brother Alex is on the San Diego State University's men's golf team. When she's not on the course, Danielle is likely to be found listening to her iPod. An avid music fan, she lists Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Eminem as her favorite artists. Danielle's Korean heritage has been a strong influence in her life, including her longtime practice of Tae Kwon Do – in which she earned a second-degree black belt at just seven years of age. 

A tremendous talent whose maturity is underscored by her staunch work ethic and unwavering focus, Danielle's competitive spirit is best captured in her own words: "I know I have a lot of hard work ahead of me, but I am ready for the challenge. I am ready to compete. You gotta dream big."