Ruixin Liu Bio
Ruixin Liu (born 13 November 1998) is a Chinese professional golfer who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour. A former Symetra Tour standout, she earned Symetra Tour Player of the Year honors in 2018 and has since built a consistent presence across both the LPGA Tour and developmental circuits. She is recognized as one of the most successful Chinese players to come through the American developmental pipeline.
Born in Shenzhen, Liu relocated to Orlando, Florida, as a teenager to pursue elite training and competition. She plays her home events out of Orlando and represents China on the international stage. Her career has been defined by early professional success, resilience through a notable health scare, and steady results at the highest levels of women’s golf.
Early Life and Background
Ruixin Liu was born on 13 November 1998 in Shenzhen, China. She grew up in a family that introduced her to golf at an early age, and the sport quickly became a central part of her childhood. By the time she was nine or ten years old, Liu had decided that she wanted to play golf for the rest of her life.
In 2011, at age 12, she won the Mission Hills Jack Nicklaus Junior, an early signal of the talent she would develop in the years to follow. Her progress in the game accelerated quickly, prompting a major family decision that shaped the next phase of her development as a competitive golfer.
When she was 13, her family relocated to Orlando, Florida, where golf could become the central focus of their lives. The move placed her near some of the most respected training facilities in the country and set the stage for her transition toward professional competition.
Path to Professional Golf
After settling in Orlando, Liu began training at the ANNIKA Academy, the program founded by Swedish golf great Annika Sorenstam. The academy provided a high-performance environment that helped her refine her game against elite competition. In 2013, at just 14 years old, she received an exemption into the Symetra Tour’s Volvik Championship, where she successfully made the cut.
In 2014, Liu won a Suncoast Ladies Tour event at Remington Golf Club, a professional competition that further demonstrated her readiness for higher-level play. The following year, she finished as runner-up at the 2015 ANNIKA Invitational, finishing behind Angel Yin in a strong amateur field.
Liu turned professional as an 18-year-old and joined the Symetra Tour in 2017. Her amateur resume, combined with the experience of competing against professionals as a teenager, gave her a strong foundation for the developmental circuit.
Ruixin Liu Career
Early Career (2017)
Liu made her Symetra Tour debut in 2017 and quickly proved she belonged. In her rookie season, she made 15 cuts in 18 events, a remarkable consistency for a first-year professional. Her top result that year was a runner-up finish at the Island Resort Championship.
That debut season established her as one of the top newcomers on the developmental circuit and set up a breakthrough year in 2018.
Symetra Tour Breakthrough (2018–2021)
In 2018, Liu recorded three victories on the Symetra Tour, winning the Island Resort Championship, the IOA Golf Classic, and the Symetra Tour Championship. She finished first on the Symetra Tour money list, an achievement that earned her LPGA Tour membership for 2019.
That same year, Liu faced a frightening medical episode on the course when her heart rate spiked to 140 BPM. After extensive testing, doctors determined she is allergic to 13 different weeds and grasses commonly found on golf courses in the United States. She has since managed the condition while continuing to compete at a high level.
After spending 2019 as an LPGA Tour rookie, where her best finish was a tie for 11th at the Marathon Classic in Ohio, Liu returned to the Symetra Tour and won the 2020 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. In 2021, she added victories at the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic and the Casino Del Sol Golf Classic. Her father caddied for her in her first six Symetra Tour wins. She finished fifth on the money list in 2021 to rejoin the LPGA Tour in 2022.
LPGA Tour Era (2022–Present)
Liu returned to the LPGA Tour in 2022 and has competed consistently since. In 2024, she posted a strong third-place finish at the FM Championship, signaling her growing comfort on the biggest stages in women’s golf.
Her momentum continued into late 2025, when she won the Aramco China Championship and accepted Ladies European Tour membership, expanding her competitive footprint to include the LET alongside her LPGA Tour play.
Driving Style and Strengths
Liu has built her game around consistency and accuracy, traits that helped her make 15 cuts in 18 events during her Symetra Tour rookie season. Her development at the ANNIKA Academy shaped a disciplined approach, and her ability to manage difficult conditions, including a documented allergy to common course grasses, has highlighted her mental toughness.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among her signature achievements are winning the 2018 Symetra Tour Championship to clinch her first LPGA Tour card, making the cut at the 2013 Volvik Championship at just 14 years old, and capturing the 2025 Aramco China Championship. Her tie for 11th at the 2019 Marathon Classic stands as her best LPGA Tour result during her rookie season, while her third-place finish at the 2024 FM Championship marked her strongest top-tier performance to date.
Ruixin Liu Career Wins
Ruixin Liu has accumulated professional victories across the Symetra Tour and the Ladies European Tour, with additional strong finishes on the LPGA Tour. Her wins span multiple years and reflect steady progression from the developmental circuit to full international status.
Symetra Tour Highlights
Liu has recorded seven Epson Tour (Symetra Tour) victories across her career. Her first three wins came in 2018 at the Island Resort Championship, the IOA Golf Classic, and the Symetra Tour Championship. She added the 2020 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, then won twice in 2021 at the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic and the Casino Del Sol Golf Classic, before a seventh victory completed her run of seven developmental wins.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside the Symetra Tour, Liu won the 2025 Aramco China Championship, a victory co-sanctioned with the China LPGA Tour that also led to her acceptance of Ladies European Tour membership. She has additionally posted top finishes on the LPGA Tour, including a tie for 11th at the 2019 Marathon Classic and a third-place result at the 2024 FM Championship.
Ruixin Liu Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Ruixin Liu was raised in Shenzhen, China, in a family that introduced her to golf at an early age. When she was 13, her family made the significant decision to relocate to Orlando, Florida, so that golf could become the central focus of their lives, a move that directly enabled her development at the ANNIKA Academy.
Personal Life
Liu resides in Orlando, Florida, the city her family chose as the base for her golf career. Her father served as her caddie during her first six Symetra Tour victories, underscoring the close family involvement that has supported her professional journey. She continues to represent China in international competition.
2025 Season Performance
Ruixin Liu’s 2025 season has been highlighted by her victory at the Aramco China Championship, a co-sanctioned event with the China LPGA Tour. The win marked an important moment in her career and led to her accepting Ladies European Tour membership, expanding her playing opportunities across multiple tours.
Throughout the 2025 LPGA Tour season, Liu has continued to build on the momentum of her 2024 FM Championship performance, where she finished third. Her growing comfort at the top level of women’s golf has been evident in her consistent results.
With dual membership on the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour heading into the latter half of 2025, Liu’s outlook includes competing across a broader international schedule, with the Aramco China Championship serving as a signature result of her year.