Each week throughout 2012, we will spotlight one LPGA player and provide an in depth look into her life - both on and off the course. Keep coming back each day to learn more about Na Yeon Choi. Flip through her photo slideshow.

Rolex Rankings No. 4 Na Yeon Choi (@nychoi87) continued her campaign to defend her title at the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia (@SimeDarbyLPGA) and heads into the weekend at 10-under par with a two-shot lead over American rookie (@SydneeMichaels).

With this summer's victory at the U.S. Women's Open, Na Yeon Choi is becoming more familiar to golf fans as one of the most dynamic players on the LPGA.

She’s young, she’s talented and she’s got a good head on her shoulders.

Rolex Rankings No. 4 and defending champion Na Yeon Choi (@nychoi87) and No. 19 Karrie Webb both shot rounds of 6-under par 65 to earn a share of the lead after the first round of the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia (@SimeDarbyLPGA).