Republic of Korea native Chella Choi has announced the birth of her first child, taking to Instagram on March 21 to share the happy news in a post reading, “Welcome to the world SUPER baby” and hashtagging 38 weeks and the baby’s birth weight.
Choi first revealed that she was expecting via another Instagram post on September 6, 2023, and has not competed on the LPGA Tour since the 2023 Amundi Evian Championship.
She first joined the LPGA Tour in 2009 and has earned one victory, winning the 2015 Dana Open after defeating Ha Na Jang in a playoff at Highland Meadows Golf Club, and recorded 50 additional top-10 finishes. The 33-year-old has amassed over $7 million in career earnings.
Choi joins Jessica Korda as the second LPGA Tour member to give birth in 2024.