5'4"...Started playing golf at the age of 11...Credits her instructor Greg LaBelle, John Anselmo and her family as the individuals most influencing her career...Married Kevin Maloney on Jan. 15, 2006...Maiden name is Saiki...Played as Kim Saiki from 1992-2006...Enjoys hiking, working out, cooking and music...Qualified for the Tour on her third attempt...Represents VTech, Titleist and Choice Hotels.
Career
In 2007, best finish was a tie for 25th at the McDonald's LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola.
In 2006, best finish was a tie for second at the Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi.
In 2005, recorded a season-best tie for eighth at the MasterCard Classic honoring Alejo Peralta; crossed the $2 million mark in career earnings at the Evian Masters.
In 2004, became a Rolex First-Time Winner at the Wegmans Rochester LPGA Presented by Lincoln Mercury; posted a career-low 64 during the first round of the Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola.
In 2003, tied for third at the BMO Financial Group Canadian Women's Open for her best finish of the season.
In 2002, best finish was a tie for ninth at the Sybase Big Apple Classic Presented by GOLF MAGAZINE; crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings after a tie for 15th at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
In 2001, played in only 15 events due to a shoulder injury.
In 2000, finished in the top-20 three times, including a season-best tie for eighth at the Nabisco Championship, her best finish in a major championship.
In 1999, best finish was a tie for sixth at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic.
In 1998, recorded four top-10 finishes, including a tie for second at the Friendly's Classic.
In 1997, best finish was a tie for second at the Safeway LPGA Golf Championship.
In 1996, finished second at the Youngstown-Warren LPGA Classic and Fieldcrest Cannon Classic.
In 1995, best finish was a tie for 22nd at the Sprint Championship.
In 1994, best finish was a tie for third at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
In 1993, earned exempt status for the 1994 season by tying for 10th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.
In 1992, her rookie season, best finish was a tie for 25th at the Inamori Classic; did not retain her Tour card for the 1993 season.
In 1991, qualified for the Tour by tying for 23rd at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn non-exempt status for the 1992 season.
Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, competed on the Women Professional Golfers European Tour (WPGET) and the Ladies Asian Tour in 1991; was a two-time winner on the Futures Tour (1990) and a five-time winner on the Players West Golf Tour (1989); turned professional in March 1989.
Amateur
Saiki-Maloney won both the U.S. Girls Junior Championship and the Junior World Championship in 1983.She won the Broadmoor Invitational in 1986-87. Saiki-Maloney played collegiate golf at the University of Southern California, where she was an NCAA All-American in 1986 and a four-time All-Conference honoree.
