Can In Gee Chun Complete the Grand Slam Like Rory McIlroy? Three-time major winner Ingee Chun is sitting just outside the top 10 on a crowded scoreboard at the 2025 Chevron Championship. As golf fans continue to celebrate Rory McIlroy’s successful career Grand Slam finish at the 2025 Masters, there is a lot of excitement in the golf community about whether LPGA sensation Chun will be able to replicate this achievement.
Chun, who has won three majors, is poised to make history at the Chevron Championship. Her journey, which is characterized by tenacity and resolve, is similar to the difficulties McIlroy encountered before his most recent triumph. So, let’s see what Chun has to say on this!
In Gee Chun: Embracing the present on the verge of history
Gee Chun’s path as a golfer is an example of tenacity. She joined the LPGA Tour right away after winning the U.S. Women’s Open in 2015 as a non-member. With a record-breaking 21-under-par result, she won the Evian Championship a year later. In 2022, she won her third major in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The only thing separating her from the coveted career Grand Slam at this point is the Chevron Championship.
The Chevron Championship, U.S. Women’s Open, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Amundi Evian Championship, and AIG Women’s Open are the five majors recognized by the LPGA, as opposed to the four on the PGA Tour. However, winning any four of these five majors is necessary to complete an LPGA career Grand Slam.
Chun recently discussed her path and the possibility of winning the Grand Slam in an interview with Golf Channel. “I really struggled with my game last year,” she said. “I don’t want to put pressure on myself. I want to trust my process because I had good winter training with my new coach. I believe everything will be in the right direction,” she further added. Chun said, “I always think that means a lot,” in response to a question concerning the significance of earning the career Grand Slam. She also highlighted that, on the other hand, it might alter her final moments. “So this is why I’m here, and keep grinding and keep working hard,” she explained. As Chun fights for her place in history, let’s take a closer look at the legendary golfers who have already achieved this rare feat.
The elite club: LPGA’s career Grand Slam achievers
In golf, completing a career Grand Slam is an uncommon feat. Only seven golfers in the LPGA have accomplished this feat. Inbee Park, who won the AIG Women’s Open in 2015, was the latest to achieve the feat. Only Karrie Webb has won five major titles, making her the only player to accomplish the super career Grand Slam. Mickey Wright, Annika Sörenstam, Louise Suggs, Juli Inkster, and Pat Bradley make up the remaining five players.
The only golfer to accomplish the “Super Career Grand Slam,” which entails winning all five majors recognized by the LPGA, is Karrie Webb. Remarkably, Inbee Park is a member of this exclusive group. Despite the controversy surrounding the Evian Championship’s validity at the time, she completed her career Grand Slam in 2015. Her accomplishment was eventually acknowledged by the LPGA, highlighting the significant changes in major tournaments in women’s golf.
Gee Chun is on the verge of becoming a member of this esteemed list as she gets closer to the Chevron Championship. Her story exemplifies the perseverance and commitment needed to compete at the highest level of the sport. Her quest exemplifies the attitude of greatness that distinguishes golf’s greatest winners, regardless of whether she wins the Grand Slam this weekend or in the future.
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