Jean Tze Chua (born 29 August, 1987) is a

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n professional

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er.

Career

Chua graduated from

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in May 2009 and turned

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in August 2009. She won in her debut as a professional at the Thai LPGA Open on the Thai LPGA Tour in August 2009. In 2011, she qualified for the

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East Course in

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in which she finished tied for 59th.

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Article in MGA OnlineArticle in The Star Newspaper
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