Background
Yip was born in Calgary, Alberta.
Yip was born in Calgary, Alberta.
While at Kent State he was named the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year in 2003 and the MAC Company-Golfer of the year in 2005. He was also named to the All MAC first team from 2003 to 2006 and was named to the All Mid-West team in 2005 and 2006. He turned professional in 2006.
Yip has played on Professional Golf Association Tour Canada since 2007, when it was known as the Canadian Tour.
In August he picked up his first Canadian Tour victory at the Jane Rogers Championship. Yip played on the Web.com Tour in 2012 but made only four cuts in 17 tournaments and lost his tour card.
2002 Alberta Amateur Canadian Tour wins (1) Other wins (2).