Born and bred in Australia from Korean parents who arrived in 2000, Grace has all the attributes of making the golf's big time.
But stepping out on the fairways and greens was never guaranteed.
"At first I didn't really want to do it [golf] but after seeing dad play, and me actually hitting the ball quite nicely, and fitting in well, I decided to pick up a club."
Grace had a love for music before devoting all of her energies to golf.
She juggles days at high school with 25 hours of practice time on the fairways and greens.
Under the coaching guidance of Khan Pullman, she has already won several junior titles, including the national junior crown.
The Australian championship has provided Grace with a huge kick-start to a promising career.
Grace first came under the eye of her coach of three years at the western Sydney Academy of Sport.
"She really stood out," says Pullman
"With the tall frame that she has, and very sound technique at that early age, you could see she had that something very special about her."
Golf prodigy, Grace Kim. Source: SBS World News
Drawing on the inspiration of and attitude of Korean-Australian Minjee Lee is also working wonders for Grace.
Perth-based Minjee is a former number one world ranked player who, according to Grace, relies on mental strength as well as natural talent for success.
Grace has won qualification to compete as an amateur at next year's Australian Open.
She'll face-off against childhood idols, including Korean world ranked players Ryu So-Yeon, Park Sung-Hyun and Chun In-Gee, in the yet to be announced location in February.
Grace has a natural flair for golf and possesses all the qualities - a magnificent swing, accuracy from the bunker and magnificent putting on the greens.
She is the real deal.
