Popof "So What If It's a Mini Tour"..."Excited for 2 Consecutive Wins~"

LPGA Tour Fully Suspended Due to COVID-19, Cactus Tour Steps In for 'Back-to-Back Wins'

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "The thrill of back-to-back wins."

Sophia Popov (Germany, photo) made headlines by sweeping 'two consecutive victories' on the Cactus Tour. It's interesting that the spotlight was on the mini-tour, which is considered a level below the Symetra Tour (LPGA's second-tier tour). This is because professional golf tours worldwide were shut down due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Cactus Tour posted on social media, "If there is a player who won two professional tournaments in April, come forward."

On the 24th (Korean time), Popov won the Dallas Cup Series final at Las Colinas Golf Course in Queen Creek, Arizona, USA, with a 22-under-par 194. She dominated with an 11-under-par on the first day and defeated second-place Brittany Yada (USA, 13-under-par 203) by a remarkable 9 strokes. Last week, she secured a victory by a 2-stroke margin. "It was my first time participating in the Cactus Tour, and I was surprised to see about 6 to 7 LPGA Tour members," she said.

Although the tour operates on entry fees paid by players, this year the competition has been exceptional, with players like Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden), and Hailey Moore (USA) reaching the top. Popov also came to the Cactus Tour amid the COVID-19 situation. She debuted on the LPGA Tour in 2015 but was relegated to the Symetra Tour in 2016. She added, "Focusing on shots from 70 to 90 yards during the self-quarantine period helped me."

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