[Golf Topic] Lee Jeong-eun 6's Essay Confession "I Took Breaks for 3 Years"

Lee Jeong-eun 6 contributed an essay-style article reflecting on her golf career. Photo by LPGA Tour official website

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…'LPGA Rookie of the Year' Lee Jeong-eun6 (24, Daebang Construction) contributed an essay reflecting on her life.

On the 2nd (Korean time), she posted an article titled "MY ROAD LESS TRAVELED" on the official website of the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour. She wrote, "I started playing golf at the age of 9," and "My father was a truck driver, but he had a traffic accident when I was 4 years old and suffered a disability that left him unable to use his lower body." Despite his physical challenges, her father, Lee Jeong-ho, personally drove a specially equipped van for the disabled and acted as his daughter's chauffeur.

Lee Jeong-eun6 said, "When I was 12, like other kids, I thought golf was boring," and revealed, "I felt like I was being pushed to learn it, so I took a three-year break from golf." She added, "I restarted golf at 15 to become a teaching pro." She marked entering the golf academy dormitory at 17 as a turning point. She also explained the reason why the number '6' is attached to her name, mentioned winning the 2016 Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour Rookie of the Year, and becoming a six-time champion in 2017.

She first participated in the 2017 US Open and played in the final group on the third day, saying, "I realized I could compete with the world's best players." After becoming the 2018 KLPGA Tour money leader, she faced another crossroads. After contemplating moving to the U.S., she ultimately took the leap onto the bigger stage. Reflecting back, she said, "If I hadn't chosen the difficult and uncertain path then, I might not have won the US Open or been named LPGA Rookie of the Year."

Lee Jeong-eun6 is a hard worker. She was known for giving her all since her amateur days. Last fall, she received applause for delivering her Rookie of the Year acceptance speech in English at the Rolex Awards. She proudly said, "It was an unforgettable moment that brought me to tears." She concluded her essay by saying, "The path I've walked so far hasn't been easy or comfortable, but valuable paths always are. This is a lesson I learned long ago, even though I am only 24 years old now."

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