[Golf Topic] 'Big Open Champ' Park Hee-young "Ready for Drive On Championship"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…'Big Open Champ' Park Hee-young (33, Isu Group, photo) is set to compete in the LPGA Tour, which resumes after about five months.

The LPGA Tour announced the entry list for the Drive On Championship (total prize money $1 million) on the 23rd (Korean time). The tour had suspended its schedule this year due to COVID-19 after the Australian Women's Open in February, and the tournament will be held again on the 31st in Toledo, Ohio, USA. Korea's representatives include Park Hee-young, Yang Hee-young (31, Woori Financial Group), Jeon In-ji (26, KB Financial Group), and Shin Ji-eun (28, Hanwha Q CELLS).

On the other hand, world No.1 Ko Jin-young (25), No.3 Park Sung-hyun (27), No.6 Kim Sei-young (27, Mirae Asset), and No.10 Kim Hyo-joo (25, Lotte) will all withdraw due to concerns about COVID-19 infection. Among the top 10 players in the world rankings, four players will participate: No.2 Nelly Korda, No.4 Danielle Kang (both USA), No.8 Minjee Lee (Australia), and No.9 Lexi Thompson (USA). After this tournament, the LPGA Tour will continue with the Marathon Classic, the Scottish Women's Open, the AIG Women's Open, and the Arkansas Championship.

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