Yang Hee-young Leads "Follow Me"... Danielle Kang Aims for 2nd Consecutive Win
'Second Round After COVID-19' Marathon Classic, Boutier, Korda, Thompson, and Minji Lee Compete for Victory
[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Yang Hee-young (31, Woori Financial Group), ranked 23rd in the world, will take the lead.
On the night of the 6th (Korean time), the LPGA Tour Marathon Classic (total prize money $1.7 million) will be held at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio, USA (par 71, 6,550 yards). This is the 'second round' resumed after being suspended due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Many Korean players, including 'Number 1' Ko Jin-young (26), have withdrawn from participation due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Defending champion Kim Sei-young (27, Mirae Asset) has also given up on her attempt for a second consecutive win.
The Marathon Classic is known as Korea's 'winning stronghold.' Since the 2000s, Korean players have swept as many as 10 victories. Yang Hee-young (31, Woori Financial Group) is determined to continue this tradition in the 'promised land.' She debuted in 2008 and has won a total of four titles, including last year's Honda Thailand victory. This year, her best result in three tournaments was a tie for 15th place at the Diamond Resort Tournament in January. Last week, she finished tied for 51st at the Drive On Championship to complete her warm-up.
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Korea's representatives include 'ISPS Handa Big Open champion' Park Hee-young (33, Isu Group), Jeon In-ji (26), Jeon Ji-won (23, both KB Financial Group), Shin Ji-eun (28, Hanwha Q CELLS), Son Yoo-jung (19), and Jeon Young-in (20, both Volvik). 'Drive On Championship champion' Danielle Kang (USA) aims for her second consecutive win. Celine Boutier (France), who shed tears after finishing one stroke behind in second place last week, is ready for a rematch. Other contenders for the title include Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson (both USA), Minjee Lee (Australia), and Kawamoto Yui (Japan).
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