Im Hyang Heads to Scotland "Again 2017"... What About Danielle Kang?

Daniel Kang's Quest for First Win in 3 Years at Scottish Women's Open, Aiming for 3 Consecutive Victories, Joined by Kim In-Kyung and Yang Hee-Young

Im Hyang challenges for the victory at the Scottish Women's Open.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Im Mi-hyang (27, Volvik) is on a 'Scotland expedition.'

On the afternoon of the 13th (Korean time), the LPGA Tour Scottish Women's Open (total prize money $1.5 million) opens at Renaissance Golf Club in North Berwick, Scotland (par 71, 6,427 yards). World stars such as world No. 1 Ko Jin-young (25), No. 3 Park Sung-hyun (27), and 'Golf Empress' Park In-bee (32, KB Financial Group) are still absent due to concerns over the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Defending champion Hur Mi-jung (31, Daebang Construction) also gave up on defending her title.

Im Mi-hyang has ultimately taken the lead for Korea. She recalls the thrilling memory of shooting 6-under par on the final day of this tournament in July 2017 to edge out Hur Mi-jung by one stroke and claim the top spot. It was her first victory in two years and eight months since winning her first career title at the Mizuno Classic in November 2014. Although she was cut in 2018, she finished 4th again last year, showing good compatibility with the course. Over the past two years, she has entered the 'top 10' three times each year but has yet to win, so changing the momentum is urgent.

This year, before the 'COVID-19' suspension, she performed well with a tie for 6th place at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open in February. Last week, she fine-tuned her competitive shot sense at the Orange Life Champions Trophy, a team competition between the 'overseas players' alliance' and 'Team KLPGA,' held at Blue One Dianos Golf Club in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. Although she lost in the first day's four-ball (where two players each play their own ball and the better score is taken), she drew with Kim Ji-young 2 (24, SK Networks) in the final day's singles match play.

Daniel Kang aims for a third consecutive win at the Scottish Women's Open.

Im Mi-hyang skipped the two tournaments resumed after 'COVID-19.' She said, "I have been preparing steadily at home," and expressed her determination, "I will focus on achieving good results." Danielle Kang (USA) is aiming for her third consecutive win following the Drive On Championship and the Marathon Classic. Lydia Ko (New Zealand), the runner-up at the Marathon Classic, is looking for revenge. Korea has added players such as 2017 British Women's Open champion Kim In-kyung (Hanwha Q CELLS), Yang Hee-young (31, Woori Financial Group), and Jeon In-ji (26, KB Financial Group).

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