Imirim is teeing off at the 3rd hole on the final day of the ANA Inspiration. Rancho Mirage, California, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

Imirim is teeing off at the 3rd hole on the final day of the ANA Inspiration. Rancho Mirage, California, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

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[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Im I-rim (30, NH Investment & Securities) has ascended to 'Major Queen.'



On the 14th (Korean time), at the Mission Hills Golf Club in Rancho Mirage, California, USA (par 72, 6,799 yards), the final day of the second major of the 2020 LPGA Tour season, the ANA Inspiration (total prize money $3.1 million), Im I-rim shot 5 under par to tie with Nelly Korda (USA) and Brooke Henderson (Canada) at 15 under par 273. Then, on the first hole of the playoff at the 18th hole (par 5), she secured the 'winning birdie.' This marks her fourth career win and first major victory, coming 3 years and 6 months after the Kia Classic in March 2017. The winner's prize money is $465,000 (approximately 550 million KRW).


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