Happy Park In-bee "Golf is fun"..."US Women's Open long putting is a variable"

Three Consecutive Days of Practice Rounds "Yoo So-yeon, Jutanugarn Expected to Play Together in Rounds 1-2"

Park In-bee is preparing for a tee shot on the 3rd hole during the practice round of the US Women's Open. Houston, Texas, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Her face is full of smiles.

This is the 모습 of 'Golf Empress' Park In-bi (32, KB Financial Group) ahead of the final major of the 2020 season, the US Women's Open (total prize money $5.5 million). At a press conference held on the 10th (Korean time) at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, USA, she said with a bright smile, "I played really consistently this year," and "I am satisfied with the results and happy with my current golf." She is leading the prize money rankings with a spirited run, entering the 'Top 5' six times including winning the Australian Women's Open.

Last week at the America Classic, she showed an upward trend with a runner-up finish. She explained, "I like to participate in tournaments before majors," and "If the results are good, I can gain confidence." This year's US Women's Open was postponed from June to December due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Considering the short daylight hours, it is held on two courses. Although she said, "The weather is getting colder, so it feels strange," she added, "It's really fun and different from before."

The 1st and 2nd rounds are held at Cypress Creek and Jackrabbit, and the 3rd and 4th rounds at Cypress Creek. Over three days, she practiced rounds in the order of 9 holes - 18 holes - 9 holes. Park In-bi, who said, "Since I participated in a tournament last week, I arranged the best possible schedule," said, "It is difficult to understand two courses, but I did my best," and predicted, "Cypress Creek has a long course and large greens, so I think I will have to do a lot of long putting."

At the America Classic, she played the 3rd and 4th rounds together with Yoo So-yeon (30, Mediheal). In the 1st and 2nd rounds this time, she is grouped with Yoo So-yeon and Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand). She said, "I told So-yeon, who completed the practice rounds, 'It seems like we are playing together for six consecutive days,'" and added, "Playing with a close friend is fun, and playing with Ariya is always enjoyable." The grand journey begins at 1:59 AM on the 11th at the Jackrabbit Course, hole 10 (par 4).

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